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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12 Ideas for Spring Break When You’re Stuck At Home
Chesapeake Bay Hyatt has a gorgeous salon and spa. Look for places close to you where you can spend the day… Photo credit: Chesapeake Bay HyattNext week is our... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Truth About Being In Your Forties
Jada Pinkett-Smith at the Oscars last night. 2014. Photo credit: redcarpet-fashionawards.comLast night as my friends and I gathered around to watch the Oscars,... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fictography #9 — Susie’s & Katie’s Snowwoman
Snow. Photo Credit: Kathy Binder./FICTOGRAPHY/ def. — The intersection of photography (submitted by readers) and fiction (written by me!).This week’s selected... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Hanging Out With Jane Austen
I just reread part of Persuasion by Jane Austen, and it got me thinking what Jane would think and write about in today’s world. Would she still speak of and pok... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
So Much To Do, So Little…
Time. That’s right. So much to do, so little time.This morning began with an argument with my children AGAIN over wearing a coat to school. When will the madnes... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2014 SELF EXPRESSION -
Fictography #8 — Christopher’s Cigarettes
Jefferson Memorial. Photo Credit: Valerie Black Murray./FICTOGRAPHY/ def. — The intersection of photography (submitted by readers) and fiction (written by me!). Read more
Posted on 20 February 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Trendy (Quirky) Things Kids Do
Someone please explain to me how it became a fad not to tie one’s shoes. I don’t know about you, but I hate the feeling of my own shoes being untied.My son... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Writing Space
I have to be inspired by my space when I write. Period. End of sentence.And while I’m still drooling over the notion of a writing shed in the back yard (dream... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fictography #7 – The Valentine Postcard
Paris, France. Photo Credit: Mary Werzinsky Best /FICTOGRAPHY/ def. — The intersection of photography (submitted by readers) and fiction (written by me!). This... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
For Valentine’s Day: Text Messages Are Not Substitutes For Cards
Steph's Scribe/Stephanie Verni:This is still as true today as it was two years ago when I wrote it. Maybe even more so. Originally posted on steph's scribe:... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Book Club Babes & The Night Circus
Back in November, I attended a book club meeting in Severna Park, my new-old hometown, where I was the guest author. These women were so wonderful and supportiv... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fictography #6 — Captain’s Crap
Captain. Photo Credit: Elizabeth Johnson/FICTOGRAPHY/ def. — The intersection of photography (submitted by readers) and fiction (written by me!). Read more
Posted on 07 February 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Drugs & The Price of Fame: A Commentary
The late Philip Seymour Hoffman. Photo Credit: TV WeekScores of super-talented people who work in the entertainment industry are plagued with demons…those... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fictography #5 — A Romance Called “Alberto’s Gravy”
The Walk from Santa Margherita to Portofino. Italy. Photo Credit: Hope Stein.* * */FICTOGRAPHY/ def. — The intersection of photography (submitted by readers) an... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Gift From the Sky
I don’t have a problem blogging or writing stories and sharing it all. Poetry, on the other hand, is entirely different. Allen Ginsberg was right about that, fo... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Three Solid Reasons Why I Could Be A Member of the Grantham Family on Downton...
Everyone loves the show. It’s an amazing hit, and PBS and friends at Masterpiece Theatre should be feeling very proud of themselves. Read more
Posted on 27 January 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Just For Today, I’m Feeling A Little Like Elizabeth Gilbert
* * *Here’s the thing: Today, I am feeling a little like Elizabeth Gilbert.I admire Elizabeth Gilbert (author of Eat, Pray, Love and the current hit The... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fictography #4 — Just Like That.
Photo Credit: Tim Pyle* * */FICTOGRAPHY/ def. — The intersection of photography (submitted by readers) and fiction (written by me!).This week’s gorgeous black... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Love Letters Do Matter…How To Write One In Three Easy Steps
Mr. Darcy’s feelings for Elizabeth in “Pride Prejudice.”When you apply for a job, you write a resume and a cover letter.When you resign from a job, you write ... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Don’t Hornswoggle Me
* * * * *“Mommy, did you know you can delete the Dictionary.com app from your phone?”“Why would I want to do that?”“Do you WANT the Dictionary.com app on your... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION