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Memoir · Celebrity & public figuresJoni Rodgers: #1 NYT Bestselling Ghostwriter and Novelist
Joni Rodgers is a #1 New York Times bestselling ghostwriter and novelist based in Washington State. She has ghostwritten more than two dozen high-profile books and specializes in memoir, message-driven nonfiction and screenplay-to-novel adaptations.
- Specialties: Memoir, Celebrity & public figures, Fiction, Self-help & wellness
- Based in: Washington State
- Known for: Celebrity memoirs and her own cancer memoir, Bald in the Land of Big Hair
- Best for: Entertainers and public figures who want a memoir with a strong, theatrical voice, and authors who need a novel adapted from a screenplay.
Who is Joni Rodgers?
Rodgers took an unusual road into ghostwriting. She grew up performing in her family’s bluegrass band, spent a decade in theater and voiceover work, and started writing seriously in her early thirties while undergoing chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Her memoir of that experience, Bald in the Land of Big Hair (HarperCollins, 2001), became an international bestseller and led to her first ghostwriting clients.
Her collaborators have included Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winners. Public bios list names such as Kristin Chenoweth, Swoosie Kurtz, Rue McClanahan, Elizabeth Smart and Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker. She credits her theater training for her ability to capture a client’s voice.
She also mentors aspiring authors and ghostwriters through one-on-one sessions and small masterclasses on the craft and business of writing.
Notable books
- Bald in the Land of Big Hair her own memoir (HarperCollins)2001
- Celebrity memoirs for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winners
- Screenplay-to-novel adaptations including an Oscar-nominated screenplay
Track record
- #1 New York Times bestselling ghostwriter
- Two dozen+ high-profile ghostwritten books
- Published novelist and memoirist
- Mentors other ghostwriters
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Entertainers and public figures who want a memoir with a strong, theatrical voice, and authors who need a novel adapted from a screenplay.
Things to consider
She works with a small number of high-profile clients at a time, so availability can be limited. Her website does not publish rates.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Joni Rodgers?
Joni Rodgers is a #1 New York Times bestselling ghostwriter and novelist based in Washington State. She has ghostwritten more than two dozen high-profile books and specializes in memoir, message-driven nonfiction and screenplay-to-novel adaptations.
What has Joni Rodgers written?
Notable titles include Bald in the Land of Big Hair (her own memoir (HarperCollins)); Celebrity memoirs (for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winners); Screenplay-to-novel adaptations (including an Oscar-nominated screenplay).
How much does Joni Rodgers charge?
Joni Rodgers does not publish fixed prices; quotes depend on the book’s length, complexity and timeline. For typical market rates, see our ghostwriter cost guides and free cost calculator.
How do I hire Joni Rodgers?
Start from her website. Many of her projects come through agents and publishers.
Who is Joni Rodgers a good fit for?
Entertainers and public figures who want a memoir with a strong, theatrical voice, and authors who need a novel adapted from a screenplay.
This is an independent profile compiled from public sources, including Joni Rodgers’s own website, publisher pages and press coverage, last reviewed in October 2026. My Book Written is not affiliated with Joni Rodgers and does not receive payment for this listing. Figures such as book counts and bestseller totals are as published by the writer. If you are Joni Rodgers and would like something updated, please contact us.
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