Author: Sonia M. Rompoti
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How to Plot a Romance With Holiday Magic Without Turning It Into a Fruitcake
Holiday romance is magical… right up until you try to write one and suddenly everything tastes like glitter-coated fruitcake. If you’ve ever stared at your festive manuscript thinking, “Why does this read like a fever dream in a Christmas sweater?” you’re not alone. I just posted a full, in-depth guide on how to write holiday…
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The Indie Author’s Guide to Surviving the Holiday Rush (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Royalties)
Every December, writers try to be festive, productive, and sane — usually achieving only one of the three. Between book promos, glittering deadlines, and the guilt of not baking enough cookies, the holiday season can break even the most caffeinated author. This year, I’m choosing peace over perfection. And I’m inviting you to do the…
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The Author’s Gratitude List (That Has Nothing to Do With Pumpkin Pie)
This time of year, everyone’s thankful for family and pie. Authors, though? We’re grateful for caffeine, one decent review, and the stubborn fire that keeps us writing even when no one’s looking. Gratitude, for us, isn’t fluffy — it’s survival. 💬 Read the full article on my blog to rediscover the quiet magic of the…
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Because Yes, Oh God I hate so many things, I could easily be the Real Life Grinch!
I just dropped a new blog post where I confess my top three pet peeves — the ones that instantly activate my “raccoon flipping a trash can” energy. Spoiler: they’re not about slow walkers or people who chew loudly. They’re about humanity, emotional intelligence, and the universal chaos of dealing with people who proudly refuse…
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7 Ways to Make Readers Fall in Love with You (Without Begging for Reviews)
Readers don’t fall for desperate authors. They fall for voice, sincerity, and the kind of storytelling that feels like a heartbeat. You don’t need to beg for reviews — you need to make people feel something. 💬 Read the full article on my blog for seven honest ways to build real reader love — the…
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Plot Holes, Panic, and Progress: When Writing Feels Like a Bad Relationship
Every writer’s been there — one minute, you adore your story; the next, you want to throw it into traffic. Writing isn’t just a craft. It’s an emotional rollercoaster with caffeine and self-doubt as your seatmates. The plot holes, the panic, the tiny sparks of progress — they all teach you the same truth: love…
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NaNoWriMo: Or How I Learned to Stop Sleeping and Love the Word Count
Every November, writers willingly walk into chaos and call it progress. NaNoWriMo isn’t about perfection — it’s about caffeine, panic, and the quiet bravery of showing up for your story even when you’d rather nap. Whether you hit 50K or 5K, you’re building something that didn’t exist before. ✨ Read the full article on my…
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Trick or Treat… or Publish? The Real Scares of Indie Author Life
Forget haunted houses — the real scares? Bad reviews, blank pages, and the monster called “algorithm.” Indie author life is the spookiest story I’ve ever lived.
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Cozy Reads, Cozy Sales: How October Can Boost Your Author Brand
October isn’t just pumpkin spice season. It’s cozy reading season — and the perfect time to let your books shine like the candles readers light beside them.
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For the Ones Who Still Grieve
Some nights, the grief still wakes me before dawn. The house is silent, but I can almost hear his laughter in the dark corners where memory hides. That’s when I light a candle—not to bring him back, but to remind myself I’m still here. Every spell in Samhain was born from moments like that. Small,…
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, Bsc 