Category: Author’s Alley
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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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When Success Isn’t Instant: Surviving the Quiet Seasons
Publishing your book doesn’t always bring instant fireworks. Sometimes, success feels slow and silent. Here’s how to protect your mental health, find encouragement, and keep writing when the quiet seasons hit. 🌿 #IndieAuthor #WritingLife #AuthorSupport #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #soniarompoti
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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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The Stories Behind My Stories: Why I Write for You
Every book I write carries a piece of me — from grief and resilience to laughter, curves, and fairy-tale love. Here’s a glimpse at the heart behind my stories and why they might be yours too. 💌 #IndieAuthor #RomanceReaders #CurvyRomance #BookishLove #WritingCommunity #soniarompoti
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How to Write When You’re Drowning in Real Life
Life rarely gives us quiet hours to write. But you don’t need perfection to finish your book. Here’s how to capture micro-moments, protect your energy, and keep writing through the chaos. ✍️ #IndieAuthor #WritingLife #AmWriting #AuthorTips #WritingCommunity #soniarompoti
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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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How to Find Your First 100 True Readers
Starting from zero isn’t easy. But your first true readers are closer than you think. Here’s how to open the door, connect authentically, and build a circle that lasts beyond launch day. Let’s find your readers together. 💌 #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #ReadersWanted #SoniaRompoti
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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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Do You Tell People You’re a Writer?
This week’s post is personal and powerful: Why is it so hard to say, “I’m a writer”? Let’s talk about claiming your voice—even if you’re still drafting, still scared, or still figuring it out. #IDoWrite #IndieAuthorIdentity #ImAWriter #ClaimYourVoice #IndieAuthorLife #WritingIdentity #OwnYourStory #HotAuthorSummer #SoniaRompoti #SelfPublishingTruth #WritingConfidence
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Big News: My Books Have Found a New Home with Harkness Publishing ✨
Every indie author knows the mix of thrills and challenges that comes with building a writing career. We wear all the hats — writer, editor, marketer, designer, publisher — sometimes all before our morning coffee. It’s a wild, exhausting, wonderful ride. And every so often, a milestone appears on the path that reminds you why…
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, Bsc 