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Moonbeam Award Winner Shares the Personal Journey Behind a Beloved Three-Legged Hero In this interview, Sasha Filipovich, author of Cal Has Three Legs, shares how her real-life rescue dog became the inspiration behind her first picture book. What began as simple, curious questions from children grew into a story about humor, self-acceptance, and approaching differences…
Tim Lindsay, founder and CEO of Tellwell Publishing, officially released his new book, The Call to Authorship: How and Why to Write, Publish and Promote a Nonfiction Book, on November 5, 2025, at the Empowered Author Summit. The event brought together over 20 speakers and 800 aspiring and published authors committed to sharing their stories…
Ten years ago, Tellwell began with a simple idea: authors deserve dedicated guidance and support, transparency, and 100% royalties. What started as a side hustle for our founder, Tim Lindsay, quickly grew into something much bigger. Within just a couple of months—and an early wave of author sign-ups—Tellwell became a full-time venture, complete with a…
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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…
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From Opera to Espionage: Kay Sparling shares her inspiration behind Mission THAW and the power of independent publishing Kay Sparling’s Mission THAW is a gripping spy thriller that blends high-stakes espionage with the world of opera. Drawing from her own journey from an Iowa farm to performing in Vienna, Sparling brings authenticity and depth to…
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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My family immigrated from Poland during Martial Law in the 1980’s. I have always felt a strong pull to go back to Poland and when I was 12, I started going to reconnect and meet my relatives, see where my family is from and learn more about my culture. I love going to Poland and Wroclaw in particular, is a magical place. Every time I go, I feel an amazing magical energy there that truly lives within the people and the places.
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With so many talented Tellwell authors, it can be tricky to highlight the continuous successes and accomplishments of all of them! Their success stories grow in number with each passing month, and we couldn’t be more proud of all of our authors and their hard work. It’s been another exciting month for Tellwell authors, from…
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And the winner is . . . Every author dreams of receiving recognition and praise for their book, and with award season just around the corner, you may be thinking, How can I submit my book to awards? Well, we’ve broken it down into 5 easy steps! Step 1: Determine which awards your book is…
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Pride isn’t just a parade and celebration, it is also a protest. While representation is increasing, and acceptance and love is spreading, there are still many people in the LGBTQ+ community that are suffering. Yes, we celebrate this month, but we also protest for those living in countries where freedom to be yourself hasn’t been…