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 ( 1611 )
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The Big Thrill
***Yesterday, Paperblog, a fabulous website that features “the best articles around by experts and enthusiasts” selected Steph’s Scribe as “Blogger of the... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
The Postcard: Today’s Friday Fiction
A short piece of fiction for this lovely Friday morning. Emily rolled over in her bed, the glare of the sun creeping through the sheer drapery that hung from th... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
How Romantic Are You?
Hopeless romantic: A hopeless romantic is someone who very much believes in love, to the extent that it is often said they are in love with love. They also... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2012 LOVE & SEX, SELF EXPRESSION -
Madonna: Please Eat Some Humble Pie
Oh, gosh. It almost pains me to write this post. When I was in college—and my friends can attest to this—I idolized Madonna. I dressed like her (which included... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Conquering Friggatriskaidekaphobia: The Fear of Friday the 13th
Say it with me: “I am not afraid of Friday the 13th.”Did you say it? If you did, you get a gold star. Well done!If you were able to say that out loud and... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Love at First Sight: Fact Or Fiction?
*** According to a piece from Psychology Today, approximately 60% of folks believe in love at first sight. Shockingly, of those 60%, at least 50% of them say... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2012 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Why Barnes & Noble Is Depressing
I can walk to Barnes & Noble. It’s situated across the street from me and I love that it’s there and within walking distance. It’s the place I go when I nee... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2012 BOOKS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Most Attractive Names Revealed After Poll—Did Your Name Make The List?
***I know I just blogged earlier today, but this study is fascinating. When I was driving to work yesterday morning, I heard the morning show I was listening... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Confessions of an Insomniac
remedyforinsomnia.net (image)The cursor is blinking and I’m not sure how to begin. I guess I’ll just come right out and say it: I often suffer from insomnia.At... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
10 Tips to Battle January, February, and March As We Wait for Spring
***Forgive me if you were born in January, February, or March when I proclaim that in Maryland, these are the worst months of the year. The weather is usually... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
New Year’s Resolution: The Top Ten Things I Will Not Lose in 2012
***As we kiss 2011 goodbye, and welcome the new year, I’ve made my resolutions. Have you?Here they are, keeping in mind what JK Rowling (Luna Lovegood) says:... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2011 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Girl on the Trapeze: A Piece of Short Fiction
Over the summer, I posted some short fiction on Fridays. Once the semester started, I got a little bogged down with work, students, and grading papers. Read more
Posted on 29 December 2011 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Be Careful Or You’ll End Up In My Novel…and Other Thoughts…
What a great t-shirt. Cafepress.com***Sometimes I want to toss my novel out the window. I completely understand what Dorothy Parker meant when she said, “This i... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2011 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Have Yourself A Yummy Little Christmas Now
In a few hours, my house will be full of people, from family to friends to little children. I look forward to the Christmas Eve festivities every year. It’s suc... Read more
Posted on 24 December 2011 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
What Dreams Mean…
Last night, my friend Jenny and I got together for a night out on the town in Baltimore for what we call our annual “Fa-la-la-la-la Night Before Christmas.” We... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2011 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Feeling Blue
I’m not my cheerful, optimistic self today. I got little sleep last night as my son regressed from the effects of this virus/sinus infection/thing he has and... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
The Wonderful Thing About “It’s A Wonderful Life”
For years now, watching “It’s A Wonderful Life” has been part of our family’s tradition. It started when I was a teenager and lived at home with my parents and... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
These Kids Stopped for (and Created) Beauty: A Follow Up
As a quick follow-up to my post a few days ago entitled “Do You Stop to Appreciate Beauty? This Writer’s Confession,” I discussed a certain experiment The... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2011 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Latest on My Novel, PART II
***I thought I’d post an update as to the status of my novel, “Beneath the Mimosa Tree,” which I do promise, is forthcoming. Two folks have edited it, and it... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2011 BOOKS -
Do You Stop to Appreciate Beauty? This Writer’s Confession.
Natural Beauty. Alaska. Photo Credit: Leni Parrillo***I’m kind of obsessed with Gene Weingarten, and after you read this, you’ll understand why. Read more
Posted on 12 December 2011 BOOKS, SELF EXPRESSION