You'll want to meet these Inkandescent Authors

Award-winning historical young adult fiction author Christine Kessides shares the power of “Magda, Standing” and her new picture book, “A Tail Tale”

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Christopher Chambers’ “Street Whys” is the third novel in his critically-acclaimed Detective Dickie Cornish series

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Executive Coach Susanne Mueller gives us “50 Shades of Lipstick Leadership”

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Mike Henrich shares his heart and humor in “Teacher Boy” at Elaine’s Literary Salon

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Tim Treanor and Lee Hurwitz take us to “Capital City” — a story critics call hilarious and fast-paced

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Children’s book author Karen Leggett Abouraya teaches us that we are all connected in her newest tale, Zamzam

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Attorney Timothy Trainer takes us inside the world of international trade in his newest novel, “The China Factor”

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Congratulations to author Jeffrey James Higgins for having his new book, “The Forever Game,” named one of the Best Medical Thriller Books of The 21st Century

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Check out Alina Z’s delicious book, “Single and Hungry: A Realistic Guide to Food and Self-Love”

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Amanda Haddaway’s “The Pie Spy: Grandma’s Secret Recipe” is a must read for kids — and adults!

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Julie Winkle Giulioni, “Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go,” and “Promotions are SO Yesterday”

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Author Christine Grumm tells us about her new collaborative book, “The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy”

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Back to School: Check out Cathleen White’s “Hiring Handbook: A Resource for Principals and Other School Hiring Supervisors”

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Gregory Maguire’s “Wicked” hits the big screen this Fall!

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Meet Shelly Kurtz, author of “This Little World: A How-To Guide for Social Innovators”

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Available now: “Ghost Train” is Natalie Jacobsen’s first historical fantasy novel is set in 19th century Japan — check it out!

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Dr. Esther Sternberg, “Well at Work: Creating Wellbeing in any Workspace”

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John Chen, “Engaging Virtual Meetings”

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Kate Quinn, “The Briar Club”

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Richard Conn Jr., “The Earthbound Parent: How (and Why) to Raise Your Little Angels Without Religion”

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Erin Gruwell, teacher, author, founder, Freedom Writers Foundation

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Monday Magic Newsletter of the Week

May 18, 2026: Mark your calendar for May 30 when historian and author David O. Stewart teaches us about the “The Democracy We Must Keep” at Elaine’s Literary Salon
Monday Morning Magic from Inkandescent® PR + Publishing Co. — It’s a pleasure to introduce you to historian and author David O. Stewart, who has published eleven award-winning and
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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.”