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Melisa Torres is the best-selling author of the Perfect Balance Gymnastics Series. She grew up in San Jose, California where she trained at Almaden Valley Gymnastics Club and competed in USA Gymnastics’ Junior Olympic program for ten years. Melisa then earned her BA at Utah State University where she studied Psychology and Literature and competed for their NCAA Division 1 Gymnastics Team. Melisa was a two-time Academic All-American and team captain.
Melisa currently lives in Utah and is a single mother to a teenager and new adult. When Melisa is not parenting or writing she can be found weightlifting or partner dancing.
Melisa Torres is the best-selling author of the Perfect Balance Gymnastics Series. She has been writing and independently publishing books since 2016. To date she has published 20 products:two picture books, four children’s chapter books, nine middle grade books, three collections, two workbooks, a coloring book, and a graphic novel. Her business model consists of selling books from her website, Ingram, Draft2Digital, Amazon, and in person.
Melisa’s writing business is her full-time occupation, and she runs it like a small family business. Her strengths are branding and connecting to her readers.
Melisa grew up in San Jose, California where she trained at Almaden Valley Gymnastics Club and participated in USA Gymnastics’ competitive program for ten years. Melisa then earned her BA at Utah State University where she studied Psychology and Literature and competed for their NCAA Division 1 Gymnastics Team. Melisa was a two-time Academic All-American and team captain.
Prior to writing Melisa was a Human Resources Manager and Corporate Recruiter. Both roles prepared her for the many business roles in independent publishing.
Melisa currently lives in Utah and is a single mother to a teenager and new adult. When Melisa is not parenting or writing she can be found weightlifting or partner dancing.