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Meet the Author: Wolf Bahren is the pen name used by the writer Kristi Bahrenburg Janzen for her fiction. The Secessionist’s Wife is her third thriller. A lover of spy stories since childhood, she
Meet the Author: Kirkus Star winner Beka Wueste is an author whose debut novel, “The Unsent Letters of Lucy Prior,” earned praise as a “deeply introspective and emotionally resonant novel”
Meet the Author: A trial and appellate lawyer for many years, David writes history and historical novels. He has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Washington Independent Review of
June 2026: It is a pleasure to introduce you to Irene Vinyard Bennett, a woman with vast experience as a writer and educational minister. Her debut novel, BATTLE OF THE ARTISANS: Making the Bells of
May 2026: We are thrilled to feature award-winning Broadway and film actor Greg Jbara, who is making his directorial debut this spring! He is also featured on our Elaine’s Literary Salon show, and
April 2026: We are thrilled to bring back to town author Bill Rapp to Elaine’s Literary Salon this month! When: Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 6-9pm Where: 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, Virginia
March 2026: 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
February 2026: What fun it is to begin the new year, celebrating the work of a bunch of badass authors with a southern twang. On one of our favorite Inkandescent sows, this month we feature Chris
January 2026: Happy New Year, Inkandescent friends! It’s a pleasure to start of the new year by introducing you to author Rev. Dr. Bob Flanagan. In the first of his two books in the Courage to
December 2025: Hello friends! It’s a pleasure to introduce you to first-time author Karen Marginot, a leadership coach who specializes in helping leaders integrate ancient wisdom with their
November 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
October 2025: 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
September 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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