Elaine's Literary Salon
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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.
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Paula B. Mays takes us on an art trip around the world with “Murder in La Galeria D’Arte — A Marco in Spain Mystery”
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Ep67: Futurist Richard Smith brings us the new Clifi Technothriller, WhiteGrass: “We call it ‘Climate Change,’ because it’s not just the heat.”
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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Ep66: Meet Don Mann: Popular motivational speaker, New York Times bestselling author and host of the TV series “Surviving Mann”
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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Ep65: Lynda Allen gives us the Liv Wilde Mysteries newest title “Flashes of Fire and Fury.” She insists, “Menopause is a superpower!”
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Jul 18, 2026 |
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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!
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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Author Justin Laborde brings us a story inspired by his grandfather, “Scattered Far and Wide: The Naval Academy Class of ’38 at War”
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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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.
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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Old Testament scholar and professor Dr. Stephen Cook brings us his newest book, “Daniel: An Exegetical & Theological Bible Commentary”
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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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
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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QuinTango is coming to Elaine’s on June 3! Join us for “The Stories Tango Tells” — an intimate interview with the group’s founder Joan Singer and composers Ali Cook and Emmanuel Trifilio
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Policy expert and political operative Matthew Lavoie brings us his debut thriller novel, “Main Street Fringe”
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May 29, 2026 |
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Ep58: History comes alive: Irene Bennett’s new novel, “Battle of the Artisans,” portrays the making of the very real Bells of Marquis Yi, a 2500-year-old National Treasure of China. Don’t miss our interview at Elaine’s!
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May 26, 2026 |
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Ep57: Moms, daughters (and anyone interested in belonging, immigration, and body image) — be sure to read Rebecca Morrison’s new book, “The Blue Dress”
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May 19, 2026 |
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Author of the Cold War Thriller series Bill Rapp shares his latest novel, “The Prague Spring,” at Elaine’s Literary Salon
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May 12, 2026 |
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Today at Elaine’s: Jennifer van der Kleut tells us about her journey to write “The Better Mother,” a plot-driven suspense debut about a woman who ends up pregnant after a casual fling — but the father’s girlfriend has sinister intentions
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May 05, 2026 |
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Wanda Rawlings brings her award-winning series, “A Christian Journey,” to Elaine’s Literary Salon on April 18! Get your free tickets today
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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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
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Ep52: Chandrani Ghosh is bringing her new novel, Heartlines, to Elaine’s Literary Salon. “Think ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ for Indian families,” says the former journalist turned author
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Ep 51: Winemaker Daniel Grace brings his literary thriller to Elaine’s — Don’t miss this uncomfortable conversation about history, religion, addiction, crime & punishment
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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If you missed our book launch party: Listen to the interview as Noir bestseller Chris Chambers turns the table on show host Jeffrey James Higgins, who is celebrating the release of the last book in his 4-part Nathan Burke series
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Apr 05, 2026 |
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Dr. Joan Naidorf offers a challenge to medical professionals in her new book, “Changing How We Think About Difficult Patients: A Guide for Physicians and Healthcare Professionals”
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Poet Bonnie Naradzay says you are “Invited to the Feast” — Join us at Elaine’s for this magical event!
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Podcaster and award-winning author Elizabeth Bruce talks about “Universally Adored & Other One Dollar Stories”
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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March 21: Writer’s — Sign up for Elaine’s Literary Salon Workshop, “Becoming a Master Writer” with John DeDakis
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Emil Buchman takes us to a galazy far, far away in “Redemption Post Mortem: A Twisty Paranormal Thriller”
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Ep44: We welcome back to Elaine’s Literary Salon critically acclaimed bestselling author John Gilstrap
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Ep43: C.R. Rowenson shares his Magic System Seminar, “The Hidden Tool Dean Koontz, Tana French, and Others Use to Bend Reality”
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Ep42: Check out this week’s interview with Tom Straw, the Emmy and Writers’ Guild of America-nominated writer-producer of Night Court, Dave’s World, Grace Under Fire, and Nurse Jackie. His newest book is for sale: “The Accidental Joe”
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Ep41: Adam S. Lovinger brings us “The Insider Threat: How the deep state undermines America from within.”
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Ep40: Puja Guha is the author of seven novels and four short stories! She shares details about her Ahriman Legacy series and the story in the new anthology, “On Fire Under Water”
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Ep39: Meet Andrew Rubin, Filmmaker, author, and cofounder of the mental health education company Symptom Media
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Ep 38: On today’s Elaine’s Literary Salon show, meet the authors behind the poweful book, “Fire and Under Water — A Climate Change Crime Fiction Anthology”
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Retired Special Operations Soldier Sean Hagerty brings us the Dane Cooper series: Jones Point, and Cabal
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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David W. DuBois’ debut novel, “Beholder Of The Eyes,” is a psychological thriller laced with the slow horror of the disease he’s battling: ALS
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Ep35: Author and vocalist Brian Paone is today’s guest on the Elaine’s Literary Salon show — Meet the author who proudly doesn’t stay in his lane
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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ep34: Today at Elaine’s Literary Salon, listen to Jeffery James Higgins interview with Pipeline Media exec Matt Joseph Misetich, podcast host, “How the Arts Were Won”
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Ep33: C. R. Rowenson is fascinated by magic. After you listen/watch this interview, you will be, too!
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Ep31: Tennessee native Thomas Dann brings us “Midnight in Memphis,” a Southern noir where two detectives forge an unlikely alliance as they strive to bridge the racial divide and catch a killer hell bent on revenge
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Ep30: Learn about Brian Thiem’s journey from police officer to author of “The Mudflats Murder Club” series — second career oficionados will be inspired!
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Ep29: Meet Carter Wilson: From the USA Today bestselling author of “The Dead Girl in 2A” and “The New Neighbor,” comes a chilling new thriller that forces the question — Are murderers always the bad guys?
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Ep28: Stacy Woodson is a US Army combat veteran and award-winning author of 40 short stories. Don’t miss her interview at Elaine’s
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Ep27, Elaine’s Literary Salon: Debut author Eric Grandy, who shares his writing journey and tells readers how he came across an “Accidental Paradise”
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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Ep26, Elaine’s Literary Salon: Meet author and leadership coach Karen Marginot and learn about her spirituality-based recovery in her memoir, “The Bad Girls Club”
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Ep25: Don’t miss our interview at Elaine’s Literary Salon with Crime, Thriller, and Sci-Fi author Dale Nelson talks about his latest novel in the 4-part Gage Files series, “Lightning Strikes Twice”
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Join us Jan. 11 at Elaine’s Literary Salon to learn how to make 2026 the year of “Practical Productivity,” with operations exec and author Monisha Longacre: Get ready to get organized!
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Coming to Elaine’s Literary Salon, Nov. 22: “Not every fishmonger can be a double agent,” insists author Jonathan Payne in his newest book, ‘Hotel Melikov’
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Ep24: Explore award-winning author Marta Sanz’s new memoire — “My Clavicle: And Other Massive Misalignments” — and meet her translation team, Katie King and Magdalena Navarro
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Ep23: “From GED to MBA” author Andrea Walton shares her journey to success as we aim to raise $500 for her Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation
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Oct 11, 2025 |
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Ep22: Open the door to the thrilling world of our favorite Realtor novelist, Judy L. Murray
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Oct 11, 2025 |
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Ep21: Bestselling author Reed Farrel Coleman — who has penned 31 novels including the new Nick Ryan series and six in Robert B. Parker’s Jesse Stone series — is featured at Elaine’s!
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Oct 11, 2025 |