Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, Bsc

Every book begins with a spark. Sometimes it’s a single sentence whispered in the dark. Sometimes it’s a question that won’t stop tugging at you. And sometimes, it’s life itself — messy, beautiful, heartbreaking — insisting that you put it into words.

As an indie author, I don’t just write stories to fill shelves. I write because certain truths press against me until they demand a voice. And those truths often come from the places we least expect: grief, laughter, love, and even the parts of ourselves we once thought unworthy.

Today I want to share the stories behind my stories, not just as promotion, but as a reminder that every book we write holds a piece of who we are.

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The Widow’s Curse: Writing Through Grief

What happens when life stops — but you’re still here?

That was the question behind The Widow’s Curse. I wrote it because I couldn’t find a book that echoed what it feels like to lose someone and keep moving through the fog.

This story became more than fiction. It was a way of holding grief in my hands, of exploring guilt, loneliness, and the flicker of hope that comes when you least expect it.

For readers, it became a mirror: a reminder that moving forward isn’t betrayal: it’s survival. For me as an author, it was proof that the hardest emotions can become art.

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Confessions of a Curvy Heart: Love, Humor, and Self-Worth

What if love didn’t begin when you shrank yourself — but when you finally showed up as you are?

That’s the heartbeat of Confessions of a Curvy Heart. I wanted to write a rom-com where curves weren’t the punchline but the spotlight. Where a widow could laugh again, flirt again, and discover that love often comes wrapped in banter and chaos.

Readers tell me this book feels like a hug: funny, messy, a little cheeky, but deeply rooted in self-worth. And honestly, that’s exactly what I hoped for. Because writing romance isn’t just about happy endings. It’s about showing women they deserve those endings exactly as they are.

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The Billionaire’s Curvy Match: Fairy Tales and Hidden Truths

What if your career collided with your heart — and the lie you told was the one thing that could cost you love?

That’s where The Billionaire’s Curvy Match was born. On the surface, it’s glitzy: billionaires, matchmaking, Valentine’s galas. But underneath, it’s about something tender: the courage to be seen when you’ve been hiding who you are.

Grace’s journey, pretending to belong in a world she doesn’t, reflects what so many of us feel: that we have to perform to be loved. Ethan’s story, as a single dad navigating loss and longing, grounds the fairy-tale wealth in something raw and human.

This book taught me that romance is richest when it balances fantasy with vulnerability.

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Curves to Own: Power, Desire, and Choosing Yourself

What if claiming your power also meant risking your heart?

That’s the fire behind Curves to Own, the first book in my new Curves of Power series. This story isn’t just about attraction — it’s about stepping into your strength, even when desire and danger collide. Grayson’s and Sienna’s journey is messy, steamy, and charged with choices that test loyalty, trust, and self-worth.

For me, writing this book was about showing that romance can be both intoxicating and empowering. Because curves aren’t just about body shape — they’re about the twists and turns of power, love, and owning every part of who you are.

Why These Stories Matter

You might think this is where I say: “Go buy my books.” But really, what I want is for you to see the why behind them.

Every indie author carries a well of experience that no one else can replicate. Your heartbreak, your humor, your perspective — that’s the gift only you can offer readers. My books are simply my way of putting those truths into the world. Yours will be different, and that difference is what makes the indie space so powerful.

When we write from truth, grief, curves, fairy tales, or anything else that calls to us, we give readers more than a story. We give them connection. And connection is why they stay.

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If one of these stories feels like the hug you need right now — whether it’s the raw honesty of The Widow’s Curse, the laughter and self-worth of Confessions of a Curvy Heart, or the fairy-tale escape of The Billionaire’s Curvy Match — you’ll find them waiting for you.

And if you’re an indie author yourself? Let this be your reminder: the story you’re aching to tell might be the exact one your readers are aching to hear. Don’t hold it back.

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💌 Hug to end on: Books are bridges. Mine to you, yours to your readers. Thank you for letting me share a few of mine with you.