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Tellwell Team Stories

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, with careful reviews and refinements maintaining high publishing standards. A quick break offers a moment to recharge before final checks and project coordination.

With a focus on storytelling and precision, Simon helps authors turn their ideas into well-crafted books that connect with readers.

Check out the behind-the-scenes with Simon, Tellwell managing editor here.

Meet Joy:

Getting a book into the hands of readers takes more than just great storytelling—it requires careful planning and seamless logistics. That’s where Joy, Tellwell’s Distribution Manager, comes in.

From coordinating shipments and tracking timelines to working with publishers and ensuring books arrive on schedule, Joy plays a vital role in the publishing process. Her work helps bridge the gap between authors and readers, making sure every book finds its way to the right audience.

And the best part? She can do it all from anywhere—whether she’s working from a coffee shop, her home office, or on the move. Wherever she goes, the books go with her.

Check out the behind-the-scenes with Joy, Tellwell Distribution Manager here.

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Author of the Month

Authorship, toy manufacturing, and living your dreams: author of the month Monika Blichar

Polish-Canadian author Monika Blichar shares advice for aspiring creatives and provides insights on the people and places that have influenced her the most.

I have always wanted to write my own book and I still have some very detailed books I created from elementary school on my bookshelf!

Monika Blichar

Monika Blichar wears many hats. She is both a congenial creative and a goal-oriented entrepreneur eager to create growth and opportunities for herself and others. Monika’s latest project, My Magical Gnome, provides wholesome entertainment to children while fostering creativity and a sense of wonder. In addition to talking about her latest project, Monika also shares her experiences as an artist and entrepreneur.

The first time Tellwell readers saw you was as the illustrator of Murray The Dragon by Cristina Petersen. What sparked the move towards publishing your own story?

I loved working on the artwork for Murray the Dragon, and it was a great way to start learning about publishing, as the author, Cristina, is a good friend of mine who I have known since high school. It was great fun to work with a friend and a talented writer to launch our first real published book together. I have always wanted to write my own book and I still have some very detailed books I created from elementary school on my bookshelf! It dawned on me just before Christmas 2019 that I needed to launch my own book. I feverishly came home from the art studio and told my family all about my idea. For the next two years, I focused a lot on writing, illustrating and bringing to life my own story, which is inspired by my childhood and our hometown of Wroclaw, Poland.

What inspired the story of My Magical Gnome?

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