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Jennifer S. Brown

@jsbrown.bsky.social

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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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...

13.01.2026 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Won't get fooled again Or at least we'd like to think so

As the Who tours on their β€œfinal” 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!!

02.09.2025 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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**

22.08.2025 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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. β€œDanger to climate.” 1906, people!!!!

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Zoom-a Zoom Zoom Fannee Doolee hates to read but loves a good book

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...

21.07.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Who says being a writer isn’t glamorous? Today I’m researching sewage systems of 1910s Miami/Miami Beach. Bet you’re jealous!

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Fried Green Tomatoes (7/10) Movie CLIP - Parking Lot Rage (1991) HD
YouTube video by Movieclips Fried Green Tomatoes (7/10) Movie CLIP - Parking Lot Rage (1991) HD

The older I get, the more I aspire to be Evelyn Couch. Towanda! youtu.be/lx0z9FjxP-Y?...

10.07.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you a writer? Depends on what you're doing with that piece of paper

So many people claim to be writers. But are they? I have thoughts on this.
jennifersbrown.substack.com/p/are-you-a-...

07.07.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You'll Think of Something | Jennifer S. Brown | Substack What's this newsletter about? Life? Books? Writing? Meandering thoughts? Not sure. But I'll think of something. Click to read You'll Think of Something, by Jennifer S. Brown, a Substack publication wi...

Are you signed up for my Substack? New newsletter headed out tomorrow! jennifersbrown.substack.com

06.07.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking for clipart of a typewriter so I googled "retro typewriter" before realizing, ALL typewriters are retro.

02.07.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Make Jell-O, make your husband happy Immersing myself in 1916

June substack is here!

09.06.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There’s nothing quite so humbling as returning to the gym after a six-week hiatus

07.06.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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1920s Historical Fiction and the Power of Knowing What You Don’t Like in Books with Jennifer S. Brown (E148) β€” Bookish Flights In today’s episode I am chatting with Jennifer S. Brown about her latest novel, The Whisper Sister .

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...

14.05.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New substack post up! open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...

21.04.2025 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Boston showed up today!

06.04.2025 00:53 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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

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Dr Strangelove: Fluoridation
YouTube video by Gregory May Dr Strangelove: Fluoridation

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...

29.03.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just three hours till I can stop being an Eagles fan….

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Pamphlet: Orlando, Florida--Why?

Pamphlet: Orlando, Florida--Why?

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

06.02.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Never enough Prohibition novels!! Look forward to reading yours someday!

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Numbers 460 to 464 of the most popular names given to babies in 1899.

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?

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After the first year, we stopped realizing how good we had it.

22.01.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Heartbreaking

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I just might join you on that journey. Wednesday isn’t looking any better so far.

22.01.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So sweet!! And so snow tolerant! Mine’s not such a fan.

22.01.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I get just a news briefing from NPR but even those 5 minutes is enough to ruin my day.

22.01.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Did it work for you?

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

22.01.2025 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think I’m in love!!who is that cutie?

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My dog, a beagle-hound mix

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?

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