“My publishing experience was outstanding in every way! My Author Representative was awesome, consistently paying attention to detail, and always with great sensitivity to my feelings. The process has truly been a pleasant and productive experience for me!”

Myrna Janice Santos is an English, ESOL, and Writing Instructor who has taught as an adjunct for Florida Atlantic University and Nova Southeastern University. She is now the Director of her own school, English Made Easy, in Sunrise, Florida. www.EnglishMadeEasy.us Prof. Santos has twenty years of teaching experience, as well as, being a presenter on the regional MLA Conference Circuit at SAMLA and NeMLA Conventions, and Writing Center Conferences. She has Chaired Panels and presented at least twice each year for the past seven years in the US and Canada. Ms. Santos has two grown children, both Ph.D.s in their respective fields. Her interests include: a sideline antiquing business called, Cycles In Time, traveling, horses, baseball, a passion for motorcycles, and an infinite love for all things associated with the sea. She welcomes comments and questions at msantos2@FAU.edu or smyrna@Nova.edu

“Hey, hold the presses! Tinamarie is gold. It is a difficult thing to try to transition from the writing phase to this end, especially not knowing the first thing about it. It is a scary proposition. Tinamarie was firm with me and pushed in a gentle and professional way in the best direction we could go in. She was almost intuitive in the speed of her response. I actually wondered a few times if she slept at all. In truth if I was a little more prepared and I could have been that would be the only way it could have been a better experience.”

GH Eliason is first and foremost a follower of Jesus the Christ. He is farmer, construction worker and family man.

“As a new-comer to this process, I was extremely nervous and apprehensive. Sometimes I had problems understanding a concept and couldn’t make it work through the e-mail routine. Then my rep was on the phone with me, calming my nerves and patiently walking me through the process. When my published book arrived at my doorstep, I was overwhelmed with the beautiful result! I now have the confidence to take the self-publishing step with Outskirts again, knowing there are caring and experienced individuals at Outskirts Press who are anxious to assist whenever help is needed. Outskirts delivered on everything they said they would. Now, I have to keep up with all the helpful coaching and marketing tips I’m getting! Awesome.”

For several years, Mrs. Norton has had the privilege of teaching and observing ten and eleven year olds as they worked through the challenges of 5th grade. She’s been an enthusiastic mentor to her students, encouraging their emotional growth and assisting them in becoming successful young adults. Surviving 5th Grade is based on many of her teaching experiences. Mrs. Norton holds a degree in Art, a Standard Life Teaching Credential and a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education. She lives in Ojai, California with her husband and their pets. Mrs. Norton enjoys a very full life keeping up with her family, friends, writing, teaching, art and music endeavors.