Newt Gingrich is an American author of substitute chronicle novels and non-fiction books . He writes the Civil War series ( include the Gettysburg Trilogy ) , peaceable War series and revolutionist War series ( aka George Washington series ) . Gingrich is best known for portion end 40 years of the democrat ruling the House and becoming Speaker of the House . After giving up his seat , Gingrich has been a political analyst and a consultant . Newt Gingrich became a published author in 1987 with the non-fictia published author in 1987 with the non-fiction book Window of Opportunity: A Blueprint for the Future. His debut novel was 1945, published in 1995. Below is a list of Newt Gingrich’s books in order of when they were originally published: