A Seal Upon the Heart

Written By Tara Lewis

When eleven-year-old Leonardo and his eight-year-old sister find out that their father has been diagnosed with an illness that will certainly lead to his death, they are devastated. But when they learn through a television commercial about a life sciences company called Elixir that is researching human longevity -- essentially a "cure to death," a they call it -- the kids know they have to find out how the company can help their dad.

After running away to New York where the company is based, they sneak into the company's building and discover something so earth-shattering, it changes the very essence of who they are. Their discovery leads them on a quest to bring life back to their father, before times runs out.

Hatefi's emotional and authentic writing is at the core of this novel, which is based on his own cancer journey and his reflection on the fragility of life and the power of love. The author's writing has a rawness and deeply affecting manner that brings to life the sense of enduring love that the story's family experiences, one that can only come from the author's own lived experience. This evocative story is full of hope and the invicibility of life whose appeal will cross over to middle-graders and adults alike. A pefect read for deep discussion about family, loss, and the boundlessness of love.

Tara Lewis

I am an experienced children’s book marketing professional with more than twenty years in the children’s book publishing industry. I have insight into the workings of children’s book publishers and internal operations and processes, having managed a global marketing department as a Director at Disney Publishing Worldwide for six years and managed teams at Scholastic Inc. for six years, before opening my own children’s book marketing business.

I have worked with a broad range of children’s original titles in the picture book, middle-grade, and young adult categories. I have also spearheaded the campaigns for many licensed book series such as Scooby-Doo, Disney Princess, Harry Potter paperbacks, Pokemon, Powerpuff Girls, Marvel, Lego, Tinkerbell, Matchbox, Winnie the Pooh, and Baby Einstein.

My marketing planning included not only devising the strategies but also conducting competitive analysis reports, writing press releases, articles, blogs, catalog copy, and news pieces for the product. I worked on a daily basis with the editorial teams to bring a successful book to market.

As a freelancer, I provide the following services:

-Marketing plan development (strategy, tactics, social, deliverables, etc.)

-Writing press releases, author bios, catalog copy, book blurbs

-Market research and competitive analysis

-Creating book proposals for authors to submit to publishing houses. Also query letters.

-Book editing and proofreading

-Book reviews

My areas of specialty are picture books, middle-grade, and YA. I love working with self-published authors to help them navigate and understand the publishing process. I also enjoy working with seasoned publishing veterans.

I have an impeccable career history at the highest level at the best publishing houses in the world. Let me help you - and your book - make the leap from good to great! I will help your book get the exposure and readership that it deserves.

https://www.taralewisbooks.com/
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