Author Anne Riley to speak at Birmingham Authors Expo

Anne Riley

By Chanda Temple  Anne Riley amazes me. For a while, I’ve been thinking about writing a book but haven’t found the time to do it. But here’s Riley, a married mom of two little ones and a high school Spanish teacher in Birmingham, Ala. with everyday demands like many of us. Still, she manages to… Continue reading Author Anne Riley to speak at Birmingham Authors Expo

Join See Jane Write at the Birmingham Local Authors Expo

By Javacia Harris Bowser, See Jane Write Founding Editor Birmingham writers, mark your calendars for Saturday, Feb. 1. On this day the Birmingham Public Library will present its annual Local Authors Expo. This expo gives local authors an opportunity to sell their books, network with other writers, and attend free workshops. This year, See Jane… Continue reading Join See Jane Write at the Birmingham Local Authors Expo

Is full-time blogging truly your dream job?

Photo courtesy ThoseGraces.com

By Javacia Harris Bowser Many avid bloggers dream of quitting their day jobs. In June of 2013, Courtney Mirenzi did just that. Mirenzi is the woman behind the feminist fashion blog Those Graces and has been named one of the 50 Most Fashionable People in Boston and one of The Boston Globe‘s Top Bloggers. Recently, Mirenzi shared with… Continue reading Is full-time blogging truly your dream job?

Writing tips from best-selling author Omar Tyree

From left, Smithfield Library Branch Manager Yolanda Hardy, Birmingham Public Library Public Relations Director Chanda Temple, New York Times Best Selling author Omar Tyree and Birmingham Public Library board member Gwendolyn Welch.

By Chanda Temple New York Times best-selling author Omar Tyree, who’s 44 and has been writing books for the last 21 years, recently visited Birmingham, Ala. to make public appearances and promote his latest book The Traveler, a fictional story about an American’s visit to Dubai. Several of his past fictional books have focused on… Continue reading Writing tips from best-selling author Omar Tyree

See Jane Cook: Brussels Sprouts with Fried Egg and Curry Spiced Yogurt Salad

By Christy Turnipseed Happy New Year, See Jane Write fans! As amazing as 2013 was, I am excited to start fresh and begin a new chapter. I hope you will continue to join us ladies of See Jane Write Magazine throughout 2014! Remember we care about you as much as we care about your writing.… Continue reading See Jane Cook: Brussels Sprouts with Fried Egg and Curry Spiced Yogurt Salad