Category: Adult Life & Everyday Chaos
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Bananas, Books, and Becoming a Grown-Up
Turns out adulthood doesn’t hit you when you get a degree or pay bills—it smacks you in the supermarket with bananas in one hand and responsibility in the other. Honestly? Writing my first indie book felt the exact same way: chaotic, terrifying, and somehow the most grown-up thing I’ve ever done.
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If My Computer Disappeared Tomorrow…
If my computer vanished tomorrow, I’d lose my drafts, my Canva covers, and my late-night writing sprints… but maybe I’d finally slow down enough to just write for me. Anyone else feel that? #IndieAuthorLife #WritersOfTikTok #BookLoversUnite #IndieAuthorJourney #WriterProblems #SoniaRompoti
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How to Outsmart Your Brain (and Actually Do the Hard Stuff)
Your brain is brilliant at talking you out of hard things. Luckily, you’re smarter. Here are 8 psychology-backed tricks to get things done without the drama.
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Pumpkin Spice and TV Nights: 13 Comfort Shows to Rewatch This Fall
Fall isn’t just about sweaters and pumpkin spice—it’s about rewatching the shows that feel like old friends. From Stars Hollow coffee runs to Pawnee harvest festivals, here are 13 comfort shows that make autumn feel like home.
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The Queen on the Board
She isn’t just playing the game. She is the game. Storms don’t break queens—they awaken them. And in my books, every heroine learns to rise, rewrite the rules, and love on her own terms.
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What’s Your Favorite Word?
Some people pick “serendipity.” Others love “lullaby.” Me? My favorite word is plot. As a writer, it’s where the story lives. But as a human, it’s where the fun begins. Miss the train? Plot. Say yes when you should’ve said no? Plot. Fall in love when you swore you wouldn’t? Definitely plot. It’s my motto…
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What if No One Reads Your Summer Launch?
Launched a book this summer and heard nothing but crickets? This week’s post is for you. Here’s what to do when no one shows up for your big moment—yet. #SlowBurnLaunch #AuthorLife #IndieAuthorTruth #SummerLaunch #BookMarketingRealTalk #SelfPublishingJourney #HotAuthorSummer #SoniaRompoti #BookLaunchAnxiety #IndieAuthorSupport
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The Summer I Fell Back in Love with Writing
This one’s personal. I didn’t expect to fall back in love with writing this August—but I did. If you’re burnt out or drifting, this week’s post might be the soft reminder your creative heart needs. #WriterBurnout #SummerReset #CreativeRecovery #SummerReset #WritingLife #IndieAuthorVibes #WritingInAugust #AuthorStruggles #SoniaRompoti #HotAuthorSummer
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Plotting in a Swimsuit: How to Write from Anywhere This August
Writing doesn’t have to wait for September. This August, give yourself permission to write from anywhere—even in a swimsuit. This week’s post is your chilled-out guide to creativity without the desk. #WritingAnywhere #IndieAuthorLife #WritingAnywhere #HotAuthorSummer #IndieAuthorVibes #SummerWriting #BeachWriter #WriterOnTheGo #WritingTips #SoniaRompoti #PlottingInAugust #AuthorAdventures
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, bsc 