Category: Author’s Alley
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Why Metaphysical Nonfiction Matters More Than Ever (And Why This Collection Gets It Right)
Metaphysical nonfiction has always lived slightly outside polite conversation. Not quite mainstream psychology, not religion, not pure self-help, and definitely not something you casually bring up at a dinner party unless you enjoy awkward silences. Which is precisely why it matters. This collection is for books that understand the unseen layer of human experience. Not…
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What the New York Times Got Right About Romance, and Me.
The New York Times recently featured my work in an article exploring whether AI can write emotionally rich romance. As both a mental health professional and a romance author, I spoke about why intimacy, embodiment, and being seen on the page are things machines still struggle to understand—and why that matters, especially for plus-size heroines.
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Valentine’s Day Is Complicated. That’s Why I Write Romance.
Valentine’s Day loves neat love stories. Real life doesn’t. That’s why romance books matter most in February. They offer warmth without pressure, desire without performance, and love that shows up for tired, complicated women. Sometimes the kindest Valentine’s gift isn’t flowers. It’s a story that reminds you you’re still allowed to want more.
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Midnight Roses, Dangerous Desires, and Stories That Refuse to Behave
There is something deliciously subversive about discovering a collection of erotic stories written by authors who clearly did not get the memo about restraint. This collection brings together a range of erotica and sensual romance titles that explore desire in all its inconvenient, intoxicating forms. These are stories where longing does not ask for permission,…
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Boss’ Secret Muse: Enemies, Tension, and One Very Bad (Very Good) Idea
Some books know exactly why you picked them up—and Boss’ Secret Muse does not pretend to be subtle about it. Enemies to lovers? Check. Billionaire boss? Obviously. Age gap? Yes. Sparks flying from the very first coffee shop confrontation? Immediately. And honestly? That’s half the fun. The story follows a heroine who finally lands her…
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Sunrise Second Chance Series: A Steamy Spin on Enemies to Lovers in the Sunshine State
If you’re tired of the same old enemies-to-lovers tropes recycled like last decade’s romance bingo card, the Sunrise Second Chance Series crashes through that predictability with a blend of small-town vibes, sports energy, and steam-meter-breaking chemistry. This multi-story romance bundle insists on serving emotional stakes and second chances like a point-blank slap shot to the…
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Why Relationships Matter Is the Relationship Guide You Didn’t Know You Needed
We all know relationships are “important,” yet most of us sort of glide through life hoping love, trust, and connection magically happen. That wishful thinking feels great in rom-com trailers, but in real life it leaves too many people confused, stuck, or hurting. Relationships Matter isn’t another generic self-help book; it’s a no-nonsense guide to…
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When Life Is on Fire and You’re Expected to Stay Functional?
There’s a special kind of book you don’t read because you’re curious.You read it because something has already gone wrong. The Mindset of Crisis Management is that kind of book. It doesn’t assume you’re calm, organized, or operating at full emotional capacity. It assumes your world has tilted suddenly and you’re trying to keep it…
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Why the Parental Burnout & Parenting Mental Health Collection Matters in 2026
Parenting is marketed as the most rewarding job in the world, but few self-help shelves acknowledge the mental and emotional cost of trying to be a “perfect parent.” These books collectively tackle something real and often ignored: the chronic stress, exhaustion, self-doubt, and mental load that come with raising children in a fast-paced world. Parental…
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First Comes Lust: When Grief, Betrayal, and Desire Collide
There’s a special kind of loneliness that follows loss. Not the dramatic kind. The quiet one, where everyone assumes you should be “moving on,” while your internal world is still negotiating basic survival. First Comes Lust by Anika Lynn drops us straight into that uncomfortable space and refuses to tidy it up. If you’re even…
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, Bsc 