Brionni "Bri" Nwosu is a writer who believes in the power of community, connection and living with intention. Born and raised in Atlanta, she now lives in Nashville with her husband and three kids, where she spends her days sneaking naps, perfecting writing tools, and falling into research rabbit holes.

Before turning to fiction, Brionni spent over a decade as an educator, instructional coach and graduate advisor, training and supporting new teachers across the country. Named after two book characters, she was destined to fall in love with storytelling --- a passion that led her to become a 2021 We Need Diverse Books Mentee, where she worked with the acclaimed author Rajani LaRocca. 

Her debut novel, THE WONDROUS LIVES AND LIVES OF NELLA CARTER, is a sweeping, centuries-spanning tale about love, loss, and one woman’s fight to prove that humanity is worth saving, perfect for fans of THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LaRUE and A LOVE SONG FOR RICKI WILDE.

Books by Brionni Nwosu

The Wondrous Life and Loves of Nella Carter

by Brionni Nwosu - Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance

Born enslaved in 18th-century Georgia, Nella May Carter still believes in the will to survive amid the most untenable of conditions, in the glory of life, and in the ultimate goodness of the human race. She asks that Death, doubtful and curious, allow her to live long enough to prove it. He’s giving Nella all the time in the world. Challenged, Nella embarks on an epic journey across the globe and centuries. Each new incarnation records the joys and losses, and the friendships and heartbreaks, throughout her lifetimes. When she meets handsome and passionate professor Sebastian Moore --- the first man to whom she has ever revealed her secrets --- Nella yearns for the mortality that escapes her. She can’t bear to leave this love behind. As Death keeps watch, has Nella’s journey come to an end? Or is a new one just beginning?