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Ksenia Merck Brings Ghostflower to Cassadaga’s Summer Gala
Ksenia Merck joined the Cassadaga Summer Gala to share Ghostflower with a welcoming community of readers. From seeing the novel on local shelves to meeting new readers and discussing its themes of time, destiny, human connection, and the future, the event marked another meaningful chapter in the journey of William F. Merck II’s story.
Aug 23


Ksenia Merck on Grief, Creativity, and the Path of the Awakened Heart
Ksenia Merck joins Jennifer Spor on Path of the Awakened Heart for a conversation about grief, creativity, purpose, and her late husband Bill’s novel, Ghostflower. Ksenia shares how bringing the book to life and creating its companion journal became part of her healing and creative journey.
Jul 29


Ksenia Merck Joins Joy Found Here to Talk About Love, Loss & Creativity
Ksenia Merck joins Stephanie on Joy Found Here for a conversation about love, loss, grief, creativity, and the story behind Ghostflower. Ksenia shares how continuing her late husband Bill’s work has helped her stay connected to his legacy while finding purpose and joy in her own creative journey.
Jul 13


Ksenia J. Merck Featured on the On Your Mind Podcast
Ksenia J. Merck joins the On Your Mind Podcast to discuss grief, healing, creativity, and how publishing Ghost Flower, the final novel by her late husband William F. Merck II, became a transformative journey of purpose and self-discovery.
Jun 5


Ksenia J. Merck on the Soul Aligned Self Care Podcast: Creativity, Grief, and the Legacy of Ghost Flower
Ksenia J. Merck joins the Soul Aligned Self Care Podcast to discuss how completing Ghost Flower, the award-winning novel written by her late husband William F. Merck II, became a journey of healing, creativity, and purpose. Discover the story behind the book, its companion journal, and the transformative power of art during grief.
Jun 5


Ksenia Merck on Widow 180: Grief, Creativity & “Relifing” After Loss
Ksenia Merck joins Jennifer Zwink on the Widow 180 Podcast to share her journey through grief, caregiving, and healing after losing her husband, Bill. She discusses bringing his novel Ghostflower to life through art, finding purpose through creativity, and learning to “relife” while honoring his legacy.
Jun 3


Ksenia Merck on Love, Loss, and Bringing Ghostflower to Life
Ksenia Merck joins Erin Patten for a conversation about love, loss, creativity, and the story behind Ghostflower, the science fiction novel written by her late husband, William F. Merck II. Ksenia shares how returning to his unfinished work became a meaningful part of her creative journey and how their connection continues to influence her life and work.
Apr 8


Award-Winning Titles: Ghost Flower and So, You Want to Be a Leader Earn Pinnacle Awards
Ghost Flower by William F. Merck II and So, You Want to Be a Leader have been honored at the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for Fall 2025. The books received top recognition in the Science Fantasy and Business categories, highlighting excellence in both imaginative storytelling and practical leadership insights.
Apr 8


Ksenia J. Merck on Creativity, Intellectual Wellness, and Honoring a Legacy
Ksenia J. Merck joins the Women Connected in Wisdom Podcast to discuss intellectual wellness, creativity, and the journey of publishing Ghost Flower, a science fiction novel written by her late husband, William F. Merck II. Drawing from more than four decades in architecture and leadership, Ksenia shares how art, storytelling, and lifelong learning helped transform personal loss into a meaningful creative legacy.
Apr 7


Finding Purpose Through Grief: Ksenia J. Merck on the Grief and Happiness Podcast
Ksenia J. Merck joins the Grief and Happiness Podcast to share how completing her late husband’s novel Ghost Flower and creating its companion journal helped transform grief into purpose and creativity.
Mar 10


Ksenia Merck on the Your Book Your Voice Podcast: Leadership Lessons and Audiobook Narration
Ksenia Merck joins the Your Book Your Voice Podcast with Robert A. Lane to discuss narrating So You Want to Be a Leader, sharing leadership insights, real-life stories, and the experience of preserving William Merck’s legacy through audiobook narration.
Mar 9


Ksenia Merck on Unsilenced Grief: Love, Loss, and Completing Ghost Flower
Ksenia Merck guested on Unsilenced Grief to share her journey through marriage, ICU trauma, and the loss of her husband, Bill. In this episode, she discusses completing Ghost Flower, belief in soul contracts, and how finding purpose became part of her healing process.
Feb 25


Turning Grief Into Growth: Ksenia J. Merck on Publishing Ghost Flower | Together We Seek Podcast
After losing her husband, Ksenia J. Merck fulfilled his final wish by publishing his novel Ghost Flower. On Together We Seek, she shares how grief shaped her, how creativity became her lifeline, and how she turned loss into purpose.
Feb 25


Ksenia J. Merck on Modern Mystic Soul: Love Beyond Time, Art, and the Legacy of Ghost Flower
Ksenia J. Merck guested on Modern Mystic Soul to share the powerful story behind Ghost Flower, her journey through grief, and how creativity became a bridge between worlds. In this heartfelt conversation, she explores legacy, spiritual connection, and publishing through Merc2Press—revealing how love continues beyond time.
Feb 17


Ksenia Merck on the Your Book, Your Voice Podcast: Bringing Ghostflower to Life as an Audiobook
Ksenia Merck joins the Your Book, Your Voice podcast to share the powerful story behind the Ghostflower audiobook—an inspiring science fiction tale written by her late husband, William F. Merck. In this heartfelt episode, Ksenia discusses time travel, leadership, legacy, and how narrating her husband’s work became an act of love and purpose. Listen to the full episode to discover how Ghostflower blends adventure, humanity, and storytelling through voice.
Feb 5


Turning Grief Into Purpose: How Ksenia Merck Honored Love Through Creativity
Artist and publisher Ksenia Merck shares on Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life how she transformed grief into purpose after losing her mother and husband. By publishing her late husband’s manuscript Ghostflower and creating a healing journal, she shows how creativity can help process loss, honor loved ones, and move forward with meaning.
Jan 29


Ksenia Merck Shares Her Journey Through Grief on the Tendrils of Grief Podcast
In this heartfelt episode of the Tendrils of Grief podcast, Ksenia Merck shares how love, creativity, and spiritual connection helped her navigate profound loss. From publishing her late husband’s novel Ghostflower to finding healing through art, her story offers hope to anyone grieving.
Jan 21


Ksenia Merck on How Art Helps Heal Grief
Ksenia Merck shares her journey of healing grief through art, from honoring her late husband’s legacy with the Ghost Flower project to finding creative expression as a path to emotional renewal. Learn how painting, writing, and other creative practices can help transform loss into meaning, purpose, and self-discovery.
Jan 8


Ksenia Merck Joins the Grief Observed Podcast
Ksenia Merck joins Brad Murrell on the Grief Observed Podcast to talk about grief, creativity, and honoring the legacy of her late husband, Bill. She shares the story behind Ghostflower, the Companion Journal, and how creating art has shaped her journey after loss.
Dec 17, 2025


Ksenia Merck Featured on the Grief Observed Podcast to Honor the Legacy of Author William F. Merck
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.
Dec 5, 2025
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