Author Archives: Sarah

About Sarah

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 found Nevada offers better conditions for the wallet. I love writing all sorts of things, and occasionally also create some artwork.

Dexter or Sinister

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Sarah

I recently got into a conversation with someone about the show Dexter. The gentleman I was talking with is a fan of the show and reacted intensely to my criticism of the show. I should explain the context for this … Continue reading →

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Max Adams and her New Edition

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Sarah

I got to know Max Adams online back in the days of the GEnie Message Boards service. The film version of her script for Excess Baggage was just coming out, and so I went to the film because Max herself … Continue reading →

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Your Outlook Is Important

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Sarah

I recently finished rereading The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. I’d first gotten it a couple of years ago on the recommendation of a friend, and enjoyed it at that time. But not long ago, I was doing tidying-up … Continue reading →

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What Makes For a “Hero”?

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Sarah

A conversation I had last weekend (after a Bible study, to put it in context) about the series Dexter has given me some food for thought. I am, in fact, preparing a much longer post about those thoughts for the … Continue reading →

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Storytelling Without Subtext

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Sarah

Recently, just for kicks, I watched the DVD set for the first season of the 1980s show Beauty and the Beast. If you are unfamiliar with it, it takes the traditional fairy tale element of a lost beauty and a … Continue reading →

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