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Meet the Team

Meet Ashleigh: Guiding Authors Through the Self-Publishing Journey

Meet Ashleigh, our in-house book-publishing consultant based in Australia. She previously worked as a book-marketing consultant, offering her strong insight into how books connect with readers and what it takes to position a title successfully in the market.

In her current role as a publishing consultant, Ashleigh introduces authors to the self-publishing process and guides them through the early stages of bringing their book to life. She helps authors understand their publishing options, set clear expectations, and make informed decisions about their project from the very beginning.

With experience across both marketing and publishing, Ashleigh brings a well-rounded perspective to every author she works with, supporting them as they take the first steps in their publishing journey with clarity and confidence.

Read on to learn more about her role at Tellwell.

Can you tell us about your journey at Tellwell and how you got started as a marketing consultant?

Working in publishing has always been a dream of mine, so after finishing my master’s in Writing, Editing and Publishing at the University of Queensland, I began searching for publishing roles in Australia. I’d like to say I walked into a job fresh out of university, but it took six months of searching, all while I continued working at my local bookstore. Finally, I came across Tellwell and began working as a marketing consultant. 

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Author of the Month

Tellwell Author of the Month: Crystal Beach

From pumpkin patches to polar bears, Crystal Beach shares how her books help children learn, imagine, and belong.

Author and illustrator Crystal Beach has built a body of work that celebrates curiosity, inclusion, and early learning. Her newest book, One Little Witch, moves from the Arctic setting of her earlier titles into a magical pumpkin patch inspired by her own backyard. In this interview, Crystal talks about what drives her storytelling, how her background shapes her creative process, and what she’s learned along the way.

“My passion for early learning comes from wanting to make stories that are both fun and meaningful for young readers.”

Crystal Beach Author/Illustrator
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