Merida L. Johns

Merida Johns writes nonfiction and fiction.

My nonfiction focuses on leadership and healthcare information systems.

But, at heart, I am is a storyteller who writes women’s fiction and stories of courage, discovery, and love that showcase the protagonist’s journey toward a more fulfilled self.

I blog at www.MeridaJohnsAuthor.com and I am on FB at MeridaJohnsAuthor and IG at MeridaJohns

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I like writing women’s fiction and the human experience—how ordinary people tackle challenges, live through sorrow and betrayal, struggle with doubt, and act on their aspirations to achieve flourishing lives.

My insight into the power of fiction came during a conference call in late 2017 with a group of fellow life coaches. “What would it be like to help women and men achieve a flourishing life through storytelling?” I asked them.

After that phone call, I got started answering that question. The result was my debut novel titled Blackhorse Road, a compelling story of womanhood and the power of choice, gratitude, and forgiveness published July 21, 2020, by Coffee Cup Press, followed by Flower Girl (2022) and Flawless Witness (2023).

Before embracing writing fiction, I was the author of health informatics and leadership textbooks. Later, I put my leadership experience to use as a leadership coach, focusing on helping women and men fulfill their leadership and economic potential. My range of nonfiction is available on my Amazon Author Page.

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P.S. My booster is Jack. He is a handsome, mixed-breed dog and is forty pounds of stress-soother.