We work tirelessly with our authors to help bring their stories and ideas to like in the pages of their own books. Our publishing team is comprised of best-selling authors, detailed editors, experienced publicists and business leaders. We’re here to guide and support you every step of the way from initial outline to the first sale. Let us help you achieve your dreams of getting your book published.
Helping get that book idea from your head to the page
“Working with the NOW team made this process so much easier. I would have never finished this project without their help.”
Mario GarciaAuthor, How To Look Like A Billion Dollar Business
Our Team
Liza Marie
Liza Marie Garcia
Chief Operating Officer
This former tech CEO founded one of the first telecommunications professional services firms in the United States when she was twenty-seven years old. She brought this company to market, building offices in Seattle and Portland before selling and moving into publishing in 2014. Her first book, “Never Drink Coffee During a Business Meeting” was featured on a West Coast Barnes & Noble book tour in the summer of 2017. She also co-authored the book “My Calendar is Written in Crayon” and soon to be released “90 Day Author”. She is a mother of two daughters, ages 13 & 15, part of the SMILE ministry at City Life Church in Tampa, and is devoted to her family and her church. She ran a full marathon, golfs, plays the violin and piano, and is a USTA tennis maniac. Ms. Garcia believes Jesus is the head of her household.
Shirley
Shirley Jump
SVP/Publishing
New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author Shirley Jump is the author of more than 70 fiction and nonfiction books, translated into 24 languages. A former newspaper reporter, magazine editor, and director of communications for a marketing agency, Ms. Jump has more than thirty years of experience in the publishing industry. An experienced editor of dozens of books, including a finalist in the RITA® awards, she is also an award-winning speaker, who has competed nationally and now travels worldwide to educate and inspire writers.
Linda
Linda Bull
Director of Client Services
Linda has worked in client services for over thirty-five years. Five years ago she launched Sassy Girls Salsa, a highly successful business that partnered with health and wellness companies throughout the Tampa Bay area. Linda shifted gears when God called her to join NOW Publishing as the Director of Client Services. She has always been passionate about helping others attain their goals and enjoys guiding authors through the journey to becoming a published author. A Chicago native, Linda moved to Florida eleven years ago. In her spare time she loves reading, traveling, exercising and spending time with family and friends.
