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 McGovernIt’s Okay to Be a ClichéAs I get older, I have been falling into one cliché after another. Downloaded the Merlin Bird ID app so that I can identify the birds…23h ago23h ago
Merlina McGovernThe Meaning of Our DreamsI’ve been having a spate of mornings recently where I wake up and remember distressing dreams. In the past, I have gone long periods of…Aug 13Aug 13
Merlina McGovernIs World of Warcraft a Cozy Game?When you hear about the game World of Warcraft, what images come to mind? Maybe you think of the bespectacled slob playing the game…Aug 12Aug 12
Merlina McGovernCharacter SpelunkingIt’s now been about a month since I started outlining my second novel. I have documented premise statements, log lines, story summaries…Aug 61Aug 61
Merlina McGovernHow Often Should I Post?I know that there is some marketing guru out there ready to tell me the optimum number of Medium posts I should be doing per week. However…Aug 5Aug 5
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