The Brownstone: Volume 1: The Brownstone

Having lost my brother, my hero, at the age of 17, I thought the world I lived in was cruel. Fear set in. I set my camera down and walked away from my childhood dreams. A few years ago I was rifling through old photos, letters and newspaper clippings of my brother's life. He clearly had passion, the very thing I had been lacking. When I was finally willing to acknowledge my grief without judgment I began to study ancient teachings brought to life by some of our greatest writers. My curiosity could not be quenched and the obsession began. I posed some of my most difficult questions about life and the hereafter. Armed with little experience other than a degree in Religious Studies I took on the task of writing. My characters quickly came to life. I had to know what happened next. I was surprised the story unfolded into three books. Not only that; I started taking pictures again. This time through a new filter, a beautiful perception of the world around me. Julie Brown was raised in Liverpool, New York with a talented group of siblings. The youngest of five it was easy to stand in awe as everyone sang, studied lines to a play, or strummed the guitar. After a stint singing in the Wizard of Oz at A.V. Zogg Middle School it was clear to Julie that her place was behind the scenes. Julie embarked on a mission to discover the meaning of life. After extensive study outside the college boundaries, her first romance novel; The Brownstone was born.