Explore Ksenia Merck’s journey of grief, creativity, and honoring her late husband William Merck’s legacy on the Grief Observed Podcast. Discover how finishing his novel Ghost Flower and creating a companion journal helped her heal, embrace artistic expression, and inspire others navigating loss.

Celebrate William F. Merck’s literary achievement as he receives the International Impact Book Award posthumously. Discover how judges praised Ghost Flower for its innovative storytelling, rich characters, and seamless blend of science, history, and romance. Honor Ksenia Merck as she accepts the award on his behalf, continuing his legacy and inspiring readers worldwide.

Artist and architect Ksenia Merck returns to The Donna Seebo Show to share how the Ghost Flower Companion Journal continues the legacy of her late husband William F. Merck II. In this heartfelt interview, she opens up about love, loss, art, and creative healing through their timeless story, Ghost Flower.

In the latest episode of the Game Changer’s Collective Podcast, artist and architect Ksenia Merck shares her deeply moving story of love, loss, and creative rebirth. Titled “Ghost Flower – A Journey of Love and Legacy,” the episode explores how Ksenia honored her late husband, William F. Merck II, by completing his unfinished novel Ghost Flower and creating its powerful Companion Journal. Through art and storytelling, she transformed grief into healing and purpose, inspiring

In a heartfelt conversation on The Donna Seebo Show, artist and architect Ksenia Merck shares how completing her late husband William F. Merck II’s novel, Ghost Flower – Space, Time, Destiny, became a journey of love, healing, and creative legacy. Blending art, science, and spirituality, Ksenia opens up about transforming grief into inspiration and continuing William’s mission through the Ghost Flower Companion Journal. Her story is a moving reminder that creativity has the p

“… the pirate ship fired a warning shot across the bow of Captain Henry’s boat and through a bullhorn, ordered them to surrender.”

Examine this beautiful spiral galaxy mentioned in Ghost Flower that contains around twice the number of stars as the Milky Way.

The small band of interplanetary castaways had no idea, on this first day on a foreign world, the chain of events being triggered that would ultimately affect the survival of millions.

The ancient and alien-planted Ghost Flower holds significant importance for several reasons.

Bill talks with Will Martin at the Reserve & National Guard Magazine about recent struggles in recruiting and retaining qualified military personnel.

As the U.S. Army battles recruitment challenges, Bill suggests how innovative efforts can attract a new generation of soldiers.

Bill talks about overcoming ageism in the workplace, embracing change, and building your adaptability.

Dive into a thought-provoking discussion that explores not just the definition, but the subtle ways ageism infiltrates our everyday lives and particularly, our workplaces.

In this podcast excerpt, Bill expands his thoughts on military recruitment issues and strategies to improve retention.

Bill shares his experience and insights into what it takes to become a leader with Donna Seebo on her show, Faces of Leadership.

Bill and Kris discuss the pros and cons of having overconfidence or lack of confidence in yourself in this in-depth discussion on leadership and philosophy.

Bill’s guest article for The Kevin Eikenberry Group with ten tips to think about as you make the transition to leader.

In this interview, I share with Heather Hansen O’Neill leadership secrets to overcoming fear, embracing your gifts, and achieving success.

On understanding how your beliefs are formed and why your thinking has evolved into its present place in your life.

Excerpt from Bill’s guest article for Ms. Career Girl on knowing why you are who you are is a critical ingredient for success in life and in the workplace.