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Sarah Brown

Sarah Brown

Sarah Brown is a writer, editor, and content manager who has wordsmithed for the U.S. Department of Energy, Google, travel and lifestyle magazines, and local businesses. When she’s not being bossed around by one of her furry children (Bear, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi; or Mina, a Corgi/Australian Cattle Dog mix), she either has her nose in a Stephen King novel or she’s on the hunt for vintage clothes. Sarah is an advocate for responsible pet ownership and has volunteered with three different rescues to rehabilitate animals and help them find their forever homes.

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