Award-Winning Author
Bringing unforgettable characters to life.
Stories that will break your heart and then put it together again.
Myriana Merkovic
About the Author
Mother. Wife. Humanist. Feminist. Friend. Writer.
Born in Rwanda, Africa, to a Yugoslav father and a Dutch mother, Myriana Merkovic had the privilege of being raised in Casablanca, Morocco, and educated in Brussels, Belgium. She later emigrated to America, the land she fell in love with when she was ten and where she enjoyed a long and fulfilling career working in hospitals and nursing homes as a Physical Therapist. Her journey in the medical field and across continents gave her an appreciation of life’s frailties, nature’s ingenuity, and the richness of diversities.
Books were her first love, storytelling her second. As a child, she entertained her three siblings with outlandish nightly medleys of Walt Disney’s Fables & Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales, and French-lit classics. The love bug stuck throughout her life, so naturally, after raising her family and retiring her scrubs, she started writing novels and vows to keep at it as long as her fingers remember how to use a keyboard.
Her stories are about the power of sisterhood, imperfect family dynamics, the secrets we keep, the sacrifices we make, and what truly makes the fabric of our lives.
She believes that when we open our minds and hearts, we find greatness and closeness with all.
She believes that it is amidst the storms of life that we grow within ourselves and find our own identity.
She believes in miracles, fairies, the blessed unexpected, and above all, in the resilience of the human spirit.
She lives in Florida with her husband, her rambunctious yellow Labrador Sam, and her sassy cat Sally-in-the-alley, whom she loves beyond any reasonable measure.
Fun facts about me:
I have never met a dog I didn’t want to pet.
I love cooking, gardening, and all things Epicurean.
I mentally rearrange the furniture in every room I walk into, whether in my house or other people’s.
Orange is my favorite color; it tickles me happy.
I love British TV series, period, drama, and mysteries (more Victoria, Endeavor, and Sherlock please!).
The fact that I exist blows me away every day.
Reviews
What are Readers saying?
The Garden of Mercy
“Loved it! A feel-good story about nature, healing, living, and dying as humans. Impossible to put down. The representation in this book is masterfully done. From physical disability to LGBTQ+ matters to mortality and aging, to religious abuse and healing from familial trauma, this story has something for everyone.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
–Reedsy
Hearts We Leave Behind
“Wow. Just wow. ‘Hearts We Leave Behind’ is a true gem. The depth of emotion in this novel is astounding. The characters are so beautifully flawed, and their journey towards forgiveness and redemption is both moving and inspiring. The writing is exquisite, and the setting descriptions transported me to the heart of Appalachia. This is a story that will resonate with readers long after they turn the last page. A true masterpiece.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
– Dr. Emily Chen, Psychiatrist and Literature Enthusiast
Unexpected
“Merkovic’s narrative is gripping, her characters are vividly genuine, and the issues speak to me. From the sincere examination of human emotions to the evocative descriptions of Casablanca and Spain, this book is a monument to the strength of resiliency and the beauties that result from welcoming the unexpected. Strongly advised for everyone looking for a motivational and moving book.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
– Nicole van Gerven