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• Snow, Spring and The Dad in Baseball Girl

  

  March 20, 2015. My backyard in Maryland.* * *This picture above was taken minutes ago in my backyard in Maryland. It’s the first day of spring, and Maryland is... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• It’s All About Love

  

  Yet another marketing piece I’ve created: an ad to help promote Baseball Girl.* * *One of the things I’ve had to come to grips with lately is that if you have... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Women Writing Women & A Quick Update

  

  Anne Hathaway as Jane Austen in Becoming Jane* * *Yesterday, in a tribute to Women’s History Month, I sat on a panel along with other female writers at the... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Readers Share Baseball Girl on Social Media

  

  I said this earlier in the week, and I mean every bit of it: I am touched by my friends and supporters.Thank you so much for helping a little independent... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• “Baseball Girl” Is Now Available

  

  * * *After almost three years in the making, my new novel entitled Baseball Girl, is now available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes Noble. Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Grand Budapest Hotel: Worth The Visit

  

  I haven’t seen many films this year, and that’s a crying shame for someone who claims to be a movie buff. Life’s kept me busy, so I’m looking forward to... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Reflections on Turning 30, 40, And—oh, God—50.

  

  I remember when I was little and I looked at someone who was nearing 50 and thought—Jeez, you’re old. You will be dead soon. You are half a century. Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• 10 Things That Baseball Idioms Have Taught Me

  

  My second novel, Baseball Girl, has been prepped and is almost ready to make its appearance on Amazon. The main character, Francesca Milli, learns a few things... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Conquering Friggatriskaidekaphobia: The Fear of Friday the 13th

  

  Steph's Scribe/Stephanie Verni:Another Friday the 13th is upon us. Here’s a post I wrote about Friday the 13th and its superstitions. Originally posted on... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Romantic Comedies for Valentine’s Day

  

  Steph's Scribe/Stephanie Verni:I might add a couple of new ones to this list, but there is no doubt these are my favorites. Hope you get to relax and watch one... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hollywood Comes to Annapolis in March

  

  Who said neon lights and movie premieres can only take place in Hollywood? Next month, Annapolis will play host to the third annual Annapolis Film Festival (AFF... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• On the Fear of Change & Valentine’s Cards

  

  When I put a call out to blog readers about what they wanted to see me write about this week, I received two good directions: blog about change and blog about... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Worst Part About Writing

  

  * * *Yes, I’m still at tonight. Working diligently on my collection right now.However, the worst part about writing is that you get attached and stupidly... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Preparing to Launch! A Personal Letter to Readers.

  

  Dear Readers,I don’t often go on and on about all the different responsibilities an independent author has to tackle on a daily basis, but none is greater than... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Biggest Mistake Some College Students Make

  

  As a professor, I have to constantly juggle my time, including work, writing, and family responsibilities. This was what I did yesterday: spent a few hours at... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Writers Owe To Themselves

  

  Writers—Do you do some of your best thinking in the shower? Typically, my best ideas come to me at the most inopportune moments when I do not have paper and... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Accessories to Help Perk Up Your Wardrobe

  

  The months of January, February, and March can seem to drag on sometimes, especially here in the Northeast. To help get yourself out of the winter doldrums,... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Come with Me to Touch the Sky

  

  ,You need not travel far and wide.I’m here, with you, wherever you go—Though this you probably already know.No words are needed for you and I,We’ve said our... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Latest Author Crush

  

  Markus Zusak is attractive, intelligent, in touch with human nature, deeply evocative with his use of language, and has had me thinking about the story he... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Final Trailer for Baseball Girl

  Happy Friday, everyone!Today, I’m posting the trailer for my upcoming novel Baseball Girl, which will be released next month. While it’s certainly a contemporar... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION