tia@wheatmark.com

About Tia Lewis

Before Tia moved to Tucson and joined Wheatmark as a Publishing Consultant in 2019, she had the opportunity to intern at NYC literary agency Donadio & Olson as well as imprint Weinstein Books. While in New York, Tia was able to work with authors such as Chuck Palahniuk and Dick Van Dyke on manuscripts that spanned from literary fiction to memoir. Tia graduated from Cornell University in New York with a BA in English, concentration in Creative Writing, and minors in Film and Communication. When she isn’t reading, writing, or editing, she enjoys spending her time singing, playing with her two cats, taking photos, and creating videos.
27 September, 2024

Fix Your Marriage Without Counseling by Ziba Graham Jr. Reviewed by Midwest Book Review Bookwatch

By |2024-09-27T12:17:32-07:00September 27, 2024|News|Comments Off on Fix Your Marriage Without Counseling by Ziba Graham Jr. Reviewed by Midwest Book Review Bookwatch

Congratulations to Wheatmark author Ziba Graham Jr., whose book, Fix Your Marriage Without Counseling: A Practical Method Men Will Appreciate, was recently reviewed in the September 2024 issue of the Midwest Book Review’s online magazine, MBR Bookwatch.

Here’s a snippet from the review:

Insightful and thought-provoking, “Fix Your Marriage Without Counseling” from Wheatmark is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, community, and college/university library Marriage Counseling collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists . . .

You can read the full review here.

Congratulations again to Ziba on the positive review!

20 September, 2024

In the Throes by Mathias B. Freese named a 2024 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite

By |2024-09-20T11:35:22-07:00September 20, 2024|News|Comments Off on In the Throes by Mathias B. Freese named a 2024 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite

Congratulations to Wheatmark author Mathias B. Freese!

His book, In the Throes, was just announced a 2024 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite in the category of Science Fiction.

You can learn more about the NYC Big Book Award here.

In addition to In the Throes, Mathias B. Freese is also the author of Again. Again and Again: Awakening into Awareness – Essays and Stories.

Congratulations again to Mathias for this prestigious recognition!

20 September, 2024

Book Publicity Basics

By |2024-09-19T14:29:00-07:00September 20, 2024|Authors Academy, Marketing|Comments Off on Book Publicity Basics

Publicity means getting your book in front of the eyes of the public. Let’s talk about how to get your book seen.

For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll explore the basics of book publicity and the different strategies you might employ.

Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona to learn more about:

  • How to get your book in newspapers and on radio shows
  • How to organize author events
  • How to avoid scams
  • and more!

Your host for the presentation is Wheatmark’s publishing consultant, Tia Lewis, who has worked in editorial both in the NYC publishing scene and self-publishing scene. In addition to her publishing experience, Tia has worked as a social media marketer and video editor.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:

https://www.wheatmark.com/register

16 August, 2024

Creating the Perfect Author Website

By |2024-08-15T12:53:13-07:00August 16, 2024|Authors Academy, Marketing, Social Media|Comments Off on Creating the Perfect Author Website

Why should you have an author website? It’s important to establish an official page for yourself online that provides readers, interviewers, and reviewers with the most up-to-date and relevant information about you and your books.

For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll explore the importance of the author website and what you should consider including on your page.

Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona to learn more about:

  • What your home page should emphasize
  • Features and details you should include
  • How to make your site more SEO-friendly and searchable online
  • and more!

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:

Wheatmark.com/register

22 July, 2024

In the Throes by Mathias B. Freese named a 2024 Regal Summit Book Award winner

By |2024-07-22T09:24:10-07:00July 22, 2024|News|Comments Off on In the Throes by Mathias B. Freese named a 2024 Regal Summit Book Award winner

In the Throes by Mathias B. Freese was recently awarded a 2024 Regal Summit Book Award in the category of Science Fiction.

You can check out the full list of winners, including Mathias, on their website.

In addition to In the Throes, Mathias B. Freese is also the author of Again. Again and Again: Awakening into Awareness – Essays and Stories.

Congratulations to Mathias on winning this award!

19 July, 2024

Goodreads for Authors

By |2024-07-18T16:31:45-07:00July 19, 2024|Authors Academy, Marketing, Social Media|Comments Off on Goodreads for Authors

Goodreads is known as the go-to place for readers to review, quote, and discuss books. But what can you, as an author, do on Goodreads?

For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll dive into how Goodreads giveaways, the Goodreads Author Program, and their other features can benefit you as an author.

Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona to learn more about:

• How to utilize the Goodreads Author Program
• Finding reviewers through Goodreads
• Giveaways and author Q&A
• and more!

Your host for the presentation is Wheatmark’s publishing consultant, Tia Lewis, who has worked in editorial both in the NYC publishing scene and self-publishing scene. In addition to her publishing experience, Tia has worked as a social media marketer and video editor.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:

https://www.wheatmark.com/register

21 June, 2024

Marketing with Instagram and Threads

By |2024-06-20T15:00:43-07:00June 21, 2024|Authors Academy, Marketing, Social Media|Comments Off on Marketing with Instagram and Threads

Instagram is offering an alternative to Twitter (now known as X) with its text-based app called Threads. Let’s talk about it!

For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll discuss the different ways you can use Instagram and Threads to market yourself as an author as well as push sales of your books.

Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona to learn more about:

  • Using Instagram’s features to get your book out there
  • Navigating and using the Threads app
  • How Threads compares to Twitter/X
  • and more!

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:

https://www.wheatmark.com/register

14 June, 2024

Returning the Bones by Gin Hammond named a Finalist at the 18th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards

By |2024-06-14T10:05:37-07:00June 14, 2024|News|Comments Off on Returning the Bones by Gin Hammond named a Finalist at the 18th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards

Congratulations to Wheatmark author, Gin Hammond!

Her book, Returning the Bones, was named a Finalist in the 18th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards. These awards highlight notable books that have been self-published or independently published.

You can check out the full list of finalists here.

To learn more about Gin and her book, you can visit her website.

Congratulations again, Gin, for the recognition!

7 June, 2024

In the Throes by Mathias B. Freese named winner at San Francisco Book Festival

By |2024-06-07T13:35:19-07:00June 7, 2024|News|Comments Off on In the Throes by Mathias B. Freese named winner at San Francisco Book Festival

In the Throes by Mathias B. Freese was named the winner of the Science Fiction category at the San Francisco Book Festival.

To learn more about In the Throes, you can check out a recent review of the book written by Rose Auburn, an independent author, editorial reviewer, and book blogger based in London, England.

In addition to In the Throes, Mathias B. Freese is also the author of Again. Again and Again: Awakening into Awareness – Essays and Stories.

Congratulations to Mathias on the recognition and positive review!

31 May, 2024

Déjà View Featured on Times Square Billboard

By |2024-05-31T14:34:57-07:00May 31, 2024|News|Comments Off on Déjà View Featured on Times Square Billboard

Congratulations to Wheatmark author Michael Thomas Perone, whose book, Déjà View: A Kid Nightmare, was featured on a Times Square billboard due to winning First Place in its category at the Spring 2024 BookFest Awards.

To read about his experience and see a video of the billboard in action, you can check out his blog post about it!

You can also learn more about Déjà View: A Kid Nightmare and his first book, Danger Peak, on his website.

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