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.
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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.
Just finished reading #theplaceoftides by @herdyshepherd1 A thoughtful book for #lent. Just makes me covet #norway even more.
Not exactly rolling in the royalties, but it’s not Amazon’s fault. The numbers. Link in profile. #indieauthorsofinstagram #drexelmfa #authorsofinstagram #amazonauthor #ingramsparkauthor
Not a very exciting graphic, but how else do I celebrate finishing the #firstdraft of my second #novel? Let the revisions begin! ⌨️🖥️🔪🍷#indieauthorsofinstagram #writing #drexelmfa
I read about one #memoir a year. This one is heartbreaking, hilarious and hopeful. I need to stop reading it in bed and laughing out loud. @jenhatmaker #awake
Nothing else to say. #nationalnightmare #nosenseofdecency #racist #pos
Excited about this! Thanks @camprehoboth You can register on @lewes.library website. #bookclub #lgbtqbooks #lgbtq #roadtrip #rehobothbeach
Woohoo! 70,000 words. I am in the home stretch. Will finish manuscript by end of February. Have revision coach lined up. #thenextrightthing #indieauthorsofinstagram #writinganovel #writingcommunity #lgbtqbooks
We’re on our fifth one of these since January 1. #cabinfever #jigsawpuzzle #cmonspring
Just needed some words of wisdom about these times. Thanks, @sarcasticlutheran #epworthrb #resist #forwhatitsworth
As an #indieauthor, I discovered #perplexity for all kinds of novel-related research, and I am addicted. Otherwise, AI annoys the bejeesus out of me. Link in profile. #writingcommunity #writing #drexelmfa
If you have #spotify premium you can listen to the #audiobook as part of your membership. I’d share the link and make it easy but I can’t. P.s. the narration is awesome. @theaudiobookexperience #saltandlightexpress #roadtrip #faithjourney
I will be at the new @bam_dover at 1:30 pm Saturday, January 10. Come keep me company. It’s a great store for #doverdelaware #doverde #kentcountyde #delaware #drexelmfa
Prominently displayed. Me and James Patterson. #indieauthorsofinstagram #shelflife #writingcommunityofinstagram #drexelmfa
Mystery. Foreboding. Dread. Maybe terror. You know the sh#t is going to hit the fan. Really enjoying it. #wilddarkshore #edgeofmyseat #cantputitdown
No one asked but these were my three #favoritereads of 2025. Thanks, @bruceholsingerauthor @leifenger @tjenkinsreid #author #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #drexelmfa
#merrychristmas #happynewyear #keepwriting #drexelmfa
But I love him. Oh well, c’est la vie. #indieauthorsofinstagram #writinglife #drexelmfa
!! Look who I am side by side with at @thecraftyreader_de @keliboconnor #drexelmfa #authorsofinstagram
First sighting of the hardcover! #indieauthorsofinstagram #librarylove #drexelmfa #writinglife
But no, I spent the money independently publishing a #novel instead. Still, no regrets. Yet. Link in profile. #indieauthorsofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #writinglife #writingcommunity #drexelmfa
Stop by the @thecraftyreader_de in Milford next Saturday from 12 to 2. I’ll be signing books. A friend bought 5 for Christmas presents. #indieauthorsofinstagram #milforddelaware #authorsofinstagram #sussexcountyde #kentcountyde
My first #audiobook royalty deposit paid for crab cake sandwiches at @finsfenwickisland. There was a special. No beer. Woohoo. 🎉 #indieauthorsofinstagram #writinglife #indiesuthors #drexelmfa
A few more firsts: signings, podcasts, and a two-star review. Link in profile. #drexelmfa #indieauthorsofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #writingcommunity
I survived my first #booksigning at @browseaboutbooks. It went well! Met a lot of nice #bookpeople. #indieauthorsofinstagram #writingcommunity #authorsofinstagram
