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Discover the Heart of Belonging in Goldie Bird by Patty Ihm
Goldie Bird by Patty Ihm is a moving middle-grade novel that follows eleven-year-old Goldie as she navigates family changes, grief, and the bittersweet journey of growing up. When her sister leaves for college and her mother becomes consumed by loss, Goldie forms new friendships that help her rediscover joy and a sense of belonging. Rich with emotional depth and honesty, Goldie Bird explores the universal need to feel seen, loved, and understood.
Beyond the Narrative: An Interview Series Amplifying the Voices of Women Writers
Beyond the Narrative celebrates women writers who are breaking barriers and rewriting the rules of publishing. It explores how identity, lived experience, and cultural perspective shape powerful stories, and why inclusive representation in literature matters. This blog calls attention to the gaps in the industry—and honors the women filling them with truth, resilience, and creativity.
Goldie Bird: The Book That Found Me First
This reflective blog shares the personal journey of editing and publishing Goldie Bird, a middle-grade novel written by Patty Ihm. The story’s protagonist deeply resonated with the editor, Christine Weimer, sparking a four-year process rooted in emotional connection, protection, and purpose. More than just a publishing story, it’s a love letter to the impact books have on our lives—and how some books find us when we need them most.
Who Is Our Galaxy Publishing?
Our Galaxy Publishing was established in pursuit of the amplification of women's voices in writing and publishing. It is now an all-in-one solution for writing and book publishing services for those seeking to self-publish or find a literary agent to traditionally publish.
Illinois Foster Parent and Retired Early Intervention Therapist Gets Honest in New Memoir
In Isn’t That Enough? Musings of Motherhood and the Meaning of Life, Patricia Ihm reflects on decades of parenting biological, adopted, and foster children through honest, journal-style entries. With a background in early intervention therapy, she writes with vulnerability about love, loss, trauma, and healing in the child welfare system. Through poetic storytelling and emotional insight, she honors the complexities of motherhood and the beauty of not having all the answers. This memoir offers comfort, connection, and understanding to families navigating grief, identity, and parenting beyond the traditional mold.
Three Brave Stars Helps Children Cope with Grief
Three Brave Stars by Robyn Spodek-Schindler is a beautifully illustrated children’s book designed to help families navigate grief. Rooted in emotional truth and therapeutic insight, the story follows a royal family in the magical kingdom of Bellagio as they learn how love continues after loss. This blog shares the story behind the book, Robyn’s path from art therapist to author, and how her debut title became an Amazon #1 New Release. With themes of bravery, memory, and hope, Three Brave Stars offers a meaningful way for children and adults to process grief together through imagination, empathy, and the enduring comfort of the stars.
Tainted Lionheart is Readers’ Favorite 2021 Gold Medal Winner
Tainted Lionheart, a Gold Medal winner in the Readers’ Favorite 2021 Awards, is a raw, honest poetry collection about pain, healing, and self-worth by Our Galaxy Publishing’s founder and publishing advisor, Christine Weimer.