Authors
Ep73: What’s next for the 28-year-old ensemble QuinTango? Founder Joan Singer shares the Story Tango Tells
Ep72: Check out our author interview with Wolf Bahren about her newest book: “The Secessionist’s Wife,” a thriller that blends espionage, politics, international and journalistic genres
Ep71: Policy expert and political operative Matthew Lavoie brings us his debut thriller novel, “Main Street Fringe”
Ep70: 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”
Ep69: Beka Wueste’s “Human of the Year,” is a gripping tale about a man released from a Maryland prison after nearly 20 years. Learn more about this story of family dynamics, emotional survival, and second chances.
Ep68: Paula B. Mays takes us on an art trip around the world with “Murder in La Galeria D’Arte — A Marco in Spain Mystery”
Ep67: Futurist Richard Smith brings us the new Clifi Technothriller, WhiteGrass: “We call it ‘Climate Change,’ because it’s not just the heat.”
Ep66: Meet Don Mann — popular motivational speaker, New York Times bestselling author and host of the TV series “Surviving Mann”
Ep65: Lynda Allen gives us the Liv Wilde Mysteries newest title “Flashes of Fire and Fury.” She insists, “Menopause is a superpower!”
Ep64: 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!
Ep63: International bestseller J.D. Barker is coming to Elaine’s Literary Salon with his new novel, “The Probability of Murder”
Ep62: Author Justin Laborde brings us a story inspired by his grandfather, “Scattered Far and Wide: The Naval Academy Class of ’38 at War”
ep60: “The Democracy We Must Keep: Seven founders, nine documents, and the ideas that shaped America,” is the theme of the powerful new book by historian David O. Stewart
Ep59: Elaine’s Literary Salon show — “I Can’t Have Cancer, I Have Carpool! — Lessons on Beating Cancer While Being a Mom” shares author, mom of 3 and cancer survivor Elizabeth Hodges
Ep58: History comes alive in 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 this interview!
Ep57: This week on Elaine’s Literary Salon show — Moms, daughters (and anyone interested in belonging, immigration, and body image) should read Rebecca Morrison’s new book, “The Blue Dress”
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”
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
Ep33: C. R. Rowenson is fascinated by magic. After you listen/watch this interview about a simple magic-building tool that allows authors to quickly map out their magic system — you will be, too!
Ep32: “Not every fishmonger can be a double agent,” insists author Jonathan Payne in his newest book, ‘Hotel Melikov’
Ep31: Tennessee native Thomas Dann brings us “Midnight in Memphis,” a Southern noir where two detectives forge an unlikely alliance as they strive to bridge the racial divide and catch a killer hell bent on revenge
Ep30: Learn about Brian Thiem’s journey from police officer to author of “The Mudflats Murder Club” series — second career oficionados will be inspired!
Ep29: From the USA Today bestselling author of “The Dead Girl in 2A” and “The New Neighbor,” comes Carter Wilson’s chilling new thriller that forces the question — Are murderers always the bad guys?
Ep28: Stacy Woodson is a US Army combat veteran and award-winning author of 40 short stories. Don’t miss her interview at Elaine’s
Ep27: Debut author Eric Grandy, who shares his writing journey and tells readers how he came across an “Accidental Paradise”
Ep26: Karen Marginot brings us hope and healing in her new book, “The Bad Girls Club: Promises of a Spirituality-Based Recovery”
Ep25: Crime, Thriller, and Sci-Fi author Dale Nelson talks about his latest novel in the 4-part Gage Files series, “Lightning Strikes Twice”
Ep24: Author Marta Sanz and translator Katie King take us on a satirical detective adventure in their poetic memoir, “My Clavicle: And Other Massive Misalignments”
Ep23: “From GED to MBA” author Andrea Walton shares her journey to success as we aim to raise $500 for her Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation
Ep22: Open the door to the thrilling world of our favorite Realtor novelist, Judy L. Murray
Ep21: Bestselling author Reed Farrel Coleman — who has penned 31 novels including the new Nick Ryan series and six in Robert B. Parker’s Jesse Stone series — is featured at Elaine’s!
Ep20: Don’t miss Mark Thielman’s debut novel, “The Devil’s Kitchen” and his upcoming release, “The Hidden River”
Ep17: Entering dystopia — Slip inside the mind of author Joe Relk and discover his apocalyptic tale, “Sins of the Saviors”
Ep14: Psychological thriller bestseller KT Nguyen steps with an interview of Jeffrey James Higgins today as he launches his new book, “The Havana Syndrome”
Ep13: Discover “The Year of Sarah,” a memoir of transformation by yogi, author, and entrepreneur Sarah DeBlock
Ep12: Critically acclaimed bestselling author John Gilstrap stars at Elaine’s Literary Salon to launch his newest novel, Burned Bridges
Ep11: Today at Elaine’s Literary Salon, meet Rev. Robert Flanagan and find joy and hope in the midst of mental health struggles in his newest book, “Courage to Thrive”
Ep10: Today at Elaine’s Literary Salon, you’ll be amazed by the work of journalist and photographer Glenn Cook, author of “Keep Your Distance: Walking Through the First Year of COVID”
Ep9: Today at Elaine’s Literary Salon, meet Award-winning historical young adult fiction author Christine Kessides shares the power of “Magda, Standing” and her new picture book, “A Tail Tale”
Ep8: Christopher Chambers takes us back to DC with former street denizen Dickie Cornish in “StreetWhys” — the third novel in his Detective Dickie Cornish series
Elaine's Writers Club
THIS MONTH AT ELAINE’S
Thursday, October 1, 6-9pm: Join us for a literary-inspired wine dinner Bubbles + Bordeaux • Click here to reserve your seat
Saturday, October 10, noon-3pm: Tonya Poindexter gets real with her new book, “The Aftermath — What Nobody Tells Black Women About Life After Divorce”
Sunday, October 11, 10am-4pm: Join us for the 2nd annual event! The call for authors is closed, but we have space for artists to join us. Interested? Send us an email.
JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST INTERVIEW: ELAINE’S ART SALON, OCTOBER 20
You are invited: Oct. 20, 4-6:30 — Elaine’s Art Salon featuring Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins and several dynamic artists and businesses from the Art in Every Space Initiative. Tickets for the event, including a Mezza buffet and soft drinks, just $30.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026Coming soon to the Elaine’s Literary Salon show208 Queen Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Architect turned award-wining author, S.J. Rozan, is our featured interview this week at Elaine’s Literary SalonWednesday, September 30, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
Happy Hour for Writers — the last Wednesday of the month: Join Sisters in Crime Chessie Chapter, the Authors Guild, Mystery Writers of America, Northern Virginia Writer’s Club, Friends to Lovers Bookstore — and more!Thursday, October 01, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
Join us Oct. 1 for an evening of Bubbles and Bordeaux varietals: 3 full courses + 3 wines = delicious!$139 (includes tax + tip) • Reserve your seat: Oct1Bubbles.eventbrite.comWednesday, October 07, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
Zita Ballinger Fletcher, an award-winning author and military historian, bring us “Monty’s Flying Fortress”MontysFlyingFortress.Eventbrite.comSaturday, October 10, 2026In-person live event12-3pm
Tonya Poindexter gets real with her new book, “The Aftermath — What Nobody Tells Black Women About Life After Divorce”TonyaPoindexter.eventbrite.comSunday, October 11, 2026In-person live event10am to 4pm
Join us for the second annual Alexandria Book & Craft Festival: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 • 10am to 4pmTuesday, October 13, 2026Coming soon to the Elaine’s Literary Salon show208 Queen Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Author and writing teacher D. A. Spruzen brings us urban fantasy, The Flower Lady Trilogy, and more! You will love meeting this truly amazing author at Elaine’s Literary SalonTuesday, October 13, 2026Coming soon to the Elaine’s Literary Salon show
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 mattersThursday, October 15, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
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 anyonekatherineschweit.eventbrite.comThursday, October 15, 2026In-person live event11:30am to 1pm
Private Event: West Point Society of DC is bringing three authors to Elaine’s Literary SalonOct15WestPointSocietDC.eventbrite.comTuesday, October 20, 2026In-person live event4pm to 6:30pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening: Elaine’s Art Salon is hosting an interview with Mayor Gaskins and several dynamic artists and businesses from the Art in Every Space Initiative$30 • ArtInEverySpace.eventbrite.comMonday, October 26, 2026In-person live event9pm to midnight
Sold Out: ACOTAR 6 Midnight Release Party — Friends to Lovers bookstoreWednesday, October 28, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
Happy Hour for Writers — the last Wednesday of the month: Join Sisters in Crime Chessie Chapter, the Authors Guild, Mystery Writers of America, Northern Virginia Writer’s Club, Friends to Lovers Bookstore — and more!Thursday, October 29, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
Save the Date: Join us for a Halloween to celebrate the new bookstore Hemlock & Hearth Thursday, November 05, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
Coming in November: Join us for a flight of 5 reds paired with 3 dishes from Elaine’s award-winning menu. Please wear red!Nov5redwinedinner.eventbrite.comSaturday, November 07, 2026In-person live event12-3pm
You are going to love book 3 in the series by IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer: “The China Dilemma”Nov7TheChinaDilemma.eventbrite.comTuesday, November 10, 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”Sunday, November 15, 2026In-person live event12-3pm
A native of Iceland, storyteller and teacher Solveig Eggerz brings us her latest novel, “Sweet Potato”Thursday, November 19, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
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.comTuesday, November 24, 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 opportunity
Architect turned award-wining author, S.J. Rozan, is our featured interview this week at Elaine’s Literary SalonWednesday, September 30, 2026In-person live event6-9pmHappy Hour for Writers — the last Wednesday of the month: Join Sisters in Crime Chessie Chapter, the Authors Guild, Mystery Writers of America, Northern Virginia Writer’s Club, Friends to Lovers Bookstore — and more!Thursday, October 01, 2026In-person live event6-9pmJoin us Oct. 1 for an evening of Bubbles and Bordeaux varietals: 3 full courses + 3 wines = delicious!$139 (includes tax + tip) • Reserve your seat: Oct1Bubbles.eventbrite.comWednesday, October 07, 2026In-person live event6-9pmZita Ballinger Fletcher, an award-winning author and military historian, bring us “Monty’s Flying Fortress”MontysFlyingFortress.Eventbrite.comSaturday, October 10, 2026In-person live event12-3pmTonya Poindexter gets real with her new book, “The Aftermath — What Nobody Tells Black Women About Life After Divorce”TonyaPoindexter.eventbrite.comSunday, October 11, 2026In-person live event10am to 4pmJoin us for the second annual Alexandria Book & Craft Festival: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 • 10am to 4pmTuesday, October 13, 2026Coming soon to the Elaine’s Literary Salon show208 Queen Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314Author and writing teacher D. A. Spruzen brings us urban fantasy, The Flower Lady Trilogy, and more! You will love meeting this truly amazing author at Elaine’s Literary SalonTuesday, October 13, 2026Coming soon to the Elaine’s Literary Salon showDemystify 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 mattersThursday, October 15, 2026In-person live event6-9pmAuthor 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 anyonekatherineschweit.eventbrite.comThursday, October 15, 2026In-person live event11:30am to 1pmPrivate Event: West Point Society of DC is bringing three authors to Elaine’s Literary SalonOct15WestPointSocietDC.eventbrite.comTuesday, October 20, 2026In-person live event4pm to 6:30pmJoin us for an unforgettable evening: Elaine’s Art Salon is hosting an interview with Mayor Gaskins and several dynamic artists and businesses from the Art in Every Space Initiative$30 • ArtInEverySpace.eventbrite.comMonday, October 26, 2026In-person live event9pm to midnightSold Out: ACOTAR 6 Midnight Release Party — Friends to Lovers bookstoreWednesday, October 28, 2026In-person live event6-9pmHappy Hour for Writers — the last Wednesday of the month: Join Sisters in Crime Chessie Chapter, the Authors Guild, Mystery Writers of America, Northern Virginia Writer’s Club, Friends to Lovers Bookstore — and more!Thursday, October 29, 2026In-person live event6-9pmSave the Date: Join us for a Halloween to celebrate the new bookstore Hemlock & Hearth Thursday, November 05, 2026In-person live event6-9pmComing in November: Join us for a flight of 5 reds paired with 3 dishes from Elaine’s award-winning menu. Please wear red!Nov5redwinedinner.eventbrite.comSaturday, November 07, 2026In-person live event12-3pmYou are going to love book 3 in the series by IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer: “The China Dilemma”Nov7TheChinaDilemma.eventbrite.comTuesday, November 10, 2026Coming soon to the Elaine’s Literary Salon show208 Queen Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314Meet 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”Sunday, November 15, 2026In-person live event12-3pmA native of Iceland, storyteller and teacher Solveig Eggerz brings us her latest novel, “Sweet Potato”Thursday, November 19, 2026In-person live event6-9pmAward-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.comTuesday, November 24, 2026Coming soon to the Elaine’s Literary Salon showA.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 opportunity