Timothy Trainer: With his 8th book coming out in October, here’s what helps Tim sell his work
A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, PR Director, Elaine’s Literary Salon — As the founder of InkandescentPR.com, I am on a mission to shine a spotlight on the amazing work by our clients.
This month: We invited author Timothy Trainer, whose 8th book, “The China Dilemma,” is out in October 2026, to share what he’s learned about marketing fiction and non-fiction titles.
1. Make connections: Link the themes/storylines of your book to real-world developments and post on social media and other book promotional opportunities.
2. Tell your friends: Encourage all of the readers you know to suggest that their book clubs take a chance on your book.
3. Be consistent: Use your book cover(s) as integral parts of your “signature” on your communications (e.g., emails) or as profile images on social media.
Learn more about Tim and his books: TimothyTrainer.com
Remember, PR is the juicy stuff! Share it. Embrace it. Enjoy the ride! And always: BeInkandescent! — Hope
Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 6-9pm
Proud caridura Edna Solís is bringing her interactive book, “The Secret Earth Society,” to Elaine’s
Get your free ticket: EdnaSolis.eventbrite.com
Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 12-3pm
Iceland native, storyteller and teacher Solveig Eggerz brings us her latest novel, “Sweet Potato”
Get your free ticket: SweetPotato.eventbrite.com
Iceland native, storyteller and teacher Solveig Eggerz brings us her latest novel, “Sweet Potato”SweetPotato.eventbrite.comTuesday, November 17, 2026Coming soon to the Elaine’s Literary Salon show208 Queen Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Meet Eric Dezenhall, journalist, damage control expert, and author of 12 titles. You’ll be fascinated by his newest non-fiction book, “Wiseguys and The White House”Friday, November 20, 2026Coming soon to the Elaine’s Literary Salon show
Alexandria native, author Pete Reilly, pens a love letter to his hometown in his new novel set in the 1970s: “Don’t Drive Left Lane in Alexandria”Saturday, November 21, 2026In-person live event12-3pm
Dr. Alecia R. Jones brings us “30 Minutes to London: True Stories of Faith, Healing, and Becoming”30MinutestoLondon.eventbrite.comTuesday, November 24, 2026Coming soon to the Elaine’s Literary Salon show
Quillen deBruney is bringing her lyrical, atmospheric, and deeply personal work to Elaine’s Literary SalonThursday, November 26, 2026Coming soon to the Elaine’s Literary Salon show
You are going to love book 3 in the series by IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer: “The China Dilemma”Thursday, December 10, 2026Coming soon to the Elaine’s Literary Salon show
A.D. Metcalfe, VP of the Cape Cod Writers Center and producer for Books and the World, gives us Johnny Alvarez, a precocious young runaway, who knows decay and lawlessness offer camouflage and opportunitySaturday, January 09, 2027In-person live event12-3pm
Award-winning author Elyse Hoffman strives to tell historical tales with new twists, including her latest title, “The God of Nazi-Land Part I”ElyseHoffman.eventbrite.comSaturday, January 16, 2027In-person live event12-3pm
Join us to learn about a powerful debut book by E. Aramide Adedeji, LICSW, LCSW-C, who gives us a practical guide for those recovering from intimate partner violenceAWholeNewWorld.eventbrite.comSaturday, February 27, 2027In-person live event12-3pm
Elaine’s Literary Salon welcomes back prolific novelist Jeff Markowitz and his newest book, “Maximum Security”Feb27JeffMarkowitz.eventbrite.com