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Over two million copies of Josie Brown's novels are in readers' hands. She's a traditionally published author with Simon & Schuster and HarperCollins, as well as an independently published author. She's appeared at #1 on Amazon and iBooks on numerous occasions.
Josie is the author of the 20-novel Housewife Assassin's Handbook series (Signal Press); the 8-novel Totlandia episodic series (Signal Press) ; the 3-novel Extracurricular episodic series (Signal Press); and the 2-novel True Hollywood Lies series (HarperCollins); as well as The Candidate and The Baby Planner (Simon & Schuster).
Her novel, Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives (Simon & Schuster), was optioned by producer Jerry Bruckheimer for television.
Before becoming a full-time novelist, Josie also worked in advertising (JWT, DDB/Needham, BBM&B) and radio (WPLO-AM, Atlanta; WZGC-FM, Atlanta).
As a journalist, Josie has interviewed Maya Angelou, Brenda Blethyn, Julian Bond, Kenneth Branagh, Jackie Collins, Costa-Gavras, Craig Ferguson, John Gray, Derek Jacobi, Debbie Reynolds, and John Woo. Her celebrity interviews and relationships trends articles have been featured in Los Angeles Times Syndicate International, Redbook, and Complete Woman, as well as AOL, Yahoo, AskMen.com, Divorce360.com, and SingleMindedWomen.com, where she serves as the Relationships Channel editor.
Josie's interviews for her podcast, Author Provocateur, and for the International Thriller Writers magazine THE BIG THRILL include such notable authors as Samatha M. Bailey, David Baldacci, C.J. Box, Allison Brennan, Lee Child, Deborah Coonts, Robert Dugoni, Barry Eisler, JT Ellison, Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, Tess Gerritsen, Lee Goldberg, Andrew Gross, Kristan Higgins, Jon Land, John Lescroart, John Lutz, Jason Pinter, James Rollins, Hank Phillippi Ryan, Brad Thor, Julie Valerie, and Debra Webb.
Although born and raised (a Southern expression) in and around Atlanta, Georgia, Josie is proudly one-hundred percent Puerto Rican: her father was born in Ponce and her mother was from Humacao. Does that make Josie a Georgiarican? She thinks so, and happily claims that title.
She now lives in San Francisco with her husband and two children.
Read Josie's books. You'll get a good idea of her sense of humor. https://www.JosieBrown.com
PRAISE FOR JOSIE'S BOOKS:
THE BABY PLANNER:
"Brown takes baby mania to its illogical, hysterical extreme in this bubbly romp....But what begins as a light foray into Bugaboo country turns into something bigger than a satire of status-obsessed Bay Area yummy mummies as Brown takes a dark look at the fears of parenthood and family, with Katie's heartbreaking longing for a child unveiling a disturbing reality about her marriage and family. Still, the message from the somber realities is one full of hope: love makes a family, commitment keeps it together." --Publishers Weekly
SECRET LIVES OF HUSBANDS AND WIVES:
"Josie Brown writes with all the secrets, sex, money and scandal of an OK Magazine cover. Truly entertaining reading."-Jackie Collins, Hollywood Wives
"Josie Brown's writing is whip-smart as well as wickedly funny, and just as you are enjoying the ride she takes you on, she shatters your heart with her insight into modern lives." -Tatjana Soli, New York Times bestselling author and 2011 recipient of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction for The Lotus Eaters
"Already touted as the perfect summer beach read, this character-driven (sometimes steamy) book can best be described as the offspring of an affair between Desperate Housewives and a Jennifer Weiner novel... A quick look into the sometimes catty world of wealth where priorities get shifted, friendships get broken and marriages, like their mansions, get rearranged. It was light and fluffy (with some excellent dialogue.)..." -- GoodHousekeeping.com
"I loved it! Josie Brown captures the highs and lows of love, lust and marriage with heart-wrenching pathos.The perfect beach read!" -- Lisa Rinna, actress, and author of the novel Starlit
HOLLYWOOD HUNK (A True Hollywood Lies Novels):
The tone is confessional, the writing laced with venomous humor..."
--Wall Street Journal
"Brown captures the humor of working for a megalomaniac...[A] well-paced, entertaining story..." --Publishers Weekly
"A fine piece of literary work." --New York Post
"Brad, Angelina, Britney and Kevin may want to check out Josie Brown's new novel, Impossibly Tongue-Tied, for its ripped-from-the-headlines plot that mixes their scandals together..." - PAGE SIX, New York Post
Dear Readers,
Like most authors I know, I'm a voracious reader. My favorite classic authors are Edith Wharton, John le Carre, Martin Cruz Smith, Jane Austen, Graham Greene, P.D. Wodehouse, Margaret Mitchell, Glen David Gold, and Raymond Chandler.
As for contemporary authors, I think that both Martin Cruz Smith and John Le Carre are two of the best writers alive, and I love the writing styles of Helen Fielding, Jackie Collins and Allison Pearson. I think John Lescroart and MJ Rose are amazing, both as authors and author advocates.
I'm a cinephile (I see everything--chick flicks, action films, art house movies, almost every kind of foreign film) and I'm a walker and hiker--anywhere from four to eleven miles a day.
Otherwise, I'M WRITING. Or researching for my next books....meeting the wonderful people who let me know that what I write resonates with them...or hanging out in my fave bookstores (which is any bookstore in any town I happen to be in, at the time).
I've got a sweet romantic husband (who both cooks AND walks the dog, come rain, sleet or flood), and two great funny kids, a boy and a girl. Yeah, I know, I'm lucky, and I should count my blessings. (Believe me, I do!)
--Josie Brown
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Book 1: The Housewife Assassin's Handbook / Book 2: The Housewife Assassin's Guide to Gracious Killing
Murder, suspense, sex--and some handy household tips.
"Secrets, sex, money and scandal! Josie Brown is truly entertaining reading." -- Jackie Collins
IN BOOK 1: THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S HANDBOOK:
- EVERY DESPERATE HOUSEWIFE WANTS AN ALIAS: Donna Stone has one...and it happens to be government-sanctioned.
- BUT DONNA EARNED IT THE HARD WAY: Her husband was killed the day she delivered their third child.
- TO AVENGE HER HUSBAND'S MURDER: Donna leads a secret life: as an assassin.
- BUT ESPIONAGE MAKES FOR STRANGE BEDFELLOWS: And brings new meaning to that old adage, "Honey, I'm home..."
IN BOOK 2, THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S GUIDE TO GRACIOUS KILLING
- HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN DONNA STONE'S MISSION: Stop a rogue operative before he assassinates the newly-elected Russian president -- on US soil!
- DONNA WANTS A DIVORCE: But first she's got to serve a summons to a deadbeat dad... who's also a terrorist!
- AS FOR DONNA'S LOVE LIFE: Turns out the spy who loves her has a bombshell secret of his own...
Murder. Suspense. Romance. And some handy household tips.
IN BOOK 20 OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:
The clock is ticking as housewife assassin Donna Craig and her husband and mission partner Jack, race across the world to stop the assassinations of seven world leaders.
PRAISE FOR JOSIE BROWN'S BOOKS
"Brown takes a dark look at the fears of parenthood and family... Still, the message from the somber realities is one full of hope: love makes a family, commitment keeps it together." —Publishers Weekly
"The writing is laced with venomous humor..." —The Wall Street Journal
"A fine piece of literary work." —New York Post, Page Six
"If you like Desperate Housewives, then you'll fly through this gossipy novel full of Wisteria Lane-esque characters living in a suburban jungle. Brown entertains up to the satisfying ending." —Examiner.com
"A funny, engaging, and often bittersweet tale..." --Cincinnati Public Library Spotlight Feature
PRAISE FOR THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:
"Josie Brown writes with all the secrets, sex and scandal of a tabloid cover story. Truly entertaining reading." —Jackie Collins
"This book hits all the right notes...I now want a week at the beach to read them all...I'm completely smitten." —Barbara Vey
"This is a super sexy and fun read that you shouldn't miss!" —Mary Jacobs, Bookhounds Reviews
"It's a fast-paced read, and the gadgets are awesome...The perfect combination of mystery and humour." —Curled Up with a Good Book and a Cup of Tea
"The chemistry between Donna and Jack is enough to set water on fire. Go pick it up now!" —Cat's Thoughts
For more on Josie Brown's books, go to her website: JosieBrown.com
In the 19th novel of THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN series:
In order to save Jack from being branded a traitor, Donna Craig uses her position as a senior security advisor to the President of the United States to expose the White House-embedded foreign saboteur from decimating the country's intelligence agencies.
In Books 6 of The Housewife Assassin Series -- Recipes for Disaster:
Donna's executive mission is crystal clear: stop the assassinations of both US political parties' presidential candidates. When she discovers she has a long-term vendetta with one of the targets, can she put her animosity aside long enough to save the candidate's life--and her relationship with Jack?
IN BOOK 4 OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:
London. Paris. Guantánamo Bay. Donna Stone is looking for love -- and terrorists -- in all the wrong places. Donna Stone finds out that breaking up is hard to do. Then again, so is dating a terrorist, let alone eleven of them! Does this make Donna a serial dater, or a serial killer?
Worse yet, an old flame gets in the way of Donna's chance for true love. But she doesn't cry. She gets even.
READER REVIEWS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S RELATIONSHIP SURVIVAL GUIDE:
“Love it. I've been addicted since the beginning. Donna, Jack and Carl weave a complex web of desire, trust and hate. Once you start you can't stop reading.”
“Donna's personality is hilarious, the books are incredible, and I mean heck, who doesn't like a housewife/mom who doubles as a snarky assassin? “
“Humorous. Good mystery. Well-developed and believable characters.”
“Terrific series of books—everything you could ask for in a well-written series.”
“Love the suspense that is carried through out the entire book. The power that each character has is very exciting.”
If you enjoy a fast-paced series with a mix of suspense and a little romance, this series should do it for you.”
“Jose Brown is a gifted writer! I find this series very entertaining and downright funny. A perfect choice if you want a fun "escape ".
“Excellent! I absolutely love these series. Especially the house tips at the beginning of the chapters. I started this series about three weeks ago and just cannot put them down!”
“Suspenseful and funny. The only thing I didn't like about this book was the lack of sleep I got when reading way past my bed time. However, I am looking forward to lack of sleep when reading the next book in this series.”
“Bought this the day it was released and read it before work, during my lunch break, and after work...finished it in one day! I love, love, love this series! Great plots, witty, some humor and definitely some action. Great read!”
“I ‘bought’ the first one for my Kindle because it sounded mildly interesting in an "escape" kind of way. Didn't take me long to get hooked. Quick read, too! Ended up buying them all in the space of a couple of days. Can't wait for the next laugh to hit the lists!”
PRAISE FOR JOSIE BROWN'S BOOKS:
"Brown takes a dark look at the fears of parenthood and family... Still, the message from the somber realities is one full of hope: love makes a family, commitment keeps it together." —Publishers Weekly
"The writing is laced with venomous humor..." —The Wall Street Journal
"A fine piece of literary work." —New York Post, Page Six
"If you like Desperate Housewives, then you'll fly through this gossipy novel full of Wisteria Lane-esque characters living in a suburban jungle. Brown entertains up to the satisfying ending." —Examiner.com
"A funny, engaging, and often bittersweet tale..." --Cincinnati Public Library Spotlight Feature
"Josie Brown writes with all the secrets, sex, money and scandal of an OK! Magazine cover...Truly entertaining reading." -- Jackie Collins
IN BOOK 3 OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:
- TIS THE SEASON: For murder, mayhem, and missing missiles!
- HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN DONNA STONE'S MISSION: Stop a terrorist cell before it launches a heat-seeking missile at a plane landing in Los Angeles.
- AND NAUGHTY SANTA IS EVERYWHERE: It's hard to convince your child that Santa is so good, when everywhere you turn he's being very, very bad!
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MORE PRAISE FOR THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:
"This is a super sex and fun read that you shouldn't miss!" - Mary Jacobs, Bookhounds Reviews
"It's a fast-paced read, and the gadgets are awesome...The perfect combination of mystery and humour." - Curled Up with a Good Book and a Cup of Tea
"...The chemistry between Donna and Jack is enough to set water on fire... A healthy dose of humor and ridiculousness in a book that won't be put down - so go pick it up now!" - Cat's Thoughts
If you love funny mysteries with savvy, sexy women sleuths with hard-boiled attitudes, check out THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S GUIDE TO GRACIOUS KILLING!
IN BOOK 7 OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:
With foes in high places, what's a girl to do to put food on the table—let alone stay alive? If you're housewife assassin Donna Stone, you accept a Hollywood producer's offer to turn your life into a film.
Lights, cameras and non-stop action await Donna and Jack as they use the movie's exotic location shoots to track down crucial intel needed to take down the Quorum. There will be plenty of close-ups and too many close calls. But nothing—including a lascivious leading lady, deadly stunt doubles, or being on Interpol's Most Wanted list—will stand in their way.
Always on the lookout for a great mystery, thriller, suspense or comedy novel with fun biting racy humor? If you enjoy Janet Evanovich, Chelsea Field, or Jana Deleon, check out all the Housewife Assassin Mystery series books.
READER REVIEWS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S HOLLYWOOD SCREAM PLAY:
“Follow the twists and turns of Donna and Jack, and the Acme team as they set out on another harrowing Quorum plot. Even devoted Brown readers will not predict what happens to this favorite team. Each character is well developed and stands alone, but is so enjoyable when read as a series. This is fun!”
“Josie Brown can write some of the best books I have read. I love the Housewife series. She has so much mystery and Romance involved in her books. She makes them so well it is hard to put down the book. I love her character of Donna this woman takes no crap from anyone and is on a daily adventure. Cannot wait for her next books (I hope come soon).”
“I love this series. I love the tongue in cheek writing, the constant problems they encounter and the fun along the way. This is just a fun series with implausible plots and twists. But I read to be entertained. and this is most definitely good entertainment!”
“I've been addicted since the beginning. I can't wait to see what is up next for my favorite couple. Donna is one of my favorite heroines.”
“I love this series. I've read all of the series and can't wait for the next one to come out!”
“I love this series for the over the top action, snarky humor, and love of family. The tips that start each chapter are icing on this wonderful cake of a book.”
“Start with the first and you will be hooked and anxious to keep reading. Laugh, cry, cook, and see this housewife takes no prisoners. It will leave you breathless.”
“Love these books! Great summer reads. Full of laughs, mystery, and a great leading lady! Find that I can't put them down.”
“Loved it. I could not put it down. The plot thickens on each page! Donna & the children are really starting to grow into there own. Will this be the next big movie? Lets hope so.”
“Great book. Hard to put down. As are all her books.”
“My huge disappointment is I'm on the last book of the series, but still have a week of my vacation left!
Please, Please, Please Josie get with it and get new books online!”
PRAISE FOR JOSIE BROWN'S BOOKS
"Brown takes a dark look at the fears of parenthood and family... Still, the message from the somber realities is one full of hope: love makes a family, commitment keeps it together." —Publishers Weekly
"The writing is laced with venomous humor..." —The Wall Street Journal
"A fine piece of literary work.
IN BOOK 2 OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:
* DONNA'S MISSION: Stop a rogue operative before he assassinates of the newly-elected Russian president -- on US soil!
* DONNA WANTS A DIVORCE: But first she's got to serve a summons to a deadbeat dad... who's also a terrorist!
*AS FOR DONNA'S LOVE LIFE: Turns out the spy who loves her has a bombshell secret of his own...
Every housewife needs an alias. Donna Stone has one — and it happens to be government-sanctioned. But when terrorism hits close to home, it makes for strange bedfellows — and brings new meaning to the old adage, “Honey, I’m home…”
If you love funny mysteries with hard-boiled, sexy women sleuths, check out THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN’S HANDBOOK!
For more on Josie Brown's books, go to her website: https://JosieBrown.com
READER REVIEWS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S HANDBOOK:
“I loved this book because it had everything, suspense, romance (the grown up erotic kind) and comedy.”
“Strong central characters, compelling incident to launch the story, twists at every turn. There's humor, romance, and intrigue in this page-turning tale of a housewife-turned-assassin.”
“Highly recommended for the bitter-sweet and tenderly written story.”
"This is a great series. Right up there with Janet Evanovich and Carl Hiaasen."
“Couldn’t put this book down. Constantly wanting to get back to this book with excitement on what will happen.”
“It has humour, suspense, spies and a love story. Loved the ending. Thank you Josie Brown you are now at the top of my list of favourite authors.”
“Couldn't put my Kindle down from the first page to my last.”
“Brown writes the kind of feminist action plot that men should be reading, especially male authors, to cure that trope of "vapid sexy girl with gun."
“Definitely a page-turner. The twists and turns in this book are exceptional and make for an exciting read. Ms. Brown has the perfect unsuspecting heroine and a dashing hero.”
“Hilarious. A wonderful read with lots of great “one liners” and a terrorist plot to boot. Sex too, from a WOMAN’s viewpoint.”
“I couldn't, (in the old school way) put this book down. On a number of occasions I'd almost missed my commuter train stop.”
“Started reading and couldn't put it down until the last word was read.”
“Sexy and funny. Loved it! It was funny, twisted and entertaining. The writer did not let me down at all. She wrote so well that I could not wait to finish this book. The lead character is strong yet weak but she is so great.”
“Wow! I started this in the evening and finished in the morning!”
PRAISE FOR JOSIE BROWN'S BOOKS
"Brown takes a dark look at the fears of parenthood and family... Still, the message from the somber realities is one full of hope: love makes a family, commitment keeps it together." —Publishers Weekly
"The writing is laced with venomous humor..." —The Wall Street Journal
"A fine piece of literary work." —New York Post, Page Six
"If you like Desperate Housewives, then you'll fly through this gossipy novel full of Wisteria Lane-esque characters living in a suburban jungle. Brown entertains up to the satisfying ending." —Examiner
"A funny, engaging, and often bittersweet tale..." --Cincinnati Public Library Spotlight Feature
Housewife assassin Donna Stone's mission: investigate the resurrection of known terrorists who were thought to be dead and buried.
But when vital intelligence leads them to a group of domestic-based terrorists who are planning major attacks throughout the United States, a political enemy of the president of the United States provides evidence that Acme is involved. President Chiffray has no other option than to initiate ghost protocol, dissolving the black ops organization. To save their lives and their country, Donna and Jack must go under deep cover to seek out the true spooks betraying America.
NOTE TO READERS: As is the case with all episodic novel series
In the third and final installment of the Extracurricular episodic series:
It's your child's senior year.
A private prep school's reputation is at stake.
A math teacher refuses to grade his final exams on a curve.
Students have only one more shot at the SAT before college applications are due.
And a few desperate parents have much more money than brains.
Lavinia’s death catalyzes a power play for control of Ashbury Academy’s trustee board. Daniel’s covert actions, however, have Audrey questioning his vow to protect Lavinia’s legacy at the school.
The arrests resulting in the FBI’s investigation into Miranda’s college admissions fraud bring tragedy to some of the families involved, and unexpected opportunities to others.
Can Ashbury Academy survive this scandal?
An even bigger question:
Will Audrey’s marriage—and her family—fall apart after her long-held secret is finally revealed?
PRAISE FOR EXTRACURRICULAR - BOOK 1:
"Master storyteller of the competitively elite, Totlandia’s Josie Brown graduates from strollers and playgroups to the high stakes game of college admissions in this captivating tale of trickery, deceit, and unrequited love. Told across three episodic novels, in Book 1, meet the movers, the shakers, and the dirty-deal makers that, together, establish a page-turning premise to carry us forward: It’s the tiny twists of fate that change us. A++ for Extracurricular!"
—Julie Valerie, author of Holly Banks Full of Angst
“Josie Brown brings it, in this ripped-from-the-headlines romp of a novel set in the world of academia and its shadow world – extracurricular activities that may not be legal. It has romance and intrigue, and a pace that doesn’t let up. Highly entertaining. Sure to delight Brown’s legions of fans.”
— Eileen Goudge, New York Times bestselling author of Garden of Lies
"Delicious, hilarious, and addictive, Extracurricular has all the hallmarks of a classic Josie Brown book: fleshed-out, juicy characters, a to-die-for plot, and a ripped-from-the-headlines premise. I absolutely loved it and must read the entire series!" — Samantha M. Bailey, author, Woman on the Edge
"Sharp, smart, and sexy, Brown's timely new series about the cut-throat world of college admissions is a must-read. As always, Brown's cast of characters are a delicious mix of sweethearts, scoundrels and the just plain morally corrupt. Immensely enjoyable." — Meredith Schorr, author of The Boyfriend Swap
“Josie Brown has a new trail of secrets, lies, and parents behaving badly—and you’re gonna love it. Satire at its best and ripped from the headlines, Extracurricular delivers the perfect summer read on just how far some people will go, no matter the cost, to get exactly what they want.”
— Jen Tucker, author, The Day I Wore My Panties Inside Out, and Chick Lit Central columnist
"Josie Brown hits it out of the ballpark with this timely tale of family, friends, love and the morally corrupt. As always, Ms. Brown's writing has you laughing out loud one minute and cringing the next at her characters' antics and comments.
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