Who Is Our Galaxy Publishing?
In early 2019, I accidentally wrote a poetry collection that changed my life…
That writing resulted in what would become Our Galaxy Publishing’s first poetry collection, Tainted Lionheart. But it wasn't the book that catalyzed Our Galaxy Publishing (though it did go on to be Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Poetry Award-Winner). It was the understanding that aspiring women writers needed a safe space to get clarity on how to best approach their publishing journey on their terms, and I knew I could help them do it.
Our Story
My initial goal was to publish Tainted Lionheart and start running a blog where I shared my experience as an aspiring author and all I'd learned about the publishing industry through the process. By the time I decided to self-publish TLH, I had gotten so much feedback from women who were inspired by my journey and wanted help in pursuing their own. I honored that feedback and heeded the call to start offering the expertise I had acquired. The first step was an absolute no-brainer, which was to discuss it with my best friend of 20+ years, the phenomenal Lindsay Tisi.
Within five minutes of my rambling about what I wanted to do, the first words out of her mouth were, “Our Galaxy Publishing…” The moment she put a name to my thoughts, Lindsay and I hit the ground running on building the back-bones of what would be an innovative publishing platform.
By 2020, two days before the world went on lockdown due to the pandemic, the platform launched. Our Galaxy Publishing was initially considered a small traditional press but quickly evolved into this pioneering force we never anticipated. The focus shifted from holding writers' dreams in our hands to empowering writers to realize their dreams independently. That turning point came when we decided to rebrand and republish Tainted Lionheart after the unexpected traction it gained.
By 2021, the vision of Our Galaxy Publishing became clearer. We wanted a future where women writers possessed a profound understanding of professional writing and publishing, shielding them from exploitation in the publishing market while fostering a supportive team for their creative endeavors.
In 2022, Our Galaxy produced its first-ever anthology, Venus Rising: Musings & Lore from Women Writers. The collection features over 50 women writers around the globe writing across 10 different genres. It was an instant success, and 100% of the proceeds are being donated to Dorill Initiative, a nonprofit organization bringing the creative arts to underprivileged youth in New York City (Read more about our efforts with Dorill Initiative here).
That same year, we curated and published two other distinct works, Three Brave Stars (Children’s Fiction) by Robyn-Spodek-Schindler, and Isn’t That Enough? Musings of Motherhood and the Meaning of Life (Memoir) by Patty Ihm under traditional publishing formats, knowing that some works just can’t be let go. We plan to traditionally release another title by Ihm, Goldie Bird, in Summer 2024.
Our Galaxy Publishing is proud to be an advocate for aspiring authors, offering not just a platform for writing and publishing services but a support system to guide them through every step of their literary journey. In 2023, we expanded our mission by opening our expertise to creative business owners, understanding the profound intersection between storytelling and entrepreneurship. We see ourselves as an all-in-one platform for those who not only want to share their stories, but their skills and expertise with the world.
Our Mission and Goals
We aim to be the landing place for women to gain clarity on how to best approach their writing and entrepreneurial journeys on their own terms. If they want to self-publish, we want to be their all-in-one solution to making an effective, affordable, and measurable plan with all the services and tools they need to make it happen. If they want to find a literary agent to traditionally publish, we want to be their advisor as they refine their manuscripts and query pitches, ensuring they understand how to tactfully and intentionally engage with that process. If they're unsure of which publishing path they want to take, we want to be their sounding board as they intentionally make that choice. And if they want to monetize their creative products or services, we want to offer them strategic insights and guidance on leveraging themselves in their market.
We want women writers and business owners to know more and do more without questioning their decisions or giving up their creative power. From writing and publishing services to brand strategy and marketing and beyond, we cover all the bases for them to make informed decisions about how to achieve their goals.
Our Promise
As a woman-owned and operated independent publisher, we vow to support as many women-identifying writers within our capacity to position themselves at the forefront of their own creative lives. We promise to be a vessel for women to launch their creative destinies without fear, guilt, shame, doubt, or settling for less than what they deserve.
“I used to see women sharing their stories with the world as an act of self-liberation. Now, I see it as the most impactful form of rebellion against every system that’s ever tried to silence us. I used to think women pursuing creative careers was a brave and inspiring risk to take. Now, I see it as the most imperative way to dismantle every single professional industry that continues to try and prove we have less to offer. They can’t keep us in the dark anymore. And we don't have to play by their rules when we know how to create them ourselves.” — Christine Weimer
Our Co-Founders
Christine Weimer, Owner & Co-Founder
Publishing Advisor. Writer. Award-Winning Poet. Author x3. Disheveled mom.
Lindsay Tisi, Co-Founder
Book Designer. eCommerce Director. Pasta Enthusiast.
Are you an aspiring author? Our Galaxy Publishing Wants to Help You Publish a Book
Our Galaxy Publishing is an all-in-one solution for aspiring authors, offering them the education, tools, and resources they need to write, edit, publish, design, and market their books. We assist authors at all levels of their publishing journey, whether they’re looking for a literary agent to traditionally publish, are going all-in on their self-publishing venture, or are unsure of which book publishing path to take. We are a service-based platform, meaning all the creative power stays in the writers’ hands. No long-term agreements or contracts, no splitting royalties, and no sharing of your intellectual property. You tell us your aspirations and goals, and we’ll guide you to making them happen through our publishing services and author workshops.
Are you a woman-identifying BIPOC writer or author?
We recognize the disparities in the publishing landscape, from the inequity of opportunities to the misrepresentation of marginalized communities in literature. As part of our initiative to support the amplification of diverse voices in literature and publishing, we offer 10% off of our services to all women-identifying BIPOC writers. Your story, both your personal one and the one you've written, deserves to be at the forefront.