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 | Steph's Scribe. Writer, professor, blogger, lover of fashion and books. Keen observer of people, things, and places.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1612 )
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Goodbye Nora Ephron, The Most Quoted Person in Our Household
Dear Readers,Harry’s face is priceless. Thank you, Nora Ephron.A strange thing happened to me last night when I heard Nora Ephron had passed away. I became... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Perils of Being a Baseball Pitcher
Every time I go here, it’s like going home. Camden Yards.There I sat, Saturday night, in some pretty fantastic seats at Camden Yards watching the Orioles take o... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
The Truth About MOM FASHION
It’s not the most flattering photo of either of us, but here’s Stacy London and me at the Believe in Tomorrow fundraiser in Baltimore from a few years ago. She... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Youth-ink It’s Funny
Currie and me and the pool celebrating Youth Night.Last night, my friend Currie and I sat under one of the cabanas at a picnic table while we observed Youth... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT -
My Book Trailer (Again) for Beneath the Mimosa Tree
Here’s the created book trailer for “Beneath the Mimosa Tree.” It took me all day to get it right because there was a little glitch. Read more
Posted on 19 June 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Book Trailer for Beneath the Mimosa Tree
If you’re still looking for a good summer read, maybe I can encourage you to pick up my novel with this video book trailer!“Beneath the Mimosa Tree” now has an... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Thankful for My Father, The Enforcer, on Father’s Day
My dad and me at his birthday party this past February.Confession: I wasn’t always the best student. In high school, I was too busy being a cheerleader and... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
A Chore That Bores
This chore…today’s topic.It’s Friday, so I thought we could have a little fun on the blog today. Last night on Facebook, there was a good discussion going on... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
A Conversation With My Acupuncturist (Yes, You Heard Me Correctly)
I’ve been suffering long enough with migraine headaches and neck pain, and after a discussion with my husband’s cousin Angela over dinner, as well as the storie... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2012 HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
I Can’t Make Him Love Me, A Short-Short
When I was taking courses for my MFA, I had to write weekly exercises that went up for critique. I came across this one that I hadn’t shared. It’s a really shor... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Novel—”Beneath The Mimosa Tree”—Now Available in Two Independent Stores
* * * I wanted to take a moment to thank two people—and their respective stores—for supporting my novel, and, like me, they happen to work for independent... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2012 BOOKS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Reconnecting With Your Spouse
Three weeks ago, my husband and I went away on a trip that we deemed our “anniversary trip.” Ironically, our anniversary isn’t until November 1st, but with my... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
A Conversation With My Friend That I Hope You’ll Remember
The hilarity of it all…if you can’t laugh at yourselves, well, then…* * *At one point during my girls night out last evening, I completely lost it. I ended up... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Something You Don’t Want Your Kids to See—Or Do You?
Alexandria, VATwo weeks ago, my husband and I took the kids to Alexandria, Virginia, for the day. We walked around, shopped a little bit, ate lunch, watched som... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Romance of Baseball
* * *I spent the entire weekend at the baseball fields. No, not Oriole Park at Camden Yards, not Fenway Park, not Nats Park. I spent my time at a little... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT -
On Being A Dreamer
* * * DREAMS by Langston Hughes Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Sarah & Daniel: A Short Story
Over the last two days, I’ve posted two parts of a short story I’m working on. Now I’ve pulled the whole thing together.If you’re looking to read what I’m... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Story of Sarah & Daniel, Part Two
Dear Readers, Here is the balance of the short story. Thanks for reading. This is for last night’s book club, which prefers a less tidy ending. SARAH &... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2012 BOOKS -
In the Mood for Love? The Story of Sarah & Daniel
Dear Readers,I wanted to share with you a short story I’ve been working on. I don’t know how long I’ll keep it up, but I thought I’d post it. I like to throw... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2012 BOOKS -
Love the One You’re With
I just finished reading Emily Griffin’s bestselling book entitled “Love the One You’re With.” It was recommended to me, and because one of my reviewers sweetly... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2012 LOVE & SEX