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Susane Colasanti

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Susane Colasanti is the bestselling author of When It Happens, Take Me There, Waiting for You, Something Like Fate, So Much Closer, Keep Holding On, All I Need, Now and Forever, and the City Love trilogy. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree from New York University. Before becoming a full-time author in 2007, Susane was a high school science teacher for ten years. She lives in New York City.

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	When It Happens 3.74 avg rating — 35,850 ratings — published 2006 — 32 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Waiting for You 3.83 avg rating — 21,928 ratings — published 2009 — 26 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Something Like Fate 3.68 avg rating — 20,160 ratings — published 2010 — 23 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Keep Holding On 3.84 avg rating — 12,480 ratings — published 2012 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Take Me There 3.63 avg rating — 11,207 ratings — published 2008 — 24 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	So Much Closer 3.68 avg rating — 9,611 ratings — published 2011 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	All I Need 3.61 avg rating — 4,477 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Now and Forever 3.41 avg rating — 2,687 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	City Love (City Love, #1) 3.47 avg rating — 1,710 ratings — published 2015 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lost in Love (City Love, #2) 3.77 avg rating — 649 ratings — published 2016 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“If a girl starts out all casual with a guy and she doesn't tell him that she wants a relationship, it will never become a relationship. If you give the guy the impression that casual is okay with you, that's all he'll ever want. Be straight with him from the start. If he gets scared and runs away, he wasn't right for you.”
― Susane Colasanti, Waiting for You

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“I'd rather be weird and happy than normal and miserable.”
― Susane Colasanti, Waiting for You

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“I want to be the kind of person who can do that. Move on and forgive people and be healthy and happy. It seems like an easy thing to do in my head. But it's not so easy when you try it in real life.”
― Susane Colasanti, Waiting for You

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“Goodbye," said the fox. "And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.”
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message 33: by Susane

Feb 09, 2015 02:05AM

Jenia wrote: "Hey, i can't wait for City Love. I adore your books. I can relate to few of them too. I actually just finished my first book, Forever Promises that i self publishing after i edit it. You are one of..."

Thank you, friendly neighbor! Write on :)

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message 32: by Jenia

Feb 08, 2015 05:35PM

Hey, i can't wait for City Love. I adore your books. I can relate to few of them too. I actually just finished my first book, Forever Promises that i self publishing after i edit it. You are one of my inspirations.

Have great day!

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message 31: by Susane

Oct 01, 2013 08:10PM

Wyomi wrote: "I just adore Something Like Fate, and So Much Closer <3"

Thanks for the warm fuzzy <3

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message 30: by Wyomi

Oct 01, 2013 04:13PM

I just adore Something Like Fate, and So Much Closer <3

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message 29: by Susane

Sep 30, 2013 09:48PM

Rachel wrote: "I LOVE your books!!!! :D"

Thanks for reading :D

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message 28: by Rachel

Sep 30, 2013 03:45PM

I LOVE your books!!!! :D

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message 27: by Susane

Jan 28, 2013 06:53PM

Valeria wrote: "Will you ever visit the New England area? :)"

I'm really hoping that New England will be part of my book tour this May/June. Please stay tuned for details!

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message 26: by Valeria

Jan 28, 2013 06:27PM

Will you ever visit the New England area? :)

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message 25: by Susane

Sep 30, 2012 03:34PM

Tara wrote: "Thanks for accepting:)
Love your books! I currently just read Something Like Fate and it was soooo good! You are an amazing writer! I love your book:)"

Thank you, friendly neighbor :)

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message 24: by Tara

Sep 30, 2012 05:59AM

Thanks for accepting:)
Love your books! I currently just read Something Like Fate and it was soooo good! You are an amazing writer! I love your book:)

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message 23: by Susane

Sep 24, 2012 03:44AM

Yasmina295 wrote: "Hey Susane. Reading your book Waiting For You and I can't believe what a good book it is. I can't put it down. It's like all I read is happening right in front of me. Also Take Me There was another..."

Thanks for the extra sparkly warm fuzzy :)

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message 22: by Susane

Jul 22, 2012 04:59AM

Annie wrote: "Wow, I am reading your book Something Like Fate and I am LOVING every bit of it!! I can't help but root for Jason and Lani.....they are soooo meant to be together!! I should finish it tonight!!! Or..."

Thank you so much for reading!

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message 21: by Annie

Jul 22, 2012 02:10AM

Wow, I am reading your book Something Like Fate and I am LOVING every bit of it!! I can't help but root for Jason and Lani.....they are soooo meant to be together!! I should finish it tonight!!! Or tomorrow! You are an excellent writer. I bought a few of your other books too. Love your writing! :)

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message 20: by Christine

May 19, 2012 02:24PM

thanks for being my friend

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message 19: by Kara (last edited Apr 10, 2012 11:22PM)

Apr 10, 2012 11:19PM

Susane! Hi! Don't know if you remember my email but when I heard you were coming out with a book with the same name as me I was jumping for joy. Literally. Haha. Well keep writing! And I' wish you the best of luck in the future :)

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message 18: by Susane

Oct 23, 2011 01:21AM

Alexis wrote: "I can't wait to read your new book! It sounds really good and I LOVE the cover. You should come to Wisconsin sometime! :)"

Sweet! Hopefully, I will visit WI on the Keep Holding On book tour.

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message 17: by Susane

Oct 22, 2011 04:43PM

Jenna Christy wrote: "Hi Susane! I’m so excited for your new book “Keep Holding on” . the cover is super gorgeous! Are you offering any ARCs on this or something? :) lots of love for u!"

Thanks for your positive energy! Yes, I'll be giving away an ARC here on Goodreads and lots more on my blog/Twitter/Facebook. Please stay tuned :)

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message 16: by Jenna

Oct 22, 2011 03:50PM

Hi Susane! I’m so excited for your new book “Keep Holding on” . the cover is super gorgeous! Are you offering any ARCs on this or something? :) lots of love for u!

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message 15: by Leann

Mar 18, 2011 04:08AM

Thanks for the friend request, Susane - glad to be book buddies! :D

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message 14: by Susane

Jan 20, 2011 08:13PM

Samantha wrote: "Hey Susane,

I wanted to thank you for your books. I am 13 and i have read all your books. I never really liked reading till one day at my school I saw a poster for new books our school got. I sa..."

Thank you, friendly neighbor! Yes, I will be writing many more books. Keep reading - it will change your life :)

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message 13: by Samantha

Jan 18, 2011 01:54AM

Hey Susane,

I wanted to thank you for your books. I am 13 and i have read all your books. I never really liked reading till one day at my school I saw a poster for new books our school got. I saw your book something like fate on the poster. I checked the book out and finished it in a day and a half. I really enjoy your books and cant wait for so much closer to be available. I hope you keep writing more books.

Your biggest Fan,
Samantha

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message 12: by William

Jan 17, 2011 10:55PM

Hi Susane- Thank you for your friendship.

Please visit my website http://www.peteradarkenedfairytale.co.uk
to view a sample page and many other snippets about the book.
Expected release date late Jan/Feb.

Best wishes, William

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message 11: by Susane

Dec 26, 2010 07:19PM

Pamela wrote: "Hey Susane...Thanks for accepting my friend request."

Of course! Read on :)

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message 10: by Pamela

Nov 25, 2010 06:23PM

Hey Susane...Thanks for accepting my friend request.

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message 9: by Milly

Aug 14, 2010 11:08PM

Lucky for us you've decided to become a writer! Yeah, I saw! I can't wait...still wishing it were sooner! Next stop, When It Happens.
Susane wrote: "Milly wrote: "I just read Waiting For You and totally loved it! I am trying to space your books out and read them sparingly because you've only written 4 so far and I've already read 2 of them! Can..."

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message 8: by Susane

Aug 14, 2010 10:02PM

Milly wrote: "I just read Waiting For You and totally loved it! I am trying to space your books out and read them sparingly because you've only written 4 so far and I've already read 2 of them! Can you please wr..."

Thank you, friendly neighbor! I am totally writing more books. My fifth one, So Much Closer, will be out in May 2011.

I was actually an Earth Science and Physics teacher first. I miss connecting with teens every day, but as an author I can connect with lots more readers. Which is a very good thing :)

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message 7: by Milly

Aug 12, 2010 05:44AM

I just read Waiting For You and totally loved it! I am trying to space your books out and read them sparingly because you've only written 4 so far and I've already read 2 of them! Can you please write more? I really do love your style and your taste in the male species. It must be because you are one smart cookie! Biology teacher in your past life right? Love your work!!! Looking forward to more great reads!

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message 6: by Carmen

Dec 15, 2009 02:45AM

Thanks for adding me! :)
I loved "When It Happens". I'm hoping to get a copy of "Take Me There" this Christmas. hehe. :)

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message 5: by Anna Claire

Jul 27, 2009 03:21AM

Hey Susane! I just read When It Happens and it was AWESOME!

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message 4: by Haley

Jul 14, 2009 01:04AM

Thanks for adding me!
Your books are fantastic. Your characters are so easy to relate to, and you give them the best names. Plus, I love all the movies and music that you've mentioned in them- especially in When It Happens. =]

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message 3: by Stephanie

Jul 02, 2009 05:04AM

Hey Susane, thanks for adding me :)
I just wanted to say that I am a big fan of your novels, especially "When It Happens." I just finished reading "Take Me There" and thought it was great read. I am excited for "Wait for Me."
I hope everything is going well and I can't wait for your further writings.

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message 2: by Jeannie

Apr 28, 2009 04:53PM