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 | 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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Every Once In A While, A Show Captures Your Heart: So It Was for Me and The...
Let’s start at the beginning. I was raised Roman Catholic. My own children went to Catholic school for many years. When I visited Rome and the Vatican, I had a... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Things I’ve Learned From, Podcast 3: You Don’t Want to Say “I Could Have Don...
As public speaking is the number one fear in America, with the fear of death coming in second, the truth is, most people would rather die than give a speech. Read more
Posted on 21 February 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Things I Learned From, Podcast 2: Work Ethic is Everything
Podcast 2: Work Ethic is Everything Episode 2 of THE THINGS I’VE LEARNED FROM PODCAST is here. Today’s Topic: Work Ethic is EVERYTHING This week it’s all about... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Valentine’s Day in Italy Vs. Valentine’s Day in America
Happy Valentine’s Day from Anna and me. Heart wreaths available under “Shop My Products.” When I was undertaking a bit of research for Anna in Tuscany, a... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Things I’ve Learned from Podcast 1
Episode 1 of The Things I’ve Learned From Podcast Here is the link to the podcast. The transcript is below. Podcast 1: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained The... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Empty Nesters in Training
Our little peanuts who are now in college. You know how it goes. You date, you marry, you have children, you raise them, they grow up and go to college or... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Escape to Italy and Meet Anna, Matteo, and Nicolo
Anna in Tuscany – A Valentine’s Read .99 on Kindle You’ve suffered through two failed relationships. You’re not sure you believe in love anymore. Read more
Posted on 28 January 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Things I Learned From…
First episode Monday, February 7 It’s hard to believe my daughter is going into her second semester of her sophomore year of college at Towson University. Read more
Posted on 20 January 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Weekly Report – January 10: Motivating Yourself to Write in the New Year.
After you’ve stepped away from your writing for a bit, say for the holidays, how do you motivate yourself to jump back into it? Read more
Posted on 09 January 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Monday Report – January 3
As a way to hold myself accountable for my work as an author, I’m making my New Year’s Resolution to commit to The Monday Report. Read more
Posted on 03 January 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lessons of 2021
The best part about life is that you are constantly learning. I take great pride in learning. Sometimes I feel as if the older I grow, the more I learn. Read more
Posted on 02 January 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lessons of 2021: Always Learning
The best part about life is that you are constantly learning. I take great pride in learning. Sometimes I feel as if the older I grow, the more I learn. Read more
Posted on 31 December 2021 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Book Review: The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom
Last night I started reading Mitch Albom’s newest book called The Stranger in the Lifeboat. I finished it this morning. I adore Mitch Albom’s knack for telling ... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2021 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Officially 3 Inches Shorter
Me and all my tall friends. I’m 5’1″. In my next life, I’d like to come back at about 5’5″. Just a few more inches. That’s not asking too much. Read more
Posted on 17 December 2021 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Desperate Search for Our Missing Elf on the Shelf
What would the holidays be if it weren’t for becoming sentimental about some of our keepsakes that we bring out year after year when we decorate for the... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2021 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
We Need a Little Christmas, Especially This Year
We Still Need a Little Christmas…and we desperately need Charles Dickens’ reminder to be a good human being in 2021 and beyond. From “A Dickens of a Christmas”... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2021 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Join Me for Two Dickens Events This Holiday Season
It’s not often you get to attend Dickens-related events, but how wonderful to have two upcoming events within a week of each other! I’m certain these will put u... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2021 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Why I Wrote From Humbug to Humble About Ebenezer Scrooge and Upcoming Events
Here is a video that tells you more about my new novella, From Humbug to Humble: The Transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge. The novella is available on... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2021 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
PUBLICATION DAY for From Humbug to Humble, A Christmas Book to Brighten Your...
Yay!!! I’m so happy today! It’s RELEASE DAY for this little novella and labor of love. My new book, From Humbug to Humble, is on the market. Read more
Posted on 08 November 2021 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Pep Talk on How to Use NaNoWriMo to Your Advantage
Okay, listen up writers. I’m here to kick you into gear. I’m here to tell you it can be done. I’m here to tell you not to give up. Read more
Posted on 05 November 2021 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION