Authors
Ep56: Author of the Cold War Thriller series Bill Rapp shares his latest novel, “The Prague Spring,” at Elaine’s Literary Salon
Ep55: Jennifer van der Kleut brings us “The Better Mother,” a plot-driven suspense debut about a woman who ends up pregnant after a casual fling — but the father’s girlfriend has sinister intentions
Ep54: Wanda Rawlings brings her award-winning series, “A Christian Journey,” at Elaine’s Literary Salon
Ep53: “Original Sound,” award-winning actor and director Greg Jbara’s new film, will be in theaters April 24. Learn all about the movie, and Greg’s superstar career, on today’s interview with our host, award-winning novelist Jeffrey James Higgins
Ep52: Chandrani Ghosh shares her new novel, Heartlines — “Think ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ for Indian families,” says the former journalist turned author
Ep51: Winemaker Daniel Grace brings his literary thriller to Elaine’s — Don’t miss this uncomfortable conversation about history, religion, addiction, crime & punishment
Ep50: Celebrate the Book Launch for Jeffrey James Higgins 4-part Nathan Burke series as Jeff is interviewed by award-winning noir author Christopher Chambers
Ep 49: Dr. Joan Naidorf helps educate the medical community in her book, “Changing How We Think About Difficult Patients: A Guide for Physicians and Healthcare Professionals”
Ep47: Podcaster and award-winning author Elizabeth Bruce tells us about her new book, “Universally Adored & Other One Dollar Stories”
Ep45: Emil Buchman takes us to a galazy far, far away in “Redemption Post Mortem: A Twisty Paranormal Thriller”
History comes alive: Irene Bennett’s new novel, “Battle of the Artisans,” portrays the making of the very real Bells of Marquis Yi, a 2500-year-old National Treasure of China. Don’t miss our interview at Elaine’s!
Ep44: We welcome back critically acclaimed bestselling author John Gilstrap to Elaine’s Literary Salon — be sure to get his newest novel, available today!
Ep43: C.R. Rowenson shares his Magic System Seminar, “The Hidden Tool Dean Koontz, Tana French, and Others Use to Bend Reality”
Ep42: Check out this week’s interview with Tom Straw, the Emmy and Writers’ Guild of America-nominated writer-producer of Night Court, Dave’s World, Grace Under Fire, and Nurse Jackie. Check out his newest book, “The Accidental Joe”
Ep41: Adam S. Lovinger brings us “The Insider Threat: How the deep state undermines America from within”
Ep40: Puja Guha, author of seven novels and four short stories, shares details about her Ahriman Legacy series and her new book, “On Fire Under Water”
Ep39: Meet Andrew Rubin: Filmmaker, author, and cofounder of the mental health education company Symptom Media
Ep 38: On today’s Elaine’s Literary Salon show, meet the authors behind the poweful book, “Fire and Under Water — A Climate Change Crime Fiction Anthology”
Ep37: Retired Special Operations Soldier Sean Hagerty brings us the Dane Cooper series: Jones Point, and Cabal
Ep36: David W. DuBois’ debut novel, “Beholder Of The Eyes,” is a psychological thriller laced with the slow horror of the disease he’s battling: ALS
Ep35: Author and vocalist Brian Paone is today’s guest on the Elaine’s Literary Salon show — Meet the author who proudly doesn’t stay in his lane
ep34: Don’t miss Jeffery James Higgins interview with Pipeline Media exec Matt Joseph Misetich, podcast host of How the Arts Were Won
Elaine's Writers Club
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When: June 6, 7:30am to 6pm
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From George Washington to Aaron Burr, author and speaker David O. Stewart is bringing American history to Elaine’sThursday, June 04, 20266-9pm
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!Saturday, June 06, 20267:30-6pmJune 6: Only 6 spots are left for the Shortcon 2026 — The Premier Conference for Writers of Short Crime FictionThursday, June 18, 20266-9pm
A.R. Milton brings us Augmented Reality: An Axiom Universe NovellaSaturday, July 18, 202612-3pm
Lynda Allen is bringing her books to Elaine’s, including the Liv Wilde Mysteries newest title “Flashes of Fire and Fury.” She insists, “Menopause is a superpower!”Sunday, July 19, 202612-3pm
Futurist Richard Smith brings us the new Clifi Technothriller, WhiteGrass: “We call it ‘Climate Change,’ because it’s not just the heat.”Thursday, September 17, 20266-9pm
You are going to love the first two novels by Michelle Cullen, including, “A Field Guide to Murder” — Meet her at Elaine’s on Sept. 17
From George Washington to Aaron Burr, author and speaker David O. Stewart is bringing American history to Elaine’sThursday, June 04, 20266-9pmHumans 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!Saturday, June 06, 20267:30-6pmJune 6: Only 6 spots are left for the Shortcon 2026 — The Premier Conference for Writers of Short Crime FictionThursday, June 18, 20266-9pmA.R. Milton brings us Augmented Reality: An Axiom Universe NovellaSaturday, July 18, 202612-3pmLynda Allen is bringing her books to Elaine’s, including the Liv Wilde Mysteries newest title “Flashes of Fire and Fury.” She insists, “Menopause is a superpower!”Sunday, July 19, 202612-3pmFuturist Richard Smith brings us the new Clifi Technothriller, WhiteGrass: “We call it ‘Climate Change,’ because it’s not just the heat.”Thursday, September 17, 20266-9pmYou are going to love the first two novels by Michelle Cullen, including, “A Field Guide to Murder” — Meet her at Elaine’s on Sept. 17