The words in the heart above were made with love. And love was one of the favorite words selected as their favorite by some of my friends. When I put a call out on Facebook for people to tell me what their favorite word was, I received 67 responses. Not too bad for a quick…
The Annual Birthday Post – A Poem
It’s my birthday, and you know what that means…the annual snarky birthday post. I’m celebrating this year’s birthday with a poem…Dr. Seuss style. Enjoy! Thanks for reading Steph’s Scribe! Happy Birthday Poem Another year has passed me by I could laugh but I want to cry For time has flown without a hitch This growing…
Book Vlog (I prefer to call it a chat) About My Books—Available for Book Clubs
When you have friends ask you what your books are about, you realize you have some work to do to better promote and explain the novels you’ve written. In this video, I give a short overview of my four published fiction books, including my most recent release, published just three weeks ago. (Sorry about the…
Cleaning Out A Closet Is A Pain In The Hip
I got back from vacation and had to unpack my bags. My closet is stuffed to the gills. Some of what’s in it I can’t stand anymore. Some of it I need to give away. But more than that, there’s just too much stuff in the closet, so it doesn’t make unpacking a pleasant task…
Fashion & Fiction: Why I NEED Some Bumble Bee Tights. Now.
I open my closet. It’s a sea of black clothing. Black pants. Black tops. Black skirts. Black dresses. Even black jeans. I wonder what in the hell I’m doing wearing black all the time. I know I’m a writer, and writers love to wear black, but this is getting absurd. I have to fight to…
When Was The Last Time You Mailed A Postcard?
When was the last time you mailed a postcard? Can you think of where you bought the postcard and to whom you sent it? Postcards are sentimental reminders of places we’ve been, people we’ve met, and maybe even loves we’ve left behind. They are thoughtful snapshots into places we’ve visited and things we’ve learned along…
How to Put A Book Campaign Together: A Writer’s Life Tackling Book Promotion
*** Below you will find the entire social media advertising campaign that I’ve been sharing bit-by-bit on Facebook and Instagram. I’m sharing the whole campaign here in one place. (I’m going to do the same with the 22 teaser ads I created–one for each short story from The Postcard and Other Short Stories & Poetry). This […]
What Summer Offers You And Your Family – Reminiscing
*** When you were a kid, do you remember how summers seemed to linger, the days felt long, and you stayed outside until dark catching fireflies in your Mason jars? Do you remember playing Marco Polo endlessly at the pool, riding your bike to the park and feeling the burning heat of the day on…
Short Girl. Short Stories.
My whole life has consisted of people calling me short. I’m 5’1″ and my height seems to be something that amuses people. I’ve taken it on the chin many times, especially in high school when I was called a name that I’d rather not share as it is not at all politically correct, and it’s…
Quick Chat About My New Release
*** Hello all, and happy Saturday! I prefer to write and be behind the camera, but every once in a while I get up enough nerve to post a little video where I discuss my latest work. My newest book, The Postcard and Other Short Stories & Poetry, was released last week, and I’m in…
Coping With Your First Child Heading Off To College: A Mother’s Lament
*** This concept of a child going away to study at a university shouldn’t really phase me at all, right? I’m a college professor. I have been for years now. I’m the one smiling at other parents during Open Houses as I say all the right things to them about how their student will love…
Summer Reading Poem
Summer reading For pool or beach It’s right here Not out of reach Stories to warm Your heart and soul Reading should always Be a goal. My books got a new photo shoot today, and below is the third ad of the new book’s campaign. All available on Amazon.com and bn.com. Have a good day!
