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A Must-Read for 2025: Why This Historical Nonfiction Book is So Relevant Today
January 31, 2025
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 change. Swings in congressional cycles. Evolving policy decisions. While any of these phrases could be headlines from recent decades, they are also recurring themes
Frank Lloyd Wright is one of America’s most beloved architects. While people around the world appreciate his architectural legacy, few people realize the dramatic ups and downs that marked his career and personal life. He experienced deeply fulfilling career successes followed by professional exhaustion. Domestic bliss was followed by social controversy and then, devastating tragedy. These events were often the impetus for some of
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 a catchy phrase, it’s also about capturing the heart and purpose of the story, grabbing attention, and accurately representing the themes of the 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 perspective, context, and narrative interest. Here are some great reads written by female co-authors across five genres to shine a light on female authorship.
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 the couple, Master Wings Publishing did a lot of digging. Twenty images were selected for the final print book, but hundreds were considered and
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 the standard advice: maintain a strong timeline as a backbone reference, track your sources throughout, and perform meticulous research on significant events as well
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. & Marguerite Stitt Church by Jay Pridmore & Christine Wolf is full of both history and intrigue. The couple were pioneers in Illinois’ 'legislative service
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 celebrate small and independent publishers’ place in the industry and highlight their important contributions to the publishing landscape. One of the significant contributions that
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 stories both from a variety of formats, including memoirs, story collections, and biographies, as well as a variety of perspectives, such as active-duty veterans
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 as we know, the more you know, the more you want to know! Here are five supplemental books that expand on subjects and themes
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 Wings Publishing has brought military memoirs to the forefront recently with LITA & JEAN - Memoirs of Two Generations of Military Women by Lita