Authors
The writers we publish
Third Stage begins with its founders, and grows from there.
Troy A. Brewer
Founder, Third Stage Publishing
Troy A. Brewer is a sixth-generation Texan whose family has lived the story of the Lone Star State for more than 180 years. As a descendant of Henry Mitchell Brewer, who fought at the Battle of San Jacinto, Troy carries a legacy of frontier grit, independence, and perseverance, qualities that pulse through every tale he tells. His lifelong love of Texas history and the American West fuels his desire to preserve the spirit of a land built on courage, hardship, and the relentless fight for freedom.
Known for his authenticity and his knack for finding simple solutions to complicated issues, Brewer approaches storytelling the same way he approaches life: with clarity, heart, and a deep respect for the human journey. For decades he has immersed himself in the rugged histories, personal accounts, and unwritten codes that defined Texas and shaped the character of its people. His creative background in writing, music, media, and travel across the world adds texture and dimension to his work, giving his novels a cinematic quality grounded in lived experience.
Brewer’s westerns honor the struggles and triumphs of generations who carved out a life on unforgiving land, and his characters reflect the timeless conflict between justice, survival, and the hope of redemption. His stories are shaped by courage, redemption, and the timeless code of the West, an enduring legacy he is committed to preserving through every book he writes.
Books
Dr. Leanna Brewer
Founder, Third Stage Publishing
Dr. Leanna Brewer is the beloved founder and CEO of SPARK Worldwide, and the co-founder of both OpenDoor Church and The OpenDoor Food Bank. Her life is a testimony of compassion in action, driven by a deep love for people and an unwavering faith in God’s call to serve the least of these.
For more than three decades, Dr. Brewer has been a voice for the voiceless and a mother to the forgotten. She has helped feed untold numbers of people across the globe and provided safe homes for thousands of orphans. Her mission has taken her to many nations, where she has dug water wells, shared the hope of the gospel, and faithfully lived out the heart of SPARK — Serve, Protect, And Raise Kids.
At OpenDoor Church, she serves as the Co-Senior Pastor alongside her husband and best friend, Pastor Troy Brewer. Together, they have created ministries that not only meet practical needs but also offer spiritual healing and restoration.
Dr. Brewer is a gifted author of eight books and a passionate teacher of God’s Word. But among her most treasured titles are “Mom” and “JaaJaa” — she is the proud mother of four children and “JaaJaa” to her eight beautiful grandchildren.