You'll want to meet these Inkandescent Authors

Tonya Poindexter gets real with her new book, “The Aftermath — What Nobody Tells Black Women About Life After Divorce”

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Proud caridura Edna Solís gives us her debut boook, “The Secret Earth Society: The Bio-Adventure Hack”

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Award-winning author Tricia LaRochelle shares her romantic suspense series — and apologies ahead of time for the tears you’ll shed. Bring a hanky!

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Author and writing teacher D. A. Spruzen brings us 4 books in her urban fantasy series Sleuthing With Mortals, plus, The Flower Lady Trilogy, and much more! You will love meeting this truly amazing author at Elaine’s Literary Salon

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Demystify the often-intimidating world of pro-se litigation with Towanda Brown’s “Empowering Pro-Se Litigants,” a groundbreaking guide that illuminates the path of self-representation in legal matters

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Tanya Stokes, founder of Compassionate Designs Publishing, teaches us to embrace “The Woman I’m Becoming” — Your transformation starts here!

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Author, mystic Christian, visionary, and faith-based entrepreneur Rev. Dr. Chantal McKinney teaches us about “Following Jesus Beyond Church Walls”

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S.J. Rozan is in the house! The architect turned author — who has won an Edgar, Anthony, Shamus, Nero, and the Macavity Award — is our featured interview this week at Elaine’s Literary Salon

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September 26, 7pm: Virginia Humanities Hosts Bestselling Author Matthew Quick, author of the bestselling novel “The Silver Linings Playbook”

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Policy expert and political operative Matthew Lavoie brings us his debut thriller novel, “Main Street Fringe”

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Author and former FBI Special Agent executive Katherine Schweit helps us learn how to Stop the Killing, talk to the dead, understand the second amendment, and talk about guns with anyone

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If you and your team are struggling in the workplace, don’t miss this groundbreaking book by Dr. C. Victor Herbin III: “Organizational Arrogance: How Superiority Behaviors Become Cultural Arrogance – And What Every Leader Must Do to Stop It”

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Paula B. Mays takes us on an twisty art trip around the world with “Murder in La Galeria D’Arte — A Marco in Spain Mystery”

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Meet Don Mann — popular motivational speaker, New York Times bestselling author and host of the TV series “Surviving Mann”

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Lynda Allen gives us the Liv Wilde Mysteries newest title “Flashes of Fire and Fury.” She insists, “Menopause is a superpower!”

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Humans may “Hang 10” when they surf, but surf dogs always “Hang 20,” insists law enforcement officer turned children’s book author Kerri Hagerty. Meet her at Elaine’s and check out her bestselling books!

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Don’t miss this author interview with Wolf Bahren about her new book: “The Secessionist’s Wife”

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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.

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International bestseller J.D. Barker is coming to Elaine’s Literary Salon with his new novel, “The Probability of Murder”

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Author Justin Laborde brings us a story inspired by his grandfather, “Scattered Far and Wide: The Naval Academy Class of ’38 at War”

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Dr. Stephen Cook brings us “Daniel: An Exegetical & Theological Bible Commentary”

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Monday Magic Newsletter of the Week

November 2, 2026 — Author and activist Tonya Poindexter gets real with her new book, “The Aftermath — What Nobody Tells Black Women About Life After Divorce”
Monday Morning Magic from Inkandescent® PR + Publishing Co. — Hello, friends! I am so happy to introduce you to author and activist Tonya Poindexter, author of The Aftermath, a new book that
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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.”