Authors
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
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
Ep1: We are thrilled to launch Elaine’s Literary Salon podcast and video show with our friend, novelist Jeff Markowitz, featuring his new book, “The Other”
Elaine’s Literary Salon welcomes back prolific novelist Jeff Markowitz and his newest book, “Maximum Security”
Proud caridura Edna Solís is bringing her interactive book, “The Secret Earth Society,” to Elaine’s
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”
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 violence
Quillen deBruney is bringing her lyrical, atmospheric, and deeply personal work to Elaine’s Literary Salon
Dr. Alecia R. Jones brings us “30 Minutes to London: True Stories of Faith, Healing, and Becoming”
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”
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”
Join us today: West Point Society of DC is bringing three authors to Elaine’s Literary Salon
Iceland native, storyteller and teacher Solveig Eggerz brings us her latest novel, “Sweet Potato”
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
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”
Moved to 2027: We apologies for the change about tonights wine dinner (canceled: Nov. 5) • Check back for our new date this winter!
First wine dinner of the season: Take a Tour de France! Join us for a flight of 5 white wines — please wear white!
We will see you on Thursday: Long Dark House bookstore is hosting a Halloween Party for Strange People Looking for Their People
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
WE'LL MEET YOU THIS WEEK AT ELAINE'S LITERARY SALON
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
Sunday, November 15, 2026In-person live event12-3pm
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
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 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”Friday, November 20, 2026Coming soon to the Elaine’s Literary Salon showAlexandria 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 event12-3pmDr. 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 showQuillen 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 showYou 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 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 opportunitySaturday, January 09, 2027In-person live event12-3pmAward-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 event12-3pmJoin 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 event12-3pmElaine’s Literary Salon welcomes back prolific novelist Jeff Markowitz and his newest book, “Maximum Security”Feb27JeffMarkowitz.eventbrite.com