Did I say stay at home mom? I meant a slay at home mom. Obviously. Because even just surviving the day means I killed it. My twin boys, Kai and Ive, are the cutest challenge I have ever faced. So far I’ve survived 23 weeks and counting. Has it been easy? Hell no.
Read MoreAs a writer, I have no shortage of words at my disposal. Although, sometimes I do get tongue-tied and my fiancé is always quick to quip, “Aren’t you supposed to be a writer?” Yes! Thank you very much. It’s just that a lot of my best words get left on the page. Or in my latest manuscript.
Read MoreSundays are a glorious day of the week. Dare I say, the most glorious! I love waking up knowing that there is a whole day ahead of me where I can do whatever I please, whenever I please. Read a book? Of course! Indulge in a carb-heavy brunch? Why not. Feast my eyes on a retro rom-com? Hell yes!
Read MoreThe first chick-lit book I ever read was Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella. I was 11 years old and my older cousin lent it to me. Looking back, it was a teeny bit scandalous for my age. But I loved it. I brought it to Grade 6 for our post-lunch reading block and wanted to get lost in the saucy story for hours. But that’s just one of the early aughts chick-lit books that I loved.
Read MoreIf you grew up in the nineties or early aughts, chances are you’re obsessed with quizzes. Who didn’t love begging your mom to buy you copies of M Magazine, Tiger Beat, and J-14? In that same vibe, I created The Manhattan Mishap quiz! Which character are you—Liao, Chantelle, Margot, or Jessie?
Read MoreI’ll admit—I’m getting a bit ahead of myself here. No, I don’t have movie producers banging down my door. Nor do I have a contract sitting in front of me from Netflix, awaiting my signature. However, if I want to achieve my goal of having my book made into a movie, I have to manifest it, right?
Read MoreBefore I decided to pursue journalism, I studied fashion design. I knew almost from the start that I didn’t want to be a fashion designer. However, I was given a choice: go to school and get help paying for it or take another year off and make the money myself. Of course, I decided to go to school. Who wouldn’t?
Read MoreEveryone loves to boast about their wins. Myself included. Don’t you? However, you can’t win all of the time. (Contrary to what kids’ soccer teams tell you nowadays when everyone gets a participation award.) It wouldn’t be realistic for me to only brag about the good things going on. I have first-time author fails, just like any other writer out there. And whoever tells you they don’t, is lying. Trust me.
Read MoreThe end of 2021 is (almost) here. Can you believe it? How is it possible that we are soon entering the third year of the pandemic? It makes no sense to my brain, which is still trying to process how great 2019 was and then… the world essentially ended.
Read MoreMargot Moss from The Manhattan Mishap, my fierce leading lady, is a gregarious, wild woman. She knows what she wants. And she goes after it with full-throttle ferocity! She loves raw fish, fashion, and her fabulous friends. Can you relate? Of course, you might not have everything in common with her, but I’d be willing to be you two could be friends.
Read MoreDidn’t you hear? Shopping local is the hottest thing you can do this season. It’s the eternal trend. Like a little black dress or a beige trench coat. It never goes out of style. Which is why you should come to the annex hotel in Toronto on Saturday December 18th from 11-3pm for a fabulous holiday pop-up!
Read MoreBeing a writer isn’t all fun, games, and bottomless mimosas. Sure, it definitely has its perks. But have you ever heard of the 5 deadly sins of being a chick-lit author? Probably not. Well, that’s because I literally just made them up. However, that doesn’t mean they’re any less true.
Read MoreWhat are you currently reading? If you answered The Manhattan Mishap, you’re my new favourite person. And if you didn’t, my question to you is: Why not? My début rom-com novel is now available to buy! Where? Everywhere. Literally. Over 40,000 retailers in Canada, America, Australia, and the UK will be carrying my book. Isn’t that surreal?
Read MoreAs you might know, my chick-lit novel The Manhattan Mishap recently launched. That’s right. You can now get your hands on a copy of my book baby! It’s been such a long time coming. I totally feel like a proud mamacita. And to celebrate, I wanted to share with you the three biggest inspirations behind The Manhattan Mishap.
Read MoreHi everyone! I just wanted to let you know that The Manhattan Mishap novel has officially hit the (virtual) shelves. She has arrived. In all of her sassy, saucy, frivolous glory. I am so proud, but I’m also extremely nervous. I mean, doesn’t everyone feel jittery when they release something they’ve worked tirelessly on into the world?
Read MoreThe time has come! My chick-lit novel The Manhattan Mishap will be available to pre-order starting on November 13, 2021. Are you ready to grab your copy?!
Read MoreAfter years of hard work, The Manhattan Mishap by Melina Maria Morry (moi) is finally coming. In just a matter of weeks, it will be available to order through my online bookstore. I’m so excited, I could scream from the top of the Empire State Building. However, my self-publishing fears keep snickering in the back of my mind.
Read MoreBefore I found out I was pregnant, I thought I was dying. Literally. I’d never felt more nauseous or tired in my entire life. (Should’ve been a clue, right?) Yet, I never thought for even a second that I could be pregnant—let alone with twins! After finding out the truth, I was relieved to have an explanation for my symptoms. However, working while pregnant turned out to be no joke.
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