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Jen Calonita Hi Anna! At the moment, there is not another FTRS book or RA book planned, but I love to leave doors open. I could envision more stories with these characters and feel like there is lots to still explore with Gilly, Anna and friends. You never know! Disney's Fairy Godmother is my next book with a fairy tale origin story. I hope you'll enjoy it!
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How many books are there going to be in the Royal Academy Rebels Series? Also is Gilly going to meet Devin. If she is the is she going to meet her in the ftrs series or she going to meet her in the RAR series? Or is it only in the mini crossover PDF I viewed?
Jen Calonita Hi! The short story of Gilly meeting Devin is all that exists with the two of them crossing paths...for now. :)
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Jen Calonita Hi! Right now the next book is Royal Academy Rebels 3. The cover comes out tomorrow and there are actually TWO people on the cover. I'm so excited about who is spending time at RA in this book and I think you will be too. There are a lot of surprises in store for the next book that include FTRS. More coming soon!
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Why do Jax and Jack hate each other??
Jen Calonita Aaah...well, you know how it goes. These two boys just have different personalities and similar names and both compete for Gilly's attention. They are not each other's favorites, but it is sure fun to write about them!
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Is there going to be a 7th ftrs book?
Jen Calonita Right now there are only plans for 6 FTRS books, but never say never! I love writing about this crew. I can promise a lot of crossover fun in the next RAR book though! It takes place post-Cursed.
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Are you and your writing partners planning to write a Twisted Tale for Princess and the Frog with Tiana? Any others you might write?
Jen Calonita Guess what? My next Twisted Tale book is on Hercules and is called GO THE DISTANCE. It will be out spring 2021 and it follow's Meg's quest to become a Greek God.
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Hi! I was actually wondering if Jax was with Gilly in FTRS? It really seems so in book 1 and 2... and 3 as well! So er.... is it true that Jax x Gilly rumor's true? Aligato!
Jen Calonita I love the idea of Gilly and Jax. I ship them myself! But as they are 12 in these books, I've just flirted with the idea. But if you ask me, they'd make a royally wonderful couple in the future!
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Hi Ms. Calonita! I’ve been reading the FTRS books for a long time, I loved Cursed, and Outlaws was simply wonderful. I just can’t wait for Gilly and Jax, and Heath and Devin to get together! Maybe Raina and Logan? I was disappointed about Cursed, because it was more rushed than the other FTRS books, but it was still amazing! Is there going to be a rip off of FTRS? And may I ask when the next RAR book is coming out?
Jen Calonita Hi! It is truly hard to squeeze everything in to a last book, isn't it? We want to see and feel everything and have time with all our characters, and I tried hard to do that in CURSED, but I'd always like more time with the gang. What I can tell you is that the next ROYAL ACADEMY REBELS book has A LOT of crossovers and a very cool guest appearance. It will be out October 2021 and I'm releasing the cover on social media TOMORROW! Enjoy!
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Hi Ms Calonita! I love, love, love your books!! :)) The FTRS and RAR series really inspired me to start writing my own fairytale-themed book!! I was so sad when I found out that Cursed would be the last book in the FTRS series... It was my favourite one! I was just wondering if you're still continuing the RAR series? The way Outlaws ended made me intrigued to find out more!! I really hope there is a next book!! :D
Jen Calonita Hi Layla! Yes, there will be a third RAR! I'm working on it as we speak and can't wait for you to read it!
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Hi I was wondering if there would be a third RAR book? if there is you should defiantly have a cross over with gilly's whole crew. I read both ftrs and rar and loved them both!
Jen Calonita Thank you! Yes, I'm actually working on a third RAR book as we speak which will be released in 2021. I can't wait for you to see the crossovers in that one. :)
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I loved both of your Twisted Tale book!! Conceal, Don't Feel was my favorite. I was wondering if you are going to be writing more or is it just going to be Elizabeth Lim and Liz Braswell?
Jen Calonita Thank you! My next Twisted Tale book was just announced -- it's Hercules! GO THE DISTANCE asks the question: What if Meg had to become a god to be with Hercules. It comes out spring 2021.
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What is Devin's age?
Jen Calonita Hi! She's 12, like Gilly. :)
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is FTRS going to become a movie, series, or video of some sort? I have been talking about how fun a short YouTube series would be with my new friends that I met over Gillian Cobbler fandom (They call me Gilly 2, and I call them Anna 2 and Kayla 2!) We have been talking about making the series together but we don’t know each other I real life so that won’t happen. I was wondering if it was something you were working on
Jen Calonita I love this! How cool!!! I love that you connected online over the series. I do think Fairy Tale Reform School would be fun on the big or small screen, but nothing is in the works yet. Maybe with a bit of magic, it will happen! Fingers crossed!
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I love the series! I just want to know if there will ever be a RAR and FTRS crossover? Knowing so much about all the characters, makes me think Heath and Jax will get along just fine!
Jen Calonita Thank you! Oh, yes, I agree. Heath and Jax would be BEST FRIENDS. Actually, that would make a fun short story...
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Oh my gosh Jen! Hi! My name is Tara and I love your books. I emailed you and am asking you on goodreads because I really want to get my point out. I’m crying as I’m writing this because I just found out that cursed is the last book in your series. I’m so disappointed. I love that series so much and there’s so much more I want to know. Will Gilly and Jax be a thing? Will there be a new villain? Please respond!
Jen Calonita Hi Tara! Now you're going to make ME cry! I'm so sad you're sad, and like you, I hate saying goodbye to my favorite characters. They're never really gone though, are they? I always say, you never know if they'll pop up again, and good news is that there will be some crossover characters in the next Royal Academy Rebels as well. If you've read CURSED, you'll get a teaser about Jax and Gilly as well! Thanks for writing!
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Hi Miss Calonita. I am a HUGE fan of your FTRS and RAR books. I really loved the book Cursed, but it is sad there will be no more FTRS books. So, I was wondering if you were going to write more Royal Academy Rebels books. Also, are you going to put the Jax of all Trades story on your website like you did with the When Gilly met Devin story?
Jen Calonita Hi! I'm sad about seeing Gilly go as well, and never say never about a return to Enchantasia. I'll definitely be adding more crossover characters in the next Royal Academy Rebels book and great news about Jax of All Trades! If you purchased CURSED, you can fill out the form on my website and receive the Jax short story for free!
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Hi, Ms.Calonita . I was wondering if you were planing to write any new books? And I want you to know your books are out of this world.
Jen Calonita Thank you! The latest Fairy Tale Reform School book, CURSED, just came out this past week! Yay! And look for another ROYAL ACADEMY REBELS book in the future as well.
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Does Fairy Tale Reform School have tuition?
Jen Calonita HA! I love this question, and it's something I've never thought about. How funny is that? I have always thought of it as an as-needed-sort of school. Those in need get to go. But geez, I guess Headmistress Flora does need to ear a living. GREAT QUESTION!
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What books are on your summer reading list this year?
Jen Calonita Hi there! I'm looking forward to reading the final book in The School for Good and Evil series as well as The Hunger Games prequel. I also love my regular Elin Hilderbrand fix for summer reading!
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Hi! I was looking at FTRS pictures and I saw a short story you get when you preorder an old FTRS book, can you help me get a copy of when gilly met devin?
Jen Calonita Yes! I've been planning on putting it on my website. Stay tuned....
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