The Postcard & Other Short Stories Earns Finalist Award in 13th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards

Finalist | Short Stories | 2019 National Indie Excellence Awards YOU GUYS!!!! Am I allowed to be a little excited for a moment? I was thrilled to learn on Friday that The Postcard and Other Short Stories & Poetry received recognition as a FINALIST in the 13th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards! This is the… Read More The Postcard & Other Short Stories Earns Finalist Award in 13th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards

May 27, 2019May 26, 2019 Steph's Scribe2 Comments

The Postcard Gets 5-Star Review from Readers’ Favorite

Honestly, it’s been a pretty rough 2019 for so many reasons, but seeing this review this morning from READERS’ FAVORITE put a big smile on my face. It’s when I read something like this that I know that despite all the work and effort it takes to be an independent author, it is all worth… Read More The Postcard Gets 5-Star Review from Readers’ Favorite

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 Steph's Scribe2 Comments

What Matters Most: Reflecting

When you’re about to launch another book into the universe, you have to keep yourself grounded. You can’t set your expectations too high, and you can’t set them too low. You have to keep your feet firmly planted where they are and do the best that you can to spread the word about your books… Read More What Matters Most: Reflecting

July 15, 2018 Steph's ScribeLeave a comment

Inn Significant Named Finalist in National Indie Excellence Awards

*** It’s what every writer dreams of — a little recognition for the work you slaved over for a year and a half. Just a little nod to let you know your work was not done in vain. As I have chosen my own path of writing and publishing as an independent author, whereby I… Read More Inn Significant Named Finalist in National Indie Excellence Awards

May 21, 2017May 21, 2017 Steph's Scribe1 Comment

Writing About Places in Fiction – Maryland’s Eastern Shore in Inn Significant

As a writer, it’s important to research the places you may feature in your writing. I spent a ton of time walking around Annapolis, Maryland, for my first novel, Beneath the Mimosa Tree, and I did the same with the novel I launched yesterday, Inn Significant. It’s part of the fun, really. As my students… Read More Writing About Places in Fiction – Maryland’s Eastern Shore in Inn Significant

February 21, 2017February 21, 2017 Steph's ScribeLeave a comment

My Third Novel, Inn Significant, Is Now Available !!!

B I G N E W S T O D A Y ! ! ! INN SIGNIFICANT IS NOW AVAILABLE ! *** A few weeks ago I likened birthing a novel to birthing a baby, except without the physical pain and need for drugs. I still think it’s true. I’m happy to report that my… Read More My Third Novel, Inn Significant, Is Now Available !!!

February 20, 2017 Steph's Scribe1 Comment

Book Promotion for Inn Significant

It’s looking like my new novel will be available in two weeks. I am down to the last few changes, and soon, my friends, it will be in your hands. I wish the process could be a quicker one (for all of us, believe me!), but producing a novel takes time, especially when you write,… Read More Book Promotion for Inn Significant

February 9, 2017 Steph's Scribe1 Comment

Snow, Spring and The Dad in Baseball Girl

* * * This picture above was taken minutes ago in my backyard in Maryland. It’s the first day of spring, and Maryland is “supposedly” in the South. Sometimes you wouldn’t know it. Like today, when the birds should be chirping and tulips should be starting to come to life. This weather is for the… Read More Snow, Spring and The Dad in Baseball Girl

March 20, 2015 Steph's Scribe5 Comments

Readers Share Baseball Girl on Social Media

I said this earlier in the week, and I mean every bit of it: I am touched by my friends and supporters. Thank you so much for helping a little independent author like me get the word out there. It’s word of mouth, sharing on social media, pinning, and talking it up that are seriously… Read More Readers Share Baseball Girl on Social Media

March 13, 2015March 13, 2015 Steph's ScribeLeave a comment

A Letter from A (Male) Reader

I was so flattered last night by an email my husband received from his friend, Bob Cusack. An old college friend, Bob is the managing editor of The Hill, which makes his comments to me even more special, because he is a successful writer, editor, and a member of the Screen Actors Guild. His words… Read More A Letter from A (Male) Reader

July 11, 2013July 11, 2013 Steph's Scribe1 Comment

Book ‘Em Danno: Making New Friends Through Book Club Visits

The support I’ve received for “Beneath the Mimosa Tree” has been overwhelming. From former students writing and publishing articles about the novel in local newspapers, to friends emailing me about how much they enjoyed it, to people recommending the book on Facebook or Goodreads, to book clubs asking me to attend their meetings, it’s been… Read More Book ‘Em Danno: Making New Friends Through Book Club Visits

July 19, 2012 Steph's Scribe4 Comments

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