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 ( 1610 )
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I Wonder How A Man Would Feel, A Poem
This poem, written by YOURS TRULY (me), is for all the women out there who hate to cook every night…who hate to figure out “what’s for dinner”…who didn’t... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Scenes from Boston & The Freedom Trail
It’s been a while since I’ve blogged, people. I’m sorry about that. I’ve been spending a little bit of time…living. That’s right. Read more
Posted on 08 August 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Right Perspective
“Writing has laws of perspective, of light and shade just as painting does, or music. If you are born knowing them, fine. If not, learn them. Then rearrange... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
On Creative Leadership, Creativity, and Nonsense
* * *For the last couple of years, I’ve become very interested in researching what it takes to be a creative leader. Malcolm Knowles wrote a book entitled,... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Little Game of “No Repeat” Fashion
I’m starting to like clothes and fashion again.I was down on it for a while because I allowed myself to gain too much weight this winter, and I wasn’t taking... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Sharing Some Good News
Still working toward and August release date.While I continue to wrap up the editing and preparation of my fictional work, “Baseball Girl,” and still strive to... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
What One Week Away From Facebook Taught Me
Sitting on the dock of the bay, spending time with my family.Last week, we went on vacation. Although it was shortened due to the unfortunate path of Hurricane... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Farewell, Eli Wallach
The Great Eli WallachThis hopeless romantic was very sad to learn of the death of actor Eli Wallach this morning. At 98, Mr. Wallach left this world, leaving... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Overhauling My Life…and My Wardrobe
Yesterday, as I sat on the back porch with my parents and spent a lovely Sunday afternoon, I faced the reality that the end is near.“I had a hard time turning... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fictography #22—Vivi’s Summer
From Rome, Italy. Piazza Novona. Photo Credit: Chrissie Werzinsky.* * * * * */FICTOGRAPHY/ def. — The intersection of photography (submitted by readers) and... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Are You in the Shallow End Or Deep End with Your Summer Reading?
* * * * * *Come on, be honest. What the heck is on your reading list this summer? Will you finally get around to reading “Fifty Shades of Grey” on your Kindle o... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Academic Writing According to Calvin
While doing a little research for a paper I’m going to write this year, I came across this little cartoon. My kids are big fans of Calvin & Hobbes, so because o... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Art of Editing
* * * * *I remember finding the copy editing course I took at Towson University grueling. It was a required course during my first master’s program in... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fictography #21 — A Scene in a Bar
* * * * * */FICTOGRAPHY/ def. — The intersection of photography (submitted by readers) and fiction (written by me!).The above photograph is of the bar at The... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fictography #20—Red Light Doctor
Red Light District, Amsterdam. Photo Credit: Katie Vogel* * * * * */FICTOGRAPHY/ def. — The intersection of photography (submitted by readers) and fiction... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Picture Perfect
My daughter and I spent Sunday afternoon at my parents’ house. They live in a beautiful community on the Magothy River, and I decided to take a walk to their... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fictography #19: Beneath The Mimosa Tree (An Excerpt)
Beneath the Mimosa Tree. Photo Credit: Jennifer Bumgarner.* * * * * */FICTOGRAPHY/ def. — The intersection of photography (submitted by readers) and fiction... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Okay. Okay. I’ll Come.
Maya Angelou. 4/4/28 – 5/28/14.* * *I know what Maya Angelou meant here. There are times when you sit down to write and nothing comes. Read more
Posted on 29 May 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
In The Words of Maya Angelou, “Don’t Bring Negative To My Door.”
Steph's Scribe/Stephanie Verni:I didn’t post this that long ago, but in honor of Maya Angelou’s passing, and because I admired her tremendously, I’m reblogging... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
How Pinterest Has Helped With Our Home Renovation
This photo served as inspiration for adding a French door from our dining room out to the back screened-in porch.* * * * * *My husband and I are well underway... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION