For Immediate Release… Raymond Luczak’s New Poetry Book “Ironhood” Commemorates Growing Up in Ironwood, Michigan “This book sees all. Not everything, but all. There’s a difference.” –John Lee Clark, author of How to Communicate (Oct. 9, 2025) —Modern History Press proudly announces the release of Ironhood by acclaimed poet, playwright, and author Raymond Luczak….
I’m Kathleen Heideman, a writer, artist, and environmentalist working in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Recently I joined Emma Palova on the For the Love of Books podcast to talk about my new poetry collection, The Caving Grounds, and the long, strange labors that went into writing this book. Below I summarize…
Piracy on the Great Lakes: True Tales of Freshwater Pirates For over forty years, writer and photographer Michael Classen has immersed himself in the rich history and culture of Northern Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (UP). His latest work, Piracy on the Great Lakes: True Tales of Freshwater Pirates, uncovers the…
Wild Blueberry Summer: Embracing the Rhythms and Wonders of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Click on the triangle below to play https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zy4s77hend2v72ni/audio1695120158.m4a As the summer solstice ushers in the longest day of the year, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the beauty and spirit of the seasons. For those who cherish…
https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2025-2-5/bdd031da-58e0-9f89-53a4-1af4d4986b41.mp3 Click on the “triangle” at above left to hear the Larry Jorgensen interview with Larry Flynn Make It Go in the Snow: The Fascinating History of Snowmobiles and Snow Vehicles Snowmobiling is more than just a winter pastime—it’s a story of innovation, adventure, and the passion of countless enthusiasts…
Modern History Press is most pleased to announce the two writers chosen for this year’s Yooper Poetry Series 2025-2026. Suzanne Sunshower’s book Still Wild will appear sometime in the fall of 2025. Suzanne Sunshower is a writer/artist and ardent adventurer originally from Detroit. When not exploring, she has worked with…
(ISHPEMING, MI) Nearly a century ago, a historic tragedy struck the small mining town of Ishpeming in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula when the Barnes-Hecker mine collapsed, claiming the lives of 51 men. It was the worst mining disaster in Michigan history and the deadliest iron ore mine disaster in the history…
by Ernest Dempsey For the well-known novelist Sue Harrison of Pickford, Michigan, this summer translates into book bliss. Between the final week of May and mid-September, Harrison is scheduled to tour eight libraries and a learning center in various towns in the Upper Peninsula region to participate in workshops, book…
Click the triangle on the media bar below to listen or read the summary of the interview below https://s358.podbean.com/pb/84f4cf649b72933353bb41c8bab688ec/68206da6/data1/fs154/11148532/uploads/audio1462669010.m4a Rescuing Crash: A Heartwarming Tale of Healing, Friendship, and the Power of Animals In the world of children’s literature, stories that touch the heart and inspire hope are treasures that…
Ann Dallman had a brief Q&A with RTS when her second book Cady and the Birchbark Box was published by the Modern History Press in 2022. Now her new book Cady and the Search for Family has been published, also by MHP, and author Ann Dallman tells more the series and the creative process involved in…
Listen to the full 17 minute interview on Michigan Radio below: In her poignant new collection, The Caving Grounds, Kathleen Heideman delves into the layered history of Negaunee, Michigan, a town shaped by its mining past. Through years of interviews and exploration, she uncovers the sacred stories of its…
he Bones by Chris Stark is a novel-in-progress that continues the stories of the protagonists in Carnival Lights and introduces new ones. The characters’ lives intertwine around a historical event called Project Man High, a US Airforce project that sent a man into the stratosphere using a gondola the size of a phone booth…
Finding Poetry in Undermined Places MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN What do you call it when the ground collapses under a small town? In her new book of poetry, The Caving Grounds, Michigan author and environmentalist Kathleen Heideman explores the subterranean world of historic iron mines and mine subsidence. “The Caving Grounds excavates…
Reviewed by Leslie Anne Smith for Reader Views (02/2025) 5*- A cozy, nostalgic collection of stories about the Upper Peninsula I lead a simple life. I rake and I row, and, when the weather’s bad, I read and I write.- pg. 27 “Summers at the Lake: Upper Michigan Moments and…
Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (02/2025) 5*- Laugh Out Loud Fun! Terri Martin’s “Roadkill Justice: Featuring Yooper Woodswoman Nettie Bramble” offers a collection of stories that take readers on a fun romp through the rugged landscape of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The tales are mainly centered around a Yooper…
The Alexandria Code Mikel B. Classen Modern History Press (2023) ISBN: 978-1615997831 Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (02/2025) 5*- Pulse-pounding and engaging “The Alexandria Code,” part of the Isabella Carter Adventure series by Mikel B. Classen, is a thrilling blend of suspense, action, and archaeological intrigue. In this…
>Widely acclaimed author Sue Harrison has published her latest novel Rescuing Crash, the Good Dog with the Modern History Press of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The book features the journey of a shelter dog who brings joy and healing to the broken hearts of a family. Sue Harrison’s Rescuing Crash, the Good Dog is a novel for…
Sue Harrison’s Rescuing Crash, the Good Dog is a novel for middle-grade readers. The book engages young readers with a heartwarming story of dog adoption from a local shelter. Crash, the eponymous Australian shepherd, is brought home to 11-year-old Britta by her single Dad as a birthday gift. As Crash becomes a…
Reviewed by Tom Powers, Michigan in Books This slim volume contains a wealth of information on a subject that seems as reluctant to reveal its history as the historical pirates of the Great Lakes who guarded their anonymity. Classen’s research and history of piracy on the Great Lakes begins with…
Exploring the History and Innovations of Snowmobiles with Larry Jorgensen In this episode of the Motorcycle Men Podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating world of snowmobiles with author Larry Jorgensen. As winter blankets much of the country, Larry shares insights from his new book, ‘Make It Go in the…
