PinnedMerlina McGovernHello From Merlina To The Medium Writing CommunityFeels a bit odd to promote myself so much, but as I find my freelancing sea legs, I’ve learned that there isn’t a separate marketing and…Mar 11, 20239Mar 11, 20239
Merlina McGovernMemory MondayI’ve been listening to Michelle Obama’s memoir, Becoming. As she recounts her childhood memories, I have also started to think about…Jul 15Jul 15
Merlina McGovernToo HotIt’s almost too hot to type this blog post up in my stifling upstairs office. It’s 86 degrees (F) where I am, with a heat index of 91 at…Jul 101Jul 101
Merlina McGovernAnalog or Digital Books?It’s been half a year, but my sleep hygiene investment is still paying dividends. I have been reading more books than ever. Last year I…Jul 9Jul 9
Merlina McGovernWhat Does July Fourth Mean to You?The world has become so polarized. It feels like every national election has become a life-or-death matter. In 2016, I brought my daughter…Jul 8Jul 8
Merlina McGovernWhen to Add a Book to Your DNF PileI always find it hard to put things down, even when I find them boring or not my cup of tea. In fact, as I sit here writing this post, I…Jul 2Jul 2
Merlina McGovernOutlining My Second NovelI was just reading through the first fifty pages of my very first novel before sending out yet another agent query. As I was reading…Jul 2Jul 2
Merlina McGovernThe Power of Saying YesTonight, I’ll be going out with some friends for dinner. I know that I’ll have a great time and have that much less time to spend holed up…Jun 26Jun 26
Merlina McGovernHow to Deal with Salespeople When You Are a People-PleaserI’m typing this blog post while wearing my brand-new eyeglasses. I’m really enjoying them, and I’m enjoying the fact that the lenses are…Jun 25Jun 25
Merlina McGoverninWedding AffairThe Older Wedding SeasonI really wasn’t planning on seeing a wedding season at this point in my life. I’m nearly fifty, and I thought that my days of raising a…Jun 24Jun 24