@jsbrown
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
I'm teaching not one but two classes this month online through @loftliterarycenter.bsky.social! The first is a four-week class on dialogue; the second is a one-day class on writing metaphors. Would love to have you join me!
Dialogue: loft.org/classes/say-...
Metaphor: loft.org/classes/unlo...
As the Who tours on their “final” tour, let it be known that I saw the Who on its FIRST final tour, and I’m not going to let you forget that!!
I'm so glad the funds will be used to make D.C. safe and beautiful! That's a much better use than funding creative projects that will enlighten people, give them a glimpse into different worlds, offer them new ideas, and sustain them in difficult times. **eye roll**
For all those who think the idea that humans can affect the climate is new, this headline is from an article in The Miami Evening Record, October 27, 1906. “Danger to climate.” 1906, people!!!!
Hey, You Guys! The post where I profess my love of @npr.org / @pbs.org generally and my devotion to @ayesharascoe.bsky.social specifically. open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
Who says being a writer isn’t glamorous? Today I’m researching sewage systems of 1910s Miami/Miami Beach. Bet you’re jealous!
The older I get, the more I aspire to be Evelyn Couch. Towanda! youtu.be/lx0z9FjxP-Y?...
So many people claim to be writers. But are they? I have thoughts on this.
jennifersbrown.substack.com/p/are-you-a-...
Are you signed up for my Substack? New newsletter headed out tomorrow! jennifersbrown.substack.com
Looking for clipart of a typewriter so I googled "retro typewriter" before realizing, ALL typewriters are retro.
There’s nothing quite so humbling as returning to the gym after a six-week hiatus
Talking with Kara Infante of Bookish Flights about my favorite books about the 1920s--as well as about research, family, and what I don't like in a novel--was great fun and I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did!
#booksky #podcast
www.bookishflights.com/podcast/epis...
New substack post up! open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
Boston showed up today!
Reason #325 why I need to remember why to not ask my husband for writing help.
Me: How did [my character] get shot.
Husband: Uh, with a gun?
So helpful.
#writinglife
It's nice when the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services shares the same views as Brig. Gen. Jack Ripper. Inspires confidence.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttlI...
Just three hours till I can stop being an Eagles fan….
Pamphlet: Orlando, Florida--Why?
A question many of us have asked ourselves (Sorry, Orlando folks). (From digitalcollections.library.miami.edu/digital/coll...)
Never enough Prohibition novels!! Look forward to reading yours someday!
Numbers 460 to 464 of the most popular names given to babies in 1899.
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?
After the first year, we stopped realizing how good we had it.
Heartbreaking
I just might join you on that journey. Wednesday isn’t looking any better so far.
So sweet!! And so snow tolerant! Mine’s not such a fan.
I get just a news briefing from NPR but even those 5 minutes is enough to ruin my day.
Did it work for you?
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.
I think I’m in love!!who is that cutie?
My dog, a beagle-hound mix
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?
