You'll want to meet these Inkandescent Authors

Hope Katz Gibbs — Journalist, Publicist, Author, Serial Entrepreneur

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Cynthia de Lorenzi — Artist, Author, “Your What’s Next Journal”

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Your What's Next Journal

Ellen Harper — Musician, owner the Folk Music Store, author, “Always a Song”

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Always a Song

Sam Barry — Author, Humorist, Mad Harmonica Player

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Always a Song

Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro, author, “Wealth Management Rules”

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Wealth Management Rules

Tracy Schott — Filmmaker, Founder Voices4Change

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Voices4Change: The Guidebook for Journalists

Angela Mitchell, author, “Start Before You Are Ready!”

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Start Before You Are Ready!

In Memoriam: Children’s Book Author Beverly Cleary Changed Lives

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Aimee Aryal’s toddler sparks an idea that creates a company, Mascot Books

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Award-winning author Julie Orringer shows us the way across “The Invisible Bridge”

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Kristine Carlson Takes Us On a Journey from Heartbreak to Wholeness

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Cathy Goldsmith publishes posthumously a “new” Dr. Suess book: “What Pet Should I Get?”

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Vanessa Diffenbaugh’s “Language of Flowers” will inspire you to learn about the meaning of life

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Monday Magic Newsletter of the Week

Aug. 8, 2026: Inkandescent Kids magazine is celebrating its 1st Birthday at Elaine’s Literary Salon — Families are invited to the party, noon to 4pm. Save the date!
Monday Morning Magic from Inkandescent® PR + Publishing Co. — Children’s book authors, student artists and musicians, craft projects, a family photo booth, and more will be featured at 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.”