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Hello From Merlina To The Medium Writing Community

Feels 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, 2023

Hello From Merlina To The Medium Writing Community

Mar 11, 2023

Merlina McGovern

Memory Monday

I’ve been listening to Michelle Obama’s memoir, Becoming. As she recounts her childhood memories, I have also started to think about…

4d ago

Memory Monday

4d ago

Merlina McGovern

Too Hot

It’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 10

Too Hot

Jul 10

Merlina McGovern

Analog 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 9

Analog or Digital Books?

Jul 9

Merlina McGovern

What 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 8

What Does July Fourth Mean to You?

Jul 8

Merlina McGovern

When to Add a Book to Your DNF Pile

I 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 2

When to Add a Book to Your DNF Pile

Jul 2

Merlina McGovern

Outlining My Second Novel

I 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 2

Outlining My Second Novel

Jul 2

Merlina McGovern

The Power of Saying Yes

Tonight, 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 26

The Power of Saying Yes

Jun 26

Merlina McGovern

How to Deal with Salespeople When You Are a People-Pleaser

I’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 25

How to Deal with Salespeople When You Are a People-Pleaser

Jun 25

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Wedding Affair

The Older Wedding Season

I 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 24

The Older Wedding Season

Jun 24

Merlina McGovern

Merlina McGovern

I am never happier then when I am learning something new and sharing those learnings with everyone. I paint, write, edit, and enjoy life.

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