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.
7 June, 2023

Across the Divide reviewed on BookLife by Publishers Weekly

By |2023-06-07T16:07:36-07:00June 7, 2023|News|Comments Off on Across the Divide reviewed on BookLife by Publishers Weekly

Congratulations to Wheatmark author Elizabeth Bernays for the great review of her memoir Across the Divide: The Strangest Love Affair on BookLife!

BookLife is a website from Publishers Weekly dedicated to indie authors. Publishers Weekly is an international news website that covers book publishing and bookselling.

You can learn more about Elizabeth and her book on her website.

Congrats again, Elizabeth!

31 May, 2023

The Lou Conter Story in the Wall Street Journal

By |2023-05-31T13:50:31-07:00May 31, 2023|News|Comments Off on The Lou Conter Story in the Wall Street Journal

Lou Conter, subject and co-author of The Lou Conter Story: From USS Arizona Survivor to Unsung American Hero, was recently the subject of an article in The Wall Street Journal.

Lou talked about his experience on the USS Arizona in the 1941 bombing at Pearl Harbor, as well as how he connected with other survivors later in life.

He is the last known survivor from the USS Arizona.

Congratulations, Lou, for your interview in The Wall Street Journal.

30 May, 2023

Death in Wartime China by Judy Goodman Ikels in the Washington Post

By |2023-05-30T09:49:47-07:00May 30, 2023|News|Comments Off on Death in Wartime China by Judy Goodman Ikels in the Washington Post

Congratulations to Wheatmark author Judy Goodman Ikels, whose book Death in Wartime China: A Daughter’s Discovery was featured in the Washington Post this past Memorial Day.

Columnist John Kelly covered her book and interviewed her as well to complete the story, which was also teased on the front page of the Metro Section of the paper.

Congrats, Judy, for the well-deserved article!

You can learn more about Judy and her book here.

19 May, 2023

How to Market on Facebook

By |2023-06-09T10:42:55-07:00May 19, 2023|Authors Academy, Marketing, Social Media|Comments Off on How to Market on Facebook

Facebook is a great place to market for free—but what strategies can you employ to make the most of your time?

For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Facebook marketing in 2023!

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

  • How to pinpoint your target audience on Facebook
  • Creating a content schedule and strategy
  • Posting low-cost Facebook ads
  • and more!

Your host for the call 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 April, 2023

How to Get Booked on Podcasts and Radio Shows

By |2023-06-09T10:43:47-07:00April 21, 2023|Authors Academy, Marketing|Comments Off on How to Get Booked on Podcasts and Radio Shows

Getting booked on a podcast or radio show is a great way to reach a new audience and an opportunity to talk more about your book with a friendly host.

For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll dive into the world of audio-based interviews and how you can get started!

Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona (11 AM PST, 2 PM EST) to learn more about:

  • How to find podcasts and radio shows you can reach out to
  • Getting booked on a show
  • Promoting your latest interview after the fact
  • and more!

Your host for the call 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 […]

24 March, 2023

Designing a Book Cover

By |2023-06-09T10:47:25-07:00March 24, 2023|Authors Academy, Design, Publishing|Comments Off on Designing a Book Cover

The first thing a potential reader sees when checking out a book is the cover. So, what goes into making a book cover that’ll attract the right audience?

For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll explore the importance of the book cover and what you should think about when it comes to designing (or redesigning) one!

Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona (11 AM PST, 2 PM EST) to learn more about:

  • Eye-catching visuals and typography for book covers
  • Capturing the genre and tone of your book in an image
  • Adding pull quotes and badges from reviewers
  • and more!

Your host for the call 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 […]

15 March, 2023

The 2023 Tucson Festival of Books

By |2023-03-15T15:39:05-07:00March 15, 2023|News|Comments Off on The 2023 Tucson Festival of Books

Thank you to everyone who attended and stopped by our booth at the Tucson Festival of Books this year.

We couldn’t have done it without you—and we hope to see you next year, too!

27 February, 2023

Michael Thomas Perone and Danger Peak on the Back to the ’80s Radio Show and Podcast!

By |2023-02-27T09:44:48-07:00February 27, 2023|News|Comments Off on Michael Thomas Perone and Danger Peak on the Back to the ’80s Radio Show and Podcast!

Michael Thomas Perone, Wheatmark author of Danger Peak, was recently featured on Back to the ’80s Radio—a radio show and podcast all about the 1980s.

You can listen to the podcast episode with Michael here and read more about Michael’s experience on his blog here! You can also check out KHits 92.5 Radio Station as well as the podcast if you’re interested in learning more.

Congratulations to Michael for this great feature! And don’t forget to check out his award-winning book, Danger Peak, as well.

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