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.
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
Stop by @browseaboutbooks on 11/22 and say hello. And think holiday gift! #indieauthorsofinstagram #rehobothbeach #lewesdelaware #bethanybeach #authorsofinstagram
Saw @virginia.l.evans last night in Lewes. The author of #thecorrespondent wrote seven unpublished novels before this one broke through. Her #writing journey was so inspirational and gave me hope. And patience. #authorsofinstagram #writinglife
I joined @podmatch_com late yesterday and have already been invited to and scheduled two #podcasts. And they are the real deal. I probably could have scheduled more but I wanted to finish watching their tutorials and catch my breath. #indieauthorsofinstagram #writingcommunity #drexelmfa Check it out, author friends.
After a successful #booklaunch AND #writing 10,000 words in 3 days, hey, I’m an #author! Link in profile. #indieauthorsofinstagram #writingcommunity #drexelmfa
Well I believe that adds up to 10,182. In three days! This place is amazing, @penni_q_lamont. I wrote two big fat humongous climactic scenes. #drexelmfa #indieauthorsofinstagram #writingcommunity
My total today. I am trying to match @penni_q_lamont Highlights record of 10,000 words. I still have tomorrow and Sunday morning. 3800 to go. #drexelmfa #writingcommunity #wordcount
Morning has broken here. Time to write. #drexelmfa #writing #indieauthorsofinstagram #poconos
There’s only two of us here from #drexelmfa so I guess I’ll do more writing and less drinking. #indieauthorsofinstagram #writingcommunity
Before I start obsessing over book sales, I thought I would share scenes from my #booklaunch party that benefited the #epworthrb food ministry. Because it was a great day. Thanks to all! @juliederrickmusic @amcapone802 @elizafreed @drexelmfa @reginawritenow #indieauthorsofinstagram #bookstagram #saltandlightexpress
We’re on sale on #Amazon #kindle through the weekend. #roadtrip #hittheroad #lgbtbooks #indieauthorsofinstagram #drexelmfa #hillcountry #redrocks #moab
My first bookshelf! Thanks to Lesley at @bethanybeachbooks for being so kind! And what a beautiful store. #indieauthorsofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #saltandlightexpress #indiebookstores
#drexelmfa represents! Thanks for coming to my #booklaunch party. I sold 58 books! @amcapone802 @elizafreed and @reginawritenow #indieauthorsofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #writingcommunity
Thoughts the day before my #novel is officially released. Link in profile. (It’s already out there on #Amazon.) #indieauthorsofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #writingcommunity #thesaltandlightexpress #drexelmfa
The books have started to ship, and everyone is reading #thesaltandlightexpress! #indieauthorsofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #literategreatdanesofinstagram #drexelmfa
If you’re coming please bring an item for our food pantry! And don’t forget to sign up. Music by @juliederrickmusic See you there! #epworthrb #rehobothbeach #booklaunch #indieauthorsofinstagram #drexelmfa
On our way to Lansdale, stopped in at the amazing #baldwinsbookbarn. Five floors of books. I found a few spiritual gems. A worthy #bookworm #booklover #bookaholic pilgrimage.
Took a little trip to Pa. to hear @sarcasticlutheran speak! Awesome!! Also stopped in #peddlersvillage and #newhope and stayed at @porchesonthetowpath. Trying to put the #Phillies behind us.
I am struggling with this one, about halfway through. I usually love insider-y campaign memoirs but I already know how this one ends. Sigh. #kamala #savedemocracy #whatcouldhavebeen
The shipment arrives for the #booklaunch. #thesaltandlightexpress Things are falling into place! #indieauthorsofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #writer #drexelmfa
We interrupt the relentless stream of author scams in my inbox to bring you something real. #booklife (Publisher’s Weekly) made me an Editor’s Pick, which qualifies #thesaltandlightexpress for a curated #booklifeelite #indie collection that will be available to libraries. Everywhere. #bookreviews #indieauthorsofinstagram #authorsofinstagram Woo-hoo.
Hey! My novel is available for pre-order in all the usual places. And if you’re in southern Delaware on October 15, please come to my launch party. Just sign up. Link in code and profile. Music by @juliederrickmusic and munchies and books. #rehobothbeach #epworthrb #drexelmfa #indieauthorsofinstagram #booklaunch #sussexcountydelaware
