Marchel Denise is the author of Painted on Souls and Savor the Sweetness. Marchel obtained a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Central Missouri. She also holds a master's degree in communications from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Marchel has worked as a journalist for more than 18 years, both as a writer and editor in Kansas City, Mo., Reno and Tampa. Currently, she works as a communications specialist in Kansas City.