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Author of the Month

Tellwell’s Author of the Month for September: Cristina San Martin

Author Cristina San Martin on Love, Healing, and Her Journey in ‘Married to Fiji’ and ‘Healable the Journal’

Cristina San Martin step out in a photoshoot!

Introducing Cristina San Martin, an author whose works delve deeply into the realms of love, healing, and self-discovery. Her book Married to Fiji is a heartfelt memoir that chronicles her bold journey of moving to Fiji after just ten days with her future husband. It’s a story that captures the essence of love’s transformative power while also shedding light on the challenges and injustices she observed during her time on the island. Through her experiences, Cristina offers readers a candid look at the complexities of relationships, the struggle for justice, and the profound process of personal healing.

In addition to Married to Fiji, Cristina is also the author of Healable the Journal, a guide that encourages readers to embark on their own healing journeys. Cristina’s writing is deeply personal, informed by her own experiences with mental health, neurodiversity, and the challenges of fitting in. Her insights are not just about overcoming adversity, but about embracing it as a path to growth and self-acceptance.

Healing is humbling and a great reminder that we are far more than our struggles and the adversity we face. Go easy on yourself; the healing journey takes as long as it takes. Try not to hold yourself to unrealistic expectations, as we also have to continue living and navigating the 3D.

Cristina San Martin
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Meet the Team

Meet Rubby, One of Our Go-To Publishing Consultants at Tellwell

We’re excited to introduce Rubby in this month’s Meet the Team!

As a publishing consultant at Tellwell, Rubby is passionate about helping authors bring their books to life. He’s there to guide them through each step of the process, offering advice and support to make publishing as smooth as possible. He’s always ready to chat and offer a helping hand to authors, making him a key part of our team.

Let’s get to know Rubby a bit better!

What inspired you to get into the field of book publishing?
The desire to help authors share their voices with the world. Guiding a book from concept to completion, knowing it has the potential to impact readers’ lives, is what truly motivates me.

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Book Giveaways

September Reads Await!

This month, we’re excited to share our September Book Giveaway featuring a mix of humorous fiction and inspiring non-fiction true stories. Whether you’re in the mood for a laugh or eager to explore real-life tales that share valuable insights, we have something for everyone.

So find your favourite reading spot and get ready to dive into this month’s exciting selections!

Stories that will make you smile

Join the fun with The Husband Chair! This humorous tale captures the wild side of shopping and relationships. Perfect for a light read!

Our hero: Bone tired. Lost. Desolate. A man pushed to the outer limits of his very being. His struggle: Satisfy the need to rest whilst still supporting his beloved in her hour of need.

While his wife negotiates a seemingly endless list of fashion stores in her quest for perfection, her loving husband must stave off the weariness that visits each partner in a shopping spree with their significant other.

Fighting hunger, rising frustration and the mental fatigue associated with tracking credit card usage, will he ever find peace? And honestly, can he just go and sit down for a minute

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Author Success - In the media, awards, reviews

September’s Author Success Stories!

September has been an amazing month for our authors! From earning book awards to hosting exciting events and receiving fantastic reviews, there’s so much to celebrate. We’re proud to share their accomplishments and highlight the incredible stories behind their success.

Let’s take a moment to recognize the hard work, passion, and dedication that have made this month such a standout for our authors!

Awards

Tellwell author Michael B. Davison, author of the book Defiant Valor, recently won Gold in the Non-Fiction Authors Association’s 2024 International Impact Book Awards!

Don Hunter won the 2024 International Impact Books Award for his book Chronic Pain under the Addiction and Recovery Category!

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Keeping up with Tellwell Authors!

Check out the latest news from our authors . . .

Stay connected and inspired by their recent book updates, personal stories, and behind-the-scenes looks at their writing journeys!

Alexandra Labrie

What’s more exciting on vacation than diving into a good book? Tellwell author Alexandra Labrie shares a snapshot from her recent getaway on her Instagram, featuring her book The Shadow of Her!

Karen Harmon

Tellwell author Karen Harmon just shared on her Instagram reel that she has officially submitted her new book manuscript titled Class of ’56!

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Tellwell August Author of the Month: Karen Harmon

Exploring New Horizons: Karen Harmon’s Growth From Memoirs and Biographies to Fiction

With joy comes pain, and with humour comes tears. Life is hard, but it can be equally, if not more, lovely. Communication is the key, and trying to find the silver lining is a tremendous asset toward making a difference in your overall well-being.

Karen Harmon
Karen on Midday Show

Karen Harmon began her writing journey with memoirs and biographies before venturing into fiction. Her work, including the Book Excellence Award Finalist Looking for Normal, delves deeply into personal and family struggles. A sought-after guest on prominent media platforms, like CBC Daybreak with Shelley Joyce and the CFJC Midday Show with Tanya Cronin, Karen shares insights on her inspiration, the transition between genres, and advice for aspiring authors. Her experiences highlight the joy of exploring new creative paths and the importance of relatability and authenticity in writing. Stay tuned for her upcoming release, Class of ’56, a prequel to her successful novel Class of ’78.

Looking for Normal was a Book Excellence Award Finalist. Can you share what inspired you to write this memoir and how it felt to receive such recognition on such a personal story?

Karen with her books

I wrote Looking for Normal because both of my parents had passed away. My children never got to meet my father, and yet they had beautiful memories of my mother. When my son was 13, I used to tell him stories about my father riding the rails during the Depression at the age of 13. My dad’s life had been one adventure after the next, so my son kept telling me I should write a book. So I did. I was nervous and apprehensive, but I knew my parents’ story would be relatable to so many. When I received recognition in the category of Women’s Health, I was surprised and pleased. My mother struggled with mental health issues during a time when such topics were hush-hush and swept under the carpet. I know my parents would be very proud of me, and now my children have our family’s legacy.

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Author Success - In the media, awards, reviews

August Author Success Highlights

It’s another month of celebrating our incredible Tellwell authors!

Join us in recognizing their creative journeys and the stories that are making waves. Here’s to their continued success and the exciting moments ahead!

Awards

Tellwell author Vince Santoro recently won the 2024 International Impact Books Award for his historical-fiction novel, The Final Crossing: A Tale of Self-Discovery and Adventure.

Paul Smyth, author of Deliveries, has won the 2024 International Impact Book Award in the Adventure category.

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Book Giveaways

Turn the Page to August’s Book Giveaway Adventure!

This August, let us take you on an exciting literary adventure!

Dive into our book giveaway and explore new and engaging stories that will make your summer reading unforgettable!

Back to School Giveaways!

Enjoy the magic of One Little Witch by Crystal Beach, a playful tale that teaches counting and sight words. It’s a magical, inclusive story that will charm your child.

A brilliant Little Witch counts the pumpkins in her pumpkin patch and discovers some surprising surprises. Join author and illustrator Crystal Beach (One Polar Bear and Two Polar Bears) as she captivates you with her latest adventure story and a brand-new series—One Little Witch. You and your child will be delighted by this hilarious tale as together you learn counting and sight words, and experiment with sound.

A charming holiday tale for autumn, or any time of the year, One Little Witch is filled with pumpkins and childlike enthusiasm for learning. This little book is sure to enchant, and will make a spooky addition to your child’s library.
If you can be anything, be inclusive.

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Meet the Team

Behind the Pages: Meet Alfred, One of Our Book Illustrators

This August we’re excited to introduce Alfred, one of our in-house book illustrators who brings stories to life through his creative illustrations.

Get to know more about Alfred and the important role he plays in making each book unique.

What led you to become an illustrator, and how did your journey begin in the world of book illustration?

My journey as an illustrator began with a deep love for drawing and storytelling. Fascinated by how images bring stories to life, I was also inspired by watching anime, movies, and cartoons, and reading comics and manga, which led me to create my own art.

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Tellwell Author Updates

Keeping up with Tellwell Authors!

Dive into the latest buzz from our authors!

From unboxing their new books to sharing personal stories and behind-the-scenes glimpses of their writing journey, stay connected and inspired by their creative adventures!

Joseph P Camel

Joseph Camel just shared his new book, The L.A. Adventure, on Instagram! Check out his latest post to get a glimpse of this heartwarming story about Little Joe and his Chihuahua’s Hollywood adventure.

My latest book, The L.A. Adventure, is dedicated to my dogs. In this book Little Joe finds a homeless Chihuahua on the streets of Hollywood and decides to take him on his journey around L.A.

Joseph Camel
in his Instagram post

Kristyn Jewell

“POV: You get to hold your book for the first time.” Kristyn Jewell captures the magic of this moment in her latest book unboxing video on Instagram.

Now this was a special moment ✨

Kristyn Jewell
in her Instagram Post
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