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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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 -
Fictography #18: Eat More Bananas
“Eat More Bananas.” Photo credit: Eleanor Verni./FICTOGRAPHY/ def. — The intersection of photography (submitted by readers) and fiction (written by me!). Read more
Posted on 23 May 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Beyond Wrinkles: Appreciating The Lines On Our Faces
If you’ve followed my blog or know me personally, you have probably deduced that I am definitely not down with aging. The thought of it is frightening to me. Bu... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Nose Knows: The Sense of Smell “Takes You Back”
Photo Credit: ScientificAmerica.comYour five senses know a lot about your life. They know what you like to taste. They know what you like to see. They know... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Friend. Friend. Unfriend. Friend.
Steph's Scribe/Stephanie Verni:One of my former students (I can say this now because last week she graduated!!! woo-hoo!!) wrote this post, and I felt... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Editing My Novel: “Baseball Girl” Is In Motion
On Friday, I completed the first draft of my second novel, currently titled “Baseball Girl.” This sucker is seriously in motion.So, what does one do now that... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
What I Remember About My College Graduation
Stevenson University Commencement Speaker Bryon PItts of ABC News. Photo Credit: Stevenson University.First, let me begin my saying, my graduation took place a... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Holy Moly. Move Over Mr. Buble—This Girl’s Got Swag.
Only occasionally do I post music clips, but today I am unusually compelled to do so.With a strong affinity for Mr. Buble and Sinatra, I tend to watch... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Women Supporting Women
“True, happy, successful women usually don’t want to hurt but HELP other women.”- Kristin Chenoweth Kristin Chenoweth: singer, actress, Broadway star. Read more
Posted on 06 May 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
10 Pretty Things For Spring & Summer
As some of you may already know, we are renovating the exterior of our home. I’ve been spending a lot of time on Google and Pinterest trying to find the right... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fictography #17: If Rocky Can Do It…
Rocky’s Steps./FICTOGRAPHY/ def. — The intersection of photography (submitted by readers) and fiction (written by me!).You’ll have to forgive my absence last... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Why You Will Fail to Have A Great Career
Ted Talk Speaker Larry Smith. Photo credit: Ted.comI only have time for a quick post today as there are only hours left in our spring semester, but this was on... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Best Advice You Ever Got
—And over the years you’ve heard a lot—Didn’t come in the way of a bang and pop!Didn’t come among a fertile crop.It didn’t call out in the dead of nightWhen... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
In The Words of Maya Angelou, “Don’t Bring Negative To My Door.”
I’ve always been a cheerleader. In 7th grade I made the squad, and then again in high school I made it, and I cheered throughout my years in school. Read more
Posted on 20 April 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fictography #16 – Little French Market
Little French Market, Historic Ellicott City. Photo by yours truly. /FICTOGRAPHY/ def. — The intersection of photography (submitted by readers) and fiction... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
She’s A Doll
This doll, that has never been named and probably deserves one, is from my childhood. I feel as if she’s always been around. I could never let go of her. Read more
Posted on 16 April 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Results Of Our Fairy Garden
* * * * * *As I mentioned in an earlier blog post this week, my daughter and I planned to start our Fairy Garden on Saturday. We did it. Read more
Posted on 13 April 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fictography #15—Finding Paul
Photo credit: Jenny Bumgarner/FICTOGRAPHY/ def. — The intersection of photography (submitted by readers) and fiction (written by me!).This week I’m featuring a... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
10 Memorable Baseball Quotes
Baseball’s back, the weather is getting brighter here in Baltimore, and I’m coming in from third to home with the writing of my baseball-themed novel. Read more
Posted on 10 April 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Building a Fairy Garden With My Daughter
Inspiration Photo #1Several months ago, my daughter and I stopped into a nearby store. I was on the hunt for something in particular that I could not find. Read more
Posted on 08 April 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION