Books of the Month

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

Meet Chef Cynthia Anderson and learn about “The Art of Healthy Cooking” and begin the journey to being a healthier you in 2024!

February 2024: Meet Chef Cynthia Anderson-Clay! A native of Washington D.C. who now lives in Millsboro, DE, Chef Cyn is a foodie, motivational speaker, health and wellness coach, and author of The

Prepare to be prepared with Leland Faust’s critical thinking tome, “A Capitalist’s Lament: How Wall Street is Fleecing You and Ruining America”

January 2024: A Note Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent® PR + Publishing Co. — Happy New Year, friends! With a brand new, sparkling year ahead of us I thought it a great time to take

Peter Neuwirth’s “Money Mountaineering: Use the Principles of Holistic Financial Wellness to Thrive in a Complex World”

December 2023: A Note from Actuary and Author Peter Neuwirth, FSA, FCA — Welcome to my second book, where I explore the world of money and provide my views on its nature and the challenges we all

“What’s Your Future Worth?” Actuary Peter Neuwirth teaches us to use present value to make better decisions

November 2023: “We weigh every significant decision based on how it will affect our future,” explains actuary Peter Neuwirth, author of What’s Your Future Worth? “But when it

Here Be Dragons — and Griffins and Vampires and Puppies in the newest book by Tui Sutherland, “Wings of Fire: A Guide to the Dragon World”

October 2023: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent® PR & Publishing Co. — If you haven’t already been sucked into Tui Sutherland’s epic Wings of Fire dragon fantasy, dive

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

Monday Magic Newsletter of the Week

July 4, 2026: Timothy Trainer, author of “The Fortunate Son,” reflects on Independence Day 2026
Monday Morning Magic from Inkandescent® PR + Publishing Co. — Tim writes, “It has been 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The plan for the big party on the
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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 What is the Future of Democracy?

Sen. Elizabeth Warren gives us insight in her fiery, thought-provoking speech

Senator Elizabeth Warren was a headliner who spoke to a packed room of reporters at the National Press Club earlier this year. All were eager to hear her thoughts on the Future of the Democratic Party. More to the point, she spoke about the future of democracy in the US and how the country is making an impact abroad.

BeInkandescent Health & Wellness magazine The Courage to Thrive

Meet Rev. Dr. Bob Flanagan

“When wrestling with depression and anxiety, getting out of bed is a courageous move,” shares Rev. Dr. Bob Flanagan in the first of his two books in the Courage to Thrive series. “When panic attacks and suicidal thoughts strike, finding victories in the small things of life and reframing feelings can help a person flourish even in the midst of mental health struggles.”