Amanda Brown (novelist)
| Amanda Brown | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 6, 1977 United States |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Spouse | Justin Chang[1] |
Amanda Brown (October 6, 1977) is an American novelist who wrote the novel Legally Blonde which was the basis for the film and musical of the same name.[1]
Biography
Born to Jack E. Brown, a successful lawyer, and Suzanne J. Brown, an art gallery owner, Brown graduated from Arizona State University in 1993. She then proceeded to study at Stanford Law School (never actually receiving a law degree), where she compiled funny letters and stories based on her experiences into a first manuscript that would become the novel Legally Blonde.[1]
Since the success of the 2001 film, Brown has released her second book, Family Trust, which has also been optioned for a film.[1] Currently she lives with her husband Justin Chang and daughters in San Francisco. Brown's novel School of Fortune is currently being optioned for a film starring Ashley Tisdale, Julie Andrews and Justin Long.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Silverman, Amy (October 30, 2003). "Legally Brown". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Amanda Brown". McDonald Law Offices. Retrieved June 17, 2008.