Outskirts Press Publishing Experience Review From: Sharon J. Weston, author of Oil of Joy for Mourning


“Publishing my first book was a good experience initially, but I became disillusioned with the self-publisher I used. Consequently, I did a lot of research prior to selecting Outskirts Press to publish my second book, and I am so glad that I did. I have been very favorably impressed by the professionalism of my publishing team. One of the things I most appreciated was being able to conduct the entire process via email, something that works extremely well for me. I am delighted with the finished product. I am also very impressed with all of the emails I receive with marketing suggestions which are extremely helpful. I will be starting my third book this summer and look forward to working with Outskirts Press again when it is finished.”

Sharon Weston has 25 years of experience in women’s ministry. She founded Garments of Praise Ministries, Inc., in 2004, a retreat ministry for women. With a degree in education and a minor in psychology, Sharon currently works as Assistant to the Executive Director of Healthcare, Goodwill Industries of Northern New England. She has one son, David, and lives in Augusta, Maine. Her previous book, Beauty for Ashes: Portraits of Faith, was published in 2011.


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Oil of Joy for Mourning is an inspirational collection of stories by men and women of faith who, in times of crisis, with nowhere else to turn, were forced to turn to God and trust totally in Him. And He did not let them down. In turning to God, these ordinary men and women discovered a new depth of faith they had never known before. They received courage and strength that only God could give, and they felt God’s healing touch in their lives, turning their mourning into joy. Read their stories, and perhaps their words will lift you up. Perhaps you, too, will experience some of the joy God wants to share with you.Outskirts Press Review

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7 responses to “Outskirts Press Publishing Experience Review From: Sharon J. Weston, author of Oil of Joy for Mourning”

  1. I have read both Oil of Joy for Mourning and Beauty for Ashes. I have given them as gifts and I have also loaned them out to my friends and family. The stories of faith and hope are inspiring as they give God the glory for being the center of their faith. God is always with us. I look forward to Sharon’s next book. My prayer is that you read these books and find the encouragement that is in each story.

  2. I enjoyed reading both of Sharon Weston’s books, “Beauty for Ashes” and “Oil of Joy for Mourning”. I was touched by each woman’s and man’s story and testimony to the presence of God in their life through all the peaks and valleys of daily living. Their testimony and their faith is a steadfast reminder that God is there in every moment “and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.,” Matthew 28:20b New King James Version

  3. I had the privilege of writing two stories in Sharon Weston’s first book “Beauty for Ashes”. I’m always amazed how people triumph through trials and tribulations with nothing but their faith in God. If you think you are all alone in this world facing challenges, I encourage you to buy “Beauty for Ashes” and/or “Oil of Joy for Mourning” and read how everyday women and men rise up, face their fears and live to tell the story.

  4. “Oil of Joy for Mourning” is my lastest gift to others, and I look forward to Sharons third book, to share with many as well. God is good, and you can see and read about others experineces in the pages of her books.

  5. I just launched my first book using Outskirts Press. What marketing strategies did you choose? I need to reach readers.

    1. Susanne, I have tried several times to respond to your comment with no luck, so I’ll try once more. I published with the Diamond package, so had several marketing pieces included with that. I have also chosen to have the Amazon Optimization piece, in addition to have the “inside the book” piece, and chosen the same for Barnes & Noble. I have recently added the Virtual Book Tour and am hoping for some response from that. I will continue to add additional marketing strategies as I am able to finance them, but in the meantime am using some of the marketing suggestions that I’ve received in the e-mails from the publisher. I wish you the best of luck in your exciting new venture!

      1. I’m learning how to navigate cyberspace. So far, I’ve opened Facebook, Twitter, GoodReads, WordPress, and Shelfari accounts. I hope these help to market my book. I also published with Outskirts using the Diamond package. Let me know if anything helps.
        Susanne

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