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Megan Margulies

3 months

A dream to talk with Woniya from @HISTORY channel's show Alone about the similarities of surviving the wilderness and new motherhood.

What Wilderness Survival and Motherhood Have in Common

Five questions with the veteran survivalist and ‘Alone’ champion about becoming a mom at age 47

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Megan Margulies

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1 year

I think my 8yo has talent??

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2 years

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1 year

My essay is scheduled to be in the NYT Sunday paper. I'm telling you this now, because when it goes to print I will leave my body and I'm not sure when I will return. Thank you for your understanding.

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3 years

Dermatologist (man): It's just a weird skin growth from pregnancy, just let it be. Me: Um. Okay? *finds a new dermatologist* Dermatologist (woman): Yeah, we need to biopsy that. Hello, basal cell carcinoma. Trust your gut, ladies and pretend you're a man looking for care.

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1 year

Can other writers who are parents give me some hope here? My 8yo has zero interest in reading and it is DESTROYING me.

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Megan Margulies

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10 months

I finally worked up the nerve to submit an essay to Modern Love. Please clap for me. Please hold me.

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Megan Margulies

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4 years

Introducing Muhbook. Born july 21 at one pound, one ounce. I can’t believe she’s here. #mycaptainamerica

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Megan Margulies

@meganmargulies

3 years

Fixed it.

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I just announced Texas is OPEN 100%. EVERYTHING. I also ended the statewide mask mandate.

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5 years

@laurenthehough Hi Lauren, I'm giving you the opportunity to like this tweet. It will be going viral in a week. Maybe one day I can like one of your tweets. I'm the best. Bye!

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1 year

The most beautiful vermont moonrise. Even with the bugs flying in my eyeballs and the multiple floods, I love this place with all my heart.

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Megan Margulies

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4 years

Postal worker: Do you want the book rate for shipping? Me: Yes, please. Postal worker: Ok, they might inspect it. Me: That's fine. I need more people to read it. HA HA SOB. Postal Worker: OH! You wrote this book?? I'm going to buy it!

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Megan Margulies

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2 years

YES YES YES. I'm always grateful to @ComicsintheGA for always showing my grandfather the respect he deserves!

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2 years

Hello hi Stan Lee DID NOT create captain america (among others). To put it gently: can we please get the fucking facts straight? —Love the family of joe simon (the real co-creator of captain america). ⁦ @Variety ⁩ ⁦ @Marvel ⁩

Stan Lee Documentary Coming to Disney+ in 2023, Marvel Announces on His 100th Birthday

The announcement from Marvel and Genius Brands aligns with what would have been Stan Lee's 100th birthday.

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Megan Margulies

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11 months

For our ten year anniversary I asked my husband to get me a moonstone ring. The day he picked it up the jeweler handed him another box with a marcus aurelius coin. Turns out he read my NYT essay while making the ring and realized it was for me! I swooned twice that day.

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Megan Margulies

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1 year

Pulling a 4yo off my leg to share that I'm over the moon and back again to publish my first byline with @voguemagazine . Thank you to @EmmaSpecter for your help in bringing this piece about motherhood, writing, and finding your urgency into the world.

How Becoming a Mother Made Me Into a Writer

What is about this exhausting, terrifying, depression-heavy time that sparks some small ember of creativity?

www.vogue.com

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Megan Margulies

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11 months

I gave myself a solid 48 hours away from my family to finish my memoir proposal, including the hefty chunk of sample material. Half way through my time away I didn't think I would make it BUT I DID IT. I just printed it out and may even take it for a romantic walk in the woods.

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Megan Margulies

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1 year

Update: the 8yo has been teaching the 4yo how to read for an hour now. All is forgiven.

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1 year

Can other writers who are parents give me some hope here? My 8yo has zero interest in reading and it is DESTROYING me.

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4 years

Nine years he's been gone, and I can still cry like it's only been days. I hope that he knows I wrote a book for him.

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Megan Margulies

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11 months

Marcus and I are really excited for my essay to be featured in the NYT style section! He can barely contain his excitement.

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Megan Margulies

@meganmargulies

4 years

She wants you to know that she’s also the great granddaughter of Joe Simon.

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Megan Margulies

@meganmargulies

2 years

Writers of the world! I'm excited to announce that @AileenWeintraub and I are embarking on a new adventure. From here on out we are THE WITCHES OF PITCHES. Need help with a pitch? Proposal? Query? Essay? We've got you. Learn more at 🧙‍♀️

The Witches of Pitches | Editing, Writing, and Coaching Services

Writing, editing, and coaching services offered by two experienced journalists and authors who will help you grab the attention of agents and editors.

www.witchesofpitches.com

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Megan Margulies

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1 year

We're 1700 ft up in Bridgewater, Vermont and this is our only way out. I can't imagine what people are dealing with at lower elevations.

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Megan Margulies

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4 years

5yo from back seat of car: Mom, your hair is getting long. Me: It is? *touches my pony tail to check length* 5yo: No, the hair on your arms.

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Megan Margulies

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2 years

Does Hallmark make an "I'm sorry, you're in my book" card?

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Megan Margulies

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2 years

An amazing thing happened tonight in my first dance class since I had my second kid. I looked in the mirror, saw a thicker and softer version of myself, and didn't hate it. I was just like, hey, there's me. It felt really good.

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Megan Margulies

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2 years

Thinking of all the parents who, like me, are crying in their car after school drop off.

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Megan Margulies

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4 years

Who wants to join us?

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Megan Margulies

@meganmargulies

2 years

Today I had a pitch accepted by an editor, and a phone call request from an agent for my book proposal. Somebody come kick me in the face because this feels really strange.

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Megan Margulies

@meganmargulies

2 years

I just don’t have it in me to be annoyed by my 7yo’s multiple attempts to delay bedtime tonight. My heart is shattered for the parents of the victims. So yes, my child, you can ask me again what the universe is made out of, or what 9 plus 967 is. Ask me anything tonight.

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Megan Margulies

@meganmargulies

3 years

Somehow I slept last night. I don't know how I did, knowing that my essay about getting married while sick, about hiding my illness, would go live on @nytimes this morning. Maybe I slept bc I'm finally owning the unpredictability of my body.

A Walk Down the Aisle Tainted by Illness (Published 2021)

After reciting her first vows in sickness, one woman dreams of a second ceremony to recommit to her husband and her body in better health.

www.nytimes.com

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Megan Margulies

@meganmargulies

3 years

Two exciting things happened today: I found a small animal skull in my backyard and @laurenthehough ’s book arrived! From splashy FB writing groups to pub day today, I’m pretty excited for you!

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Megan Margulies

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5 years

I finally get to post this screenshot (and write my book)! Shout out to everyone who has been supportive and enthusiastic about this book. It’s happening! 🙌

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Megan Margulies

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4 years

One plastic cup of champagne and one 5yo with the camera, and you’ve got yourself a book photoshoot.

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Megan Margulies

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5 years

In fact, rumor has it that my grandfather originally wanted to name the character Captain Dickhead. Funny how things always seem to work out.

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Megan Margulies

@meganmargulies

4 years

It’s a good sunday when you’re in the print edition of the boston globe!

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Megan Margulies

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1 year

My husband got our 7yo daughter into Star Wars which is fine, but I'm silently planning my Spaceballs ambush for when he leaves town next week.

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Megan Margulies

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4 years

Imagine being a cvs employee and having to hear “oh wow!” every time the coupons print.

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Megan Margulies

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8 years

My latest for @washingtonpost ! An important and meaningful piece for me.

The Washington Post

@washingtonpost

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Perspective: "My grandfather helped create Captain America for times like these"

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Megan Margulies

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2 years

I just got a job rejection email that said it was a pleasure talking to me. I never interviewed, but glad they enjoyed that conversation.

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Megan Margulies

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2 years

Brace yourself for the romance: For mother’s day my husband is taking the sick kids for their pcr tests.

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Megan Margulies

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4 years

My number one fan. I wish he got to meet her. #mycaptainamerica

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Megan Margulies

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3 years

Parents: text your partner after your vaccine and say “they told me I have to sit here for a few hours.”

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Megan Margulies

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3 years

I’m a dog owner for the first time in my life. He needs a name.

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3 years

@laurenthehough I've heard that cursing means you're intelligent. Cursing on NPR? You're fucking Einstein.

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1 year

THANK GOD SCHOOL STARTED I CAN FINALLY GET SOME WORK DONE JUST KIDDING IT'S WEDNESDAY AND AN EARLY DISMISSAL DAY

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Megan Margulies

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4 years

Thank you, @Marvel for sharing the story behind #MyCaptainAmerica !

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From the relationship she had with her grandfather to what she would like fans to know about both him and her book, author @MeganMargulies shares all:

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2 years

I love vague tweeting. I'm so excited to unveil a business venture with my talented and funny writing buddy, @AileenWeintraub . We will spill the beans soon, but just know that it is very witchy and very kvetchy.

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Megan Margulies

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4 years

Time for a Thanksgiving #BookGiveaway : RETWEET with the hashtag #MyCaptainAmerica and tell me who you're thankful for. Who is YOUR Captain America? Winner will be picked on Monday, November 23, and receive a signed copy of My Captain America: A Memoir.

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2 years

I don't know who needs to hear this but even if you have great bylines like NYT, WaPO, The Atlantic, yadda yadda yadda, there will still be that one (or 2 or 3...) pubs who WILL NEVER EVER RESPOND TO YOU. Will I stop trying? Am I an Aries from NYC?

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Megan Margulies

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3 years

We’re meeting a dog today for potential adoption and I’m so nervous! What if he’s not the right fit? What if he is and we take home a dog?

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Megan Margulies

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4 years

Night four gift: My book cover framed. Oy vey.

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Megan Margulies

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5 years

I once put mustard on a girl’s seat at a red sox game while she was standing and cheering all bc she gave me a dirty look. I’m not qualified to comment on this.

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@meganmargulies

6 years

Stranger to my jewish 3yo: “what’s santa bringing you this year?” Me answering for her: “nothing.” Stranger: And I like to leave it at that bc then it sounds like she’s been really naughty this year.

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Megan Margulies

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4 years

I miss him so much.

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Megan Margulies

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1 year

*phone rings* Me: Hello? Jewish mother: What's wrong?

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Megan Margulies

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1 year

Not to scare any of you, but this is 42. Happy birthday to me and everyone else born on 4/6 🔥

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Megan Margulies

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2 years

How precious is my little proposal? She goes off to college (submission) this fall. Wish her luck. I don’t know if mama is ready for this.

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Megan Margulies

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4 years

I want to give a special shoutout to @ComicsintheGA . You have shown me and my book so much support from the beginning of my publishing journey. Even better is your understanding of what captain america truly stands for. I’m grateful that we connected on here!

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Megan Margulies

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1 year

I hope everyone has a great time at AWP but I'm most interested in what the moms of little kids are going to get into while there. Long showers? Eating dinner in bed while watching tv? Leaving their hotel room whenever they want? Talk dirty to me.

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Megan Margulies

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1 year

I don’t mean to hurt your feelings but I grew every part of this beautiful salad.

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Megan Margulies

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1 year

Happy Monday morning, especially to @voguemagazine and my essay about early motherhood and becoming the writer I always wanted to be.

Vogue Magazine

@voguemagazine

1 year

What is about this exhausting, terrifying, depression-heavy time that sparks some small ember of creativity?

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Megan Margulies

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10 months

Does it get better than a wood stove and new book?

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Megan Margulies

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2 years

Peeking out from under all of the awful things happening right now, to whisper that I'm incredibly honored and excited to join the @LiterarySalky family. Querying agents can be soul crushing, so to find representation that fills you with confidence and optimism is such a relief!

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1 year

One minute I’m writing for vogue and the next I’m playing fart sounds on spotify for the kids as we drive home from dinner. A renaissance woman.

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Megan Margulies

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2 years

My youngest is turning 4 on Wednesday and she asked for a big girl bed. This means I have two more times of picking up my child and placing her in a crib. Forever. Lucky for someone out there I'll be donating a great crib soaked with a mother's tears.

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Megan Margulies

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1 year

@Everyones_Books We just picked up Amulet from @yankeebookshop and she read it in ten minutes 🙌

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Megan Margulies

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3 years

As a belated 40th bday present I’m going to spend two nights alone in a nice hotel. I may live tweet everything I do without a child attached to me. Like drinking a glass of water. Using the bathroom. Inhaling. Exhaling.

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Megan Margulies

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2 years

Anyone else feel like they're failing their children bc they don't have the energy to volunteer at school events?

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@meganmargulies

3 years

It's been ten years--a decade!--since he left us. He smelled of chicken broth, farfel, and cigars. I can still hear his tv and the hard ticking of his clocks. I'm so thankful for the power of memory. A decade has passed and it's all still there.

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Megan Margulies

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1 year

Shoutout to @lithub for including me as one of their daily best of the literary internet! This Vogue essay was a joy to write, and the messages from other mother writers even more of a treat.

Lit Hub Daily: August 28, 2023

“Books release my imagination from confinement.” Incarcerated writer Robert Lee Williams on access to literature and feeding his craft. | Lit Hub Memoir Rebecca Ackermann muses on the existential …

lithub.com

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2 years

When your writing is compared to Maggie O' Farrell's I AM, I AM, I AM, you pack it up and call it a day bc omg.

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Megan Margulies

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11 months

What a joy to see my essay in today's sunday @nytimes . Shana Tova, times one thousand. Was I stoic throughout this process? Hell no. I hope you enjoy the essay while I breathe into a paper bag about seeing my writing in print.

The Stoic in the Bedroom (Gift Article)

Learning to sleep under the stern gaze of Marcus Aurelius.

www.nytimes.com

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4 years

Thank you so much, Mike, for having me on your podcast. It was a pleasure. Thank you for helping to spread the word of my book #MyCaptainAmerica !

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3 years

Wish @laurenthehough a happy birthday by preordering her book Leaving Isn't the Hardest Thing and then say fuck.

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3 years

Just said “fuck” on NPR for my birthday

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3 years

You don’t know luxury until you’ve left the kids at home to eat sour cream and onion chips alone in your car in the walgreen’s parking lot.

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Megan Margulies

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11 months

I can’t quite put my finger on why it felt so perfect for my copy of MOM RAGE to arrive while I was away from my family.

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3 years

The good news is my daughter is practicing her writing. The bad news:

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2 years

does this mean I don't need a platform anymore?

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5 years

@laurenthehough there, I fucking liked your response. You're welcome.

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4 years

Escaping motherhood tomorrow night to work on my next book in a hotel room. Preparing by thinking of all the snacks I should bring.

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1 year

One of my favorite articles I had the privilege to write. I come back to it often, a reminder of how lucky I am to have the opportunity to dig deep into these types of cultural rules.

The Taboo of Being a Human Pacifier

A mother’s thoughts on the complicated politics of "comfort feeding,” or breastfeeding on demand

www.theatlantic.com

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1 year

We all have that one childhood photo that should be our memoir’s book cover. This is mine. NYC, Central Park, 1987.

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3 years

My 6yo took this photo of me and I’m calling it Motherhood. I love everything about this photo: The chaos, how disheveled I look, everything. Reminds me to be proud of my mothering mess.

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Megan Margulies

@meganmargulies

10 months

Two kids, high cholesterol, pernicious anemia, almost a decade of CFS struggles, anxiety, fall out of headstand, self-doubt, guilt, fall out of headstand, self-doubt, solid and steady headstand.

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11 months

Finished my proposal and immediately began spiraling into my “why do I do this to myself?” Not helpful, I know. So I climbed this hill and admired the view instead.

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9 months

There are a handful of women on here who have gone above and beyond for me that would be getting some of this if they lived closer…

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3 years

After taking a pic of this cool car seat in the airport I convinced the dad to buy my book. To all my fellow authors, never give up.

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4 years

I’m a mom to two small children: let him have his big feelings but don’t engage.

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2 years

I often ask my rescue pup if he's happy in his new home. He can't answer me with words, but he has his ways of letting me know...

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4 years

In these dark times, I've struggled with the guilt of finding space for my writing. I'm lucky to have such an inspirational grandfather to remind me that art will endure. Grateful to Lit Hub for giving me the space to explore all of it.

Literary Hub

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"My grandfather, Joe Simon, the comic book legend, co-created Captain America before the start of World War II. During that time, the world was also ready to crack at the seams."

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2 years

you know what really boils my butter (that's the saying, right?): when someone follows you and then unfollows once you follow back.

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5 years

Hi, my book has a cover and an Amazon page (link in bio) and I don't know what to do with myself.

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1 year

@aknott21 I’m going to be brutally honest here. She has a 4yo sister, and at this point I’m so tired of reading outloud. Especially picture books. I cant wait until we all take to our own corners and read our own books.

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3 years

The CDC advises freelancers to keep following up.

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4 years

One of the most ridiculously upsetting things I’ve seen. And what’s worse? It belongs to a family member.

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2 years

Exciting things happening with my writing and I'm most grateful for the opportunity to vague tweet.

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5 years

I cried the first time I saw this cover. It spoke to the themes of my book and just felt like a beautiful blend of my grandfather and me. Grateful for the work of @faceoutstudio