Janelle Brown

Janelle Brown, born on September 12, 1973, established her career as a writer early on, working at Wired from 1995 to 1998, where she contributed to the launch of Wired News. Her contributions led to her recognition as one of the Top 25 Women on the Web. Following her tenure at Wired, Brown joined Salon.com as a senior writer from 1998 to 2002, focusing on technology and culture. During this period, she also co-founded Maxi, an early online feminist zine, demonstrating her engagement with digital media and social commentary from the early stages of her career.

Brown transitioned from journalism to novel writing, achieving significant success with five of her books making the New York Times bestseller list. Her novels include “All We Ever Wanted Was Everything” (2008), “This Is Where We Live” (2010), “Watch Me Disappear” (2017), “Pretty Things” (2020), and “I’ll Be You” (2022). Her work has garnered attention for its narrative depth and ability to resonate with a broad audience. Currently, her 2020 novel “Pretty Things” is being adapted into a television series, with reported involvement from actress Nicole Kidman, marking a significant milestone in her literary career.

Beyond her novels, Brown is an essayist and journalist whose writing has appeared in a range of publications including Vogue, The New York Times, Elle, Wired, Self, Los Angeles Times, and Salon. This extensive background showcases her versatility across different forms of writing and her consistent presence in the media landscape. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband and two children, continuing her work as an author and contributor to various platforms.