About the interview:Today’s video podcast led by Elaine’s Literary Salon Host Jeffrey James Higgins icludes Puja Guha, Zakariah Johnson, Curtis Ippolito, and Michael Downing. Meet Puja Guha on Sunday, Jan. 18 at Elaine’s Literary Salon…more
January 12, 2026, A Note from Andrea Walton, Host, The Table I Built — This season, we’re elevating the powerful voices of women who lead with purpose, compassion, and conviction — women reshaping the world through their decisions, their courage, and…more
January 2026 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we meet attorney turned award-winning noir author Christopher Chambers Today’s Topic: Author to Author • Attorney to Attorney Tim will talk with Chris…more
Meet the Author: Sean Hagerty is a retired Special Operations Soldier with over 25 years of experience. He spent his younger years training and conducting combat operations with the 1st of the 75th Ranger Regiment. After nine years, in 2005, he was selected…more
January 2026: On this month’s episode of Chris Chambers Noir, a panel of four writers will test what you consider to be Sounthern Noir. “What is the next evolutionary step of one of crime fiction’s original forms?” asks our host,…more
January 2026 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we meet school safety expert, author, and podcaster Luis D. Aponte. Today’s Topic: The Real Story Behind School Safety — How to Prevent the Next School…more
January 2026: Welcome to Ep3 of Father Bob Flanagan’s Courage to Thrive show! This month’s topic: Defense Against the Dark Arts Live from the Seminary: On the final day of his fall 2025 semester class at the Virginia Theological Seminary, Father…more
Today on the Elaine’s Literary Salon show: Meet author David W. DuBois, a retired U.S. Army soldier who served honorably for 21 years. He is a devoted husband and father of four. In 2022, David was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS),…more
About Nicholas Bruner: Nick has been writing books since the age of eight, when he wrote his first novel on notebook paper, providing illustrations himself with magic marker. His brain was always full of unusual characters speaking to him about their exotic…more
About Corinne Delaney: A classically trained full-lyric soprano and freelance vocalist in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, Corinne has studied with some of the best vocal coaches in the D.C./Virginia region including Laurie Nelson and the Director of…more
About Understanding Sun Tzu On The Art Of War: Understanding Sun Tzu on the Art of War is both a source and an interpretation of Sun Tzu’s Art of War written to clarify Sun Tzu’s philosophies on war without compromising the subtlety of thought…more
About Anita Klein: A mom, wife, artist, and breast cancer survivor, Anita says she enjoys writing as a means to document and celebrate life’s journeys and adventures, both simple and complex. She writes about her breast cancer journey, treatment, and…more
About Angela D. Glascock: Let’s be honest: I’m writing this bio. Me. Angela D. Glascock. The author of the book you stumbled upon (Locksmith at the End of the World). So, I’m not going to write about myself in third person because that’s…more
About Joan Leotta — A Pittsburgh native, Joan is an author and story performer. Her books include, Giulia Goes to War, Book One of the Legacy of Honor Series, Tales Through Time: Women of the South, The Complete Guide to the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia,…more
Today on the Questions Bar: Check out Ep18 of the show where we interview a woman who teaches that inner-knowing, and not taking shit, guides powerful women to live the life of their dreams! In our podcast and video show sponsored by Inkandescent Women…more
Meet the Author: Brian Paone, a Massachusetts native displaced to Virginia, has been a published novelist since 2007 and has performed in bands since 1995. Cumulatively, Brian’s novels are primarily speculative fiction, ranging from thrillers to drama…more
Meet Matt Joseph Misetich: A Senior Executive and Partner at Pipeline Media Group, Matt oversees all divisions, including Script, Book, and Film, as well as the management of Pipeline Artists and the implementation of future Pipeline entities. His industry…more
December 2025 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show, we meet Chen Wang, the co-founder and CEO of Steelike, and former Deputy Executive Director for Regulatory Affairs of the American Intellectual Property Law…more
Meet the Author: Fascinated by magic since he could imagine pine cones as fireballs, C. R. Rowenson is an award-winning author, blogger, and writing coach that studies magic-building like others study oil-painting. His prime directive is to help all kinds of…more
December 2025: “On this month’s episode of Chris Chambers Noir, these two psychological thriller writers will make you understand the meaning of noir,” says our host Christopher Chambers, the award-winning author of dozens of books, short…more
Meet the Author: Thomas Dann was born and bred in Memphis, Tennessee, five generations deep in a family fighting the entrenched political machine there. He has spent time variously on the East and Left Coasts, studying creative writing at Stanford, working…more
Today on the Questions Bar: Check out Ep17 of the show where we interview women who teach us that inner-knowing, and not taking shit, guides all powerful women to live the life of their dreams! In our podcast and video show sponsored by Inkandescent Women…more
Meet the Author: Brian Thiem is the author of “The Mudflats Murder Club,” the first book in the Mudflats Murder Club series, as well as “Red Line,” “Thrill Kill,” and “Shallow Grave.” In his previous life, he…more
Meet the Author: Carter Wilson is the USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of ten psychological thrillers, known for their emotional intensity, tight pacing, and sinister twists. His work has received starred reviews from every major trade…more
December 2025: Welcome to Ep2 of Father Bob’s Courage to Thrive show! Today’s topic: A conversation about Father Bob’s newest book, “While Mortals Sleep: Reading Phillips Brooks through Twenty-First-Century Eyes” Father Bob talks…more
Meet the Author: Stacy Woodson is a US Army combat veteran. Memories of her time in the military are often a source of inspiration for her stories. She made her crime fiction debut in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine’s Department of First Stories and won…more
A Note from Host Andrea Walton, Nov. 17, 2025 — In this powerful season finale, Andrea sits down with commercial pharmaceutical leader Shana Washington, a seasoned executive with more than 15 years of experience driving global strategy across the biotech…more
About Christa Faust: A native of New York City, Crista grew up in the Bronx and Hell’s Kitchen. She’s been making stuff up her whole life, and spent most of her teen years on endless subway rides, cutting school and scribbling stories. When she turned 18,…more
Meet the Author: Eric Grandy was born and raised in Baltimore City and graduated from City College. After graduating from Essex Community College, he was drafted by the Chicago Cubs and played for six years with the team. He went on to a variety of jobs:…more
Meet the Author: Karen Marginot is an author and leadership coach who specializes in helping leaders integrate ancient wisdom with their professional authority. Drawing on her decades-long journey through corporate leadership at companies like Salesforce and…more
