Steph's Scribe

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• My Precious 45 RPM Records (are in the Box)

  

  The Box From My ParentsLast night my parents dropped off a box they found while cleaning out their basement. They brought it to me, and I was surprised to see... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Baseball Girl “Teaser” Video

  Happy New Year, all!I’m getting all of my marketing materials together as I prepare my novel for publication in early 2015. So, here is the 30-second “teaser”... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2015 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• 7 Sparkly Things I Love

  

  Christmas is over, but the holiday spirit is still in full swing. New Year’s Eve is days away, and it’s important to add a little sparkle to your life. As this... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• When Giving Criticism…

  

  One of the most difficult things to do as a teacher, reviewer, friend, or critic is to provide meaningful and helpful criticism. Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Nevertheless…

  I was definitely born in the wrong era; this wicked-ass hopeless romantic loves music from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. It’s the reason why I’m such a fan of Mr... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Booted: The True Story of A Disappointing Christmas

  

  It was Christmas Eve many years ago. My family and I were sitting around a lovely dinner table in Annapolis discussing our most disappointing Christmases ever. Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• 10 Great Gift Ideas for Readers

  

  Are you trying to find that perfect gift for that special someone you know who loves to read? I’ve assembled a great list of varying priced gifts to help make... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Blogging for the Annapolis Film Festival 2015

  

  I’m absolutely thrilled to have been asked to be one of the bloggers for the upcoming Annapolis Film Festival scheduled for March. Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Appeal of Neutrals in Your Wardrobe

  

  Actress Rachel Bilson in neutrals.I thought I’d throw a lighthearted post in before the holidays begin about fashion…We all have neutral colors in our... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• 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