Welcome to J.J. Brown Author Books & Journal
Creatively driven, scientifically inspired. J.J. Brown is an independent author and publisher of 11 books infused with a passion for nature, science and family. Her latest release is an intimate mom memoir of pregnancy, childbirth and the early years of raising special kids. When the Baby Is Not OK: Hopes & Genes revises the story of what to expect from newborn screening with hope. Independently published February, 2025. Available most places books are sold as hardcover, paperback or ebook editions and at Bookshop.org / Amazon / Apple Books / Barnes & Noble / Indigo / Fable / Kobo.
More Books by J.J. Brown
SHORT STORIES & NOVELLAS
Death and the Dream (2011, 2014, 2025)
The Doctor’s Dreams (2014, 2025)
The Finest Mask (2016)
Mosquito Song: Dreams in Old San Juan (2018, 2023)
NOVELS
Vector, a Modern Love Story (2011)
American Dream (2012)
Brindle 24: The Last Day in the Life of a Town (2012)
POETRY COLLECTIONS
Natural Supernatural Love (2012)
Comorbidity: Expressions of Love (2018, 2023)
FOR CHILDREN
Stream and Shale Coloring Storybook (2013)
Reviews of When the Baby Is Not OK
“A deeply emotional and expansive story of growth, connection, and resilience.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“Inspirational story that marries motherhood and science… Brown regales readers with raw vulnerability, sharing her heartbreaks, setbacks, and triumphs…
— Booklife by Publisher’s Weekly
“I believe this book will become a healing presence for anyone who reads it.”
— Kevin Alexander’s review, host of Never Give Up: A Rare Disease Podcast