Owl's Nest the Podcast
Season One Episodes
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Season One Show Notes
BONUS: Interview with Suzanne Purvis
Hello, Nestlings! We could not wait for you all to hear this fun interview we had with our author Suzanne Purvis, so we are dropping into your feed with this bonus episode. Suzanne Purvis is a transplanted Canadian living in the Deep South, where she traded “eh” for “y’all.” She’s an author of long, short, flash fiction, and poetry for both children and adults, often written with a touch of humor. Suzanne's debut with Owl's Nest Publishers is a Middle Grade novel in verse called HERTZ GETS FUSED.
In this episode, Katie and Suzanne discuss HERTZ as well as other novels in verse they have loved.
We hope this bonus episode tides you over until Owl's Nest the Podcast starts again this Fall; be sure to subscribe because you won't want to miss the great content we have lined up for you!
Links+Resources mentioned in this episode:
Thank you as always to Wilder Adkins
In this episode, Katie and Suzanne discuss HERTZ as well as other novels in verse they have loved.
We hope this bonus episode tides you over until Owl's Nest the Podcast starts again this Fall; be sure to subscribe because you won't want to miss the great content we have lined up for you!
Links+Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Suzanne Purvis
- Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse
- Shakespeare Bats Cleanup and Shakespeare Makes the Playoffs by Ron Koertge
- The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary by Laura Shovan
- Every Shiny Thing by Cordelia Jensen and Laurie Morrison
- Amber and Clay and Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! by Laura Amy Schlitz
- Love That Dog, Hate That Cat, Moo by Sharon Creech
- Margarita Engle
- The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
- Newbery List
- Sharon Creech
- Ellen Hopkins
Thank you as always to Wilder Adkins
10. Writing and Editing Books
In our last episode of season one, Karin and Katie discuss writing and editing books. If you have ever thought about writing a book or are curious about the process of writing and editing a book, this episode is for you!
Thank you all for listening to our podcast this season. We would love to stay in touch this Summer. Be sure to check out our website and our Instagram for announcements of our upcoming books!
Thank you as always to Wilder Adkins.
Thank you all for listening to our podcast this season. We would love to stay in touch this Summer. Be sure to check out our website and our Instagram for announcements of our upcoming books!
Thank you as always to Wilder Adkins.
9. Writing for Children and Teens
In this week's episode, we talk about how to help our children and teens become better writers, especially if they have a desire to one day be published.
Links + Resources mentioned in this episode:
Thanks to Wilder Adkins for our theme music.
Links + Resources mentioned in this episode:
Thanks to Wilder Adkins for our theme music.
8. Novels in Verse
Welcome back to Owl's Nest the Podcast!
We are back from a short break with an exciting announcement: our newest book Hertz Gets Fused by Suzanne Purvis was released last week. Hertz Gets Fused is the first novel in verse we have published, so for today's episode we are discussing all things novels in verse with guest co-host, Owl's Nest Publishers' Marketing Director, Beth Anne Dunphy.
Links + Resources mentioned in this episode:
Thanks as always to Wilder Adkins for our theme music!
We are back from a short break with an exciting announcement: our newest book Hertz Gets Fused by Suzanne Purvis was released last week. Hertz Gets Fused is the first novel in verse we have published, so for today's episode we are discussing all things novels in verse with guest co-host, Owl's Nest Publishers' Marketing Director, Beth Anne Dunphy.
Links + Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Purchase Hertz Gets Fused by Suzanne Purvis
- Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
- Love That Dog and Hate That Cat by Sharon Creech
- Macy McMcmillan and the Rainbow Goddess by Shari Green
- Wave by Diana Farid
- Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga
- You Can Fly by Carole Boston Weatherford
- Grasping Mysteries: Girls Who Loved Math by Jeannine Atkins
- Joyful Noise by Charlotte Zolotow
- Amber and Clay by Laura Amy Schlitz
- Gone Fishing and Gone Camping by Tamera Will Wissinger
Thanks as always to Wilder Adkins for our theme music!
7. Why Books for Adolescents Are Important
This week on the podcast, Karin and Katie discuss why Owl's Nest Publishers publishes books for adolescents. Why is it important? Why can't kids and teens just read adult books (like we all did when we were young)?
And we want to hear from you! Do you think books for adolescents are important? What do you want to see in books for kids and teens? Leave us a voicemail using the link below in the show notes—you could be featured in a future episode!
Thanks as always to Wilder Adkins for our theme music!
And we want to hear from you! Do you think books for adolescents are important? What do you want to see in books for kids and teens? Leave us a voicemail using the link below in the show notes—you could be featured in a future episode!
Thanks as always to Wilder Adkins for our theme music!
6. Beautiful Books
“Truth, beauty, and goodness” — you may have heard us use this phrase a time or two (or more!). On today’s podcast, we are examining what makes a beautiful book. We’ll discuss literary fiction and commercial fiction, examples of beautiful writing, and why beautiful writing matters. Come in and listen!
Links + Resources mentioned in this episode:
Books mentioned:
Owl’s Nest Books mentioned:
Thank you to Wilder Adkins for our music!
Links + Resources mentioned in this episode:
Books mentioned:
- Circe by Madeline Miller
- Ann Patchett
- Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
Owl’s Nest Books mentioned:
- Hertz Gets Fused by Suzanne Purvis
- The Queen of Ebenezer by K. B. Hoyle
Thank you to Wilder Adkins for our music!
5. All About Querying
Are you an author searching for an agent or a publishing home for your book? Are you curious about how books go from manuscript to published work? Then tune in to Episode 5 of Owl’s Nest the Podcast. Karin and Katie are talking about querying! What is querying, how to query, and how to NOT query—this is a jam-packed episode filled with valuable information you do not want to miss!
Links + Resources mentioned in this episode: Thank you to Wilder Adkins for our music!
Links + Resources mentioned in this episode: Thank you to Wilder Adkins for our music!
4. What Makes an Owl's Nest Book an Owl's Nest Book
Welcome back to your new favorite literary podcast!
If you’ve ever wondered what makes an Owl’s Nest book an Owl’s Nest book, this podcast is for you. We are going behind the scenes to discuss what we are looking for in a submission. Whether you’ve considered querying Owl’s Nest Publishers or are just curious what to expect from our books, there’s something in this episode for everyone.
Links + Resources from the episode:
Thanks to Wilder Adkins for our music.
If you’ve ever wondered what makes an Owl’s Nest book an Owl’s Nest book, this podcast is for you. We are going behind the scenes to discuss what we are looking for in a submission. Whether you’ve considered querying Owl’s Nest Publishers or are just curious what to expect from our books, there’s something in this episode for everyone.
Links + Resources from the episode:
Thanks to Wilder Adkins for our music.
3. Muses from the Moon: Meet W. Scott
Welcome back, Nestlings! We are excited this week to introduce you to our author and poet, W. Scott.
W. Scott is an author, poet, performer, and creative spirit. He is the writer of three books of poetry in a series titled Bottled Messages. The second collection of poetry in that series, Notecards and Scrolls, reached #1 on both Amazon's “African Poetry” and “African and Middle Eastern Literature” categories. His debut collection of poetry with Owl's Nest Publishers, Muses from the Moon, was published last month and was #1 on Amazon in three categories: “African Poetry,” “Poetry for Teens and Young Adults,” and “Black and African American Poetry.”
In this episode, we talk about the inspiration for Muses from the Moon, how W. Scott's poetry fits in the rich tradition of black poetry and music, and why he thinks it is important for more young people to read and write poetry.
Links and Resources mentioned in this episode:
You can find more about W. Scott on our website, his website, or Instagram.
Thank you to Wilder Adkins for our music.
W. Scott is an author, poet, performer, and creative spirit. He is the writer of three books of poetry in a series titled Bottled Messages. The second collection of poetry in that series, Notecards and Scrolls, reached #1 on both Amazon's “African Poetry” and “African and Middle Eastern Literature” categories. His debut collection of poetry with Owl's Nest Publishers, Muses from the Moon, was published last month and was #1 on Amazon in three categories: “African Poetry,” “Poetry for Teens and Young Adults,” and “Black and African American Poetry.”
In this episode, we talk about the inspiration for Muses from the Moon, how W. Scott's poetry fits in the rich tradition of black poetry and music, and why he thinks it is important for more young people to read and write poetry.
Links and Resources mentioned in this episode:
- For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf by Ntozake Shange
- The Chaos of Longing by K.Y. Robinson
- becoming by Renaada Williams
- The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
- Muses from the Moon by W. Scott
You can find more about W. Scott on our website, his website, or Instagram.
Thank you to Wilder Adkins for our music.
2. All about Middle Grade
Welcome back to the nest! This week, we are discussing middle grade books. What is middle grade, and why do we think middle grade books are important? Listen in as Katie and Karin discuss.
If you're a new listener, we encourage you to go back to our first episode to hear a little more about who we are and what we do. You can always find all things podcast on our website.
If you have any questions or comments, you can leave a voice message for us below! Your question could be featured in a future episode!
Links + Resources from this Episode:
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Listen and Subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Stitcher, or Pandora.
Special thanks to Wilder Adkins for our music!
If you're a new listener, we encourage you to go back to our first episode to hear a little more about who we are and what we do. You can always find all things podcast on our website.
If you have any questions or comments, you can leave a voice message for us below! Your question could be featured in a future episode!
Links + Resources from this Episode:
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Listen and Subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Stitcher, or Pandora.
Special thanks to Wilder Adkins for our music!
1. Introducing Owl's Nest the Podcast
Welcome to the debut episode of Owl’s Nest the Podcast where we discuss books, publishing, and writing for the adolescent imagination!
On this week’s episode, we talk about our decision to start a independent publishing company as well as our decision to use the Teen label rather than the YA label. Listen in!
Links + Resources from this Episode:
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Listen and Subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Stitcher, or Pandora.
Special thanks to Wilder Adkins for our music!
On this week’s episode, we talk about our decision to start a independent publishing company as well as our decision to use the Teen label rather than the YA label. Listen in!
Links + Resources from this Episode:
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Listen and Subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Stitcher, or Pandora.
Special thanks to Wilder Adkins for our music!
