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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Some Quick Facts About Independently Publishing Your Book
Photo credit: b2b.com Those of us who write books can all see it clearly: the world of publishing is in a state of flux. Independent authors are popping up... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Begin Again, Just The Same
Keira Knightley and Adam Levine in “Begin Again”* * *“Begin Again,” a film featuring Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, and Adam Levine was released over the summer... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Be The Little Engine That Could (#NaNoWriMo)
* * *I remember it well. The Little Engine That Could was one of my favorite books as a kid. I loved that the underdog, that little engine, could fight the... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Hitting A Rough Patch
* * *I spend a lot of time writing. I spend a lot of time reading.Does this sound like you?It sure as hell sounds like me. Maybe it sounds like you and me and... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Stuck In A Rut? 7 Suggestions To Help Get You Out
Sometimes, the very idea of doing “the same thing again” is enough to make us go mad. And I’m not talking “a little mad;” I’m talking stark-raving, “I’ve had... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Add Color To You Life—And Your Wardrobe—Boden Style
Bought this tweed jacket. It’s really smart and versatile.This was the year I decided to make the change, the plunge, the difference. Read more
Posted on 01 November 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Smashing Pumpkins: A Story
Originally posted on steph's scribe: Smashing Pumpkins: A Short Story I posted this short story last year for a brief period of time. Read more
Posted on 28 October 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Answering the Question: Where Is Home?
Travel writer Pico Iyer’s Ted Talk is one of my absolute favorites. Presently, my students in feature writing are embarking on writing a travel feature. Read more
Posted on 23 October 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Overworked? Overweary? Overstressed? Take A Day Trip. It Does Wonders.
There are a plethora of reasons why we need to get away from it all, if only for a few hours. We are overworked, overstressed, overweary, overextended,... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
You Are What You Read
I’ve experienced World War II. After my plane went down in the Pacific, I floated on a raft for 47 days, with only rain water to sustain me along with an... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Baseball, Baltimore & Boisterous Real Fans: Well Worth the Wait
Energized Camden Yards.As I sat in the Club Level at Camden Yards on Thursday night, excited for Game One of the ALDS to begin between the hometown Baltimore... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
If You Want to Cry, Give These A Try
I’ve found myself in a somewhat melancholy mood over the last week. I learned that a friend of mine—more of an acquaintance, really—passed away unexpectedly. Read more
Posted on 30 September 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Once Upon A Time, There Was Stevie Wonder and 8-Track Tapes
In my room as a teen, I had a stereo. It consisted of a receiver with a turntable, two speakers, and an 8-Track tape player. I’ve always loved music, and my... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Seriously. What Have I Been Missing?
I don’t know why I didn’t think of it sooner.As a reader and writer of stories, as one who loves live theatre and movies on screen, as one who enjoys hearing a... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Keep Your Mouth Shut
Sir Winston ChurchillAn interesting title of my blog post today, but hang with me, and I’ll tell you what I’ve uncovered.The word “mystery” comes from the... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Make Us Care
While there are so many insightful tips on how to tell a good story, at the core of it all is to make the reader care. In a 17-minute speech on TED, Mr. Read more
Posted on 10 September 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Five Tips for Finding Balance in Your Life
One of the most difficult things we deal with on a daily basis is striking that desired balance we want to achieve in our lives: the balance of juggling... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Quick Update on “Baseball Girl”
In answer to the question I have been asked a lot recently, “When is your book coming out?”, I thought I would offer a quick update on where I am in the... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
White Hot and Passionate
I’m one of the lucky ones.Today, as it often happens when the semester begins, and as I was lecturing about feature writing and discussing the introductory... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
It’s Your Birthday. You’re Only Mildly Old. Can You Read the Bottom Line?
The morning went something like this.You got up early to be at the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) by 8:30 a.m. to have your license, which expires... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION