Author Talks

A rotating lineup of authors we love, sharing stories, ideas, and inspiration between sips. From debut voices to seasoned storytellers, each event brings a fresh perspective and a chance to connect with the people behind the pages.

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Jennifer Milder

Saturday, January 17th from 1 - 4pm

Jennifer Milder was part of the DMV "9 to 5" for decades before peeling herself away to write her debut novel, The Epilogue of August.  She has no regrets about the career change, and lives happily with her husband, two kids, two cats and a dog named Harley in Arlington, VA. The Epilogue of August, ripped from the headlines of The Washington Post, is her journey into the world of true crime fiction.

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Jonathon Benjamin

Saturday, January 23rd from 1 - 4pm

Jonathon “Jack-Jack” Benjamin is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served as an avionics technician on B-1 Bombers before surviving a near-fatal accident while stationed in England in 2013. After years of recovery and a medical retirement in 2015, he earned a Theatre degree with honors from The George Washington University. His stage work includes American Airman, produced at the Kennedy Center’s American College Theatre Festival. He now lives in Seattle, Washington, and works as a federal employee.

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Ricky Ginsburg

Saturday, January 24th from 1 - 4pm

Ricky Ginsburg is a prolific, genre-bending writer whose portfolio includes nearly 400 short stories and fourteen novels, with a fifteenth on the way. His work often blends humor, magical realism, and sharp observational writing—though he admits he keeps his “serious side” in a small plexiglass box under his desk. Known for his imaginative twist on everyday moments, Ricky brings an energetic, playful voice to every story he writes.