By Javacia Harris Bowser, See Jane Write Magazine Founding Editor Laura Kate Whitney is a connector. She connects people to one another and she connects Birmingham residents to the city they call home. Her enthusiasm for the Magic City is contagious. Her determination to improve our city drives you to try to make a… Continue reading The Birmingham Jane: Laura Kate Whitney
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Blogging Lessons Learned at the Natural Hair & Health Expo
By Javacia Harris Bowser, See Jane Write Founding Editor On Saturday, March 29 I attended the Natural Hair & Health Expo at the BJCC in Birmingham. Ironically, however, I didn’t attend this event to learn more about how to care for my curls. I went hoping to learn how to be a better blogger. And… Continue reading Blogging Lessons Learned at the Natural Hair & Health Expo
How to Write a Personal Mission Statement
By Javacia Harris Bowser I have commitment issues. No, I don’t mean I can’t settle down in a romantic relationship; I’ve been happily married for nearly 8 years. I suppose it would be more accurate to say I have overcommitment issues. I say “Yes” to too much, too often. Would you be interested in leading… Continue reading How to Write a Personal Mission Statement
A Lesson in Bookstore Feminism
By Mandy Shunnarah Maybe it’s just me, but in my recent trips to bookstores, I’ve noticed an inordinate amount of “wife” titles in the fiction section. The Aviator’s Wife, The Paris Wife, The Time Traveler’s Wife, The Senator’s Wife, Ahab’s Wife, The Shoemaker’s Wife… and a Goodreads search of “wife” will yield many more. My… Continue reading A Lesson in Bookstore Feminism
See Jane Cook: Cajun Shrimp and Pea Risotto
By Christy Turnipseed Mardi Gras is around the corner and I happen to love Cajun food — all of it. I love seafood and spicy food, so what could be better? For this Cajun-inspired recipe I decided to combine two of my favorite foods — Cajun shrimp and risotto. Yes, I know you’re thinking that… Continue reading See Jane Cook: Cajun Shrimp and Pea Risotto
See Jane Read: A Partial History of Lost Causes
By Mandy Shunnarah If you were to ask me the best book I’ve read in the past two years, I could tell you without thinking about it. Yet, as much as I have loved A Partial History of Lost Causes by Jennifer duBois, I’ve actually avoided writing a book review about it. It’s not because… Continue reading See Jane Read: A Partial History of Lost Causes