Modern Memoirs launched the White Poppy Press (WPP) imprint to help writers and artists self-publish efficiently, affordably, and attractively, usually in an abbreviated fashion with more economical materials. This imprint was created in 2010 because a) there was a recession, and b) advances in digital print technology brought us clients with more modest but still high standards.

At this point in our company's history, we are revamping how we use the imprint to best attract and support the wide range of projects that our clients (whatever their means) bring to us. Starting in 2022, we have begun to use the WPP imprint to publish books that fall outside the categories of memoir and family history/genealogy. These might include, fiction, poetry, essays, history books, art books, etc. Of course, if an author of such a book prefers to publish under our main Modern Memoirs name, we will consider that option, and vice versa. 

You might want to know the derivation of the WPP name. When she established the imprint, company founder, Kitty Axelson-Berry, noted,

"Fact-checking the blood-red poppies of Flanders Fields (World War I) for a client’s book, we came upon an organization called 'White Poppies for Peace,' which resonated deeply with us. By helping you with the final stages of your opus, by honoring your experiences and reflections, we feel we are contributing in a small way to you, to your family, and to healing the world."

No matter what sort of book you would like to publish, we are here to help you realize your vision.