memoirs

The Houston Chronicle praised Joni Rodgers’ latest novel, The Secret Sisters, for it’s “honesty, humor, and fearlessness”, three qualities she brings to every memoir she co-authors. Her fiction background and talent for crafting gripping stories, vibrant characters, and realistic dialogue lend a literary quality to her work. Having done her own memoir, Joni understands the deeply emotional process and is known for going above and beyond the call of contractual duty, guiding clients through the publishing journey with genuine caring and an experienced author’s knowledge of the industry. Joni's work includes memoirs from entertainment, political, and sports figures. Services include proposals, full manuscripts, and book doctoring. Cover credit is negotiable; confidentiality and professional commitment are ironclad.

Joni is represented by Wendy Sherman at Wendy Sherman Associates.

Promise Me: How a Sister's Love Launched the Global Movement to End Breast Cancer by Nancy G. Brinker with Joni Rodgers
Coming from Random House in September 2010
Nancy Brinker, founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
"Joni Rodgers is a talented, compassionate writer with an uncanny ability to see connections between anecdotes and ideas. She really listened to me, then used my memories and my message to create a beautifully woven tapestry of emotion, science, history, and meaning. Both I and my publisher have been blown away by Joni's project strategy, vigilant research, and professionalism every step of the way. I grew to trust her as a collaborator and value her as a friend."

A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages
by Kristin Chenoweth with Joni Rodgers
New York Times bestseller, Simon & Schuster 2009
Kristin Chenoweth, Emmy and Tony Award winning actress/singer
"When S & S talked to me about doing a book, I wanted to find a ghost writer to help me say what I wanted to say clearly and honestly. I met with many people, but I believe God plopped Joni Rodgers in my lap on purpose. She never missed a deadline, laughed at all my jokes, and became a member of my family, someone I trust implicitly."

Aaron Sorkin, writer/producer, creator of The West Wing
"Joni Rodgers is a pure storyteller. She writes with a wit, lyricism, humanity and joy that make her books impossible to put down."

My First Five Husbands...and the Ones Who Got Away
by Rue McClanahan
New York Times bestseller, Simon & Schuster 2007
Rue McClanahan, Broadway actress and star of TV's "Golden Girls"
"I'm so glad my editor recommended Joni Rodgers to be my book sherpa. Joni made gorgeous cream pies out of my curds and whey. An enormously talented writer, a wonderful friend."

No Mountain High Enough: Raising Lance, Raising Me
by Linda Armstrong Kelly with Joni Rodgers
Broadway 2005
Linda Armstrong Kelly, mom of Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong
"It was truly an illuminating experience...and for that, I'd like to thank my memoir guru, Joni Rodgers."

Lance Armstrong, cycling legend and cancer activist
"How does a supermarket checkout girl produce a son who becomes a Tour de France champion?...As you read this book you'll see that her story is my story, and my story is hers."

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Joni remembers
Rue McClanahan
Houston Chronicle June 4, 2010

BOOKS & OTHER WRITING CREDITS

Memoir
Bald in the Land of Big Hair (a true story)
(Harper Collins, 2001)

Fiction
The Secret Sisters
(Harper Collins, 2006)

Sugarland
(Spinsters Ink, 1999)

Crazy for Trying
(MacAdam/Cage, 1997)

Collaborations
Promise Me: How a Sister's Love Launched the Global Movement to End Breast Cancer
By Nancy G. Brinker with Joni Rodgers
(random House 2010)

A Little Bit Wicked
by Kristin Chenoweth with Joni Rodgers
(Simon & Schuster, 2009)

My First Five Husbands...and the Ones Who Got Away
by Rue McClanahan
(Broadway, 2007)

No Mountain High Enough: Raising Lance, Raising Me
by Linda Armstrong Kelley with Joni Rodgers
(Broadway, 2005)

Anthologies
The Worst Noel (Bestselling authors share hellish holiday tales)
(Harper Collins, 2005)

Chicken Soup for the Breast Cancer Survivor's Soul
(Health Communications, 2006)

Hope Begins in the Dark: 50 Lymphoma Survivors Tell Their Exclusive Life Stories
by Jamie Reno et al
(Vital Options, 2007)

Columns
"Earth to Joni"
(syndicated weekly column)
archives

"Reality Check"
(monthly column for Lifetime)

Magazines
Good Housekeeping
Family Circle
Rosie
Lifetime
Coping
Leader