The Effects of Children's Literature and Student Discourse in a History Classroom (Master's Thesis)

Beth Hall, 2009

Thanks for all of your assistance in getting this paper together. Once again, you have gone above and beyond, and you never cease to amaze me with your talents! ‒ BH

The Inner-Self (synopsis)
written by Jean A. Turman for Darryl K. Johnson, January 2009

“This is awesome… [What] remarkable work you’ve done.” – DJ

So you have a fertility problem…Now What?
Angela Payne, 2008

“To my editor/graphic designer, Jean Turman. Thank you for taking this project on and offering all the great ideas. You took my black-and-white paper and transformed it into a work of art. Thank you for the layout of my book, the editing, the graphics, and for helping me to complete my project with your publishing services. I love your ideas and your creativity. You have a true gift! Thank you for sharing your family with me and hopefully, they are ok with me taking up so much of your time. I enjoyed spending time with you and your family, and getting to know them and getting to know you. You are a true blessing to me. I believe in my heart that God led me to you.” – AP

An Act of Congress: The Real-Life Story of Power and Politics in Family Business
Tommy Fulton, 2008

“A Mobile, Alabama local newspaperman said that he could not believe that An Act of Congress was self-published. He said it was much better written and more polished than any self-published book he had read…it was better than Grisham’s writing.” – TF

“Jean is a pleasure to work with and patiently makes excellent suggestions to improve the quality of my manuscript. More importantly, she helped me make the changes suggested by others and by me. I highly recommend her services at every level of copy editing.”
Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Good Value – TF, via linkedin.com

The World War II Conferences in Washington, DC and Quebec City: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston S. Churchill (PhD dissertation)
Diane DeWaters, 2008

“I really appreciate the patience and efforts of my typist, Jean Turman.” – DD

Beyond the Pain...Memoirs of an Abused Child
Neal Fisher, 2007

“I want to offer a special thanks to my editor, Jean A. Turman, as her tireless efforts helped to make my manuscript shine.” – NF

Technology-Based learning on at-risk high school students: An evaluation of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Technology Center After-School Program (masters thesis)
Makenzie Carpenter, 2007

“As an editor, Jean is clear and concise, and aids the writer in producing text that is more directed, succinct and eloquently stated.” –MC

The Inner-Self
Darryl K. Johnson, 2006

“I am honored to have you service my manuscript. “

“Again, thank you so much for your assistance.  I am really excited to have you as my editor.  I am most impressed with your work and how you kept the flow consistent with my intentions.”

“You are so AWESOME. “

–DJ

Melinda Argentieri, 2005
children’s book illustrations editing, layout, and book design for Sam Argentieri's The Little Boy Who Lost His Train of Thought, July 2009

“You have done such a wonderful job so far Jean… Wow...Wow...Wow...it looks so good. Wow it looks great.” – MA

Bordon Books
multiple devotional/inspirational books published by Honor Books, Cook Communications

“Jean Turman was a strong and conscientious member of our freelance pool at Bordon Books in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was consistently dependable and on time when returning her assignments. Jean’s thorough and meticulous editing skills contributed greatly to the quality of our products at Bordon Books.” – Ingrid Beck, project manager