Publishing With Care
Hawk & Oak is not a high-volume operation. It is a deliberate one. We focus on a clear, steady path from manuscript to release, helping stories become professionally prepared, thoughtfully presented, and ready to meet readers.
About the House
A Hearth, Not a Kingdom
Hawk & Oak Publishing was created as a response to something missing: a place where stories and the people behind them are given the care, transparency, and respect they deserve.
Author-first • Reader-direct • Deliberate publishing • Transparent partnership
When Authors Succeed, We Succeed
That simple idea shapes every decision we make: the number of projects we accept, the standards we maintain, the systems we build, and the way we approach every author partnership.
How We Work
Our role is not to take ownership of your work, but to help bring it to life professionally, thoughtfully, and with a real chance to reach readers.
Editorial Guidance
Thoughtful manuscript development and guidance shaped around the needs of the story rather than rushing books through a system.
Production Support
Intentional cover direction, professional formatting, and preparation for print, e-book, and audiobook presentation.
Direct Delivery
Direct-to-reader purchasing and secure digital delivery through Hawk & Oak Direct, our in-house bookstore system.
Transparent Reporting
Royalty visibility and author support through the Hawk's Nest, our author portal built for clarity and long-term trust.
“You own your story.
We help it travel farther.”
Ownership & Partnership
Author Rights Matter
We do not seek ownership of an author's work. Hawk & Oak is built on the belief that the creator should retain the rights to what they have made and benefit directly from its success.
For works distributed through Hawk & Oak Direct, royalties are structured to favor the author, with clear details provided during the partnership stage so expectations are understood from the beginning.
Our Standards
Growth is intentional here. Selectivity is not a barrier; it is how we protect quality, attention, and trust.
Scale & Selectivity
- We work with a limited number of authors each year.
- Every accepted project receives direct, focused attention.
- We grow deliberately rather than scaling for volume.
Creative Support
- Accepted projects may be supported by vetted editors and artists.
- Production choices are made with quality, cost, and scope in mind.
- The goal is professional presentation without unnecessary expense.
What Authors Can Expect
- Direct involvement from the founder.
- A clear and structured path to publication.
- Thoughtful guidance without unnecessary complexity.
- A partnership built on mutual respect and shared outcomes.
A Final Note
Chosen on Both Sides
We do not ask for your work until we can show you ours — whether through the books we release or the systems we have built to support them.
Hawk & Oak is still growing, and that growth is intentional. Each project we take on helps shape what this publishing house becomes, not just in scale, but in identity.
Partnership with Hawk & Oak is never assumed. It is chosen, deliberately, on both sides.
A true partnership.
If that approach resonates with you, we welcome you to reach out.
Sincerely,
Robert Magarity
Founder of Hawk & Oak Publishing
Robert Magarity
Founder of Hawk & Oak Publishing