"Helen Brown is most loved for chronicling the foibles and epiphanies of every day life in her newspaper columns. Each week, in just a few pithy paragraphs,  she deftly delivers anecdotes and opinions  that are often poignant, always amusing...[more]"
Liz Parker
Former editor Next  (New Zealand)
Editor Notebook: (Australia)

"Helen has been writing a weekly column for the Manawatu Standard in Palmerston North for about 18 months, and I love her down-to-earth sense of humour. The trials and tribulations of ordinary life make for some great columns, and our readers love her too."
Jo Myers, Editor,
Manawatu Standard, Palmerston North, NZ

"Helen Brown's column has been a regular feature of the Wanganui Chronicle for some years now. Its longevity is obvious testimony to its popularity. Our readers are constantly telling us that Helen's column is the one above all others they relish. In regular reader focus groups her column remains a standout in terms of reader loyalty. Armed with that sort of endorsement we are glad she's on our team!"
John Maslin, Editor, Wanganui Chronicle

"Helen Brown is a household name in New Zealand. She’s multi-talented and rightly famous  but, thank goodness, remains unpretentious and a delightful person to know. In a nutshell – Helen’s quality. If you don't grab her, someone else soon will."
Michael Forbes, Editor, Sunday Star Times

“There have been one or two occasions when we have considered stopping the column but reader power has won out each time.”
Dave Wood, Editor, Timaru Herald (longest running publisher of her weekly columns)

READERS' COMMENTS

"I have laughed, cried and argued with her. Most times I am nodding my head furiously in agreement with her."
Annette Greenland, reader, NZ Marlborough Express

"A read of Helen Brown over a piece of toast is what every mother needs after another hectic week with the job, house and kids."
Donna Quinn, reader, Chrstichurch Star

"So many people say "I love her column."  Is it because it's about everyday people and things or because you can always identify with her story, the people, the feelings?  Or is it the thought provoking reflection on life she weaves into the story which you can carry with you through the day or week or the smile it brings to your face?  It's all of that and more. For me and many others, Helen has become a friend through her column."
Jane Beales, reader , Taranaki Daily News