{"id":1,"name":"mcullen","url":"","description":"Marlene Cullen is enthusiastic about encouraging people to write, even those who think they can\u2019t write. Her series of books, The Write Spot anthologies, features writing that entertains as well as inspires writing. Every story, vignette, and poem in The Write Spot books include writing prompts motivating readers to become writers.   \r\nMarlene hosts The Write Spot Blog, a treasure chest of inspirational gems for writers. \r\nFulfilling her passion for writing and sharing with others, Marlene has created unique writing environments such as Jumpstart Writing Workshops, where participants often experience transformational changes. Her workshops provide essential elements for successful writing.  \r\nMarlene is the founder of Writers Forum of Petaluma, a monthly literary event featuring presenters talking about the craft and business of writing.\r\nMarlene's awarding winning short stories and essays have been published in literary journals, anthologies, and newspapers, including Tiny Lights, Building Bridges, More Bridges, Redwood Writers anthologies, and The Write Spot anthologies.\r\nShe is a member of the California Writer's Club.","link":"https:\/\/thewritespot.us\/marlenecullenblog\/author\/mcullen\/","slug":"mcullen","avatar_urls":{"24":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f24e56337e655e8d45f083e9c453434ed267a8bb881d2ba52c7360b04b39e0d3?s=24&d=mm&r=g","48":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f24e56337e655e8d45f083e9c453434ed267a8bb881d2ba52c7360b04b39e0d3?s=48&d=mm&r=g","96":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f24e56337e655e8d45f083e9c453434ed267a8bb881d2ba52c7360b04b39e0d3?s=96&d=mm&r=g"},"meta":{"jetpack_donation_warning_dismissed":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thewritespot.us\/marlenecullenblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thewritespot.us\/marlenecullenblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users"}]}}