Category Archives: Friends

The ScHoFan Critique Group

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Sarah Beach

For the last 2 years, I’ve taken part in a science fiction/horror/fantasy critique group as part of GLAWS. We’ve met pretty consistantly, once a month, usually at the Venice library on a Saturday afternoon. This month, however, because of various … Continue reading →

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BBQ for Don Williams

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Sarah Beach

My friend Donald Williams was out in the Los Angeles area in order to speak at a seminar sponsored by the Southern California C.S. Lewis Society. The seminar was most of the day on Saturday, and unfortunately I had a … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Friends – Chuck Dixon

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Sarah Beach

Sometimes you run across a writer who consistently entertains you, so much so that you are finally moved to write a letter of appreciation to that person. That’s what happened to me in reading Chuck Dixon’s work in comics. Chuck … Continue reading →

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Writers Forum Social Time

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Sarah Beach

I’ve been a part of a screenwriters’ group for a long time now. We’ve held together far longer than most writers groups I know of – mainly because we also make a point of spending some social time together. We … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Friends – Tim Tobolski

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Sarah Beach

Another of my online friends, Tim made a vivid impression from the first post of his that I read. He was justly ticked off by a particular event (that affected him personally), but wht impressed me was his sharp, satricial … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Friends — Lynn Maudlin

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Sarah Beach

When I moved from Texas to Los Angeles, there was comfort in knowing I had a friendly social circle I would be able to plug into — the Mythopoeic Society. I’d been reading discussion group reports for some time, and … 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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Jeopardy! Wrap Party 2008

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Sarah Beach

The season wrap party for Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune was held this year on the grounds of the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills.  The two shows frequently have their Christmas & wrap parties together, as they share the same … Continue reading →

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Premise Picnic – May 4

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Sarah Beach

I belong to an entertainment fellowship, Premise, and we meet once a month to pray for each other. Premise is geared toward writers, directors, directors of photography, producers, agents, editors, but not actors (they have their own organizations 🙂 ) . … Continue reading →

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Books are wonderful

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Sarah Beach

So, Saturday, I once again ventured into the LA Times Festival of Books. On one of the warmest days we’ve had in Southern California in a while. With my usual luck, I managed to park in the furthest west parking … Continue reading →

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