Books of the Month

Entering dystopia — Give thanks for the power of imagination this month as you slip inside the mind of author Joe Relk and discover his apocalyptic tale, “Sins of the Saviors”

October 2025: Because life in America 2025 feels more dramatic than most dystopian fiction, today we feature an author who paints a picture of what life might actually look like in the

We bet you have read books by bestselling author Reed Farrel Coleman! His 31 novels — including the Nick Ryan series and six in Robert B. Parker’s Jesse Stone series — have topped with New York Times bestseller list

Meet the Author: Called a hard-boiled poet by NPR’s Maureen Corrigan and the noir poet laureate in the Huffington Post, Reed Farrel Coleman is the New York Times-bestselling author of thirty-one

The Secret Sauce: Superintendent Peter Noonan and his team of experienced educators Share 45 Ideas on What Makes Falls Church City Public Schools Special

Sept. 2025: Publishing great books for colleagues is always a great pleasure for a book publishing company like Inkandescent.us. When Dr. Peter Noonan approached us to help him honor the Falls

Meet “The China Factor” author Timothy Trainer, intellectual property attorney and international trade expert, who offers spectacular insights into America’s relationship with China

August 2025: Writing books is a passion for attorney Timothy Trainer, who for more than three decades focused on intellectual property issues in his day job. He has worked in government agencies and

This month you’ll get “Street Whys” with the newest book by bestseller Christopher Chambers — you won’t want to miss his third novel in his critically-acclaimed Detective Dickie Cornish series

July 2025: This month, the Inkandescent team is proud to launch a new website for bestselling author Christopher Chambers: ChrisChambersNoir.com. We know you will enjoy the gritty essence of his

In his new 4-part book series, bestselling thriller author Jeffrey James Higgins brings us Volume 1, “The Havana Syndrome” — available June 17

June 2025: It’s always a thrill to promote the launch of a new book by one of our favorite Inkandescent authors. This month, we shine the spotlight on bestselling thriller novelist Jeffrey

Imagine that in the cold heart of a secret military facility, a new form of intelligence awakens. Learn all about these “Unknowable Minds” when author Dr. Mark Bailey is featured today at Elaine’s Literary Salon

May 2025: On this episode of Elaine’s Literary Salon show, meet Dr. Mark Bailey, who writes about the intersection between artificial intelligence, complexity, and national security. He is an

Children’s book author Karen Leggett Abouraya teaches us that we are all connected in her newest tale, Zamzam

April 2025: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent PR — In a time of deep division in our world, it’s an honor to introduce you to children’s book author Karen Leggett

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Alina Z’s delicious book, “Single and Hungry: A Realistic Guide to Food and Self-Love”

March 2025: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent PR — Few authors understand the complex relationship between food and self-love (or lack of). Before coming a sought-after holistic

Ring in February with the “not a love story” book that you will love: “Ghost Train,” the debut novel by Natalie Jacobsen

February 2025: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent PR — SelectBooks publishers are very pleased to announce the upcoming publication of Ghost Train by Natalie Jacobsen. Her debut

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day: 365 Simple Ways to Live a Life You Love

January 2025: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder and president, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. — I can’t think of a better way to start the new year than by celebrating the good stuff

Here’s an amazing holiday gift for everyone you know and love — Nora Roberts’ newest book, “The Mirror”

December 2024: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder and president, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. — What an honor it is to feature #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts in our final

Gregory Maguire’s “Wicked” hits the big screen today!

November 22, 2024: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder and president, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. — Odds are good that you have read Gregory Macguire’s bestseller, “Wicked,”

A must read: “The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy,” a collective of 10 international authors — Christine Grumm, Ndana Bofu-Tawamba, Ruby Bright, Stephanie Clohesy, Musimbi Kanyoro, Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ana Oliveira, Laura Risimini, Jane Sloane, and Jessica Tomlin

October 2025: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent PR — The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy tells the inspiring, never-before-told story of the Global Women’s Funding Movement —

Raise your social EQ this month with Shelly Kurtz’s “This Little World: A How-To Guide for Social Innovators”

September 2024: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder and president, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. — It’s an honor and pleasure to introduce you this month to author and social entrepreneur

“Well at Work: Creating Wellbeing in any Workspace,” by Dr. Esther Sternberg

August 2024: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder and president, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. — It’s a pleasure and honor to introduce you to Esther M. Sternberg, MD, author and an

Pure Love — or is it?, by Sean Gold

July 2024: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, creator, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. — Brandon had a secret. Once revealed to his parents, they began to treat him with cruelty, disdain, and hatred.

Engaging Virtual Meetings: Openers, Games, and Activities for Communication, Morale, and Trust, by John Chen

June 2024: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, creator, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. — If virtual meetings are your go-to, you will learn to build a cohesive and high-performing virtual team with

The Briar Club, by bestselling historical novalist Kate Quinn

May 2024: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, creator, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. — The McCarthy Era comes to life in Kate Quinn’s newest historical novel, The Briar Club, a tale that illustrates

Wealth Management Rules: 12 Tips to Help You Harness Your Financial Know-How, by Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro

By Marguerita Cheng

April 2024: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, creator, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. — Are you ready to celebrate financial literacy month and harness your financial know-how? That’s exactly what

Romance is Redefined in Rebecca Serle’s “Expiration Dates”

March 2024: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent® PR & Publishing Co. — “Being single is like playing the lottery — always the chance that with one piece of paper, you could

Monday Magic Newsletter of the Week

November 10, 2025: Keep the Halloween spirit going all Fall with Ep2 of Chris Chambers Noir — Join us for this amazing episode as Chris interviews Gary Philips, “Made in Hardboiled LA”
Monday Morning Magic from Inkandescent® PR + Publishing Co. — Are you ready for a little Street Whys grit to keep the Halloween spirit alive? You are going to love Chris’ interview with Gary
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Check out this new series on Inkandescent Radio The Questions Bar

What's on your mind, girlfriend?

In May 2025, Inkandescent launched this podcast and video show that invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their mind bodies spirit souls and hearts: AlinaZ in Los Angeles and Hope Katz Gibbs in Washington DC. Season 2 is underway. Learn more at TheQuestionsBar.com.

Don't miss this new show on Inkandescent.tv Elaine's Literary Salon

Meet the Authors who are telling the stories of our lives When bestselling thriller novelist Jeffrey James Higgins opened his award-winning restaurant in Old Town, Alexandria in March 2023, he also launched Elaine's Literary Salon to shine a light on his fellow writers who have accomplished the almost impossible: They published a book! In 2025, he joined forces with Inkandescent.us to promote and produce Elaine's Literary Salon show, which is now #4 both on Spotify and Apple podcasts. Don't miss a single episode: ElainesLiterarySalon.com. If you are an author, or know one, invite them to send us an email and join in on the fun: hope@hopegibbs.com. Read More

Inkandescent Women magazine The Day Iceland Stood Still

50 years ago, 90% of Iceland's women went on strike. Guess what happened next?

When nearly all of Iceland’s women walked off the job and out of their homes the morning of October 24, 1975, the country came to a standstill. The women refused to work, cook, or take care of the children; they brought their country to its knees and catapulted the island nation to its status as one of the best places in the world today to be a woman. Check out our interview with the filmmakers who bring history to life in their powerful, moving documentary. We also had the opportunity to meet the Ambassador of Iceland to the United States, Svanhildur Hólm Valsdóttir at the premier. Stay tuned for our interview with her!

BeInkandescent Health & Wellness magazine Mourning in America

Turning Grief into Power

In November 2024, women's advocate and all around badass Cynthia de Lorenzi joined forces with Inkandescent Women to found the Empowered Together Netework on InkandescentWomen.com. She launched the Mourning in America column on BeInkandescent.com, which offers insight into the changes happening in her beloved country. In October 2025, her mourning turned personal when her husband Larry Nelson passed. Today, we pay tribute to their eternal love, and wish him Godspeed. Cynthia will be back online soon with more insightful, inspiring articles. Stay tuned!