Carla Jean Whitley’s “dream job” at Birmingham magazine paves way for book deal

By Javacia Harris Bowser Carla Jean Whitley knew she wanted a career in magazines when she was only 10 years old. But she started her journalism career in newspapers, working at The Tuscaloosa News, The Cullman Times, and The Birmingham News – all Alabama-based publications. “I can’t say enough about how valuable my newspaper experience… Continue reading Carla Jean Whitley’s “dream job” at Birmingham magazine paves way for book deal

Man of the Hour: Edward Bowser of The Birmingham News/AL.com

By Javacia Harris Bowser In the interest of full disclosure I should tell you that this week’s Man of the Hour, Edward Bowser, is my husband. He’s also the behind-the-scenes copy editor for See Jane Write Magazine and is paid only in hugs and kisses. But those things have nothing to do with why I’m… Continue reading Man of the Hour: Edward Bowser of The Birmingham News/AL.com

Erin Street of Southern Living magazine adapts to the evolving media landscape

By Javacia Harris Bowser As senior editor of travel and integrated content at Southern Living magazine, Erin Shaw Street seems to have a dream job. After all she does get to visit places like New Orleans and the Florida Keys and call it work. “It is a dream job,” Street says, “but it’s a lot… Continue reading Erin Street of Southern Living magazine adapts to the evolving media landscape

There’s No Place Like Home

By: Javacia Harris Bowser, See Jane Write Magazine Founding Editor “It was all a dream/I used to read Word Up Magazine/ Salt ‘n’ Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine…” — Notorious B.I.G., “Juicy” Christopher Wallace (better know as slain ‘90s rapper Notorious B.I.G.) would thumb through Word Up magazine and fantasize about one… Continue reading There’s No Place Like Home