Hello everyone!

I am so happy to be here talking to you lovely people today! My name is Mia Gleason and I am a Marketing and Editorial Assistant here at Tule since April 2023. Well, what does that mean exactly? I support all of Tule Publishing’s marketing and editorial needs for our romance and women’s fiction imprints while also collaborating in managing our Tule Mystery imprint with my marketing partner, Jaiden!

Questions:

1. What is your favorite part of working with Tule?

My favorite part of working with Tule has been the people. I was first hired on by Meghan and Cyndi and remember being so nervous about meeting Jane because, well – she’s JANE PORTER! When I met the editors, I feel like I instantly clicked and our energies were just so well blended. This team of strong, hardworking, women has been so inspiring and supportive it’s no wonder Tule’s reputation is so stellar. We truly work for each other, as well as our authors, and I think that makes the difference in our work and our team synergy. I’ve been on a lot of teams in my career and none of them can hold a candle to my people at Tule. The team is phenomenal, the authors are all SO wonderful and appreciative; the people are truly my absolute favorite part of working with Tule. 

2. What are some of the challenges/difficulties in working with Tule?

Hmmm…This is a tough one! I think some of the challenges/difficulties for me in working with Tule is the fact that we always have so many amazing things going on that it’s sometimes easy as a part-timer to have to be caught up and I’ve had to learn that it’s okay (and even encouraged!) to ask a lot of questions when you’re unsure of something, or if a project task doesn’t make sense. I came from a strong background of marketing and communications, but working for Tule is my first and only publishing experience so I was very much a rookie in my understanding of process and marketing needs. For example, Jane is a MARVEL on the film front, Meghan has been with Tule and is the most senior veteran team member, Cyndi is the most phenomenal numbers gal I’ve ever met, and each of our editors have SUCH an eye for storytelling that it’s almost scary, and then we’ve got the most amazing and talented graphics director in Lee Hyat – but still, everyone wears many hats and we are all hustling ALL. THE. TIME. for our authors and for Tule. I think it’s one of the best challenges/difficulties we could have, honestly. 

3. What do you specifically like to read, if you have time to pleasure read?

Oh, I make time to pleasure read. Lol. I don’t think it will come to a shock to any who read my profile, especially when I share that I am a millennial, that I read romantasy and fantasy. I took a long break from pleasure reading after college from burnout (no shock, there!) and got back into it a few years ago and average about 70+ books/year while working, toddler wrangling, and being a partner to my amazing husband (who will never know just how much I truly spend on books. Lol)

I’m currently reading The Plated Prisoner series.

4. What is an accomplishment you’re particularly proud of?  (could be work related or not!)

Truthfully…many of my accomplishments lately have been not work related and have been more about taking time for me and doing things for myself. I am incredibly proud of the fact that I’ve been able to go and experience fun and exciting things that bring me joy and prioritize myself as best as possible. In the last year I’ve been able to travel with friends, I’ve gone to Hawaii (and met the amazing Tule team!), and my husband and I took an amazing anniversary vacation to where we honeymooned six years ago. I’m so proud of myself for allowing FUN experiences to become a greater priority in my life while we’re young enough to fully embrace the joy!

5. You are busy, and Tule isn’t your whole life.  How do you juggle it all? 

Caffeine, patience with myself, and time management like you wouldn’t believe. A lot of my Tule work is done around my full-time job as a Director of Marketing so I have to be mindful of my time to make sure everyone is getting my best efforts at all times. It is not uncommon for me to wake up and get my son ready for daycare, work my 8 hour day, come home and spend time with my family, then hop on my laptop to burn that midnight oil for a few hours. It’s a busy life, but it’s my life and it gives me a creative and mentally active outlet – it gives me the challenge I need and the stimulation I crave. Is it a little wild? Yes. Is it for everyone? Probably not. But it’s the perfect balance for me and my life and that’s all that matters! Very happy to be a part of Tule! 🙂