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.

A New Style of Advertising?

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) There’s a State Farm Insurance commercial currently playing that caught my attention. The spokesman starts talking about the company and how approachable its representatives are. He begins his speech on the sidewalk outside a cafe that … Continue reading

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The Aristocracy of Numbers

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) I’m just indulging in musing on certain types of numbers, here. These are not reflections of great research, comparative study, or objective consideration. What I have to say springs entirely from a subjective view point. What … Continue reading

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Adventures at WonderCon

It was no joke when I drove up to San Francisco on April 1. Since there was a possibility of rain throughout the middle of California that day, I decided to drive US 101 instead of I-5.  I didn’t want … Continue reading

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Reading of Dragons

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) I like dragons. I collect dragons, but only if they are interesting looking – I’m not particularly fond of overly cutesy ones (although a do have a couple that might fit this category) or that are … Continue reading

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Mind Mapping — What??

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) So I got this email today from a software supplier I’ve used in the past. One of those “new product” promotional emails. I didn’t mind that – I had after all indicated I was willing to … Continue reading

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Surprises of Nature

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) It’s been raining here in Los Angeles the last two days, off and on. Today, there was even a bit of thunder (and lightning, I assume) during the daytime. Between that and the damp chill, it … Continue reading

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Adventures in Chocolate

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) Recently an online friend posted about encountering an upscale chocolate bar flavored with chili flavor. At first, I thought this bizarre, but the more I considered it and the history of chocolate, the more reasonable the … Continue reading

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Musing About Mythcon Subjects

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) So Mythcon this year (which I do not have to oversee) will be in Dallas, July 9 through12. The chairs have selected a theme of “War in Heaven” — which is a wonderfully provocative theme. There … Continue reading

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Signing and Selling at Loscon

This weekend I will be attending Loscon at the Airport Marriott near LAX, here in Los Angeles.  I attended the first time last year, and kicked myself for skipping it all these years (I have a lot of friends who … Continue reading

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Writing Description

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) Recently, I was reading the first chapter of a friend’s current work-in-progress, in order to give her notes on it. So, let me say that first off, I did like her story. She is a good … Continue reading

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