Books of the Month

Julia Taylor Brandus, 11, pens “Girl to Boss! — Advice for Girls from 50 of America’s Most Successful Women”

September 1, 2023: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent® PR + Publishing Co. — We are thrilled to report that not only is our Inkandescent® client Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro one of

What’s it like to be raised without religion? The kids raised by the author of “The Earthbound Parent” share their thoughts

August 2023: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent® PR + Publishing Co. — Are you a parent tired of the persistent belief that your child’s moral values, ethical principles, and

Dear Freedom Writer: Stories of Hardship and Hope from the Next Generation, by Erin Gruwell

July 2023: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. — It’s an honor to be the communications director for the US Distance Learning Association (USDLA), an

This summer: Take a trip back to the Ming Dynasty with Lisa See’s “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women”

June 2023: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. — What a thrill to start off the summer with a suggestion for an amazing beach read by New York Times bestselling

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Mrs. Bakewell’s Cream Tea — and meet Lottie, the star of the book series born from Rose’s love of baking

Monday Morning Magic from Inkandescent® PR + Publishing Co. — Who doesn’t love celebrating the day with a fabulous afternoon tea break? Well, you haven’t had a proper English tea

Diary of a CFP® Pro — A year of tips to help women flex their financial muscles

April 2023: Welcome to “Diary of a CFP® Pro” from publisher Hope Katz Gibbs and author Marguerita Cheng — In celebration of financial literacy month 2023, we can’t think of a

Celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 with 8 Great Reads by Truly Amazing Women

March 8, 2023: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. — It’s no secret that promoting truly amazing women is a passion of mine. Couple that with my love of

Celebrate International Women’s Month with Fiona Simon — a writer who went “Gambling on Granola” and found unexpected gifts on the path of entrepreneurship

March 2023: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, publisher of Inkandescent Women magazine — It’s a pleasure to introduce you to Fiona Simon, a former journalist, travel writer, editor, and

Celebrate Valentine’s Day all year with Jay Shetty’s “8 Rules of Love: How to find it, keep it, and let it go”

February 2023: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. — During the Coronavirus pandemic, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jay Shetty spent a lot of time thinking

Happy New Year from Inkandescent! — Start 2023 with a gift for the world’s financial future: Meet John O’Connell, author of Rise of the Activist Investor

January 2023: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. and Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro, host of the Margaritas with Marguerita show — We are thrilled to introduce

Hiddensee: The Nutcracker Revealed

December 2022: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. — If you are among the millions whisked away to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy each Christmas by the ballet

Bibliophile Alert: Prepare to fall in love with “Mad Honey”

November 2022: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder and president, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. — “From Sally Rooney to Raven Leilani, female novelists have captured the literary

“The Art Forger”, by NYTimes Bestselling Author Barbara Shapiro

October 2022: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder and president, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. — Author Barbara Shapiro fell in love with Isabella Stewart Gardner back in 1983. True, the

“The Art of Teaching Children” is on sale now: Don’t miss this amazing book by award-winning teacher Phillip Done — and be sure to watch his recent appearance on NBC’s Today!

August-September 2022: Back to School! Meet Phil Done. This award-winning educator turned author taught elementary school for 33 years and has received prestigious honors, including the

By Her Own Design: A novel of Anne Lowe, Fashion Designer to the Social Register, by Piper Huguley

July 2022: A note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. — With the history-making swearing on June 30 of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first black

Decide and Conquer: 44 Decisions that will Make or Break All Leaders, by Meetup CEO David Siegel

June 2022 — Get ready to Decide and Conquer, thanks to author David Siegel, CEO of the powerful networking group Meetup. In his new book, he helps leaders learn about 44 decisions that will make

Lily’s Promise — Holding On to Hope Through Auschwitz and Beyond, by Lily Ebert and her great-grandson Dov Forman

May 2022 — It was Yom Kippur, 1944, when Auschwitz-Birkenau prisoner Lily Ebert promised herself: I will survive. She swore to tell the world her story for everyone who couldn’t. Today, this

Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: How to Have Essential Conversations With Your Parents About Their Finances

April 15, 2022: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro, and Hope Katz Gibbs, publisher, Inkandescent Books — We invite you to celebrate Tax Day — and Financial Literacy Month — with Cameron

Singers, Songwriters, Sinners & Saints — Musicians Ellen Harper and Sam Barry explain why there is “Always a Song”

March 2022: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, creator, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co.— It is an honor to feature this 2021 book by Ellen Harper and Sam Barry: Always a Song, a collection of stories

From “Perfect” Wife to an Untethered Life, learn why author Kara Kihm penned “Discovering My Wings”

By Kara Kihm

February 2022: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, president, Inkandescent PR + Book Publishing — For years, I have been watching Kara Kihm’s wings unfold. The daughter of my dear friend and

Pushing Up: What 12 Months of Physical Challenges Taught Two Brothers About Connection, Leadership, and Purpose

By Stephen and Jim Gilliland

January 2022: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, creator, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. — I am thrilled to introduce you to authors Stephen Gilliland, a professor at Claremont Graduate University, and

Monday Magic Newsletter of the Week

June 9, 2025: Prayers for Los Angeles — from all of us, courtesy of Marianne Williamson
Monday Morning Magic from Inkandescent® PR + Publishing Co. — On Substack today, Marianne Williamson shared thoughts that I know so many of us share. She said: I’m deeply concerned about
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Check out this new series on Inkandescent Radio Empowered Together Network: Calm, Cool, Compassionate Changemakers

Ep1: Meet the Changemakers

As we roll out the new show, you'll meet a new leader in the women's community monthly who will share her insights with the group in an informal roundtable discussion. In Ep1 you'll meet the Empowered Together Network co-founders, Hope Katz Gibbs and Cynthia de Lorenzi, as well as members of our Board of Directors: Chef Alina Z, Coach Eva Ross, and Author Natalie Jacobsen. Join us!

Don't miss this new show on Inkandescent.tv The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy

This social justice playbook is an urgent call for women’s collective leadership to guide humanity through the gravest of challenges — Join the Revolution! The fall 2024 publish date of the new book, "The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy," tells the inspiring, never-before-told, story of the Global Women’s Funding Movement. Written by 10 leaders worldwide, it is considered the women’s movement’s greatest secret, for these funds have enabled women from all walks of life to harness the power of money to free themselves from oppression. In this TV series, you'll meet the authors and learn about the fundamentals of women's funding. Don't miss it! Read More

Fall 2024: Inkandescent Women magazine The Giving Back Issue

Meet 12 women helping us put our money to good work

One of the dozen women you'll meet this fall is Shelly Kurtz, who will raise your social EQ with her new book, “This Little World: A How-To Guide for Social Innovators.” Shelly shares: "Our planet has never been smaller, and that's why I've written this book — to inspire those who wish to explore the rich and rewarding world of social innovation. It’s a practical, step-by-step guide to innovation opportunities that will enrich an organization’s capacity for transformation and impact." Check it out!

Fall 2024: BeInkandescent Health & Wellness magazine Let's Talk About Love

Why We Love: A tribute to Dr. Helen Fisher, a scholar and a friend

It is with a wide-open yet sorrowful heart that I share that our friend, brilliant scholar, and down-to-earth badass, Dr. Helen Fisher, died peacefully at her New York City home on August 17th, 2024. One of America’s most prominent anthropologists, Helen is the author of six internationally best-selling books on the science of romantic love, attachment, adultery, divorce, and the evolution and future of human family life.