Second Chances
Books Reborn
It's happened to many a writer. While not transparent to readers, publishers or Imprints often go out of business. For many authors, that leaves us orphaned, and dare I say, feeling abandoned. This happened to a collective of authors whose small press ceased to publish. What to do? As storytellers, we couldn't debut our books a second time or use the artwork developed by the original publisher, but the rights to our stories are ours. And we still want to share them with you, our readers!
Here's a shout-out to reborn authors whose second act is to relaunch their work with new covers, through a new Imprint or self-publishing. These are some worth a second look, a second chance, and a second act in genres ranging from romance, historical fiction, thriller, speculative, and young adult--just in time for your holiday gift buying!
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But I'm Not a Hero / But I'm Not a Villain by Eric Demarest
The Hidden Abilities series by Eric Demarest--BUT I'M NOT A HERO, and the sequel BUT I'M NOT A VILLAIN--is a real-world version of superheroes, without the masks or capes, where no one is bulletproof. And the heroes are the last people anyone would think could make a difference.
(Young Adult/Adult/Contemporary)
Available Here and Here
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The Musician's Promise Series - Book One
A Touch of Gold, by Rachel Le Mesurier
MEXICO, 1910
"It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." - Emiliano Zapata
Esperanza lives a charmed life. The daughter of a wealthy landowner, her parents are thrilled when she attracts the attention of the handsome and mysterious Don Raúl, opening the door to a glittering life of opulence for them all.
However, the Don turns out to be a far cry from the gallant prince Esperanza had hoped for. Desperate to escape his advances, she is rescued by charismatic street musician Arturo, lighting a spark between them that even whispers of revolution cannot extinguish.
They cannot close their eyes to the civil unrest for long. When a tragic mining accident devastates the town and tears Arturo's family apart, Esperanza faces choices she hoped never to make as she resolves to fight for both Mexico's freedom and her own...
But in these brutal times, where a single careless word could cost the lives of those she loves, will the price of freedom prove more than she is willing to pay?
(Adult/Romance/Historical Fiction)
Available Here and Here
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Honey Beaumont by Sara Bushway
Honey Beaumont is a coming-of-age adventure about a boy who wouldn't be broken, who would overcome so much to become the hero his people desperately need. At the tender age of 16, Honey Beaumont was well aware that there was a life beyond the walls of the brothel in which he grew up. Honey joins The Adventurer's Guild - a prestigious group of mercenaries who will do almost any job for the right amount of money. With Andy and Torq as his guides, Honey learns what it takes to survive in a land of magic, machines, and adventure. (Young Adult/Adult/Fantasy Adventure)
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The Fantasia Series, by Chelsea Caslie
In a world where virtual reality is more than just a game, the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur. From live-streamed challenges to life-or-death battles inside the system, the Fantasia Series follows the players who risk everything to uncover the truth.
SmokeScreen (A Tack180 Prequel) – Before the glitch. Before the fight. Before the world changed—there was Olivia. A high-stakes challenge could define her legacy… or destroy her future.
The Tack180 Trilogy – When a system-wide corruption threatens everything, Tack must navigate a world where nothing is real, no one can be trusted, and logging out isn't an option.
For fans of LitRPG, GameLit, sci-fi fantasy, and virtual adventure. Are you ready to play?
Prequel Smokescreen is Caslie's latest.
(Young Adult/Adult/Fantasy Adventure)
Available Here and Here
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Murder Manor, by Cori Nevruz
Three teenagers on vacation discover dark secrets at a mountain lodge where people are vanishing, forcing them to confront a century-old legacy of madness and terror. A new psychological and paranormal thriller, Murder Manor, from Cori Nevruz! Comes out in Feb!
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and my own,
The Memories Between Us, by K.V. Peck
A grieving and haunted artist. An exhausted time traveler about to give up on love. Both intend to breach time and reality in pursuit of the women they love.
Available Here And Here
Look for K.V. Peck's new book in 2026!