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I have recently created a Patreon page, where I will be posting about my works-in-progress, and indeed sharing draft chapters as things move forward.
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Author Archives: Sarah Beach
Final Cover for CREATING GRAPHIC NOVELS
Got word from my publisher late last week that the final cover design for my book (formerly known as Paper Movies) has now been approved — and I can start showing it off to folks. The actual publication date hasn’t been … Continue reading
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Tagged Books, Comics, Creating Graphic Novels, Michael Wiese Productions, Paper Movies, Writing
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Other People’s Spaces
After leaving the apartment I had lived in since I moved to Los Angeles, I’ve had a season of “nomad” life. It’s been interesting, as it has given me food for thought about personal space and how we respond to … Continue reading
Spring of Music
I was at church a few weeks ago, and as we were singing one of the praise songs, I was thinking of how my voice was in need of practice singing. I thought of how I have not sung regularly … Continue reading
Finishing the Book
Well, at long last, on the day I contracted to do so, I delivered to my editor the manuscript of my book Creating Graphic Novels: Adapting and Marketing Stories for a Multi-Million Dollar Industry (formerly known as Paper Movies: Adapting … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Comics, Creating Graphic Novels, Michael Wiese Productions, Paper Movies, Writing
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In Praise of Friends – Special Edition
When I began doing these pieces, the intention was to write about my friends to express why I like them as people, what it is in their characters that makes me glad to know them. I didn’t want to get … Continue reading
Memories of the Fourth
I grew up in Jackson, Michigan, and for me memories of celebrations of the Fourth of July are inextricably tied to memories of the Cascades. For those unfamiliar with this lovely attraction in my hometown — it’s a massive fountain, … Continue reading
The Creature in the Nomad Life
I’ve been in temporary housing since the end of April, after leaving my old apartment. Although the Creature from the Black Lagoon has been my traveling companion, he was not keen on being photographed in the hotels. I’m not sure … Continue reading
Moving Forward with Paper Movies
After a lot of work in revising the nature of my sample chapter of Paper Movies, I finally got news from a publisher last week that they are interested in the non-fiction project and want to publish it. Yay! All … Continue reading
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Getting down to the wire
The Creature scopes out some of the remaining items that have to be moved out. He thinks there’s still a lot to do. He’s right, of course. But sometimes a body just needs a break. Which I’m taking today.
Christo’s Umbrellas (California)
Back in 1991, Christo did two major installations of large umbrellas, one in Japan and the other in the U.S. in California. The installations “opened” early in October. On Saturday, October 26, the installation was nearing the end of the … Continue reading
