Marlena ThompsonMarlena Thompson is the author of a murder mystery novel and a memoir about raising her autistic daughter. She contributed to such notable inspirational series as Chicken Soup for the Soul and A Cup of Comfort. Singer Gloria Gaynor included Marlena'sstory, "Rebirth," in her anthology, We Will Survive: True Stories of Encouragement, Inspiration, and the Power of Song; the audio recording of the book received a nomination for a 2015 Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album. Marlena worked as a teacher, a bookseller, and a curriculum writer. She's been a singer-storyteller for the past twenty-five years. Read More Read Less