Politics, Partnerships, & Power: The Lives of Ralph E. and Marguerite Stitt Church is an engrossing and entertaining read about a remarkable couple in twentieth-century Illinois politics with themes that still resonate in 2025. America is on the brink of...
Author: Erika Davis
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Behind the Scenes: Three Rejected Titles for Master Wings Publishing
We judge books by their covers, but perhaps even more so by their titles! Selecting the right title is a critical part of the creation of a book, and it can be a complex task. It’s not just about picking...
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Five Books, Five Genres – Dual Female Authors at Work
In 1960, men wrote 82% of published books, but today, the majority of books are authored by women. And what’s better than one woman? Two! At Master Wings Publishing, we've found that co-authored books often provide a rich blend of...
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From the Archive: Images Cut from Politics, Partnerships, & Power
Selecting images for a book that covers the remarkable lives of Marguerite Stitt and Ralph E. Church is no easy task. The breadth of their accomplishments and involvement uncovers many possible paths, and as publishers of the first biography of...
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Master Wings Publishing’s Tips on How to Write and Publish a Biography
A good biography is a wildly different animal than a good fictional tale, but it’s also more than page after page of facts. If you’re in the process of writing a biography about a notable person, we can give you...
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Boost Your Book Club With Book: Politics, Partnerships, & Power
A gripping tale of a powerhouse couple who broke barriers and built a lasting political legacy – this is the type of book that book club discussions were made for. Politics, Partnerships, & Power: The Lives of Ralph E. &...
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Celebrating Small Press Month
March is National Small Press Month, and as an independent publishing house that seeks to create and promote exceptional books that inspire, educate, and endure, we are thrilled to celebrate it every year. Small Press Month began in 1996 to...
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Honoring Female Black/African American Veterans and Advocates
Master Wings Publishing shares distinctive voices and enduring tales. With Black History Month ending and the start of Women’s History Month approaching, we’re providing a list of remarkable narratives of female Black/African American veterans. To increase representation, we’re sourcing these...
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Five Supplemental Reads for Politics, Partnerships, Power Book
With hundreds of citations, Master Wings’ newest title Politics, Partnerships, & Power: The Lives of Ralph E. & Marguerite Stitt Church by Jay Pridmore and Christine Wolf is as SP Review describes: “rich in historical context and well-researched detail.” But...
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Ten Must-Read Military Memoirs from Illinois Authors
Page-turning action, gripping narratives, and poignant perspectives – these ten Illinois military memoirs shine a new light on the trials and triumphs of military experience. Even better, all of these memoirs are written by authors with connections to Illinois. Master...