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From coast to coast to coast, Canada is shaped by the stories, cultures, and people that make this place feel like home. Beyond the fireworks and red and white, it’s about shared moments, diverse voices, and the memories we continue to create together. With that spirit in mind, we’ve put together a Tellwell booklist featuring…
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Discover the healing power of humour and resilience in ‘The Comedian vs Cancer,’ a roller-coaster journey through laughter and tears I believe humour has the ability to heal. Humour is my therapy. I could be having an awful day, but then turn on my favourite comedy show or stand-up comedy special and instantly forget about…
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Discover the inspiring journey of author and filmmaker Paul Cade, Tellwell’s Author of the Month Meet Paul Cade, our Tellwell Author of the Month, whose life story reads like a captivating whirlwind of creativity and resilience. From unconventional beginnings to a remarkable career spanning the realms of art, film, and writing, Paul’s memoir, Shades of…
Much like running, writing has a tendency to be a lengthy independent exercise. The road can often get lonely and desolate, and it can certainly be reassuring to see some fellow runners, or in this case writers, alongside. Regardless of which publishing route you choose – traditional or self-published, there’s still a long journey of…
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The days growing longer (and hotter) just means there’s more time for reading! Make sure to check out the July giveaways from these Tellwell authors, all of whom are offering their e-book for free thanks to BookFunnel. Three authors are hosting giveaways, with books spanning a variety of genres, so there’s a perfect read for…
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As an English major, writing has always been a part of Ryan Lawrence’s life. It was only after leaving his long-time profession that he took his education and a passion for writing and began his author journey. Ryan currently lives in London, Ontario, with his husband Todd, their cat Dora, and a massive comic book…
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In 1994, Shane Mutlow, a corporal in the Canadian Armed Forces, deployed to Rwanda in the wake of the Rwandan Genocide, the most horrific genocide since World War II. At just 24 years old and in the span of 6 months, Shane was “labelled ‘whereabouts unknown’ twice and held against his will while on a…
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Tellwell authors, do you ever rest? So many of you have accomplished so much over this last month! We’ve seen interviews, online book readings, reviews, awards, and book launches. You continue to impress and surprise us! Take a minute to sit back and relax so we can celebrate each of you! REVIEWS We’re especially excited…
Montreal broadcaster and author Tommy Schnurmacher is receiving major publicity for his new memoir Makeup Tips from Auschwitz: How Vanity Saved my Mother’s Life. He’s been featured in Canadian Jewish News, The Suburban, Global News and the Montreal Gazette.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ His book has sold out in all the Montreal bookstores carrying it. It’s the #1 consignment book at…
What started as research into her own family’s history during the settling of Western Canada in the 1900s, transitioned to an award-winning historical fiction novel and a long-term career as a writer and published author for Renée Veillet. Inspired by the stories she learned of her ancestors, the Calgary-based author sought out to honour Canadian…