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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Book Promotion for Inn Significant
It’s looking like my new novel will be available in two weeks. I am down to the last few changes, and soon, my friends, it will be in your hands. I wish the... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Sting, a Piano, And Me
*** Years ago when I would eat lunch with some of my dearest friends in the lunchroom at Camden Yards during my time working for the Orioles, we would often pla... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Twice Bitten by La La Land, Love & Regret
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in La La Land. Photo credit: imagewire.com Forget the singing, the dancing, the sets, the terrific, catchy music, and the fantasy... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Seeing Sinatra Sing
Frank Sinatra, the crooner and swinger. I think I was about 10 years old when I saw Sinatra sing. I knew it was a big deal, because my mom and dad got tickets t... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Handling the Insecurities of Publishing A Novel
*** It’s a challenging endeavor. I’ve done it twice now with fiction, and twice with nonfiction books. And I’m about to do it again when I release my latest,... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fashion Friday: Finding Your Style Over A Certain Age
When I used to work as a fashion consultant, one of the biggest rules I preached was to ignore trends—to not get sucked into a fad just because it was hot,... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
If You’re Going To Call Me A Name, Let It Be This—
I’m 5’1″. I’ve been called short before, and a lot of other names, too, that I’d rather not recall. Nobody’s perfect. But now that I’m all grown up... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Friday Fiction: A Haunting One and A Romance
Creative fiction writers out there tend to dabble in flash fiction, which, quite simply is short form writing. It’s just like writing a short story, but even... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
7 Tips For Working From Home
Sometimes in the winter, I’ll take the laptop into the dining area and sit next to the large picture window to get some light. Read more
Posted on 12 January 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Yes, You Are Creative
I can’t tell you how many times in my advertising and writing classes I teach at the university that I hear students tell me that they are not creative, or... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Magic Comes Alive at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando
Diagon Alley and Escape from Gringotts, Universal Studios *** After years of considering this trip, our flight descended into Orlando’s airport. Read more
Posted on 06 January 2017 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
7 Meaningful Takeaways from 2016
Hello Friends, Readers, and Fellow Bloggers, It’s hard to believe it’s that time of the year again—a time to reflect on the past year and see if there were any... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2016 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Coming in January: Inn Significant, A Novel
*** INN SIGNIFICANT by Stephanie Verni…Coming in January. What if three weeks after suffering a miscarriage, you faint and find yourself on the floor of your ow... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2016 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
8 Last Minute Cozy Gift Ideas For That Special Lady
Yes, that’s me with no makeup on snuggled in these pajamas from Target; in fact, they inspired today’s post. I love putting them on, drinking a cup of tea, and... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2016 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Home Inspiration: How To Display Collections From Your Travels
This tree in our dining room is filled with ornaments from our travels. The ornament in the middle is our prized possession: Santa on a gondelier made of... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2016 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Annapolis Sparkles For The Holidays
*** Apparently, my hometown knows how to do Christmas right, and I’m here to tell you that I think the judges from two of my favorite publications have gotten i... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2016 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Friday Fiction | She Said, I Know What It’s Like To Be Dead
If you love the classic story of A Christmas Carol featuring Ebenezer Scrooge like I do, I hope you’ll be amused by today’s Friday Fiction. I honestly can’t... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2016 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
7 Gifts Under $50 for Your Lady Book Lover
So many people enjoy reading, and many of your friends may be serious readers. If you are on the hunt for an affordable (under $50 gift that is NOT a gift... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2016 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Advice to Beginning Writers: Start By Telling Your Family Stories
Today in our second to last class of feature writing, the students had the opportunity to ask any remaining questions they wanted or make a comment about... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2016 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Holidays, Miracles, Hallmark & Traditions: A Blogger’s Paradise
Hello, there. You probably thought I fell off the planet because I haven’t been here in a while. It sort of feels that way, at least to me, anyway. Read more
Posted on 04 December 2016 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION