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.

So Good I Forgot My Hat

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Sarah Beach

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) My day started with going out to the archery range and doing a bit of shooting. Then I headed over to my regular comic shop to pick up the week’s comics (because I hadn’t gotten there … Continue reading →

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The Education of a Writer

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Sarah Beach

Over on LiveJournal, I’ve posted five posts about my undergraduate course of study. Part 1 covers my Freshman year. Part 2 goes into my Sophomore year. Part 3 gets into a tumultulous Junior year. Part 4 winds up my Senior … Continue reading →

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State of the Website

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Sarah Beach

I’ve gotten the matter of the domain pointing all straightened out, although there seem to remain a few glitches with the FTP access.  I hope to attend to that in the next few days.  Once that is done, I will … Continue reading →

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Research Accountability

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Sarah Beach

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) So, after complaining about faulty research for an episode of NCIS a couple of days ago, it occured to me that I needed to check on a couple of details for my novel on Godiva. In … Continue reading →

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Alas, For Incomplete Research

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Sarah Beach

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) Okay, so in the background, I have the Sleuth Channel on, and they are running a marathon of NCIS episodes. I love the show: the characters are fun. Supporting character Timothy McGee has an ongoing plot-line … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogging on the Internet

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Sarah Beach

Comic book creator (writer and artist) Colleen Doran recently asked me to write a Guest Blog for her website.  So I took the opportunity to muse (or rant) about screenwriters who decide to turn their scripts into graphic novels. You … Continue reading →

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Losing the Impulse – the Creative Impulse

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Sarah Beach

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) There was some discussion the other day on coppervale’s (James A. Owen) LiveJournal about those who get discouraged from following their creative impulse. I’m afraid I posted rather baldly about how no amount of encouragement is … Continue reading →

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More About “The Beauty of Turbines”

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Sarah Beach

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) Back in this entry, I described the inspiration of the science fiction short story I’m working on, titled “The Beauty of Turbines”. Now, I admit, I have not been as diligent as I would like in … Continue reading →

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Putting Things Together For Mythcon 40

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Sarah Beach

(Originally posted on LiveJournal) I really enjoy getting people I know connected to each other, especially when I think they will get along well. Last night, my friend James A. Owen was doing a book signing at Vroman’s in Pasadena. … Continue reading →

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Website Update January 15, 2009

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Sarah Beach

I haven’t replaced the lost message board yet, but will likely do so in the next week.  There are some matters about domain pointing that need straightening out, and I hope to have that done in the next few days.  … Continue reading →

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