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Here is your chance to find out more about each member of the Tellatale team.

Lee Ashurst Lee

Hey I'm Lee; I do pretty much all the financial administration side of things within Tellatale with the assistance of the others at times. I get on with all the other partners in a business and social sense. Also in Tellatale, I or should I say we, all contribute to the growing success of the business.

In my spare time away from Tellatale I like pretty much all sporting activities with Rugby League and Football being my main interests. I also like just going out and having a few rounds of golf with the lads as well as going out and enjoying myself with the partners and other friends. My music genre that I listen to is R n B but I also like most types of music apart from heavy rock titles. Furthermore, I attend the gym when I can find the time in between my busy schedule - but this is usually not as often as it should be. I am very pleased and happy at the rate that Tellatale is expanding and I think this is down to the 7 of us being motivated and proud that we are part of what I believe to be the next big thing. I think Tellatale is beginning to grow on its own now, however that means we will not stop pushing the concept until we feel we can't push it anymore and with the motivation that the 7 of us carry, I feel that this will never happen.

Ryan Barraclough Ryan

Hey I'm Ryan. I do the majority of the base colouring for the titles in the Olly and Molly series, as well as contributing to the progress of Tellatale as a whole. In my personal life, I'm an avid camper, enjoying the smell of fresh air and the sound of the owls at night. I'm also a fan of video gaming and playing online with thousands of other players. Music-wise, it's difficult to pin down a single genre of music I like ranging from folk music to metal but defiantly towards the heavier side. I love to read, reading fantasy and philosophy mostly. I remain confident that the motivation and passion within me and the rest of the team will remain indefatigable until there's a book in every child's life, ambition in every child's heart and hope in every child's future.

Greg Bennett Greg

Hello all, my names Greg; I'm an 18 year old lad with a lust for life and a passion for all things fun! I'm a great admirer and projector of dry satirical wit and it would not be a lie to say one of my key roles in Tellatale is providing the laughs! I love spending my time with friends and family, going out or staying in. I have an active interest in graphic design, gaming, sports, comedy and travel. I also enjoy playing and listening to music, although, should omit band names from my profile as the chance of any readers knowing them is highly unlikely. I feel proud and privileged to be a part of Tellatale and my roles with the group are numerous. However, the best way of describing my role in the business is to suggest that if Tellatale were a car I would be the clutch!

Ross Bennett Ross

Hey, I'm Ross; I like doing lots of activities and enjoy a variety of sports - ranging from rugby, football, swimming and even cricket! My personality ensures that everyone I meet enjoy the company that I provide. I enjoy socialising with anyone anywhere and stick firmly to the motto that ‘life is for living'! I am partial to any type of comedy, a range of music genres and regularly keep fit at the gym, swimming pool or a quick bike ride.

As far as being a partner in Tellatale is concerned; the truth is that it really is a great business and we all get along brilliantly - whether in a professional or social context. I am certainly proud of our efforts as a team and the success we have had in the past. However, the future we hold is certain to be far more fruitful than any of our past achievements would even begin to suggest and is bound to repay the dedication, professionalism and commitment of the team which has been unfaltering throughout the whole venture. My pride of being part of an up and coming business with six people, each of whom I respect greatly, will never diminish.

James Kildea James

Hey! I'm James, I'm a genuine, fun loving guy who is involved in many a joke! I have an active interest in football and spend time watching my local football club. I also have an interest in art and spend time creating many a picture. Within Tellatale I partake in both the base colouring and regularly travelling around the country to help establish new contacts. In the future I want to evolve Tellatale and make it into an even more successful business.

Matthew Massey Matthew

Hello, my name is Matthew. I'm an easy going guy who shows a keen interest in all walks of life. I'm friendly and approachable and most of all very enthusiastic. I'm often asked just where do I get my drive from?

I like all forms of music; ranging from death metal to j-pop - I know, it is random! I'll always be seen with a smile on my face. Like the wise old Chinese man said; "a man who cannot smile cannot open a shop."

In my spare time I enjoy a good round of poker (Texas Holdem) in both real life and online; one of my dreams would be to go ‘head to head' with any WSOP main event winner.

So far, my biggest achievement in Tellatale has to be what I experience on a daily basis. Not a day goes by where I don't learn something new or inspire someone; and it's all done with people whom I respect and owe a lot to.

My future ambitions are to stay with Tellatale and overcome any hurdle that gets in mine and the teams way. I know with the drive and determination we all share that there is nothing that can stop Tellatale from becoming a huge figure in the educational market.

Tony Tran Tony

Hello to those of you that have decided to take an interest in the creators of the "Tellatale" franchise. You are currently viewing the profile of Tony Tran, the lead artist on the design team! I'm responsible for creating a masterpiece out of the most vague and disorderly plans, set by the rest of the team. It isn't the easiest task due to the fact that the rest of the team seem to be the most artistically inept individuals I have ever worked with! In all seriousness, I must give the design team praise, as they do put in a great deal of time and effort to aid the speed of production of any illustrations/graphics. The job of the artist was given to me on a free lance basis which eventually led into myself becoming a partner in the business. The team does work well together, with everyone having roles that capitalise on individual skills and abilities, the meetings are fun since we play off each others humour and still manage to get work done.

My interests generally revolve around drawing and the computer game culture. Playing video games is one of the best forms of entertainment since they allow me to briefly pretend to be various characters and partake in a range of situations. Periods of play provide a relaxing break from the Tellatale workload. My future ambitions will either be an artist for future Tellatale products or working in the computer games industry, in conjunction with settling down with my own family one day. We all invest our time, resources and effort into building Tellatale from scratch, to our first book, to a major overhaul and rebirth of the business like a phoenix from the ashes, as we act as a beacon for improving education in tomorrow's Britain.