Authors
Ep7: Imagine that in the cold heart of a secret military facility, a new form of intelligence awakens. Learn all about these “Unknowable Minds” when author Dr. Mark Bailey is featured today at Elaine’s Literary Salon
Ep6: Today we go on an “Assignment in Saigon:” Learn all about the newest novel by author Bill Rapp at Elaine’s Literary Salon
Ep5: Don’t miss our interview with prolific author Robert McGee, PhD, and learn about his intriguing new book, “Justifiable Homicide”
Ep3: ZamZam shows us the way to peace, thanks to children’s book author Karen Leggett Abouraya
Architect turned award-wining author, S.J. Rozan, is our featured interview this week at Elaine’s Literary Salon
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”
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 Salon
Join us Oct. 1 for an evening of Bubbles and Bordeaux varietals: 3 full courses + 3 wines = delicious!
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
You are going to love book 3 in the series by IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer: “The China Dilemma”
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!
Award-winning author Elyse Hoffman strives to tell historical tales with new twists, including her latest title, “The God of Nazi-Land Part I”
Private Event: West Point Society of DC is bringing three authors to Elaine’s Literary Salon
Tonya Poindexter gets real with her new book, “The Aftermath — What Nobody Tells Black Women About Life After Divorce”
A native of Iceland, storyteller and teacher Solveig Eggerz brings us her latest novel, “Sweet Potato”
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 anyone
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
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 matters
Join us for the second annual Alexandria Book & Craft Festival: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 • 10am to 4pm
Zita Ballinger Fletcher, an award-winning author and military historian, bring us “Monty’s Flying Fortress”
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!
Join us on Aug. 15 for this official Author’s Guild event: International bestseller J.D. Barker is coming to Elaine’s Literary Salon with his new novel, “The Probability of Murder”
Coming in November: Join us for a flight of 5 reds paired with 3 dishes from Elaine’s award-winning menu. Please wear red!
First wine dinner of the season: Take a Tour de France! Join us for a flight of 5 white wines — please wear white!
Tanya Stokes is bringing “The Woman I’m Becoming” to Elaine’s — Your transformation starts here!
Noël-Marie Fletcher is bringing her groundbreaking book to Elaine’s: “Reporting the Nuremberg Trials—How Journalists Covered Live Nazi Trials and Executions”
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!
Save the Date: Saturday, August 1, noon to 3pm — Summer Scent & Stories: Smoke & Fireflies with Hemlock & Hearth
We will see you tonight! Sunday, June 28, 6-9pm — The Long Dark House is coming to Elaine’s for its Summer 2026 event Soft Launch “SummerWeen” Celebration
Friends to Lovers bookstore presents, “Falling for You” book release party with Natasha Madison
QuinTango is coming to Elaine’s! Join us for “The Stories Tango Tells” — an intimate interview with the group’s founder Joan Singer and composers Ali Cook and Emmanuel Trifilio
June 6: Shortcon 2026 is sold out! Are you on the waiting list for the Premier Conference for Writers of Short Crime Fiction
May 3: Hemlock & Hearth is coming to Elaine’s! Be sure to check out this independent Southern Gothic-influenced fragrance house based in Alexandria, Virginia founded by Chanthal
April 11: Get your books signed by the author at the Spy Museum — Meet award-winning thriller novelist Jeffrey James Higgins who will be signing his Nathan Burke bestselling books!
March 21 Writer’s Workshop: “Becoming a Master Writer,” with John DeDakis — Writing coach, and award-winning author, a former CNN Senior Copy Editor for the Emmy and Peabody-Award winning news program “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer”
Book Release Party with Sadie Kincaid, “The Auction: A Spicy, Dark Romance Novel” — with a special cocktail, “The Sadie” to celebrate
February 21 Writer’s Workshop: Book Writing Coach Karen Bacellar helps us “Find the Shape of Your Story: A Blueprint for Novel Planning”
Jan. 5: Writer’s Workshop with Join C.R. Rowenson, “The Thriller Writer’s Supernatural System — Designing Extraordinary Elements for Your Manuscript”
Jan. 22 New Year’s Event: The Alexandria Arts Alliance is celebrating its 2nd annual New Years gathering to celebrate artists in the area — at Elaine’s!
Private Event Only: We welcome the authors of Jess Buchanan’s new anthology, “Deserts to Mountaintops: Our Collective Journey to (re)Claiming Our Voice”
October Northern Virginia Writers Book Club at Elaine’s Literary Salon: Meet this month’s featured author, Bryan Nowak
Join us Jan. 11 at Elaine’s Literary Salon to learn how to make 2026 the year of “Practical Productivity,” with operations exec and author Monisha Longacre: Get ready to get organized!
Deborah Lacy’s “The Most Dangerous Game,” is a short mystery fiction anthology that has compiled some big-name writers
August Northern Virginia Writers Club Monthly Meeting: Meet Anita Nahal, author of her most recent book of poetry, “What’s wrong with us Kali women?”
In “Dog’s Breakfast,” the debut novel by Thomas Navratil takes readers behind the scenes as intrigue erupts in a backwater U.S. Embassy
In the “Ghostwriter’s Guide to Murder,” author Melinda Mullet introduces us to Charming yet wickedly imaginative mystery ghostwriter Maeve Gardner
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 event6-9pmHappy 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 event6-9pm
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 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 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 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 6:30pm
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 event6-9pmSave 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 event12-3pm
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