Books of the Month

Join us for a book party on Sept. 6 —  Wolf Bahren (aka Kristi Bahrenburg Janzen) is bringing her new book to Elaine’s Literary Salon, “The Secessionist’s Wife”

When: Sunday, September 06, 2026 from 12-3pm Where: 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Get your free ticket: KristiJanzen.eventbrite.com Agenda for our Sunday Brunch event: Noon: Meet,

Beka Wueste’s “Human of the Year,” is a gripping tale about a man released from a Maryland prison after nearly 20 years. Join us to learn more about this story of family dynamics, emotional survival, and second chances.

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”

Celebrate 250 years of American history with “The Democracy We Must Keep: Seven founders, nine documents, and the ideas that shaped America,” is the theme of the powerful new book by historian David O. Stewart

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

History comes alive: Irene Bennett’s new novel, “Battle of the Artisans,” portrays the making of the very real Bells of Marquis Yi, a 2500-year-old National Treasure of China. Don’t miss our interview at Elaine’s Literary Salon!

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

“Original Sound” is award-winning actor and director Greg Jbara’s new film. Learn all about the movie, and Greg’s superstar career

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

Check out the newest novel in Bill Rapp’s Cold War Series: Meet him April 23 at Elaine’s Literary Salon

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

Hot off the presses: Live March 31 + Book Party April 2 — Part 4 of the 4-part book series, bestselling thriller author Jeffrey James Higgins!

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

This month we get down and dirty on Ep5 of Chris Chambers Noir — Meet our panel of 4 authors who are celebrating Hick Hardboiled. Or is it the next evolutionary step of one of crime fiction’s original forms? Celebrate the love of writing with these novelists

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

Celebrate the start of 2026 with the “Courage to Thrive,” a powerful series by Rev. Dr. Robert Flanagan

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

Karen Marginot brings us hope and healing in her new book, “The Bad Girls Club: Promises of a Spirituality-Based Recovery”

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

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

This month: Check out part 4 of 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