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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Answering the Question: How Many Books Have You Sold?
How many books have you sold? It’s the question people like to ask me about my recently released novel entitled Inn Significant. Read more
Posted on 26 March 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Photography for Book Promotion
*** Promoting a book isn’t easy, as I have previously discussed in many posts. Sometimes you have to take a different route or take some lovely pictures of... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Little Gift Book Basket
A book basket for a friend. * The best part about giving someone a book as a gift as that it can be the gift that keeps on giving. People love to lend a book... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Bridges of Madison County Author Dies: A Tribute
* The year was 1992. I picked up a copy of best-selling author Robert James Waller’s The Bridges of Madison County and couldn’t put it down. I knew it was a lov... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Writing Prompt Challenge
So, last night I posed a writing challenge to see who wanted to try and write a short piece of flash fiction (300-400 words) around a prompt. I posted three. I... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Flash Fiction: Katie’s Snowwoman
The view out my front door of snow. It certainly is pretty, but I’d prefer daffodils in March. *** In honor of the snow that is upon us in Maryland in... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Sharing The Prologue Because Book Promotion Ain’t Easy
Today, I’d like to invite you Inn. *** Getting people interested in your book ain’t easy. I know. I’ve begun the everyday challenge of marketing a novel I’ve... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
12 Things To Do If You’re Not Going Someplace Exotic During Spring Break
The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge, Maryland, is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the Baltimore/Washington area. Great getaway place for a... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Where Book Ideas Come From & Some Local Press
This bench in Oxford invites you to sit and read a story… * The idea for Inn Significant has been in my head for several years. Read more
Posted on 09 March 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
When Are You The Happiest? Part Two
On Monday, I asked the question of what makes you happy—and when are you the happiest. My first answer was that spending time with family, often on vacation whe... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
When Are You The Happiest? Part One
* I think that we can all confirm the obvious—we work a lot. Here, in the United States, we work many, many hours, whether those hours are at work, outside work... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Book Promotion Wrap Up Week One –Thanks for Entering To Win!
*** Week one of book promotion for Inn Significant has come to an end, and I wanted to thank all 594 people who entered to win on Amazon for doing so! We had... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Take a Trip to Ladew Topiary Gardens
* Last fall, my husband and I had time all to ourselves during the week while the kids were in school; I was on fall break and my husband took a day off. Read more
Posted on 03 March 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Cringeworthy Defined
Cringeworthy/adjective/informal. Definition: causing feelings of embarrassment or awkwardness. “the movie was fair because the dialogue was quite cringeworthy”... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Inn-spiration in Inn Significant | Photo Inspiration When Writing Description
The dining room of the Edgewood Manor House in Providence, RI. This is sort of what I picture the dining room in Inn Signficiant would look like. No rug, though... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Book Giveaways for Inn Significant
There’s a first time for everything, ladies and gentleman. I’m still learning all the ropes for succeeding as an independent author, and it’s a constant learnin... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Writing About Places in Fiction – Maryland’s Eastern Shore in Inn Significant
As a writer, it’s important to research the places you may feature in your writing. I spent a ton of time walking around Annapolis, Maryland, for my first novel... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Third Novel, Inn Significant, Is Now Available !!!
B I G N E W S T O D A Y ! ! ! INN SIGNIFICANT IS NOW AVAILABLE ! *** A few weeks ago I likened birthing a novel to birthing a baby, except without the physical... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Do You Make Notes and Scribble in Your Books? I Do. With Pleasure.
As a writer, reader, and educator, I am always reading. I read constantly. I am rarely without a magazine, book, or academic article. Often, I am reading a... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Word of Love—And Thanks—This Valentine’s Day
*** Happy Valentine’s Day to all of my faithful followers and supporters! I wanted to just take a moment to thank you for being loyal, checking in... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION