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Josie Brown
Goodreads Author
Born
Atlanta, Georgia; Currently live in San Francisco., The United States
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Member Since
June 2009
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https://www.goodreads.com/josiebrown
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The Housewife Assassin's Handbook (The Housewife Assassin, #1)
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2011
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12 editions
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The Housewife Assassin's Guide to Gracious Killing (Housewife Assassin #2)
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2012
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6 editions
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The Housewife Assassin's Deadly Dossier (The Housewife Assassin #0.5)
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2014
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8 editions
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The Housewife Assassin's Killer Christmas Tips (Housewife Assassin, #3)
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2012
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6 editions
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The Onesies, Fall (Totlandia #1)
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2012
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6 editions
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The Housewife Assassin's Relationship Survival Guide (Housewife Assassin, #4)
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2013
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5 editions
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The Housewife Assassin's Killer 2-Book Set (The Housewife Assassin Series)
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2012
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7 editions
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The Housewife Assassin's Vacation to Die For (Housewife Assassin, #5)
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2013
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6 editions
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The Housewife Assassin Gets Lucky
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2018
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The Housewife Assassin's Recipes for Disaster (Housewife Assassin, #6)
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2013
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4 editions
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I'm falling in love again with The City of Lights by watching Emily in Paris. It's fun seeing it through her eyes. Here's what I say about it in my newsletter.
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—Josie
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I'm falling in love again with The City of Lights by watching Emily in Paris. It's fun seeing it through her eyes. Here's what I say about it in my newsletter.
Apprécier!
—Josie
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Another fine addition to the Arkady Renko series. Mr. Smith, keep 'em coming!
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"I was lucky enough to win this eBook from a giveaway on Dizzy C’s Little Book Blog, the blurb sounded interesting and I was looking forward to reading it.
I have to say that this book was even better than I thought it would be – I ended up reading it " Read more of this review » |
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"OK I am on a Josie Brown roll now! She has me laughing and sometimes crying, boo hoo, all in all I am intrigued by Carl and then Jack. The suburbs according to Josie are just filled with secret agents and little gadgets. Very good story and plot. Can"
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The Housewife Assassin's Doomsday Diary (Book 26): Mysteries that will Make You Laugh (Housewife Assassin Series):
"I've read all 26 novels in this series and have loved them all! I love the characters, the humour, and the action. This was a really good, entertaining novel. Such fun to read!"
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Thank you, Madonna! You made my day! xoxoxo
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Thank you, Daryl! I very much appreciate this review. It means the world to me that you enjoyed it.
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Ree, you've picked up on their journey of hard-fought love, trust, and appreciation of and for each other. Real life is filled with doubt, but they al
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“I grew up in libraries, and I hope I've learned never to take them for granted. A thriving library is the heart of its community, providing access to information and educational opportunities, bringing people together, leveling the playing field, and archiving our history.”
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“Make special memories on this day to honor the father of your children by asking the kids to prepare a special meal. (Note: save the rat poison for another time.) ”
― The Housewife Assassin's Handbook
― The Housewife Assassin's Handbook
“Pies are so much fun to make—and so simple! All it takes to make a tender, flaky crust is the right amount of vegetable shortening, cut into flour with a sprinkle of cold water, and just a pinch of salt. Cherries have the right sweet-to-tart taste—and are also a good source of poison! Just crush the pits or stems. There you’ll find prussic acid, also known as hydrogen cyanide: easy to sprinkle into both the filling and the crust. How sweet it is!”
― The Housewife Assassin's Handbook
― The Housewife Assassin's Handbook
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“Helpful Hint: Some Berettas are compact enough to fit into even the smallest evening clutch.”
― The Housewife Assassin's Handbook
― The Housewife Assassin's Handbook
“The key to spring cleaning is to be ruthless! Throw out anything and everything you never use. (Or that may be incriminating. Burn, if necessary, but remember—if using gasoline, those fires should be contained in a non-flammable container.)”
― The Housewife Assassin's Handbook
― The Housewife Assassin's Handbook
“can I help it if I’m a better assassin than I am a housewife?”
― The Housewife Assassin's Handbook
― The Housewife Assassin's Handbook
“I’m used to seducing and then killing men when they are at their most vulnerable. Tonight, though, it is me who is fighting the urge to surrender.”
― The Housewife Assassin's Handbook
― The Housewife Assassin's Handbook
“Tidy Tip: Dig deep, and be sure to cover the body in a heavy layer of slaked lime—also known as calcium hydroxide, or Ca(OH)—which accelerates decomposition and kills odors that attract animals who may want to dig it up. A layer of dirt, then another of the slaked lime before a final half-foot of dirt. The bugs will help finish the job!”
― The Housewife Assassin's Handbook
― The Housewife Assassin's Handbook
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Thank you, Adrienne! Donna is a blast to write. TOTALLY my alter ego, LOL!;) -- Josie
Adrienne wrote: "I am liking the mommy assassin stories, gives a new twist on spy stories. I am currently reading the second book in the story. Nice to see a story that can make you laugh and tell a good mystery at..."
I am liking the mommy assassin stories, gives a new twist on spy stories. I am currently reading the second book in the story. Nice to see a story that can make you laugh and tell a good mystery at the same time.
Lucinda wrote: "Dear Josie,I would like to thank you for being my friend here on GoodReads. I am really looking forward to reading your Christmassy novel & thank you once again for the giveaway.
Kind Regards
Luci..."
Thank you, Lucinda! The feeling is mutual! So glad we found each other, and I hope you enjoy the book! :)
-- Josie
Dear Josie,I would like to thank you for being my friend here on GoodReads. I am really looking forward to reading your Christmassy novel & thank you once again for the giveaway.
Kind Regards
Lucindax
Seriously, U complete me!!!!No, THANK YOU.
Thoughtful readers (such as yourself) are why I write.
:)
Josie wrote: U doll U...."
I definitely agree that sometimes we are a Katie. I consider any author that can make me relate, love, hate, then love again to a character is talented enough for me to read all their books. I appreciate all your thoughtful words and how you explain Katie. She is so human truly, even if she is a character, and that is what made me read 70% of the book in one sitting.
:) Thanks again.
Marie wrote: "Thanks for adding me! You definitely write characters that make me want to read either our of anger, love, or just curiosity! I cannot wait to read the rest of your books."U doll U. Seriously, that means a lot to me. I could tell Katie really touch you (maddeningly so, LOL!) and that is how I wanted it! I didn't want her to be "predictable" in any way. She's a sharp lady -- and like all of us, sometimes does dumb things...
But waking up to our mistakes is life's journey, right?
When I turned in the book, I remember my agent saying "I hope you didn't give her the 'usual predictable' ending.' Well, I didn't...and I know that may have disappointed some readers...
But I wanted it to be real.
We all know a Katie.
Sometimes we ARE Katie.
And that's okay... as long as, eventually, we take our worst experiences and learn from them.
Marie, you can tell I appreciate your insights onto her character.... and your new friendship.
Great readers think alike,
:)
-- J
Thanks for adding me! You definitely write characters that make me want to read either our of anger, love, or just curiosity! I cannot wait to read the rest of your books.
Bradley wrote: "Thank you for adding me as a friend. =)
"Hey, you're welcome! Should be fun following you!
:) Josie
Laurel-Rain wrote: "Thanks for adding me, Josie..."You're quite welcome! And thanks for loving my book!
: )
J
