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Clarify the book concept, intended reader, core message, purpose, and central through line.
Defined creative directionFaith-based author development · San Diego, California
Your story already holds the seed.
We help faith-based authors discover, develop, publish, and share books that can serve others - even if they have never thought of themselves as writers.
ZEROFORWARD
Our mission
“God planted the seed. You lived the story. We help you share the fruit.”
Second Chance Solutions Publishing helps people turn a story, message, ministry, lesson, or calling into a professionally presented book.
We welcome faith-based books of many kinds, united by Christian conviction, honest storytelling, practical value, and the hope they leave with the reader.
For aspiring authors
A clear path from idea to audience.
You do not have to arrive knowing how to write, edit, publish, or promote a book. You have to know the story or message you have been entrusted with. We help you with the rest.
Every project is collaborative. Your voice, experience, convictions, and judgment remain central from the first conversation through launch.
Architect
Build the chapter order, story placement, teaching progression, and pacing before drafting.
A master book outlineCapture
Use custom prompts and guided recordings to turn natural storytelling into working chapters.
Drafts in your authentic voiceRefine
Strengthen clarity, flow, consistency, emotional impact, and the complete reader experience.
A publication-ready manuscriptPublish
Navigate book preparation, Amazon KDP, positioning, author branding, and reader infrastructure.
A professionally presented bookLaunch
Develop a practical plan for events, interviews, media, social content, reviews, and advocacy.
A path to the right audienceFaith-based books of many kinds
What might your book become?
- Memoir & testimony
- Christian living
- Devotionals & Bible studies
- Recovery & restoration
- Leadership & legacy
- Inspirational fiction & storytelling
Have a different faith-centered project in mind? We would be glad to hear what God has placed on your heart.
The first release
A memoir for anyone rebuilding from zero.
At 37, Chris McHugh had no job, no stability, and was close to losing everything that mattered—including his son. Zero to Sixty is the true story of what came next: recovery, responsibility, faith, fatherhood, and a life rebuilt one hard lesson at a time.
- Recovery
- Faith
- Fatherhood
- Leadership
Reader reviews
Raw. Honest. Hopeful.
★★★★★
“It’s raw, I felt his pain!”
“If you want to see what can happen to your life, read on. It’s raw—I felt the pain, a deep connection to what the author was sharing. The end result of this story is nothing but amazing and truly miraculous.”
★★★★★
“Raw, honest, and inspiring”
“This isn’t a story of an overnight transformation; it’s a story of rebuilding. Raw, relatable, and ultimately hopeful, this book is a reminder that rock bottom doesn’t have to be the end of the story.”
★★★★★
“Great inspiration”
“This was a fantastic read! To hear of the trials and tribulations yet the drive for something better, something greater than what he had.
I have had the honor of knowing the author professionally, while moments of this book left me wondering if I should continue reading (in an effort to protect our professional relationship), I couldn’t put it down and thought to myself ‘this just makes me appreciate his growth so much more.’
Moments of nearly every chapter resonates with me and leaves me longing for growth and a genuine connection with my inner being!
Great job Chris!!”
★★★★★
“Chris is honest and engaging!”
“What a great book! It also allows room for thoughtful review and journaling! I met and enjoyed Chris at our church!”
★★★★★
“Inspiring!!”
“I found this book to be very inspiring. It shows that no matter how low you can go, you can always become the person you always wanted to be. A more responsible, trustworthy person with care, compassion, empathy, and love.”
What guides us
Publishing that remembers who the reader is.
Stories with scars
We believe honest stories can reach people polished advice never will.
Hope with substance
Not empty inspiration—hard-won truth, practical wisdom, and a way forward.
Purpose beyond the page
Books should do more than sit on shelves. They should start conversations and change lives.
Chris McHughFounder · Author
Meet the founder
A process shaped by lived experience.
Christopher M. McHugh is the founder of Second Chance Solutions and the author of Zero to Sixty: Rock Bottom to Victory. His work grew from turning hard-won lessons in recovery, faith, restoration, and leadership into a book designed to serve others.
After personally navigating development, revision, independent publishing, author branding, direct fulfillment, and launch outreach, Chris created SCS to help other people bring their own meaningful, faith-centered books into the world.
Start reading free
See where the comeback begins.
Join the Second Chance reader list and receive the opening of Zero to Sixty—the night at rock bottom when one desperate prayer changed the direction of a life.
- Free prologue
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- New releases
A book begins with a conversation.