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Zebra: “Plot Twists and Thrilling Menus — The Double Life of Jeffrey James Higgins, Novelist and Co-owner of Elaine’s Restaurant,” by reporter Lisa-Helen Lawson
Happy Hour at Elaine’s Literary Salon: Sisters in Crime Chesapeake Chapter (last Wednesday of the month!)
CrimeReads: “The Rise of Elaine’s Literary Salon in Alexandria, VA” — Journalist Rick Pullen writes, “Jeffrey James Higgins is first through the door for authors.”
Save the Date: Saturday, August 1, noon to 3pm — Hemlock & Hearth is coming back to Elaine’s for its Summer 2026 event! Be sure to check out this independent Southern Gothic-influenced fragrance house based in Alexandria, Virginia founded by Chanthal
Save the Date: Sunday, June 28, 6-9pm — Hemlock & Hearth is coming back to Elaine’s for its Summer 2026 event! Be sure to check out this independent Southern Gothic-influenced fragrance house based in Alexandria, Virginia founded by Chanthal
May 11: Jeffrey James Higgins is featured on the Fair Observer podcast show — “Why Narcoterrorism Still Matters”
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
Carter Wilson’s Making it Up podcast stars Jeffrey James Higgins, author of the Nathan Burke thriller series
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
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!
April 8: Cynthia Farahat is featured on the Fair Observer podcast show — “The Muslim Brotherhood Explained — Origins, Ideology and Global Influence”
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
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”
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!
Dec. 6 Holiday Event: The Chantilly Writers celebrated their annual holiday event at Elaine’s! The authors shared their work, including the Club’s anthologies. Great holiday gifts!
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Coming next to Elaine’s Literary Salon: Wed., June 10, 6-9pm
In the spotlight: Dr. Stephen Cook brings us his new book, “Daniel”
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ELAINE’S LITERARY SALON IS IN THE NEWS
Check out this fabulous article in the Zebra by reporter Lisa-Helene Lawson
Jeffrey James Higgins in the Library at Elaine’s Literary Salon
Wednesday, June 10, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
Dr. Stephen Cook brings us “Daniel: An Exegetical & Theological Bible Commentary”Thursday, June 18, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
A.R. Milton brings us Augmented Reality: An Axiom Universe NovellaTuesday, June 23, 2026Coming soon to the Elaine’s Literary Salon show
Author Justin Laborde brings us a story inspired by his grandfather, “Scattered Far and Wide: The Naval Academy Class of ’38 at War”Thursday, June 25, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
Happy Hour at Elaine’s Literary Salon: Friends to Lovers bookstoreThursday, June 25, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
Happy Hour at Elaine’s Literary Salon: Sisters in Crime Chesapeake Chapter (last Wednesday of the month!)Sunday, June 28, 2026In-person live event6-9pmSave the Date: Sunday, June 28, 6-9pm — Hemlock & Hearth is coming back to Elaine’s for its Summer 2026 event! Be sure to check out this independent Southern Gothic-influenced fragrance house based in Alexandria, Virginia founded by ChanthalWednesday, July 15, 2026In-person live event6-8pm
Friends to Lovers bookstore presents, “Falling for You” book release party with Natasha MadisonSaturday, July 18, 2026In-person live event12-3pm
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, 2026In-person live event12-3pm
Futurist Richard Smith brings us the new Clifi Technothriller, WhiteGrass: “We call it ‘Climate Change,’ because it’s not just the heat.”Saturday, August 01, 2026In-person live event12-3pmSave the Date: Saturday, August 1, noon to 3pm — Hemlock & Hearth is coming back to Elaine’s for its Summer 2026 event! Be sure to check out this independent Southern Gothic-influenced fragrance house based in Alexandria, Virginia founded by ChanthalSaturday, August 15, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
International bestseller J.D. Barker is coming to Elaine’s Literary Salon with his new novel, “The Probability of Murder”Wednesday, September 02, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
Policy expert and political operative Matthew Lavoie brings us his debut thriller novel, “Main Street Fringe”Thursday, September 17, 2026In-person live event6-9pm
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. 17Saturday, September 19, 2026In-person live event10am-4pm
Sign up today for our annual Short Story Seminar with Stacy Woodson and Art Taylor
Dr. Stephen Cook brings us “Daniel: An Exegetical & Theological Bible Commentary”Thursday, June 18, 2026In-person live event6-9pmA.R. Milton brings us Augmented Reality: An Axiom Universe NovellaTuesday, June 23, 2026Coming soon to the Elaine’s Literary Salon showAuthor Justin Laborde brings us a story inspired by his grandfather, “Scattered Far and Wide: The Naval Academy Class of ’38 at War”Thursday, June 25, 2026In-person live event6-9pmHappy Hour at Elaine’s Literary Salon: Friends to Lovers bookstoreThursday, June 25, 2026In-person live event6-9pmHappy Hour at Elaine’s Literary Salon: Sisters in Crime Chesapeake Chapter (last Wednesday of the month!)Sunday, June 28, 2026In-person live event6-9pmSave the Date: Sunday, June 28, 6-9pm — Hemlock & Hearth is coming back to Elaine’s for its Summer 2026 event! Be sure to check out this independent Southern Gothic-influenced fragrance house based in Alexandria, Virginia founded by ChanthalWednesday, July 15, 2026In-person live event6-8pmFriends to Lovers bookstore presents, “Falling for You” book release party with Natasha MadisonSaturday, July 18, 2026In-person live event12-3pmLynda 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, 2026In-person live event12-3pmFuturist Richard Smith brings us the new Clifi Technothriller, WhiteGrass: “We call it ‘Climate Change,’ because it’s not just the heat.”Saturday, August 01, 2026In-person live event12-3pmSave the Date: Saturday, August 1, noon to 3pm — Hemlock & Hearth is coming back to Elaine’s for its Summer 2026 event! Be sure to check out this independent Southern Gothic-influenced fragrance house based in Alexandria, Virginia founded by ChanthalSaturday, August 15, 2026In-person live event6-9pmInternational bestseller J.D. Barker is coming to Elaine’s Literary Salon with his new novel, “The Probability of Murder”Wednesday, September 02, 2026In-person live event6-9pmPolicy expert and political operative Matthew Lavoie brings us his debut thriller novel, “Main Street Fringe”Thursday, September 17, 2026In-person live event6-9pmYou are going to love the first two novels by Michelle Cullen, including, “A Field Guide to Murder” — Meet her at Elaine’s on Sept. 17Saturday, September 19, 2026In-person live event10am-4pmSign up today for our annual Short Story Seminar with Stacy Woodson and Art Taylor