Author Archives: Sarah Beach

About Sarah Beach

Now residing in Las Vegas, I was born in Michigan and moved to Texas when 16. After getting my Masters degree in English, I moved to Hollywood, because of the high demand for Medievalists (NOT!). As a freelance writer and editor, I find that Nevada offers better conditions for the wallet. I love writing all sorts of things, and occasionally also create some artwork.

Comics For Sale (1)

I’ll probably be doing a series of these posts as I go along. I’ve had to give up my storage unit, and I need to thin out my comics collection as a consequence. I’m going to list here on my … Continue reading

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Personal Archeology

I recently came to the decision to give up the storage unit I’ve been renting, basically because I can’t afford it at present. After finally getting current on my payments to the storage company, I began the process of moving … Continue reading

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After the Busy Weekend

Last Friday, I spent most of the day at the Loews Hollywood Hotel helping man the GLAWS (Greater Los Angeles Writers Society) booth at the Writers Digets West Conference. Actually, the ballroom the exhibit hall was in was not in … Continue reading

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A Busy Weekend

On Friday this week, I’ll be helping at the GLAWS booth at the Writers Digest Convention being held at the Loew’s in Hollywood. It will be interesting to observe the goings-on. On Saturday, in the afternoon the GLAWS Special Speaker … Continue reading

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The Creature as Editorial Assistant

The Creature got over his huff about not being taken to Mythcon. He was keeping an eye on me today while I edited, making sure my eyedrops were near at hand. I realized the other day that doing these Creature … Continue reading

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Foggy Poem added to the website

I’ve just added another poem to the ScribblerWorks website — it can be found RIGHT HERE. I wrote the poem one evening after I’d made the 40 minute drive on surface streets from Culver City to my apartment in Hollywood. … Continue reading

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An Evening at the Magic Castle

One of the most enticing landmarks in Hollywood is the Magic Castle. In the neighborhood of the famous Chinese Theatre, the Magic Castle sits on the hillside smiling over the area (though not so high on the hill as the … Continue reading Continue reading

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Night Blooming Cactus at the Apartment

I’ve taken to letting my apartment door stand open most all day and evening, when I’m home. I get a nice cross-breeze for one thing. For another, after spending far too long having my door close and living as if … Continue reading

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Joe Kubert Remembered at CAPS

Last night at the CAPS September meeting for 2012, we had a panel of pros who had known Joe Kubert in various ways. The legendary artist made a huge impact on others both personally and professionally – and it was … Continue reading

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In Praise of Friends – Scott Shaw

Scott Shaw is a professional cartoonist. You have to get that from the start, because what you see on the surface can be deceptive (rather like tabasco sauce in a bland bottle). I got to know Scott through Jim MacQuarrie, … Continue reading

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