School
University of California-Santa Barbara, San Jose State University
Expertise
Food History, Weird History, Natural History
- Beth launched her writing career crafting thrilling product descriptions for paper clips and has never looked back — seriously, never again.
- She writes passionately about food, thanks mostly to her unmatched talent for eating it.
- As a certified California naturalist (University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources), Beth can identify local crows by their side-eye.
Experience
Beth enjoys a hybrid career as a college writing instructor and a freelance writer. Her writing portfolio spans from regional travel blogs to crafting compelling copy for industry giants in retail and tech. When not teaching or writing, Beth's ideal day is a long hike followed by a tasty meal.
Education
Beth graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with majors in communication and anthropology and a minor in English. She also received an M.A. in communication studies from San Jose State University.
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Presidents
By Beth McMurray
Anyone who makes it to the presidency has clearly lived an extraordinary life, but there are things about these former presidents that just don't make sense.
By Beth McMurray
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