Steph's Scribe

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1622 )

• 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

• The Annual Birthday Post: You Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks. Or Can You?

  

  Another year older, and a lot has changed. And so another birthday has landed on my doorstep. I’m sitting here staring at the empty page, trying to come up... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Do You Google While You Watch? And Other Thoughts…

  

  I was thinking about the shows that my husband and I tend to watch on television. Most of them require me to Google while I watch, meaning they are typically... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Book Reviews Are Coming In: Here’s What Readers Are Saying

  

  I can’t thank my friends, family, and readers enough for all the help you’ve given me to spread the word about The Letters in the Books. Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thank You All!!!

  

  Yesterday, I shared these videos on social media. We had a great book launch, and the novel reached number 9 in “hot new releases” on Amazon in the... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Book Launch! The Letters in the Books Now Available

  

  So excited to share this story with you! Good morning, sunshines! I have been waiting for weeks to be able to say that The Letters in the Books is now available. Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Smell of Coffee in the Morning

  Last week, I was in my bathroom and could smell the scent of coffee wafting through the house, through the vents. My son was home, spending his last week as a... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• One Week to the Publication of The Letters in the Books

  

  Dear Eva, Lily, Reid, Dimitri, and Meg, It seems our time together has come to an end. The five of you have been living inside my head for more than two years... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Brene Brown’s Research Influenced My Novel

  

  Over the last few years, I’ve become enamored with Brené Brown’s research, specifically with regard to empathy, vulnerability, and shame. On campus, I’ve... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Iberostar Grand Bavaro: A Truly Memorable Place

  

  Close your eyes and imagine a place filled with sunshine, palm trees, and a stiff breeze off the ocean. Imagine an elegant and meticulously kept resort replete... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION