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Terena Scott

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Born

in The United States

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http://www.terenascott.com

Genre

Nonfiction, Memoir, Essays

Influences

Joelle Fraser; Dani Shapiro; Anais Nin; Ariel Gore; Hunter S Thompson

Member Since

July 2007

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Terena Scott is a mother, educator, and writer whose work is fueled by a passion for art and a deep belief in every person’s right to self-expression—especially children with disabilities.

She holds two specialized teaching credentials: a Master’s in Special Education with Orientation & Mobility (2012) and a Teacher of the Visually Impaired credential (2022). In her role as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Terena teaches art to children with complex medical needs, and she brings stories to life through her YouTube channel, “Story Time with Miss Terena”, designed to support visually impaired readers.

Terena’s daughter, Rhia, was born deaf‑blind with multiple disabilities and was never expected to live past age twenty. For over three decades ...more

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	Punk Rock Saved My Ass by Terena Scott (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Jane Mackay (Editor), Rick Wismar (Designer) 4.07 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Punk Rock Saved My Ass: An Anthology of True Punk Rock Stories by Terena Scott (Goodreads Author), Jane Mackay (Editor) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2013	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	What You Need to Know to Be a Pro; The Business Start-Up Guide for Publishers it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2009	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Raising Rhia: A Mother's Fight for a Joyful Life 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Terena Scott rated a book it was amazing The Nonfiction Book Marketing and Launch Plan - Workbook and Planning Guide by Stephanie Chandler (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
clear and informative I especially like the action exercises and the checklist at the end. Very helpful! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge Stephanie
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“If you are working with authors, you are accepting a great responsibility and must tread very carefully. The author's work is a part of herself, a creative endeavor she has poured her heart and soul into. Protecting and nurturing that work and the author is part of the job of a publisher.”
― Terena Scott, What You Need to Know to Be a Pro; The Business Start-Up Guide for Publishers

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“Your heart is the size of your fist; keep loving, keep fighting.”
― Ariel Gore, Atlas of the Human Heart

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“Censorship, like charity, should begin at home; but unlike charity, it should end there.”
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Hi Terena, and thanks for the add!

We do hope you check back with us for updates on our books and our exciting new online media! We also hope to hear more about YOUR publishing house!

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