By Clair McLafferty Seanan McGuire is one of the most prolific modern-day science fiction novelists. In the past two years, she’s published six (full-length) novels, written a few others and composed many short stories. Last year, she was nominated for five Hugo awards. Most impressively, she did it all while holding down a full-time office… Continue reading Talk Nerdy To Me: Seanan McGuire
Category: Writing
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 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
Author Anne Riley to speak at Birmingham Authors Expo
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
How to Interview Musicians
By Ariel Worthy As a journalist have you ever wondered what questions should be asked? Late last year during a community dinner organized by the University of Alabama I shared a table with AL.com reporter Ben Flanagan and musician Jake Gordin. The purpose of this dinner was to discuss ways to revitalize downtown Tuscaloosa. But… Continue reading How to Interview Musicians
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