Rita Mae Brown is an American writer, activist, and feminist who is best known for her mystery novels. She has written numerous books over the years and is considered to be one of the most influential writers of her generation.
Rita Mae Brown was born on November 28, 1944, in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
She attended the University of Florida and later enrolled in the New York University School of Arts and Science, where she received a degree in classics and English.
Her first book, Rubyfruit Jungle, was published in 1973 and became an instant bestseller.
Since then, she has written numerous books, including the Mrs. Murphy series of mystery novels which she co-authors with her cat Sneaky Pie Brown.
Brown is also a political activist and has been involved in many political causes throughout her life, including the feminist and gay rights movements.
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Rubyfruit Jungle is a novel about a young woman named Molly Bolt who grows up in rural Pennsylvania and eventually moves to New York City to pursue her dreams of becoming a writer.
The Mrs. Murphy series is a collection of mystery novels co-authored by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown, featuring a crime-solving cat named Mrs. Murphy and her human companion Mary 'Harry' Haristeen.
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Rita Mae Brown is best known for her mystery novels, particularly the Mrs. Murphy series which she co-authors with her cat Sneaky Pie Brown.
Rita Mae Brown's most famous book is Rubyfruit Jungle, which became an instant bestseller after its release in 1973.
Yes, Rita Mae Brown has written under the pseudonym of 'Sisters in Crime' for a collection of short stories she co-authored with other female mystery writers.
Yes, as of September 2021, Rita Mae Brown is still alive and actively writing.
Yes, Rita Mae Brown is an advocate for animal rights and enjoys fox hunting and horseback riding.