Author of the Salt and Light Express
Available for pre-order now!
Lee Ann Walling
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 and people 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.
Come to the 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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What readers are saying
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
The latest #authorscam. I am inundated, but this one initially seemed legit. But . . . How can a #bookclub discuss a novel that hasn’t been released? #indieauthor #authorsoninstagram Now I have more in my inbox. #writingcommunity
Today’s non-book offering #southport #capefear #northcarolina #americanfish
The #audiobook went up a couple days early. But yay! @soundslikemarquis @theaudiobookexperience #authorsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #indieauthors
#kirkusreviews Really excited about the latest review of the #saltandlightexpress Now I have rounded up plenty of kudos to upload final version for preorder! Coming Monday! #authorsofinstagram #indieauthorsofinstagram #writingcommunityofinstagram #drexelmfa
We took a sunset cruise at #capehenlopen, where #delawarebay meets the #atlanticocean - and I got to go to the top of this red lighthouse! Lotta steps and ladders involved. #lewesdelaware #delaware #sussexcountyde
The #booktrailer for #saltandlightexpress About 40 seconds; take a look! #preorder begins Sept. 15. #drexelmfa #writersofinstagram #indieauthorsofinstagram #almostthere
We are easily entertained these days. You thought I would use #carwash music, but I kept thinking of Moody Blues’ “Legend of a Mind.” #timothylearysdead #psychedelic
How refreshing to read a work of #lgbtq #literaryfiction set in Philadelphia that was not on Jenna’s, Reese’s or Oprah’s lists. Very unique and touching #debutnovel #housemates @frumpenberg
Woohoo! I noticed our #drexelmfa director’s email signoff. @nomieve Yay, us! #drexel_mfa_alumni #drexeldragons🐉
A non-book post! From my morning 🚲 ride. Crossroads amid the soybean fields. #photos #delaware #sussexcountyde #morningride
#Releaseday for fellow #drexelmfa author @madelinemmartin.
Not all revolutions begin with a bang. Some start in a book club.
Welcome to #thesecretbooksociety Congrats! #bookstagram #authorsofinstagram
Okay, well, this just happened. Booklife, the #indieauthor arm of @publisherswkly made me an Editor’s Pick. #writerofinstagram #authorofinstagram #writingcommunity #drexelmfa
I went on a #writing binge last week thanks to #atmosphere. Why did it affect me so much? #bookstagram #author #writingcommunity @tjenkinsreid #substack link in profile
This book. It’s inspiring me to write more vividly and freely about my main characters’ relationship. Wowza. Thanks, @amcapone802 for the tip. #atmosphere #taylorjenkinsreid #bookstagram #writersofinstagram
I migrated from #adobeexpress to #canva. If you haven’t given it a try for you #socialmedia you should. I made a #booktrailer with it. Link in profile #indieauthor #writersofinstagram
#thenames @florenceknapp_ got up at 4 to finish it. I have read some wonderful novels lately. Unique premise, beautiful writing, epic story, but with disturbing domestic violence. #bookstagram #books #booklover #booksbooksbooks
Believe it or not these gals were thrilled to meet a “real author.” They are voracious readers and nieces of a good friend. They asked a lot of questions. #writer #writersofinstagram #booklife
