Every month, we love taking a moment to recognize the achievements of our Tellwell authors. This April we’re celebrating five-star reviews and a well-earned award, and spotlighting one of our incredible storytellers.
Let’s look at some of the highlights and give a round of applause to the authors who continue to inspire us!
Publicity
Tellwell author Cindy Cherry has been making headlines with her book The Don Cherry Story, a heartfelt tribute to her father. Featured in Toronto Sun and Yardbarker, the book is a celebration of Cindy’s life with the iconic hockey coach and commentator.
Don Cherry, one of Canada’s most well-known and controversial figures, is best known for his outspoken opinions on hockey and politics. Cindy provides a frank account of his career, from his days as a player and coach to his rise as a broadcaster, and his impact on the hockey world and his family.
In a moving social media post, Don Cherry expressed, “This year has been the hardest of my life. I miss her every day, but I know she’s with me in spirit.”
This new book adds a personal layer to Cherry’s career, shedding light on his life beyond the public persona and offering an intimate look at a complex, influential figure.
Book Award
We’re happy to share that Peter Gribble has won a Gold Medal from The BookFest Awards in the Literary Sci-Fi & Fantasy category for his book Within.
Within is a richly imagined story that blends speculative fiction with deep, literary themes—truly a standout in its genre. Peter’s has published three books with Tellwell in the City of the Magicians series: Threat, Within, and Quickening.
Reviews
Being Broken by Geoffrey Jones has earned a 5-star review from Readers’ Favorite. This poignant memoir follows a man uncovering the truth behind his sister’s tragic death and his family’s dark past of abuse and addiction. Through his journey, he confronts the generational trauma and emotional manipulation caused by narcissistic parents. Being Broken is a powerful story of healing, resilience, and self-discovery.
Jonas’s honesty about his failings lends weight to his observations, and his background in psychology and recovery work gives the narrative substance. There is an undercurrent of hope running through the pain—Jonas is not just chronicling damage, but working toward healing. His commitment to breaking the cycle, parenting differently, and understanding rather than simply blaming gives this book its redemptive power.
Readers’ Favorite Book Review
Reader Views praises Fame, Fortune, and Fear by John Fuller for its gripping narrative. When Fuller uncovered a trove of historical artifacts linked to Con Jones, he embarked on a search to uncover the truth behind the mysterious man. The book reveals the story of an Australian adventurer who reinvented himself as a flashy sports promoter in Vancouver—until his past came looking for him. Full of intrigue and suspense, Fuller uncovers the secrets of a man torn between his past and his attempt at redemption.
The result is an obvious labor of dedication to the memory of a type of man whose biography won’t likely appear in history books, but whose contributions profoundly shaped the modern world just the same.
Reader Views Book Review
Don S. Hunter’s Day of Reckoning Seisan no hi has earned a 5-star review from Reedsy Discovery. This captivating novel follows a psychotherapist helping six individuals cope with the trauma of losing loved ones to murder, with no justice from the legal system. Drawing from his extensive experience working with bereaved families, Don’s story delves into grief, justice, and the emotional challenges of unresolved trauma. Day of Reckoning Seisan no hi is a powerful, suspense-filled journey into the heart of loss and healing.
This story will have you hooked from the first page. This story was written by an author who genuinely understands character development, compelling descriptions, and the flow of the story. This is a highly recommended read, not just for action and adventure readers.
Reedsy Discovery Book Review
Farida Engineer celebrated having a #1 Hot New Release on Amazon.ca in the International Cooking Category.
Her book shares treasured family recipes, that you can prepare with your family.
