Kopiisto Publishing LLC began in 2023 with a simple belief: the best stories are the ones that stay true to the people who tell them.
We are a family of avid readers, writers, and storytellers who believe in the power of words to entertain, inspire, challenge, and connect us. What started as a shared passion grew into a family publishing company built around creative freedom, authenticity, and the belief that every writer deserves to tell their story in their own voice.
If you're looking for something beyond the conventional, we invite you to explore our books, discover our stories, and decide for yourself. We think you'll find something worth reading.
Kristin Smith is the owner and operator of Kopiisto Publishing LLC, where she shares her passion for authentic storytelling. A former dental assistant, civilian helicopter pilot, and Black Hawk crew chief, she now works as a med/surg and hospice nurse while pursuing her Family Nurse Practitioner degree. Drawing on her military, nursing, and travel experiences, Kristin writes to inspire, inform, and uplift the veteran and nursing communities.
Samuel is Kopiisto's editor. He is a former field archaeologist and English teacher. Nowadays, Samuel is a stay-at-home dad and late-night writer. He writes stories deeply rooted in the physical and cultural landscape of Idaho under the pen name Joe IDAHO. You can find his books on Amazon.
MINA started making books at age five with her dad. She loves, reading, writing, and making graphics and presentations. She is very proud of her first book, a collaboration with dad: Animal Tricksters For Kids: Stories, Fun Facts, I Spy, and More!