Elaine's Literary Salon
by Inkandescent Radio
Latest episode
Tonya Poindexter gets real with her new book, “The Aftermath — What…
Tonya Poindexter gets real with her new book, “The Aftermath — What…
About this podcast
Bibliophiles will love this new show — live from the popular bistro Elaine's in Old Town, Alexandria VA. Our host is the restaurant's owner, Jeffrey James Higgins, a prolific author who is on a mission to help his fellow writers share their stories.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 50 episodes
- Tonya Poindexter gets real with her new book, “The Aftermath — What Nobody Tells Black Women About Life After Divorce” · 1 h 43 minA Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder InkandescentPR and producer InkandescentRadio.com — Hello friends! I am so happy to introduce you to author and activist Tonya Poindexter…
- Learn how author and former FBI Special Agent executive Katherine Schweit helps us Stop the Killing, Talk to the Dead, Understand the 2nd Amendment, and talk about guns with anyone · 1 h 14 minA Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, producer, InkandescentRadio.com and host of this week’s episode of Elaine’s Literary Salon — Check out this interview we did with author Katherine…
- 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 · 43 minMeet the Author: D. A. Spruzen grew up near London, U.K., graduated from the London College of Dance and Drama Education, and earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Queen’s…
- Ep76: This week at Elaine’s Literary Salon: Learn to 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 · 54 minMeet the Author: For more than 34 years, Towanda Brown has called Howard County, Maryland, home. Here, she raised two successful African-American sons and emerged as a beacon of…
- Quillen deBruney is bringing her lyrical, atmospheric, and deeply personal work to Elaine’s Literary Salon · 5 minWhen: Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 12-3pm Where: 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Get your free ticket: QuillendeBruney.eventbrite.com The agenda for our brunch…
- Tanya Stokes teaches us about “The Woman I’m Becoming” to Elaine’s Literary Salon — Your transformation starts here! · 1 h 4 minAbout Author Tanya Stokes: A bestselling author, publisher, spoken word artist, and creative entrepreneur whose work inspires healing, personal growth, and purposeful living…
- S.J. Rozan is in the house! The architect turned award-winning author (of an Edgar, Anthony, Shamus, Nero, and the Macavity) is our featured interview this week at Elaine’s Literary Salon · 21 minMeet the Author: S.J. Rozan was born and raised in the Bronx and is proud of it. She spent over 20 years as an architect in New York City and is kind of proud of that, too. Now…
- What’s next for the 28-year-old ensemble QuinTango? Founder Joan Singer shares “The Story Tango Tells” · 20 minToday on Elaine’s Literary Salon: Meet violinist Joan Singer, the founder and director of QuinTango. Managing the group combines Joan’s flair for storytelling and weakness for…
- Check out “The Secessionist’s Wife,” the new novel by Wolf Bahren that blends espionage, political, international, and journalistic thriller genres · 1 h 3 minMeet the Author: Wolf Bahren is the pen name used by the writer Kristi Bahrenburg Janzen for her fiction. The Secessionist’s Wife is her third thriller. A lover of spy stories…
- Policy expert and political operative Matthew Lavoie brings us his debut thriller novel, “Main Street Fringe” · 1 h 4 minMeet the Author: A policy expert and political operative for some of Washington’s most influential power brokers, Matthew Lavoie has spent his career evaluating the how and why…
- 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” · 55 minMeet the Author: Dr. C. Victor Herbin III (aka: Dr. Vic) is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, leadership advisor, and the founder of Organizational Arrogance — a leadership…
- Ep69: Beka Wueste’s “Human of the Year,” is a gripping tale about a man released from a Maryland prison after nearly 20 years. Join us to learn more about this story of family dynamics, emotional survival, and second chances · 1 h 5 minMeet the Author: Kirkus Star winner Beka Wueste is an author whose debut novel, “The Unsent Letters of Lucy Prior,” earned praise as a “deeply introspective and emotionally…
- 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” · 51 minMeet the Author: I am an attorney with over thirty years of experience. My legal experience has varied from a start in criminal law to intellectual property, specifically…
- Ep67: Futurist Richard Smith brings us the new Clifi Technothriller, WhiteGrass: “We call it ‘Climate Change,’ because it’s not just the heat.” · 52 minMeet the Author: Richard H. Smith, MSc., is a futurist, technologist, and science policy expert whose career spans more than 30 years at the forefront of emerging technology and…
- Ep66: Meet Don Mann: Popular motivational speaker, New York Times bestselling author and host of the TV series “Surviving Mann” · 58 minThis week on Elaine’s Literary Salon: Meet popular motivational speaker and New York Times Bestselling author Don Mann. A retired Navy SEAL Team SIX who, for the last two…
- Ep65: Lynda Allen gives us the Liv Wilde Mysteries newest title “Flashes of Fire and Fury.” She insists, “Menopause is a superpower!” · 49 minMeet the Author: Lynda Allen is a storyteller, author, poet, artist, and listener. She began her career in video post-production and documentary filmmaking before focusing her…
- 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. Check out her bestselling books! · 22 minMeet the Author: Kerri Hagerty is a dedicated law enforcement officer who has proudly served her community for over 20 years. Through roles ranging from patrol officer to…
- Ep63: Author Justin Laborde brings us a story inspired by his grandfather, “Scattered Far and Wide: The Naval Academy Class of ’38 at War” · 1 h 7 minMeet the Author: Justin Laborde, PhD, is a strategic consultant and frequent speaker on consumer trends, marketplace insights, and business-growth strategies at Fortune 500…
- Ep62: Old Testament scholar and professor Dr. Stephen Cook brings us his newest book, “Daniel: An Exegetical & Theological Bible Commentary” · 57 minMeet the Author: Dr. Stephen L. Cook serves as the Catherine N. McBurney Professor of Old Testament Language and Literature at Virginia Theological Seminary, the largest of the…
- 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 · 59 minMeet the Author: Elizabeth Hodges was 38 when she got the news, “You have leukemia.” Six weeks later, she was told she also had adult cystic fibrosis. With three young children…
