Jody Brown Books

Jody Brown is a novelist whose work is characterized by humor, a fiery spirit, and hope, resonating particularly with readers undergoing life transitions. Her novel, Upside Down Kingdom, inspired by her time in Washington D.C. and her experiences surrounding September 11th, even became required reading in a college course on the art of being human. Brown's creative output spans genres, from poetry to science fiction, and she regularly shares her thoughts through her blog. Her approach to writing, which embraces exercising the mind in multiple directions, reflects her diverse interests and her ability to connect personal experiences with profound life reflections.

Upside Down Kingdom
260 pages
10 hours of reading
3.6(8)Add rating
Amy Ashe had arrived in Washington, D.C. straight from college in 2000, responsible, mild-mannered, and wry-humored. Two years later, she left her writing position at an influential lobby firm, and just walked out, mid-shift, on her trendy restaurant job in Dupont Circle. During those two years, her ideals betrayed her. Strangers embraced her. And the city itself threatened to break her spirit even as it encouraged her to stretch her wings. These, all, have delivered her to this moment. This is the story of how she found the readiness to leave it all behind