Marlene Legaspi-Munar is from the Philippines, where she writes, translates, and edits books. Marlene began writing for magazines soon after college, and later wrote books on marriage, motherhood, and mid-life. She also wrote short romantic fiction, radio scripts, curriculum materials, and devotionals. Her devotionals have been published in Light for the Writer’s Soul: 100 Devotions by Global Writers, Heirloom, Women of Worth, and The Upper Room. She made her debut in Mornings with Jesus 2020 as the first and only Filipino author among its pool of devotional writers. Marlene also co-authored with Jon Hirst the book Our Anchor in a World Adrift, a resource that’s filled with key stats and trends helpful for those seeking to fulfill the Great Commission. Marlene has served as an MTI live workshop presenter, as well as an onsite trainer for an MTI conference for writers in Manila, Philippines.