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J.J. Brown

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Jennifer J. Brown is an independent author, scientist and publisher with a passion for nature and family. Publications include science communications, health news, narrative nonfiction, and fiction including novels, short stories and poems as J.J.Brown. Genres include memoir, literary and contemporary noir fiction and suspense. When the Baby Is Not OK: Hopes & Genes, is her newest book publishing in February, 2025.

An incorrigible storyteller originally from the Catskill Mountain region of New York, Brown continued creative writing during a career as a molecular biologist, science writer and director, editor and public health advocate in Philadelphia, Miami and NYC.

Brown completed a PhD in Genetics from her research with Nobel Prize winner
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J.J. Brown A well-meaning grandmother told her three-year-old grandaughter that their beloved dog had "gone to heaven". The little girl spent the rest of that af…moreA well-meaning grandmother told her three-year-old grandaughter that their beloved dog had "gone to heaven". The little girl spent the rest of that afternoon looking for ways to get there. (From the short story "Way to Heaven" in Death and the Dream https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... )(less)
J.J. Brown One of the biggest mysteries in each person's life is our past, which is a story our DNA can tell about ourselves, our families and ancestors. For som…moreOne of the biggest mysteries in each person's life is our past, which is a story our DNA can tell about ourselves, our families and ancestors. For some of us this is an active area of research by participating in geneology sites and DNA analysis services. Everything we may find can lead to wild flights of imagination. I would like to write a book about how ancestry - as revealed by DNA analysis - shaped who I am and who my next generation may become!(less)
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Death and the Dream

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Comorbidity: Expressions of...

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Vector a Modern Love Story

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Brindle 24

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The Doctor's Dreams

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American Dream

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Natural Supernatural Love

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Love Poems for Valentine’s Day

Love Poems for Valentine’s Day Book excerpts from Natural Supernatural Love and Comorbidity: Expressions of Love here, my two published books of love poetry, for you celebrating Valentine’s Day. Wishing you an enchanting day filled with love, whether in the moment, or memories, or hopes and dreams. Visitor & the Teacup Although you must leave […]
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I loved this book and learned so much about animals that I didn't know and wouldn't have even guessed. Beautifully written with masterfully crafted arguments for protecting and respecting animals that live with and around us. The author shares bounti ...more
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“Mother took the pie out of the oven and it hissed fragrant apple, maple, cinnamon steam through the knife cuts in the top crust. She was making her world beautiful. She was making her world delicious. It could be done, and if anyone could do it, she could.”
J.J. Brown, Death and the Dream

“He remembers a verse from the mystic poet, Rumi, Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.”
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“So much for land ownership, Henry thinks; it's a modern myth. You can buy and sell rights to use the land; you can't actually own it. He tries to remember who said, the land doesn't belong to you, you belong to the land; the author was certainly Native American, but he can't pin down the source.”
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J.J. Brown Rachel wrote: "Hi, thanks for the invite, if you're ever looking for a reviewer or a book to read then stop by my website for all details www.rnhadley.webs.com"

Hi Rachel, your Book Review site is great - I'll be in touch there about book reviews for fiction. Thanks, J.J.


Rachel Hi, thanks for the invite, if you're ever looking for a reviewer or a book to read then stop by my website for all details www.rnhadley.webs.com


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J.J. Brown Charlotte wrote: "Thank you for your friendship on Goodreads, J.J. Am fascinated by the preview of your novel, 'Vector A Modern Love Story.' Interested in reading it and have entered to win one of your copies. Wish ..."

Hi Charlotte, I love the book give-away feature at Goodreads. I hope you enjoy Vector. - J.J.Brown


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J.J. Brown Katherine wrote: "Glad to meet you, J. J. You have fascinating influences and I'm interested in your blog! The gibbous moon caught me at once - Katherine"

Hi Katherine, I try to post in the online journal at least once a week. Thank you for sharing your comments. -J.J.Brown


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R.S. Lentin Hello, J.J. Thanks for the friendship invite!


Charlotte Liebel Thank you for your friendship on Goodreads, J.J. Am fascinated by the preview of your novel, 'Vector A Modern Love Story.' Interested in reading it and have entered to win one of your copies. Wish you much success.

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Katherine Holmes Glad to meet you, J. J. You have fascinating influences and I'm interested in your blog! The gibbous moon caught me at once - Katherine


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