My books may span genres, but they all live in the same emotional universe, one where change is possible, and power can be reclaimed.
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IN THE PRESS
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"A novel that celebrates life and love the way only the best fantasy tales can."
(DREADMARROW)
KIRKUS REVIEWS
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Margie Benedict's "prose is crisp and purposeful, charged with feeling, and always attuned to what will engage readers in each moment."
(GRAVENWOOD)
THE BOOKLIFE
PRIZE
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"Fans of sci-fi mysteries and strong female characters should snap up this psychological page-turner."
(INVADER)
PUBLISHERS
WEEKLY
MY BIO
I write emotionally charged, genre-spanning fiction centered on one powerful theme: second chances. Whether set in a magical kingdom, a dystopian society, or a time-twisted reality, my stories follow women and girls as they rediscover their strength, rewrite their stories, and reclaim their power.
Formerly publishing under the name Marjory Kaptanoglu, I am an award-winning author whose books have earned praise from Kirkus, the BookLife Prize, and Publishers Weekly. My work blends emotional depth with genre thrills, resonating with fans of Outlander, The Hunger Games, and Tamora Pierce’s Song of the Lioness series. Before turning to fiction full-time, I helped develop pioneering software at Apple and wrote screenplays that were recognized at Slamdance and produced for film.
I am now building a brand readers can trust for gripping, transformative storytelling—books that don’t just entertain but empower. From middle grade fantasy to adult thrillers, sci-fi, and women’s fiction, I invite readers of all ages to ask: What would you do with a second chance?
Upcoming Events
October 18, 2025 1:30am-4pm The Plymouth Public Library Local Author Fair
Otto Fehlow Meeting Room, 132 South Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
I'll be one of twenty-five prominent local authors discussing, selling, and signing our books.
November 7, 2025 10am-4pm Reader Nation Book Signing and Sales
Paris Casino Las Vegas, 3655 South Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, NV 89109
I'll be there signing! Please stop by and say hello.
A CALL TO ACTION
This isn’t just a brand I’ve built...it’s a truth I’ve lived.
Every story I’ve written, every character I’ve followed, every world I’ve dreamed into being has been shaped by one belief: that it’s never too late to reclaim your voice, your power, your purpose. That second chances are real, and they can transform everything.
This brand isn’t about a genre. It’s about a feeling. It’s about what happens when a reader closes a book and feels just a little braver, a little more whole, a little more willing to rewrite their own story.
I’m not here to follow trends. I’m here to lead a movement. A movement that begins with women and girls finding themselves on the page, and walking away stronger for it.
So here we go. Together. With every word I write, I promise to lead with heart, to anchor every story in truth, and to never stop reaching for that moment of transformation, when everything changes.
This is our brand. This is our community. This is our second chance. And we are just getting started.
Let’s begin.
CONTACT
For questions and comments, please email margie@margiebenedict.com