Category: To Know Me Better
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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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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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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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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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Do You Really Need These? Budget vs. Premium Tools for Indie Authors
Budget vs. Premium — which tools are actually worth it as an indie author? If you’re wondering whether to splurge or save on writing software, editing apps, and formatting programs… this article breaks it down without the fluff. #SelfPublishingTips #IndieAuthorBudget #AuthorLife #WritingTools #IndiePublishing #KDPAuthors #SoniaRompoti #AuthorResources
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What’s Playing While I Work? (Spoiler: It’s Not Just Rain Sounds and Mozart)
Some people need silence. I need background chaos, violins, and the occasional murder podcast. Here’s what my workday really sounds like. #soniarompoti #indieauthorlife #writingplaylist
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How do you express your gratitude?
How do you express your gratitude? In the lonely path of indie publishing, this might be the one thing that keeps us going. Here’s how I stay grounded—without losing the plot. #amwriting #indieauthor #gratitudepractice #writinglife #soniarompoti
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The one luxury I can’t live without?
Silence and space to think.As a writer, a therapist, and a solo mother, my mind is both my sanctuary and my livelihood. That small window of peace—whether it’s a quiet morning with coffee before my daughter wakes, or the hush that settles over the house after bedtime—is where I regroup, breathe, and create. If we’re…
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, bsc 