Category: Tellwell Team Stories

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From Book-Marketing Consultant to Award-Winning Author: Ben St. James and ‘Cowboy Cooper and the Ghost Town’

Tellwell’s own Ben St. James has been named a finalist in the 2026 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. Here at Tellwell, Ben St. James spends his days helping authors get their books in front of the right readers. He’s one of our book-marketing consultants. This fall, the tables turned and Ben’s own book got some attention…

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A Tribute to the Artistic Legacy of Veronika Hipolito and Gerardo Basilio Faelnar

At Tellwell, we’ve had the privilege of collaborating with some truly exceptional creatives. Veronika Hipolito, one of our amazing illustrators, and Gerardo Basilio Faelnar, an outstanding illustrator and designer, sadly passed away recently in a tragic motor vehicle accident while on their way to a short vacation together. Their loss is deeply felt throughout Tellwell.…

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Tellwell Team Stories: Behind the Scenes!

Step behind the scenes with our editing and distribution experts as they shape stories into polished, published works. Meet Simon: At Tellwell, Simon Ogden plays a key role in bringing books to life. He refines manuscripts, oversees design quality, guides project managers, and ensures smooth communication with authors. Quality assurance is central to his work,…

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Tellwell Team Stories: Behind the Scenes!

Go behind the scenes with our talented content creator and graphic designer as they bring creativity and collaboration to life, helping stories shine. Meet Alyssa: At Tellwell, Alyssa’s days are a blend of creativity, collaboration, and storytelling. From editing episodes of our podcast, Demystifying Self-Publishing, to designing attention-grabbing thumbnails, managing social media, and curating our…

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Tellwell Team Stories: Behind the Scenes!

Meet the Tellwell team! Take a behind-the-scenes look at the creativity and collaboration that power our passion for bringing stories to life. Meet Katie: Meet Katie, the talented lead of Tellwell’s book-marketing team! Katie is hard at work preparing an exciting new initiative for the upcoming year: a book-marketing webinar and workshop! 🎉 Starting next…

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Tellwell Team Stories: Behind the Scenes!

Get to know the Tellwell team! Peek behind the scenes to see what fuels our creativity and teamwork as we bring stories to the world. Meet Melissa: Meet Melissa Barker, one of Tellwell’s amazing publishing consultants! Melissa takes us behind the scenes of her day, where she helps authors turn their publishing dreams into reality.…

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Tellwell Team Stories: Behind the Scenes!

Check out Tellwell Team Stories! Get a glimpse of what inspires us and how we work together to bring our books to life. Join us as we share our daily experiences and the dedication behind the scenes. Meet Simon: Meet Simon Page, Tellwell’s operations manager! Simon takes us through his workday, where the magic happens…

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