Tag: indie author life
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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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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 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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Loving Someone Who Doesn’t Remember You
I read Until You the way I read most emotionally dangerous romances. One eye on the page, one eye bracing for impact, coffee going cold because apparently feelings are more urgent than caffeine. The premise is instantly cruel in the most effective way. A car accident. Memory loss. A man at the bedside who knows…
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A Fake Engagement With Very Real Consequences
Cold Billionaire, Hot Chemistry There are days when I want deep, lyrical prose that gently rearranges my soul.And then there are days when I want a grumpy billionaire, a fake engagement, and absolutely no emotional restraint. If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you know the feeling. That’s exactly why Grumpy Billionaire’s Pretend Fiancée works so…
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A Private Chef, a Problematic Billionaire, and Predictable Chemistry
Power, Tension, and a Billionaire We All Side-Eye First There’s a very specific mood where I don’t want personal growth, healing arcs, or lyrical introspection. I want tension. I want bad decisions. I want a billionaire who is objectively a problem and a heroine who knows it and still walks straight into the mess. That’s…
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The House in the Cerulean Sea
(late to the party.. I know) …BUT this is one of those rare books that sneaks up on you. You open it expecting whimsical fantasy, and somewhere between a bureaucrat with a clipboard and a gnome named Talia, it gently dismantles your emotional defenses. TJ Klune takes a premise that could have gone full dystopian…
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Writing Through Grief, Glamour, and Glitter: My December Writing Rituals
December writing is weird. One moment you’re nostalgic, the next you’re overwhelmed, then suddenly you’re crying into a mug of hot cocoa because your character said something emotional. If your creativity feels tender, tired, and glitter-covered, same. I just posted a full article about my December writing rituals — the ones that help me create…
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, Bsc 