Blog Archive

11. Celebrating Small Press Month

March 26, 2024

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...

12. Honoring Female Black/African American Veterans and Advocates

February 28, 2024

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...

13. Five Supplemental Books for Politics, Partnerships, Power: The Lives of Ralph E. & Marguerite Stitt Church

January 30, 2024

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...

14. Ten Must-Read Military Memoirs from Illinois Authors

November 30, 2023

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...

15. Ways to Celebrate National Book Month

October 19, 2023

Bibliophiles rejoice! October is National Book Month, and at Master Wings Publishing, we are thrilled to have an entire month to revel in all things books. We recently shared ways to honor books for National Book Lovers Day, and now we’re sharing three additional ideas to extend the celebration. The...

16. From WWII Epics to Architectural Marvels: Handpicked Book Recommendations by Master Wings Publishing Authors

September 6, 2023

Are you ready to embark on a literary journey that will ignite your imagination and deepen your love for reading? In honor of National Read A Book Day, we've teamed up with some of the brilliant minds at Master Wings Publishing to curate a list of their all-time favorite titles....

17. Celebrating National Book Lovers Day

August 7, 2023

While every day is Book Lovers Day at Master Wings Publishing, the officially recognized National Book Lovers Day is August 9th. We love seeing an entire day dedicated to all things books. Here are five unique ways you can celebrate. Bond over a Favorite Book – Books can bring people...

18. Popular eBook Formats: PDF and EPUB

July 31, 2023

An eBook is an electronic or digital version of a printed book. A variety of eBook file formats exist, each with their own strengths and limitations. In this post, we’ll cover the differences between the two most popular formats: PDF and EPUB. PDF Format PDF, or portable document format, is...

19. Anniversary Interview with Bob Hartnett, Author of Frank Lloyd Wright's $10,000 Home

May 25, 2023

On the fourth anniversary of his book release, Master Wings Publishing spoke with author Bob Hartnett on what still excites him about the subject and project.  What's something about Frank Lloyd Wright that people might not know? One of the aspects I enjoyed most when writing the Bach House book...

20. Print vs. Digital Books – Which Team Wins?

April 28, 2023

Ask an avid reader their thoughts on print vs. digital books, and you’ll likely get an impassioned opinion. People tend to strongly favor one format over another and declare themselves as “team print” or “team e-reader.” To fuel the debate, here’s a practical look at the pros and cons of...