The spectacular Jen Calonita stopped by The Book Resort to dish.
So, let's kick back & enjoy Jen's visit!
Me: What are you working on now? (If you can give us a hint!)
JC: I'm editing Secrets 5 aka Broadway Lights. It's so much fun working on a Kaitlin story again and I'm loving the chance to have Kaitlin in New York. It's fun writing about my favorite places since I'm a New Yorker (or should I say a suburban girl who likes to go to New York!)
Me: Spiderman or Superman:
JC: Superman -- my son Tyler is a huge fan! I do love the Spider-Man movies (1 and 2 at least. 3 annoyed me a bit)
Me: Wonder Woman or Batgirl:
JC: Wonder Woman. She kicks butt!
Me: Chunky or Smooth:
JC: Chunky all the way! Chunky peanut butter, ice cream -- the more crunch the better!
Me: Favorite flavor ice cream:
JC: Friendly's Butter Crunch
Me: Favorite ice cream topping:
JC: Marshmellow
Me: Subway or Taxi:
JC: Depends on where I'm going --if I have to transfer three times to get there I'll probably take the taxi instead
Me: Broadway Show or Movie Theater:
JC: I love seeing Broadway shows but my heart belongs to the movie theater. Monday nights are girls night at our local theater and my girlfriends and I go all the time.
Me: TiVo or DVR:
JC: TiVo is my true love. I have a DVR too, but it just doesn't compare to TiVo.
Me: Favorite vacation place:
JC: Disney World. If I could kick Cinderella out of her castle, my family would seriously consider living in the Magic Kingdom.
Me: Next vacation destination:
JC: Um...Disney. LOL! We did just get back from Jamaica where a friend of ours got married.
Me: Favorite NYC hotspot:
JC: Kaitlin will have to take me to one of hers because I don't have one. These aren't hot spots, but I do love Tequila Flats and Magnolia Bakery.
Me: Guilty Pleasure:
JC: A spa day! I love facials and massages.
Me: Good luck charm:
JC: My sons, Tyler and Dylan.
Me: When you were a little girl, you thought you would grow up to be a….
JC: A writer. Really! But I thought I'd be working at a newspaper, which I never did.
Me: Last thing bought at the mall:
JC: Soap! Bath and Body Works is having their semi-annual sale and I stocked up.
Me: Item on your grocery list:
JC: Everything from baby food to Weight Watchers Oreo ice cream bars (they're SO good!)
Me: French fries or Onion Rings:
JC: French fries all the way
Me: Pizza: New York or Chicago?
JC: New York for sure!
Me: Midnight snack:
JC: I'm slightly obsessed with Stacy's Naked Pita Chips. I can't stop eating them.
Me: Bookmark or dog ear?
JC: Dog ear. I know, I know, so bad!
Me: Read with dustjacket or remove it?
JC: Dustjacket on
Me: Ocean, Lake, Desert, Mountain:
JC: Ocean, but the mountains in Utah can't be beat.
Me: Favorite book:
JC: I don't have just one. At the moment, I'm loving The Glamorous Double Life of Isabel Bookbinder by Holly McQueen. I can't stop laughing.
Me: Item you can't live without:
JC: My sunglasses. I can't be outside without them. Sometimes I wonder if I'm a vampire.
Me: Who is your favorite writer that most people have never heard of?
JC: I tend to like funny girls so my picks are all pretty popular (sorry!). Sophie Kinsella is one of my faves, as is Meg Cabot.
Me: What kid or teen books made a difference in your world growing up?
JC: I lived for this series called Sweet Valley High. They had almost two hundred books in the series plus all these summer and mystery specials and I probably read all of them. I also loved Judy Blume and Cynthia Voight. Homecoming was amazing.
Me: Where do you like to write your books (bed ~ coffee shop ~ an office)?
JC: In my office, but when I'm stressing out I head to Panera Bread because I like the commotion going on. It's great background noise.
Me: Describe your ideal place to write:
JC: I need some music playing -- usually light rock (think John Mayer). It can't be anything too loud or I sing along. I need a pillow on my chair and I need my dog, Captain Jack Sparrow hanging out on the couch in my office. He silently cheers me on. I'm sure of it.
Me: What are you reading @ the moment?
JC: Queen of Babble Gets Hitched by Meg Cabot
Me: Where do you usually read?
JC: In bed. But last week was the best -- I laid in a tube in our hotel's lazy river and went round and round with my book. Yes, it got pretty wet, but it was worth it.
Me: Do you usually have more than one book you are reading at a time?
JC: No. I've never been good at book multi-tasking.
Me: Do you read nonfiction in a different way or place than you read fiction?
JC: Yes, actually. Nonfiction I never read before bed. Usually on the couch. And I have no clue why!
Me: Thank you so much, Jen!
JC: Thanks. These are really fun questions!
For some incredible beach reads... or rainy day reads, grab Jen's books:
Secrets of My Hollywood Life
On Location
Family Affairs
Paparazzi Princess
Sleepaway Girls
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