Meet the Team: Amber White, Illustrator

May 27,2025 / By Mark Mionda / No Comment

Amber White is a multi-talented illustrator based in North Hollywood, California. With a background in sculpture, special effects, and wearable art, she brings a whimsical, earthy flair to every project. At Tellwell, Amber works closely with authors to bring their stories to life through expressive and detailed illustrations.

Read on to get to know her better!

1. Hi Amber! Tell us a bit about yourself.
Well hello, hello! I’m based out of North Hollywood, California. Outside of illustrating I work in sculpture and attempt to bring out creatures from natural elements to be worn as wearable art. I sell them online. I’m busy at home raising my three little boys, all under the age of eight. Through the year I am randomly brought back on board to my creature-creation film work as a special FX artist. I also do scenic work as well as various freelance art projects and body painting. It’s a constant eclectic, artsy, happy lifestyle. Plus I garden, a lot.

You can also check out my website here.

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Behind the Pages: Meet Jen MacBride, our Tellwell Editor

Apr 16,2025 / By Mark Mionda / No Comment

This April, we’re shining the spotlight on one of our talented editors here at Tellwell—meet Jen! She plays a key role in helping authors bring their stories to life, guiding them through the editing process with care, expertise, and a true passion for storytelling.

Read on to learn more about Jen and her role at Tellwell.

How did you get into professional editing?

Throughout my life, editing and I have taken turns finding each other.

In elementary school, unasked, I would politely point out any errors I noticed in my teachers’ written materials. In high school, people were always showing me their angsty love poems and love letters and asking if I thought they should send them or if they should change any of the wording first for greatest effect. I would advise them to take out the cliches and build on the specifics. In university, as a student of English Literature, I was the one everyone asked to edit their essays at 2 a.m. For a summer I taught English in Japan where, while waiting at an airport in Tokyo, a pilot sat down beside me and silently handed over a pile of papers and a pen. Through hand gestures and facial expressions, I grew to understand that he was asking me to edit his flight notes. I did so, happily. But how did the pilot know to ask me?

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Meet Alyssa, the Voice Behind the Demystifying Self-Publishing Podcast

Mar 27,2025 / By Mark Mionda / No Comment

Alyssa is Tellwell’s content creator and the voice behind the Demystifying Self-Publishing podcast. She’s passionate about storytelling, connecting with authors, and making self-publishing feel a little less overwhelming.

From creating engaging content to hosting insightful conversations, Alyssa brings creativity to everything she does.

Get to know her and what goes on behind the scenes!

Can you tell us about your role at Tellwell, and what a typical day looks like for you?

As Tellwell’s content creator, I have the privilege of exercising my creative energy through podcast recording and editing, creating videos for our YouTube channel, designing captivating thumbnails, or executing trendy Reels and TikToks for social media to enhance our brand awareness. A typical day might include researching an upcoming podcast guest and creating questions for our interview, recording a podcast or YouTube video, designing internal or corporate marketing assets, or hopping into an afternoon check-in with our team.

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Meet Ashleigh, Tellwell Publishing’s Book Marketing Expert from Australia

Jan 25,2025 / By Mark Mionda / No Comment

With a background in writing, editing, and publishing, Ashleigh works closely with authors to help them share their stories and connect with readers. She’s passionate about guiding authors through the marketing process and finding creative ways to bring their books to life.

Let’s get to know more about her journey and her role at Tellwell!

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Meet John: Leading Tellwell’s Design and Illustration Teams

Dec 20,2024 / By Mark Mionda / No Comment

Get to know John, Tellwell Publishing’s design and illustration manager. From balancing creativity and structure to leading two dynamic teams, John shares insights into his role, challenges, and what keeps him inspired.

Can you tell us a little about being a design manager at Tellwell Publishing?

One word can sum it all up, CHALLENGING. Handling two different creative teams simultaneously is a great challenge. From project management down to quality control, you’ll have to be prepared for anything that comes your way each day, ensuring that both teams operate seamlessly like a well-oiled machine.

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From Manuscript to Market: Meet Joswin, Tellwell’s Printing and Distribution Specialist

Nov 15,2024 / By Mark Mionda / No Comment

With a focus on quality and reliability, Joswin plays a key role in helping authors bring their books to life and into the hands of their readers.

Learn more about his role at Tellwell.

Tell us a little about yourself.

I’m Joswin Berdon, and I’m 26 years old. I’m cheerful, easygoing, and fun to be around. My hobbies include reading web novels, hanging out with friends, or simply dozing off in a quiet corner of the house.

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From Author to Book-Marketing Consultant: How Ben St. James Drives Client Success

Oct 21,2024 / By Mark Mionda / No Comment

Marketing Consultant Ben St. James has worked with hundreds of authors since joining Tellwell just over two years ago. While he can’t read every manuscript in its entirety, he enjoys engaging with the stories and previewing numerous books.

His debut picture book, Guinea Pig Power, has received multiple accolades, including Bronze in the Early Readers (6–8) category of the Reader Views Literary Award, Silver for Juvenile Bedtime Stories, and Bronze for Cover Illustration at the L.A. BookFest, and an Honourable Mention (4th place) in the Readers’ Favorite Book Awards for General Picture Books, among others.

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Behind the Pages: Meet Alfred, One of Our Book Illustrators

Aug 19,2024 / By Mark Mionda / No Comment

This August we’re excited to introduce Alfred, one of our in-house book illustrators who brings stories to life through his creative illustrations.

Get to know more about Alfred and the important role he plays in making each book unique.

What led you to become an illustrator, and how did your journey begin in the world of book illustration?

My journey as an illustrator began with a deep love for drawing and storytelling. Fascinated by how images bring stories to life, I was also inspired by watching anime, movies, and cartoons, and reading comics and manga, which led me to create my own art.

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Behind the Scenes with Tellwell Editor Kerry Wilson

Jul 25,2024 / By Mark Mionda / No Comment

This July, we are excited to introduce Kerry Wilson, one of our editors at Tellwell Publishing. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Kerry Wilson plays an important role in refining and perfecting manuscripts, ensuring that each book reaches its full potential.

Read on to get to know Kerry and her role at Tellwell.

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

My name is Kerry Wilson, and I’ve been a professional editor for about twelve years. I live in southwestern Ontario with my husband, and together we have three kids (that includes my awesome son-in-law), a dog, two cats, and multiple birds at my feeders! I was born in Toronto and grew up just north of there, so I am an avid Maple Leafs fan, and can actually say that I was alive the last time they won the cup. I think I was a week or two old!!

I graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1990 with an honours B.A. in English and History, and from St. Francis Xavier University in 1992 with a B.Ed. that led to qualifications as an Intermediate/Senior English teacher. In 2011, I graduated with an M.Ed., again from Western University. I worked in the education field for twenty-five years as a high school English teacher, a principal, and an educational consultant.

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Meet Jennifer, Tellwell Book Publishing Consultant, Accomplished Author and Proprioceptive Writing Teacher

Jun 26,2024 / By Mark Mionda / No Comment

Author Jennifer Chapin Tellwell Consultant

Jennifer’s dedication to helping writers find and share their voices is at the heart of her work. Jennifer is also an accomplished author herself having written and published two books:) Her passion for storytelling extends into the community, particularly in schools and prisons, where she utilizes proprioceptive writing techniques to tune writers to their inner voice and write from the heart.

Jennifer Chapin brings a lot of experience and passion to her role. She starts authors on their publishing journeys with a background in sales and a deep love for storytelling. Read on to get to know Jennifer better!

Can you tell us about your background and what inspired you to become a book-publishing consultant?

I have a background in professional sales that includes the hotel business here in Canada and in New York City. Prior to beginning with Tellwell I worked for a technology company that developed software to help non-profit organizations secure foundation funding. I helped my clients fine-tune their stories to attract funders. I also worked in Granada, Spain, for a short time while researching my novel, The Poet & The Angel, which Tellwell published in 2020. It was an easy transition for me, as I am both a writer and a reader—books are an important part of my world. The message of The Poet & The Angel is to always speak up and understand the power of your voice, and never let anyone curtail you from doing so.

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