It’s been a November to remember!
With new book launches, glowing reviews, prestigious awards, and public recognition, these success stories are a testament to their talent and dedication.
Join us in celebrating their incredible success stories this month!
Book Awards
A huge congratulations to Tellwell author Peter Gribble for his incredible achievement at the 2024 L.A. BookFest! Peter’s debut novel, Threat, the first installment in his City of the Magicians trilogy, has won Gold in the Literary Sci-Fi category. This thrilling series, which also includes Within and Quickening, has captivated readers with its imaginative storytelling and now boasts a prestigious award for its outstanding debut.
To celebrate his well-deserved win, Peter paid a visit to the Tellwell office, where he was warmly welcomed by our head of marketing and his editor. It was a special moment of recognition for a truly talented author whose work continues to inspire and delight. Congratulations again, Peter—this is only the beginning of an amazing journey!
Publicity
Karen Cumming
Tellwell author Karen Cumming appeared on TVO TODAY to discuss her latest book, The Wealthy Martian. This out-of-this-world guide empowers readers with essential financial knowledge, from mastering basics to leveraging DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) for financial success.
There are things that we can do to help ourselves during these hard times, simple things that we can all do to help stretch our dollars and that really is something that we need to drive home to young people. When it all comes down to is creating new habits and making those new habits solid.
-Karen Cumming in an exclusive interview with TVO Today
Tammy Gunn
Tammy Gunn was recently featured on thesafetymag.com, where she shared insights from her book, Dancing Through Diagnosis. Tammy highlights the importance of empathy, flexibility, and communication in creating supportive workplaces for employees facing health challenges.
Having an understanding of the healthcare system and what’s required during treatment is so important. In my book, I walk people through the process—from diagnosis to chemotherapy, radiation, and even what to expect afterward.
-Tammy Gunn in an exclusive interview with thesafetymag.com
Joel Emery
Featured in the Windsor Star and The Chatham Voice, Tellwell author Joel Emery shares his anxiety journey in In My Write Mind. This reflective collection of thoughts and illustrations offers comfort, inspiration, and validation for every human experience.
One of the biggest takeaways that I want people to receive is that they’re not alone in their battles or their experiences. Our stories have the power to create connection, community and compassion.
-Joel Emery in an exclusive interview with Windsor Star
Book Launch
Tellwell author Nadia Jones recently celebrated the launch of her debut poetry collection, Transmogrify: A Young Woman’s Shout Into the Void. This gripping work explores themes of mental illness, love, family, and identity, offering a raw and powerful glimpse into her world.
Book Review
Tellwell author Lisa Oatway has received a glowing five-star review from Reader Views Kids for her fantasy adventure, The Railway Flower.
The potent blend of history and fantasy is balanced in the narrative, presented through engaging prose that makes for a pleasant reading experience. The Railway Flower by Lisa Tasca Oatway is a great pick for its intended middle-grade audience with its decisive ending for a possible sequel. Its educational and moral arc brings a unique twist to the children’s literature genre.
-Reader Views Kids Book Review
Our Global Crisis: We’ll Never Run Out! by Brian McLean has received a glowing five-star review from Reader’s Favorite!
Our Global Crisis by Brian D. McLean is an exhaustively researched and sweeping examination of humanity’s precarious relationship with consumption and survival instincts. His incisive writing is authoritative, intelligent, and comprehensive in how he challenges readers to look deeply into the consequences of unchecked economic growth, urging a reevaluation of our priorities.
-Reader’s Favorite Book Review
