Javacia Harris Bowser
Javacia Harris Bowser is a freelance writer, blogger, and entrepreneur based in Birmingham, Ala., and the founder of See Jane Write , an award-winning membership organization and website for women who write and blog. A proud graduate of the journalism programs at the University of Alabama and the University of California at Berkeley, Bowser has written for a number of local and national media outlets including USA Today, Good Grit, Birmingham magazine, B-Metro, and Birmingham


Welcoming New Members in Happy Hour Event
Since we had the workshop in September, we decided October would be a good month for socializing and getting to know our new members. We had about 15 show up, including a few new members, even one from Montgomery. This was a Happy Hour social with snacks provided by our organization. We discussed trends in the industry, what type of work we are all doing, and we even made new connections for joint projects. Cantina in the Pepper Place in downtown Birmingham was the venue. #Ha
Rebecca Todd Minder
Available for more freelance work. Based in the Tuscaloosa area. Rebecca Todd Minder has more than 30 years experience in publishing and
marketing. She manages corporate sponsorships, social media, and website
content for Alabama Heritage magazine. Rebecca earned an M.A. in American
studies and a B.A. in public relations, both from the University of Alabama.
She was the publicist for the University of Alabama Press-where she worked
with authors including Winston Groom, R
Susan Reynolds
Available for more freelance work. Based in the Tuscaloosa area. Susan Reynolds is the editor of Alabama Heritage magazine. She earned a PhD in English at the University of Alabama and has a master's in library science. Her dissertation is titled Oliver All Over Again: Dickensian Narratives of Orphanhood in the Victorian Novel, and she has published articles and book chapters on Augusta Evans Wilson, the Harry Potter series, and William Augustus Bowles . Prior to working at A
Julia Sayers
Available for more freelance work. Based in Birmingham, Alabama. Julia Sayers is the Editor in Chief of Birmingham magazine, the city's
largest and longest-running lifestyle magazine. The award-winning magazine
has been published consecutively for 57 years and covers all things
Birmingham, including food, people and places, fashion, arts, and more. A
native of North Carolina, Julia moved to Birmingham in 2013 and immediately
fell in love with the city. She worked at both
Stephen Smith
Available for more freelance work. Based in the Birmingham area. Stephen Smith has worked as a fine artist, illustrator, and publisher for the past 30 years. He published numerous comic books, philosophy books, magazines, and newspapers. He has worked as an art director for dozens of magazines and as internet art director for the oldest photography magazine in America. Stephen has a BFA in painting from the University of the Arts, where he acted as Editor-in-Chief of the stud