Steph's Scribe
Steph's Scribe is written by author and professor Stephanie Verni, author of The Postcard, Inn Significant, Beneath the Mimosa Tree, Baseball Girl, and one textbook, Event Planning: Communicating Theory & Practice.
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Steph's Scribe
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The blog of women's fiction author Stephanie Parrillo Verni.
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A Cup of Candor
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A Cup of Candor | Steph's Scribe. Writer, professor, blogger, lover of fashion and books. Keen observer of people, things, and places.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1611 )
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Ageism is Real
I've learned to embrace my age. I also don't feel my age at all, and some have told me I don't look my age. With an assortment of face creams, regular hair... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2023 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lollygagging
Greetings, friends. It’s been a while. I’ve been lollygagging as it relates to my blog, that’s for sure. I’m kind of embarrassed about it, and I’m kind of not.... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2023 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
“What the Heck Do You Do with All Your Time?”
Last year, I asked two of my friends who do not work this question: “What the heck do you do with all your time?” One friend said, “Before you know it, it’s 4... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2023 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Do Not Look Where You Fell
hen we slip, we can go one of two ways. We can catch ourselves and right ourselves or we can fall. Sometimes we fall hard. Read more
Posted on 06 February 2023 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Vlog About Writing (Because I Didn’t Feel Like Writing it)…Is That Weird?
I don’t post these types of videos very often here on my blog as I do on social media. Earlier, I thought about going LIVE on Instagram, but then decided to jus... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2023 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Magic of Miracles
Forewarning: this one’s about God and miracles and the divine. It’s kind of personal. If it’s not for you, no worries. But since it’s about my interpretation... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2023 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Stop Glorifying “Perfect”
In our attempts to be perfect we are missing a lot of the little joys that come along with the exercise of "going for it." Some of the best stuff happens along... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2023 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Beauty + Joy
Today’s quote as pulled from my box is this: Beauty is whatever gives joy.Hugh Nibley One of the best things we did over the Christmas season was to attend our... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2023 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Delight in the Little Things
Today’s card is a very simple, yet poignant quote from Rudyard Kipling, British short-story writer, novelist, poet, journalist, probably best known for his... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2023 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Living and Learning in the New Year
In 2023, I plan on sharing these quotes and writing impressions and thoughts about them, perhaps through a personal story or to provide inspiration. Anyway,... Read more
Posted on 01 January 2023 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
It’s A Sad State of Affairs
I hate to end 2022 on a sort of melancholy note, but I can't help myself. Rarely, if ever, do I get preachy on my blog. Typically, I'm here to share news, light... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
An End-of-Year Letter to Readers
Dear Readers, Today, I’m going to start with one of the highlights of the year, and it has been handwriting letters to readers. I’ve handwritten over 100 letter... Read more
Posted on 28 December 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Freewheeling in Semi-Retirement
In Washington, D.C., with a view of the White House. I’ve always thought of my blog as a place where I share information about writing, books, teaching,... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
I Believe the “New” Scrooge Would Adore This Collaboration
The beauty of being a teacher for so long is that you build a lot of relationships with people over the years. I’m very proud of my students after they... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Irony & House of the Dragon
DO NOT READ THIS IF YOU ARE A FAN OF THE SHOW AND HAVEN’T WATCHED EPISODE 9 – I DON’T WANT TO SPOIL IT FOR YOU Princess Rhaenys is the heroine of Episode 9,... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Sorry, I Just Think It’s Weird—House of the Dragon, Updates on a New Book, a...
Thoughts on House of the Dragon’s Casting Last Sunday night on House of the Dragon, they replaced the two actresses who played Raenyra (Milly Alcock) and Alicen... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Good Things (and People) That Come From Instagram
When I completed my MFA in Creative Writing in 2011, for years afterward I felt a void with regard to my writing and garnering input from fellow writers. Read more
Posted on 14 September 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Does Mystery Love Company? Let’s Hope So…
I’ll be heading to the Eastern Shore and one of my favorite towns, Oxford, next Saturday to visit Mystery Loves Company for a book signing for The Letters in th... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Death of Cursive and the Repercussions
According to an article by Christopher Bergland in Psychology Today, “accumulating evidence suggests that not learning cursive handwriting may hinder the brain’... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Nutty Story as a Metaphor for Life
Two weeks ago, I couldn’t see straight, and I got tied up in knots about something. So let’s start at the beginning and make it really quick. Read more
Posted on 23 August 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION