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Jennifer S. Brown

@jsbrown.bsky.social

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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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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Sep 2

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!!

Won't get fooled again

Or at least we'd like to think so

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Aug 22

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**

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Aug 11

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!!!!

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Jul 21

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...

Zoom-a Zoom Zoom

Fannee Doolee hates to read but loves a good book

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Jul 11

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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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Jul 10

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

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

YouTube video by Movieclips

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Jul 7

So many people claim to be writers. But are they? I have thoughts on this.
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Are you a writer?

Depends on what you're doing with that piece of paper

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Jul 6

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

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...

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Jul 2

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

Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Jun 9

June substack is here!

Make Jell-O, make your husband happy

Immersing myself in 1916

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Jun 7

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

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · May 14

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

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1920s Historical Fiction and the Power of Knowing What You Don’t Like in Books with Jennifer S. Brown (E148) — Bookish Flights

In today’s episode I am chatting with Jennifer S. Brown about her latest novel, The Whisper Sister .

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Apr 21

New substack post up! open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Apr 6

Boston showed up today!

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Apr 2

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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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Mar 29

It's nice when the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services shares the same views as Brig. Gen. Jack Ripper. Inspires confidence.
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Dr Strangelove: Fluoridation

YouTube video by Gregory May

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Feb 9

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

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Feb 6

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

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Feb 6

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

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Jan 24

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?

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

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Jan 22

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

Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Jan 22

Heartbreaking

Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Jan 22

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

Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Jan 22

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

Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · Jan 22

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