Hello, my name is Melina Maria Morry. Most people reading this probably already know that. (I’m assuming.) However, I wanted to reintroduce myself with nine fierce facts about me. After all, there are more layers to me than a runway look from The Row.
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I’m sure that many writers—and people in general—would agree that writing about yourself can be pretty cringe-worthy. You don’t want to sound too narcissistic, but you also want people to know fun, important, stand-out things about you. This week in my self-publishing journey, I’ve been tasked with writing blurbs for myself and my book.
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I submitted my début novel THE MANHATTAN MISHAP to over 60 book agents and was rejected by not one, not two, but all of them. Every single one. To say that the seemingly endless stream of rejection didn’t take a toll on my self esteem would be a lie. However, I ended up learning 3 valuable lessons.
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This week in my self-publishing diary it’s all about the cover mock-ups and design! First of all, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my (broken) heart to everyone who helped vote on my potential covers. (My heart isn’t actually broken, I just couldn’t resist a Britney reference.)
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I am by no means a master at writing books. However, I do consider myself to be a fierce authoress who has recently completed not one, but two manuscripts. (And I’m working on three more.) Eek! Sometimes I can hardly believe that I am living my dream. When it comes to writing your first novel, there are a few tips I can pass along.
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For some of us, working from home is relatively new while for others it’s been a way of life for at least the last year—maybe longer. No matter what your deal is, it can always be better. Which is why I wanted to share with you seven work from home tips that have beyond improved my life.
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Need a motivation refresh? I created a playlist featuring 31 work from home songs that will inspire your inner boss bitch to take your hustle up a level. From Megan Thee Stallion to Britney Spears, H.E.R. to Ariana Grande and The Notorious B.I.G.—there’s a track for everyone.
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Today I got to choose the size, page colour, and cover finish for my novel, The Manhattan Mishap. It may not seem that exciting—but trust me, I was over the moon. Excitement was bubbling up inside of me more rapidly than a bottle of pre-shower champagne.
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Sundays in my apartment are reserved for pancakes, cold brew, face masks, scented candles, and classic cinema. Here are 7 of my favourite retro rom-coms and their flawlessly paired cocktails.
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In the first self-publishing post, I talked about completing my manuscript and getting the editor’s evaluation back. After being told that I had a solid piece of work on my hands, I decided to move forward with the next step in the self-publishing process: the developmental edit.
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A couple of years ago, I wrote a post about everything that was distracting me from writing a book. I remember feeling frustrated, like I wasn’t far enough into my writing journey. Flash forward to July 2020 and the first draft of my saucy, stylish, and sexy chick lit book was completed.
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How discovering my Grammy's recipes (and attempting to make them) a decade after she gave them to me helped me feel closer and more connected to my family during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nobody really needs an excuse to shop right now. However, the choices you make about where you shop are crucial. With Christmas coming up, you’re probably scrambling to get your shopping done. (Unless you’re super organized, but with the craziness of this year, who is?) Which is why I wanted to make things a little easier by sharing thirteen of my favourite small brands and businesses from across Canada. Didn’t you hear? Shopping local is the eternal trend.
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There’s something you should know about me—I’m obsessed with making playlists. I love it. If I let it, crafting the perfect playlist can eat up hours of my life. Seriously. However, it’s worth it because I always, undoubtedly, have the perfect arrangement of songs for the right time.
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OMG. Writing a book is literally so hard with so many distractions around. Here are the top five things that are keeping me from working at my full potential.
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Sometimes it can be a lifelong journey to find true self love—but the sooner you get there, the better. Let go of negativity and let yourself be loved inside & out.
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