Tellwell

06/20/2026

A collection of stories that honour Indigenous voices, experiences, and resilience 📚✨

Here is our Tellwell booklist featuring works that explore healing, identity, history, reflection, and community leadership. Each story offers a different perspective that invites readers to listen, learn, and better understand the strength and depth of Indigenous life and culture.

📖 “They Called Me 33”
by Karen Chaboyer

📖 “Peaceful Relationships”
by
Wendy Hill

📖 “Courage & Complicity”
by Claudette Languedoc

📖 “Strengthening Canadian Indigenous Relationships and Decision-Making Processes” by Cathy A. Martin, Ed.D

A meaningful way to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day through stories that stay with you 🌿

06/17/2026

Great stories deserve to be shared, and sometimes all it takes is the right connection.

The Tellwell Referral Program makes it easy to introduce writers to a full service publishing team that supports them from manuscript to market.📚

From editing and design to production and promotion, it is all about helping authors bring their books to life.
When your referral gets started, you earn rewards too 🎉

A simple way to support a writer and be part of their publishing journey.

Share the opportunity. Support a story 💬

06/15/2026

In our latest YouTube video, we expose the most common self-publishing scams targeting authors in 2026 and show you exactly how to verify whether a publishing company marketing service or publishing representative is legitimate.

The publishing industry has never offered more opportunities for authors, but it is also never been easier for scammers to appear legitimate. Professional websites, convincing emails fake representatives and high-pressure sales tactics are becoming increasingly common.

Whether you’re publishing your first book or your 10th, understanding these scams can help protect your money, your intellectual property and your publishing rights.

Get our FREE guide to self-publishing: https://publish.tellwellpubl...

06/15/2026

In our latest YouTube video, we expose the most common self-publishing scams targeting authors in 2026 and show you exactly how to verify whether a publishing company marketing service or publishing representative is legitimate.

The publishing industry has never offered more opportunities for authors, but it is also never been easier for scammers to appear legitimate. Professional websites, convincing emails fake representatives and high-pressure sales tactics are becoming increasingly common.

Whether you’re publishing your first book or your 10th, understanding these scams can help protect your money, your intellectual property and your publishing rights.

Check out the link in our bio for the full YouTube video!

06/12/2026

An award-winning poetry collection that speaks to the heart, “Water Your Flowers With Love” by Tellwell author Koula Hadjitooulou is a powerful reflection on love, pain, and healing.

Moving between past and present, this deeply personal work explores the spaces where hurt and hope exist together. With lyrical honesty, it captures the beauty and ugliness of life while reminding us of the strength we carry within.

This award winning collection has received Gold in the LA BookFest Poetry category and was named a Spring Winner at the Pencraft Awards 2026. Rooted in love, resilience, and hope, it continues to resonate with readers through its heartfelt and moving reflections.

A gentle reminder that even in life’s most difficult moments, there is still light waiting to be found.

06/08/2026

Know an author who’s been thinking about publishing?

The Tellwell Referral Program is a simple way to connect writers with a trusted full-service publishing team. From editing and design to production and marketing support, Tellwell works with authors to develop and publish professionally crafted books ready for readers.

When you refer an author, you’re helping them take a real, tangible step toward getting published—while also earning rewards for successful referrals. It’s a straightforward way to support creativity and be part of bringing new stories into circulation.

Share, get rewarded, and support a writer’s next step today!

06/03/2026

Stories have the power to reflect who we are and open space for understanding. This LGBTQ booklist highlights titles that explore love and self-discovery with honesty and depth.

From intimate journeys of becoming to powerful expressions of love and truth, these books showcase LGBTQ voices and experiences that bring important perspectives to the forefront of storytelling. Each title offers something meaningful: connection, reflection, or simply a compelling read.

📚"Transmogrify" by Nadia Alexandra Jones

📚"Loving Kenny" by Sheri L. Madge

📚"Journey Of Identity" by Ernie Hurd

📚"Legend Of The Rainbow Moon" by Joanne Marie Maloney

📚"Broken Down Ghost Town" by Eve Tara

Explore these stories and discover the voices shaping today’s literary landscape. Which title will you be adding to your list? 🌈📚

05/31/2026

Meet Debbie, Tellwell publishing consultant, one of the people behind the scenes helping authors turn ideas into published books. ✨📚

As a publishing consultant, he works closely with writers at the very start of their journey, helping them understand their options, build confidence in their project, and take those first steps into the world of publishing with clarity and support.

💬”The most memorable moments are when authors share the personal reasons behind their books—whether it’s to inspire others, leave a legacy, or fulfill a lifelong dream. Seeing them finally become published authors is incredibly rewarding.”

His role is all about listening, guiding, and making what can feel like an overwhelming process simple and achievable. Every conversation is a chance to help an author see that their story has a place in the world and that they are closer to publishing than they think.

In this feature, we get to know Debbie’s approach to working with authors, and what truly makes this role meaningful. Link in bio!

05/29/2026

Meet our Author of the Month, Neroli Hajinakitas, a storyteller who finds humour in the beautiful chaos of real family life!

In “Waterproof Mascara,” she shares what it’s like raising three children while navigating a home where nothing ever goes quite as planned, from disappearing socks to appliances with very strong opinions.

Written with warmth, honesty, and a sharp sense of humour, her stories feel familiar to anyone who has ever tried to keep a household running while quietly wondering how things got this chaotic. This is not a picture-perfect version of motherhood, but something far more real, where laughter becomes survival and everyday moments turn into unforgettable stories.

“I hope parents and families take away the ability to sit back, laugh, and know that we all have the same struggles. The Instagram version of parenting is a lie. The reality is dishes that don’t self-clean, teenagers who believe Wi-Fi is a human right, and washing machines that hold grudges. If my mess helps someone else feel less alone in their mess, that’s the whole point. Good enough is genuinely good enough.” – Neroli, in an exclusive interview with Tellwell

A must-read for anyone who knows that sometimes the only thing holding it all together is a good laugh and waterproof mascara.

Learn more about Neroli,
Link in bio✨


Hajinakitas

05/22/2026

Mike Rafferty, author of “The Last Neighborhood: A South Philly Memoir,” recently held a book signing event that brought readers together to celebrate a powerful story of grit, faith, and resilience, honouring the journey behind the pages and the life that inspired it.

A former top-ranked amateur and professional boxer with a 9–1–1 record, he shares a deeply personal story shaped by discipline, setbacks, and perseverance—his boxing career was cut short after injuries and a car accident, but his fighting spirit carried forward.

Now serving as a sergeant in the Philadelphia Police Department after a 28-year career in law enforcement, his story reflects a life built on strength, service, and determination.

A story that proves true strength is built through every fight, inside and beyond the ring.📚