About Us
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Karin and Katie have been friends for as long as memory. As kids and young adults, they went to a summer camp where they gathered in an upper library room called The Owl’s Nest. It was a place where friendships were forged between the lines of stories read and listened to—where laughter, tears, and the serious matters of growing up were explored in the safety that only a place of whimsy can offer.
Since make-believe has always been an integral part of their friendship, Karin and Katie want above all to publish books that capture the imagination of adolescents. Between the quiet pages of a book, the young see the world, hear the world, and grow wise. This is the Owl’s Nest; come in and read! |
KarinKarin Hoyle has over a decade of experience in the publishing industry as an author and professional writer. She has published 10 books for teens. She has taught creative writing and publishing courses, spoken at a variety of venues, crafted her own writing curriculum, and written for a number of publications. She has been agented, and is a sought after voice in the area of storytelling and culture: judging for book awards, editing for fellow authors, and offering consulting and advice to peers in the industry.
At Owl's Nest, Karin is the CEO and Acquisitions Editor as well as one of our Teen and Middle Grade authors. Find Karin on our author page and on her website. Her socials are @kbhoyle.author on Instagram, @kbhoyle.author on Facebook, and @kbhoyle_author on Twitter |
KatieKatie Stewart has a master's degree in Communication from the Annenberg School at the University of Southern California. She is a professional writer and certified editor with over 12 years of experience in writing creative nonfiction, sales copy, and marketing copy for a major nonprofit. She also has extensive social media book marketing experience and relationships with several big New York publishing houses. She has curated a platform across social media sites, and as a result is a trusted voice in the book review world, developing relationships with authors and readers alike.
At Owl's Nest, Katie is the COO and Managing Editor as well as one of our Classics authors. Find Katie on our author page, @lifebetweenwords on Instagram, and Life Between Words on YouTube |
Our Team
AshAsh Schlax is an artist, published poet, and creative soul who has loved both art and words for as long as she can remember—her young life consisted of many made-up stories complete with illustrations. She has a BA in Creative Writing (Poetry) with a Minor in Journalism from North Carolina State University. She has served as editor, staff writer, and creative director for a variety of organizations and publications. After a decade in the fields of creative nonfiction and communications, she returned to her roots as an artist six years ago and has never regretted the decision. With her years of director experience, ranging from communications to creative, she now loves being a resource for small businesses and nonprofits, and is thrilled to be part of Owl's Nest, where her passions and abilities converge.
At Owl's Nest, Ash is the Creative Director and Poetry Editor. Find Ash at @ashschlax_ on Instagram and purchase her artwork at society6.com/ashschlax or daffodilsandink.etsy.com 
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HannahHannah Grace Williams is an avid reader and lifelong lover of collecting books to add to her ever growing library. She has a BA in Communications and BS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and has used her educational background to work in the digital marketplace of social media both professionally and personally. She has a book blog on Instagram where she shares everything books and reading, and also works as a professional in Social Media and Influencer Marketing. She loves early morning sunshine, learning everything there is to know about whales, and enjoys everything sprinkled with a little bit of cinnamon.
At Owl's Nest, Hannah is the Social Media and PR Expert. Find Hannah on Instagram at @booknerdnative 
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