Tag: indie author life
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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…
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The Author’s Gratitude List (That Has Nothing to Do With Pumpkin Pie)
This time of year, everyone’s thankful for family and pie. Authors, though? We’re grateful for caffeine, one decent review, and the stubborn fire that keeps us writing even when no one’s looking. Gratitude, for us, isn’t fluffy — it’s survival. 💬 Read the full article on my blog to rediscover the quiet magic of 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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Plot Holes, Panic, and Progress: When Writing Feels Like a Bad Relationship
Every writer’s been there — one minute, you adore your story; the next, you want to throw it into traffic. Writing isn’t just a craft. It’s an emotional rollercoaster with caffeine and self-doubt as your seatmates. The plot holes, the panic, the tiny sparks of progress — they all teach you the same truth: love…
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Cozy Reads, Cozy Sales: How October Can Boost Your Author Brand
October isn’t just pumpkin spice season. It’s cozy reading season — and the perfect time to let your books shine like the candles readers light beside them.
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, Bsc 