An independent publishing house from Texas
Stories with depth.Books with staying power.
Third Stage Publishing brings distinctive voices and compelling stories to the page, creating books that invite readers into other worlds, preserve meaningful histories, and leave a lasting impression.
Featured book
West of Redemption (opens in a new tab)
The first novel in Troy A. Brewer’s Texas Western Trilogy. An aging Randall Northcutt recounts the untold story of his bloodline — a Texas forged by frontier fire, Comanche raids, Civil War loss, and the rise of Hell’s Half Acre.
Available for pre-order
Why us
Publishing stories worth telling.
We believe a good book does more than fill a shelf. It preserves history, sparks imagination, challenges perspective, and connects readers across generations. Third Stage Publishing works with authors to bring distinctive voices and thoughtfully crafted books from manuscript to finished work.
Our publishing philosophy is grounded in editorial care, thoughtful design, and a respect for the lasting power of the written word.
“Take a scroll and write on it all the words that I have spoken to you…”
Jeremiah 36:2a
What we do
Everything a manuscript needs
to become a book
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Writing
Manuscript development and writing support to help authors shape early ideas into compelling, well-structured work.
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Editing & Proofreading
Structural editing, line editing, and proofreading against professional standards.
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Graphic Design
Book covers and interior design, produced to print specification.
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Publishing Packages
End-to-end production, from accepted manuscript to finished book.
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Marketing Support
Launch materials and promotion that carry the book past its release week.
Our authors
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Troy A. Brewer
A sixth-generation Texan writing the Texas his family has lived for more than 180 years.
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Dr. Leanna Brewer
The author of eight books, including the SPARK children’s series.
Read more about Leanna