Authors
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
June 6: Only 6 spots are left for the Shortcon 2026 — 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!
From George Washington to Aaron Burr, author and speaker David O. Stewart is bringing American history to Elaine’s
Futurist Richard Smith brings us the new Clifi Technothriller, WhiteGrass: “We call it ‘Climate Change,’ because it’s not just the heat.”
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”
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!”
Book Release Party with Sadie Kincaid, “The Auction: A Spicy, Dark Romance Novel” — with a special cocktail, “The Sadie” to celebrate
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!
February 21 Writer’s Workshop: Book Writing Coach Karen Bacellar helps us “Find the Shape of Your Story: A Blueprint for Novel Planning”
Check out this preview for Rebecca Morrison’s new book, “The Blue Dress” coming to Elaine’s April 26
Elaine's Writers Club
Only 6 spots are left for Shortcon 2026: The Premier Conference for Writers of Short Crime Fiction
When: June 6, 7:30am to 6pm
Where: Elaine’s Restaurant, 208 Queen Street, Alexandria VA
Register today!
Saturday, May 30, 202612-3pm
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