Reducing stress is one of the most important things we can do for our physical and mental well-being. Since April is Stress Awareness Month, and April 28th is National Great Poetry Reading Day, we’re sharing the surprising and significant ways...
Author: Erika Davis
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Women in the Military: From Support Roles to the Front Lines
We're diving into the fascinating and tumultuous history of women in the U.S. military. Women have played a crucial role in military capacities since colonial times. They also navigated a complex journey toward inclusion, breaking down gender barriers. This blog...
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The Dramatic Journey of Frank Lloyd Wright: Love, Loss, and Architectural Legacy
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...
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A Must-Read for 2025: Why This Historical Nonfiction Book is So Relevant Today
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...
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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: 7 Images that were 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 Politics, Partnerships, & Power: The Lives of Ralph E. & Marguerite Stitt Church
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...