Marlys Johnson is an author, speaker, and blogger. As a member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, she is a regular contributing writer for Oncolink, Anti-Cancer Club, and Cancer Hope Network. Marlys has written a book, Cancer Adventures: Turning Loss into Triumph, featuring 28 cancer heroes who established purpose and found a way to give back. She’s in the process of procuring a literary agent for her newest book, a collection of essays and stories. Marlys lives in Bend, OR. Visit her website: http://www.CancerAdventures.org.