Rachel Salas, Neighbor

I am a twenty-something Orange County native with a passion for writing. From the time I was in grade-school, I would write original stories and illustrate pictures on scrap paper to create my own books.

With a strong interest in exploration, I moved to New York City at 19 with hopes of making a name for myself. The big city lights guided my interest towards the Entertainment Industry. Having grown up in a family of musicians, I was always fascinated by the entertainment world. I knew I loved writing and decided to infuse both interests together.

I continued my education back home in California and graduated from Cal State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, with an emphasis in Journalism.

I served as a Staff Writer for Cal State University, Fullerton’s award-winning paper, Daily Titan. It was there that I fell in love with the Detour and Features sections, where I was able to write about bands, artists, musical reviews, restaurant openings, screen writers, community events and personal profiles.

My writing-style is inspired by human interaction, history, love, friendships, and exploration. My favorite book/movie is Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell.

I enjoy traveling to new places, which is always an adventure that typically brings about new experiences and life lessons. I have passions for Entertainment (media/tv/music), American (social) history (specifically from the 1800s-1950s), reading fun novels, meeting new people with interesting stories, and of course, writing.

This past year, I held the title of Chief Restaurant Editor for Southern California’s NiteGuide Magazine where I specialized in restaurants, nightlife and special venues. I am currently a blogger for San Clemente Patch.

View my personal blog at:

http://rachel381.wordpress.com/

Thanks for reading!