Welcome to Brown Girl Living

About Brown Girl Living?

The name is a playful nod to the author’s last name, Brown, and a declaration of purpose: living with intention, depth, and care as we shape a gentler, more sustainable world.

Meet the Owner: J Nell Brown

Author of the Orphan Dreamer Saga, The Orphan Dreamer Letters, and Ink & Insight Letters.

Traveller, Dog Mom, and most importantly, God's Girl

Writing 16+ Coming-of-Age Adventure stories that feature an Epic scale, Kindred Friendships, Inspirational Themes, STEM, A Splash of Romance, and a Fantastical Twist

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About The Orphan Dreamer Letters

An epistolary journey, curated for the discerning reader.
The Orphan Dreamer Letters is more than a subscription—it is a correspondence steeped in artistry. Each edition arrives by post: hand-finished letters on bespoke stationery, sealed with care, accompanied by curated indulgences to awaken the senses. Every story unfolds slowly, like time itself set to paper.

About The Orphan Dreamer Saga

The Orphan Dreamer Saga is a thrilling seven-novel series with seven novellas, telling a fantastical story of divine guidance, faith, hope, and loss, following the journey of two children from their humble beginnings to their ultimate fates.

About Ink & Insight Letters

Intentional Discovery Through Letters

Ink & Insight Letters is a monthly reading experience created for curious and intellectual Dreamers who believe attention is sacred, thinking is holy work, and questions—brave, steady questions—can shape a gentler, more sustainable world. This is a calm alternative to persuasive, emotional media. We return to books, to discernment, and to action rooted in clarity, conscience, and care. Ink & Insight
Insight to Action

Read thoughtfully. Ask bravely. Live sustainably.