Gina’s second novel is out!

The Sugar Bowl Feud

Four siblings inherit their Mom’s house full of stuff. And they all want the same item. What could possibly go wrong?

When Courtney claims a long-forgotten sugar bowl as a memento of her late mother, suddenly the law of siblings kicks in. Twins Brando and Brandi and sister Mona want the bowl too—and they’ll do what it takes to own it or go down in flames trying.

Consumed by loss, grief and pent-up emotion, squabbles erupt as the four slip into childhood roles and reignite birth-order rivalry. Facing numerous issues and tough decisions, Courtney and her siblings are soon caught in an endless round of estate whack-a-mole.

With tension mounting around their Mom’s memorial service, they take turns behaving questionably, resulting in a series of surprising, shocking and sometimes hilarious family moments.

Set in small-town Nova Scotia and told with compassion, frankness and humor, The Sugar Bowl Feud explores the overwhelming grip of grief through the eyes of each sibling as they do their best to cope with daily life. But is the family foundation strong enough to survive?

an Amazon Best seller!

#1 in Rural Life Humor

#1 in Canadian Drama

#3 in Sibling Relationships

Quotes about the sugar bowl feud:

“The author has perfectly captured the tension that mounts as the siblings deal with all the legal responsibilities and individual turmoil caused by childhood trauma. The final “big scene” which finally tore the siblings apart and the resulting “solving” of “the sugar bowl feud” was perfectly beautiful.” Lana Shupe, Author and reviewer, Atlantic Books Reviews

“Brown did a wonderful job balancing sensitive issues with humour to deliver an entertaining story.” Sue Slade, Reviewer, The Miramichi Reader

“I started laughing, as I cracked open the first page, and, read through every glorious page, thereafter. What a ride! It is a magnificent book, that tugs at the heartstrings, that depicts family dysfunction, lovingly, that evokes laughter, and, that is a study in the richness of human dynamics.”  E. O’Brien

“For me, books are like movies: You know they've made an impact when you can't stop thinking about them afterwards. So it is with Gina Brown's book, The Sugar Bowl Feud. Gina's book revolves around four family members, all of whom are, each in their own way, grieving the loss of their mother. Slowly and carefully, Gina allows each of them to reveal themselves as each of them, in their own way, deals with grief. Then, slowly, she helps us shift our initial perspectives about each of them. Like all great authors, Gina has a moment which changes everything, fracturing the family even more. Out of this event, Gina weaves a beautiful and touching pathway to possible healing.” Sheila Kelly, Author, Coach and Podcaster

"Gina Brown's characters are so true to life, that you'll be cheering them on. She masterfully finds the humor and light throughout this ordeal and makes you want a second book to see what happens next! It’s sibling rivalry at its best and worst and laugh outloud funny."  D Dean, Communications Specialist

“I’m not usually a fan of shifting voice/point of view from chapter to chapter but in this case, the technique allowed me to understand the power of memory for each sibling (and Doris) as they reverted to childhood roles in their grief. You perfectly captured the lingering resentments, unhealed wounds, and feelings of entitlement.” Suzanne Harding, Author

“The first few pages pulled me in - well written, fast paced, funny at times, engaging characters and a lovely ending. The text reads like you wrote from your heart.” Anne Crocker, Children’s Book Author

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About Gina Brown

Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Gina N. Brown has written two novels, The Sugar Bowl Feud (2024) and Lucy McGee's Moment of Truth (2021).

For more than 30 years, she pursued a career as a marketing and communications specialist--working in music, film, advertising, museums, education and special events. Her freelance writing, including travel, lifestyle and memoir articles, has been published in newspapers, magazines and online.

Gina has attended numerous writing workshops including the Arvon Foundation in England; Taddle Creek at the University of Toronto; and Master Classes at the Canadian Film Centre in Toronto. She co-founded two writers’ groups, one in Toronto and Halifax. She’s been a finalist in five international screen and travel writing competitions. 

In 2019, she founded NovaHeart Media, an independent publishing platform that offers creative writing workshops and consulting services for writers.

An avid traveler, she has visited 35 countries. After living away for many years in Montreal, Birmingham (England), Ottawa and Toronto, she returned to her home port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, where she loves to swim, skate, cycle, hike and canoe.

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