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Writer of historical fiction, among other things. Novels: THE WHISPER SISTER (Lake Union) and MODERN GIRLS (NAL/Penguin) Drinker of bourbon. Die-hard liberal. Crocheter. Lover of dogs. People? Meh, not so much. https://linktr.ee/jennifersbrownwrites
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Just three hours till I can stop being an Eagles fan….

submitted 16 days ago • 3 comments

A question many of us have asked ourselves (Sorry, Orlando folks). (From digitalcollections.library.miami.edu/digital/coll...)

submitted 20 days ago • 2 comments

Got a new character so looking up names in Social Security database for folks born in 1899. Surprised to see John was a name given to girls; the 462nd most popular name for girls, above Susanna, Natalie, Clementine. I've met women named James and Kevin, but never John. Any female Johns out there?

submitted 33 days ago • 1 comment

I’m sick at how many times I’ve heard the word “unprecedented” in the last 48 hours. I had forgotten how much I detest/fear that word.

submitted 35 days ago • 0 comments

It’s been a week, hasn’t it? And somehow it’s only Tuesday. This gal is the only thing keeping me sane. What’s keeping you sane?

submitted 35 days ago • 3 comments

Today’s Strands is “The time of our lives.” Stop reading if you haven’t done it yet. Spoiler: the theme is the different generations. There’s one generation not included. Any guess as to which one? So on brand. Luckily, I really don’t give a fuck. Just amused. Which I guess is also on brand.

submitted 40 days ago • 0 comments

@lisaborders.bsky.social is a goddamn Gen X treasure and I will fight anyone who says otherwise. Once again, she nails it.

submitted 41 days ago • 1 comment

When I was a kid, my dad kept all my (and my sister’s) baby teeth. Likewise I saved my children’s teeth. My question to you: WHY did I do this?? WTF am I supposed to do with these teeth? Is this just a weird thing my family did. What do others do with those teeth?

submitted 43 days ago • 4 comments

Am I the only one without a Substack yet? I HATE feeling left out. So I hope you'll sign up for my new newsletter: You'll Think of Something jennifersbrown.substack.com?r=nkg1&utm_c...

submitted 47 days ago • 2 comments

Writing tip: After you finish, go back & cut all the adverbs. Then all the adjectives. Then all the other words. Eat the paper. Now you're free.

submitted 47 days ago • 74 comments

Broads, bad guys, and the best cocktails: Find them all at Minnie's speakeasy. For the month of January, the Kindle version of THE WHISPER SISTER is on sale for $1.99 in the U.S. If you haven't read it yet, I hope you'll take this opportunity to do so! #historicalfiction

submitted 47 days ago • 0 comments

Alan Dershowitz is at the Miami Beach Hanukkiah lighting, and I have a NSFW I want to yell out, but my adult daughter has shut me down. Maybe I can corner him later.

submitted 62 days ago • 0 comments

Very important question: going to see Wicked tomorrow. No way I make it 2 hours and 40 minutes without a bathroom break. Without spoilers, what is the best time during the movie to leave?

submitted 64 days ago • 2 comments

Writing a book is an absolutely ridiculous thing to do. So many annoying people to deal with, and the worst part is, I’m the one who created them. 100% do not recommend. #writingcommunity

submitted 69 days ago • 7 comments

I swear, the Wordle bot always gives me a low skill score when I get the Wordle in fewer turns than the bot does. Beware the bot! It is sentient… and vindictive!

submitted 72 days ago • 1 comment

really sad that CEOs now have to live in fear of gun violence like some third-grader in a public school

submitted 76 days ago • 0 comments

This book is a treat you can give yourself this holiday season. I loved it, and you will too!

submitted 75 days ago • 0 comments