June 2026: On Chris Chambers Noir, bestselling mystery writer Christopher Chambers shines a light on hot novelists including this month’s guest, Curtis Ippolito, an Anthony Award-and Derringer Award-winning writer. This month’s topic: Ordinary…more
Meet the Author: Justin Laborde, PhD, is a strategic consultant and frequent speaker on consumer trends, marketplace insights, and business-growth strategies at Fortune 500 companies. Raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Justin now lives with his wife, Amanda,…more
“In times of great uncertainty, it can become even more difficult to envision and plan for the future we want,” insists gamification expert Valary Oleinik. “However, using a process from The BOX Experience methodology, you are invited to…more
Meet 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 accredited seminaries of the Episcopal Church (founded in 1823). He and his wife,…more
Meet the Author: A trial and appellate lawyer for many years, David writes history and historical novels. He has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Washington Independent Review of Books, was a reporter for the Staten Island Advance, and for 10…more
June 2026 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we meet a wine expert who gives us insights into a popular industry Today’s Topic: The future of wine in the US Meet our guest: Elyse Kudo, Vice President,…more
June 2026: Welcome to Ep8 of Father Bob’s Courage to Thrive show! Today’s topic: Opening up to life’s greatest kindnesses and unlimited possibilities Bob asks Kip: We’ve known each other since our high school years. Let’s start with a…more
Meet 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, intense fear set in that she might not live to see them grow up. Instead of…more
Experience QuinTango: Alexandria-based music group QuinTango made its splashy debut on the world stage in 1999 at the Clinton White House State Dinner for the president of Argentina. Robert Duvall danced, and global news networks covered the event. The…more
When: Wednesday, September 02, 2026 from 6-9pm Where: 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Get your free ticket: MatthewLavoie.eventbrite.com We welcome debut novelist Matthew Lavoie to Elaine’s Literary Salon to share his debut novel,…more
Meet the Author: Irene Vinyard Bennett has wide experience as a writer and educational minister. Her debut novel, BATTLE OF THE ARTISANS: Making the Bells of Marquis Yi, won the International Proverse Prize of 2022. It is the first story about the…more
Meet 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 knack for storytelling on writing. She has written four poetry collections and the…more
Coming to Rehoboth Beach, DE on May 30: In just a few weeks, we hope that you will be clinking glasses with us in Rehoboth Beach, DE to celebrate the beloved Southern Delaware Wine Food & Musical Festival (aka: SoDel Fest) from noon to 4 pm at this…more
Meet the Author: Rebecca Morrison is the author of The Blue Dress, a novel based on her childhood as an Iranian immigrant trying to fit into her new American homeland and her family’s expectations of beauty. Published by Macmillan’s imprint Farrar,…more
Today at Elaine’s Literary Salon in Alexandria, VA, we are thrilled to bring back to town author Bill Rapp, who began his professional life as an academic, teaching European History at Iowa State University. A graduate of Notre Dame (B.A.), the…more
Meet the Author: Jennifer began her writing journey at the age of 10 when she started her own neighborhood newspaper, “The Santa Clara Times,” printed it herself, and walked up and down her street, passing it out to all the neighbors. She graduated from…more
May 2026: Welcome to Ep7 of Father Bob’s Courage to Thrive show! Today’s topic: Taking a deep dive into Suicide Prevention Father Bob asks Christine about her background, path to running this foundation, and her advice for families and those…more
Meet the Author: Wanda Rawlings is a Christian fiction author, Bible study teacher, and speaker with over three decades of experience as a civilian Federal employee and a lifelong passion for encouraging spiritual growth through storytelling and the Word of…more
About Original Sound: A story about the rhythm of ambition, collaboration, and the price of authenticity. Driven by the pulse and rhythm of Brooklyn and Queens, beat maker Danny Solis may have found his big break when his track is pilfered by pop star Ryan…more
We are Empowered Together, April 2026 — Love stories are always profoundly moving because they remind us of what (I believe) is most important in life — two souls finding each other and holding hands through thick and thin, until death do they part.…more
May 2026: On this month’s episode of Chris Chambers Noir, two beloved novelists are the focus of our Q&A with our host, bestselling mystery writer Christopher Chambers. Our topic: This month, we have the honor of hosting two award-winning and…more
April-May 2026 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we meet attorney Ronald Sharpe Our Topic: A powerful conversation with a former U.S. Attorney About our guest: Ronald is an experienced trial attorney with…more
Meet the Author: Chandrani Ghosh is a former journalist (Time, Forbes, and Business Standard) who, many years ago, traded her press pass for a carpool one. Now that the carpoolers are drivers, she returns to the page. Drawing on her experiences of growing up…more
Welcome to Season 3 of The Questions Bar! In our podcast and video show, sponsored by Inkandescent Women magazine, we invite you in to listen in as girlfriends talk about topics of the day that touch their minds, bodies, spirits, souls, and hearts: AlinaZ…more
Meet the Author: Daniel Grace is a London-born, California-bred, former owner of an international advertising agency who produces critically acclaimed Tuscan wines at his family winery, Il Molino di Grace, in Panzano-in-Chianti, Italy. He is a storyteller by…more
Hello friends! If you missed the book launch party at Elaine’s Literary Salon on April 2, listen and watch the impressive interview between Jeff and award-winning noir author Christopher Chambers, ChrisChamberNoir.com. Help us celebrate the release of…more
This month’s topic: Tackling Sexual Trafficking About our guest: Lauren Breeden serves as Director of Formation and Families and is part of The Falls Church Episcopal’s senior leadership team. She is known for innovative formation, curriculum…more
April 2026: On this month’s episode of Chris Chambers Noir, two more inspiring novelists are the focus of our Q&A with our host, bestselling mystery writer Christopher Chambers. This month’s topic: New Jersey smirk and Caribbean heart… Noir…more
Meet the Author: Dr. Joan Naidorf is a board-certified emergency physician trained at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia. After growing up in Highland Park, NJ, she obtained her undergraduate degree at…more
March 29, 2026 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we meet two Vietnam vets Monico Rodriguez and Josue Silva. Today’s Topic: Shining a light on American heroes Meet our guests: Monico Rodriguez: In…more
