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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. linktr.ee/jennifersbrownwrites

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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...

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

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 · 11/08/2025

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 · 21/04/2025

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

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Boston showed up today!

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

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 · 24/01/2025

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 · 21/01/2025

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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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

This is my WIP. It’ll be a sweater. But I’m using a fussy yarn, so if you look closely, you’ll see lots of split yarn.

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I am excited to be teaching an online class on metaphor at @loftliterarycenter.bsky.social on Feb 1. If you're looking to improve your writing or better understand what you're reading, this one-day class is for you. Sign up here: loft.org/classes/unlo... #writingclass #writingcommunity

On-line class on Feb 1, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time/ 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time/11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Time

Class description: How to better read and write metaphors

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

If the question is, “Jennifer, are you useful in a crisis?” the answer is no. No, I am clearly not useful in a crisis.

Text conversation with my husband about my fear of cleaning up dog vomit.

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Jennifer S. Brown @jsbrown.bsky.social · 30/06/2023

In the @newyorktimes.bsky.social in 1908: A woman traveled for two months with one suitcase. She even--gasp!--had to do her own laundry! But she set a good example for her sex, so I suppose it was worth it. timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachi…

Woman Tours Europe with Suit Case Only
September 3, 1908
New York Times

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