Rita Mae Brown

Frequently asked questions

• What is Rita Mae Brown best known for?

  Rita Mae Brown is widely recognized for her groundbreaking novel Rubyfruit Jungle, which is considered a significant work in lesbian literature. She is also known for her long-running Mrs. Murphy mystery series, co-written with her cat, Sneaky Pie Brown.

• Does Rita Mae Brown write under any other names?

  Rita Mae Brown does not write under other human pen names, but she co-authors her popular Mrs. Murphy mystery series with her cat, Sneaky Pie Brown, who is credited as a co-author.

• Are any of Rita Mae Brown's books adapted for film or TV?

  Her novel Rubyfruit Jungle was adapted into a television movie titled Rubyfruit Jungle in 1978. Additionally, her work on screenplays includes co-writing the script for the 1982 film Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice.

• Where should a new reader start with Rita Mae Brown's books?

  For readers interested in her pioneering literary fiction, Rubyfruit Jungle is an essential starting point. If you prefer cozy mysteries with an animal companion, the Mrs. Murphy series, beginning with Wish You Were Here, offers a different entry into her work.