Brynn Barineau

Brynn Barineau is a writer and international education professional whose work explores the complexities and connections of cross-cultural relationships. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, she holds a master's degree in international communication and has spent her career in international education.After college, Brynn moved to her husband's hometown of Rio de Janeiro, where she began writing fiction as a way to navigate life in a new culture. Her experiences abroad continue to shape her storytelling, which blends vivid historical settings with emotional depth and social insight.Her debut novel, Jaguars and Other Game, was praised by Kirkus Reviews as "an addictive tale with drama, history, and delightful protagonists," and was named a finalist for the National Indie Excellence Award in multicultural fiction. Her creative nonfiction appears in the anthologies Once Upon an Expat and Knocked Up Abroad Again.Brynn now lives in Atlanta with her Brazilian-American family and works in the Office of International Education at Georgia Tech.