“All I’ve ever wanted was to use my passion for writing to help others in any way I can. It’s a promise I made to myself in the fourth grade, one that has driven my career as a writer and continues to push me to this day.”
When A Soul Walks
Just when he thought his life ended, something else began….
When a Soul Walks tells the story of Edward Long, a brilliant neurosurgeon whose career is tragically cut short. Three months after his brain tumor diagnosis, Edward succumbs to his illness and leaves his family behind...that is, in World One.
Edward ends up in a purgatory known as the Waiting Room. Here, he attempts to heal from past traumas, facing the feelings he was taught to avoid, while growing into the person he's destined to become. With the help of a Saint, he travels to different worlds and is put through tests where he encounters people from his previous lives.
Edward’s memories are distorted on his travels between worlds. It is through the process of recovering his memories that he becomes closer to finding out why all of this matters, and who he truly is.
Can Edward break the generational cycles that shaped him? Are humans truly capable of change? And how many lifetimes will it take to fix the damaged parts of himself?
What People Are Saying…
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“Absolutely loved this book. And a lot of what is written I believe to be true. When we are gone here on earth this isn’t our end, it is the beginning of something that we don’t fully understand but I believe that it is beautiful. Definitely a must read.”
— Amanda Murphy (goodreads)
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“This book was incredible. Loads of different feelings arose while reading. I absolutely enjoyed the plot, the mystery, and the Soul of this story. Lauren surely is a talented writer! Thank you for my copy!”
— Jessica (goodreads)
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“This is Don't Worry Darling meets Grey's Anatomy. A fascinating, twisty mystery about the human condition that will make you question everything right until the last page. A great read for light sci-fi readers or anyone who has dealt with grief and is looking for comfort.”
— Madie Wendricks (goodreads)
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“As someone who has been diagnosed with stage iv breast cancer, I enjoyed the bizarre and creative after life story of When A Soul Walks. Lauren's characters were compelling and there were some fun and creepy twists that kept the plot moving and kept me guessing. I look forward to reading DiTullio's next novel. When a Soul Walks is a great start for an ambitious, kind, and creative woman.”
— Katie J. Duke (amazon)
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“This book was incredible. Loads of different feelings arose while reading. I absolutely enjoyed the plot, the mystery, and the Soul of this story. Lauren surely is a talented writer! Thank you for my copy!”
— Anonymous (amazon)
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“…When a Soul Walks discusses the fatal flaw of hubris, spirituality, and grief, all while maintaining an intentional charm and wit. For Mitch Albom and science fiction fans alike, When a Soul Walks is truly an exquisite read, and I cannot be prouder to be friends with this talented author!
— Kate Devine (amazon)
Author Updates
01.30.2025
I started an 8-month writing program to keep myself accountable as I write my second novel. It’s a writing workshop where 14 writers gather in a small room for three hours every week to help one another complete our manuscripts and prepare them for publishing. We were placed in small groups to read our synopses aloud to one another and my group quickly realized why we were put together…because our stories are extremely dark. There’s always a glimmer of hope within my writing, but my characters and readers must go through a lot to get there. I’m really excited about this piece as it has lived with me for over three years now, and I’m finally giving it the time and attention it deserves. Stay tuned…
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