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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Bringing Back The Love Letter
Letters background available at Layoutsparks.com* * *Dear Readers,Last year I wrote a post entitled “Instructions for Writing a Love Letter: Taking the Love... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Breakfast With Michael Buble
This morning I was getting ready to go out the door. I was dressed casually, but nicely enough that my daughter knew I wasn’t going to be home working at the... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Latest On My Novel (An Honest Update)
Dear Readers,I thought that since I had offered updates prior to the book’s publication, and you were kind enough to follow along, it was only right that I shar... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2012 BOOKS, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Problem With Movie Trailers
Last week when my husband and I were on vacation sans children, we decided to go to the movies. It’s something we rarely get the chance to do with our busy live... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2012 MOVIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
It’s Not Pinterest, But It’s My Pin Board
* * *Dear Readers,Today I spent the morning cleaning my office at home. I’ve been trying to write a short story, and it’s tough to be inspired in a cluttered... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Have A Little Faith in “Have a Little Faith”
Confession: I am not a regular church-goer. Though I am Catholic, I often find myself wishing I got more out of a Catholic mass. This is not an easy thing to... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2012 BOOKS, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY -
A Note on Mother’s Day
* * * “My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual, and... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Ironic Twists & Turns of Fate
Thankful for the push from my mom and dad. Here we are at my recent book talk on Stevenson’s campus.***Looking back on my life thus far, I’m lucky: I’ve had it... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
My Speech to Graduates: Stevenson University
I had the great honor of being tonight’s faculty speaker at Stevenson University’s Baccalaureate ceremony, which is scheduled only a few days before graduation. Read more
Posted on 09 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
A Conversation With My Daughter (I Just Love These)
(To set this scene, you have to understand the following: (1) My daughter’s room can tend to be sloppy; (2) She loves to analyze me; and (3) I am a... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Hometown Publicity
At my first book signing at Stevenson University. Click on the photo to go to The Severna Park Voice.If you can’t count on your hometown to give you a little... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Regret, Tattoos, and Regret
Dear Readers,I know I blogged earlier, but I feel I must share this wonderful bit of wisdom with you from Kathryn Schulz on TED. Read more
Posted on 01 May 2012 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Heartbreak and Sexy Songs, Part II of Song Week
Part II: Today’s Feature: Steph’s Scribe’s Heartbreak Songs & Sexy Songs Hopeless romantics do not like to have our hearts broken, but when it happens, we... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2012 MUSIC, SELF EXPRESSION -
Steph’s Scribe’s Top 10 Song Lists
As American Idol begins to wind down, I thought it would be fun to take a little breather from book promotion to think about favorite songs. Read more
Posted on 30 April 2012 MUSIC, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Top 10 Things You Won’t Find in “Beneath the Mimosa Tree” and 8 Reasons Why...
*** No, you certainly won’t. You certainly won’t find any of these things in my novel, counting down from number 10 to number one. Here you go… 10.... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2012 BOOKS -
A Conversation with My Husband & Some New Reviews
Dear Readers, When I decided to put my first novel “out there,” my husband said to me, “So, what do you hope will happen with this book?” “What do you mean?” I... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2012 BOOKS, SELF EXPRESSION -
“Once Upon A Time” Post Correction
I haven’t had to do this before, but I felt the need to post a quick correction. I don’t know why my friend Currie and I though last night’s episode of “Once... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Once Upon A Time I Fell In Love
It wasn’t that long ago that a huge thunderbolt of love came out of the sky and hit me with full force. It didn’t matter that I was married and had two kids.... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
It’s Back: Fiction Friday
Below is a very short piece about a meddlesome mother who is only trying to get involved for the right reasons. With apologies to Frank L. Read more
Posted on 20 April 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Pleasure of Hating The Bad Guy
Greg Wise is so cute, but we still have to hate his character, John Willoughby, from Sense and Sensibility.I take great pleasure in despising villainous... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION