Steph's Scribe

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• Writing the Follow-Up to “Beneath the Mimosa Tree”

  

  Photo Credit: Jennifer JeffreyLast weekend when I was in Miami and “Beneath the Mimosa Tree” won a bronze for contemporary romance fiction in the Readers... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Things To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving

  

  For my children, who LOVE Snoopy. Happy Thanksgiving!~ ~ ~Steph’s Scribe wishes all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving, and is extremely thankful for the followin... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• How To Cook A “Melt-In-Your-Mouth” Turkey

  

  I can take absolutely no credit for this—absolutely no credit whatsoever. It’s my mother’s recipe, and this year I will be attempting it for the first time.... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Four Things I Learned In Miami at the Readers Favorite Awards

  

  Yours Truly with the Bronze Medal Award. Readers Favorite Ceremony, Miami, Florida. November 16, 2012.* * *Sometimes when my student do an intense assignment,... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2012 BOOKS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dreaming of A Writing Cottage

  

  Roald Dahl’s WritingEver since I saw the piece on “60 Minutes” about writer David McCullough, his process and his writing shed, I’ve been dreaming of a writing... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2012 BOOKS, SELF EXPRESSION

• William Zinsser’s Mad Wisdom

  

  “Few people realize how bad they write. Nobody has shown them how much excess or murkiness has crept into their style and how it obstructs what they are trying... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2012 BOOKS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Conversations With My Daughter & Elf On The Shelf

  

  Yesterday, my family and I went to Washington, D.C. We walked around Georgetown and did a little pre-Christmas shopping. It was a beautiful day to be taking in... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Mimosa Trees & Christmas Trees: A Letter From A Reader

  

  Mimosa Tree. Photo credit: Jennifer Bumgarner.This morning, I thought I’d share a letter I received from a reader.Dear Stephanie,I read your novel, “Beneath... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Blessings & Curses

  

  Speaking with Jeannette Walls post-Speaker Series Talk.Last night, I had the tremendous pleasure of meeting Jeannette Walls. The second in a series of speakers... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2012

• PESD: Post-Election Stress Disorder

  

  It’s finally here. Election day. Only one man will be a winner. Someday, I hope to say a woman will be elected. I’d like to see a woman become President of the... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• De-Cluttering & Purging

  

  This mantle was covered with pumpkins and leaves. Now, it is de-cluttered.It’s Saturday morning, and all my Halloween decorations are neatly tucked into two... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• “Modern Family” And My Wedding Anniversary

  

  Cam Gloria.Today is my wedding anniversary.Wait. Let me start over because that’s a pretty selfish thing to say since it’s technically “our” anniversary, as i... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hurricane Sandy Postpones Walls and Her Glass Castle

  

  Photo credit: Susan Polger www.susanpolger.blogspot.com* * *Weather can take its toll on things; it can knock out boardwalks, destroy homes, cause boats to drif... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2012 CURRENT, SELF EXPRESSION, WEATHER

• Women, Jealousy, and Envy

  

  Kristin Chenoweth: Photo credit: Cyrosites.com * * *I don’t follow many celebrities on Twitter. I’m much more in tune to being connected with friends,... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2012 CELEB, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Good News: Teens and Young Adults Are Reading

  

  Went to Barnes Noble today on my lunch break: Just picked up a few things to read…* * *In an article dated Wednesday, October 24, from The Baltimore Sun by... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Importance of (Character) Names

  

  One of the greatest characters ever written who also happens to have a great name: Mr. Darcy.* * *I’m still giggling this morning. Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Relation-Ship Out

  

  Remember when you were little and your parents or caregiver told you to “find the right friends” and hang around with others who have common interests—ultimatel... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Recap From Words & Wine Benefit

  

  Well, the Words & Wine Benefit was lovely. Despite the torrential downpour, ominous sky, and tornado warnings, “people did come, Ray.” I always enjoy myself;... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2012 ENTERTAINMENT

• Finding George: One Teacher’s Profound Effect on Me

  

  This is the original draft, with George’s markings on it, of “Contelli’s Mimosa,” which later became BENEATH THE MIMOSA TREE.This story begins back in 1992, as ... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Words & Wine

  

  Tomorrow, the Catonsville Library will host its annual event, Words & Wine. More than 20 authors will be in attendance sharing their work and talking with... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION