My debut novel, The Salt and Light Express, will be published this October. It’s the story of Chris, an adventurous older woman who heads west in a small RV after the death of her long-time partner, Sally. Her original mission was to spread Sally’s ashes at Bryce Canyon, but detours along the way help her heal, confront her flagging faith, and find love and purpose again. It’s an inspiring novel perfect for book clubs, and I can’t wait for you to read it.
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Pre-order begins September 15. You’ll be able to buy the book here and in all the usual places. Stay tuned.
Book launch party!
Come join us from 1 to 2:30 Wednesday, October 15 at Epworth United Methodist Church to welcome The Salt and Light Express into the world. Music and munchies and books, oh my!
It’s free, but please register and bring an item for the Epworth Food Pantry.
MFA and Beyond
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Shifting Sands Media will be the imprint for publishing The Salt and Light Express and subsequent novels.
Shifting Sands Media will be the imprint for publishing The Salt and Light Express and subsequent novels.
She offered me a marketing plan for my novel. Whaddaya think? She looks nice. #stockphoto #aislop #authorscams At least she had a “website.”
Had a wonderful time at Angola by the Bay book club last night in #rehobothbeach. I love #bookclubs. #indieauthorsofinstagram #writinglife Invite me!
Finally. Thank you. #substack #indieauthorsofinstagram #notexactlyviral #subscribeforfree Link in profile.
Reflections on #booksigning events after this weekend’s bust. Be my 100th free subscriber! Link in profile. #drexelmfa #indieauthorsofinstagram #writinglife #writingcommunity
We are downsizing in September to this two-bedroom, first-floor corner apartment in Lewes! I can actually ride my bike to the trail that goes to @oldworldbreads, @thestationonkings, @capehenlopenstatepark, the @lewes.library — all the way to @epworthumcrb and Rehoboth. We can walk to the @lewes_senior_activity_center if we are so inclined. Coffee on the patio, pool to your right.
If you are in #milfordde area tomorrow, please stop by and say hello. #indieauthorsofinstagram #saltandlightexpress #delaware #sussexcountyde
This is a must read. In the 1930s, the Nazis were inspired by our laws and systematic dehumanization of Blacks in the Jim Crow south. Trump may be clueless about the history, but Stephen Miller and others know exactly what they’re doing. #caste #antiracism #jimcrow #democracy @isabelwilkerson
OK I am confused about the ending. Or maybe I just don’t want it to end the way I think it ended. Or maybe I am overthinking the ending. Help! #whistler #annpatchett
As a person of a certain age, I’ve been struggling: Can you “hang up” on a mobile phone? There’s not even really a click. But “call ended” doesn’t have the same dramatic effect. #writinglife #indieauthorsofinstagram #writing #writingcommunity
Deciding to go the #indieauthor route again, and some thoughts on #podcasts as a promotional tool. Leaning into the #LGBTQ story--Subaru, Birkenstocks and all. #indieauthorsofinstagram Link in profile.
I can safely say that my next novel, The Next Right Thing, will be published in the spring of 2027. I’ve created a webpage (link in profile) and a #spotify playlist. #drexelmfa #indieauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram #lgbtqbooks
There’s nothing much more gratifying than discussing #thesaltandlightexpress with folks who read it, enjoyed it, and cried in the right places! Thank you @camprehoboth An honor to be there on the first day of #pridemonth #indieauthorsofinstagram #drexelmfa
This #subaru was in front of my Subaru. If she felt she needed such a disclaimer maybe she should’ve bought a Buick. #happypridemonth🌈 #protesttoomuch
If you are near Wilmington Sunday (May 31) please stop by. 50 #authors and 1,600 people are coming! @huxandhiro #indieauthorsofinstagram #bookfair
Sharing some images from our #fingerlakes vacation. #keukalake #senecalake #senecafalls
I saw this truck in #fingerlakes and viewed it as a metaphor for the #beautyofaging. #70isthenew50. #olderandwiser
The birthday tour continues. #fingerlakes #senecalake #cayugalake #ithacaisgorges
We went to #senecafalls and #womenshalloffame #fingerlakes Taking nothing for granted #womensrightsarehumanrights
Today I am a #birdnerd. We went to @cornellbirds #sapsuckerwoods
What you do on your 70th birthday. Drink wine! @drfrankwine #fingerlakes #keukalake
Sunset on #keukalake #fingerlakes #pennyan tomorrow’s the big day.
Ok folks, please help me get to 100 #substack subscribers. I’m at 95. It’s free! #drexelmfa #indieauthorsofinstagram Link in profile. #delaware
Felt like sharing a non-literary photo I took in #Oregon. #multnomahfalls #waterfall
It`s hard not to get a little reflective when you are about to turn 70. Link in profile. #itgetsbetter #wisdom #haveadream #indieauthorsofinstagram
