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

http://soniamrompoti.com/2025/08/31/what-if-no-one-reads-your-summer-launch/

When and How to Hire a Virtual Assistant: Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlight

In this Self-Publishing Advice Conference highlight, virtual assistant Kayleigh Brindley draws on over 10 years of experience to help authors decide when it’s time to hire support. The session covers how outsourcing tasks like…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-virtual-assistant/

#Podcast #authorbusinessgrowth #authorproductivity #indieauthorsupport #outsourcingforwriters
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Being an indie author can feel lonely — like shouting into the void. But we were never meant to do this alone. This post is a reminder that community isn't a bonus; it's a survival tool. Let’s lift each other up, one story at a time. #IndieAuthorSupport #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritersHelpingWriters #SelfPublishingLife #IndieAuthorJourney #WritersTogether #AuthorLife #SupportIndieAuthors #CreativeCommunity #WritingTruths #SoniaRompoti

https://soniamrompoti.com/2025/05/31/why-indie-authors-need-each-other-more-than-ever/

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🙃Sal has his issues, but who doesn't?😌
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Want to Be a Beta Reader for The Ordinary Bruja?

Something in the dark knows her name… and I hope you do too.

Hey familia-Vacitos
I’m so excited (and honestly, a little nervous) to share this with you. After months of edits, rewrites, and emotionally walking through the fog of grief, doubt, and ancestral magic… my next book, The Ordinary Bruja, is almost ready.

But before I take the next big step—I need your help.

I’m officially opening up beta reader sign-ups for a small group of readers who want to be part of this story’s final transformation.

🌿 What is The Ordinary Bruja?

It’s a Dominican-American psychological horror + magical realism novel about Marisol Espinal, a woman returning home to a town that won’t let her forget who she used to be. Haunted by grief, twisted family secrets, and a cursed hill that calls her by name, she uncovers that her family’s magic was never truly lost—just buried.

This story is about:

• 🖤 Grief that lingers in the walls
• 🌀 Magic passed down through silence
• 🌙 The tension between identity and inheritance
• ✊🏽 And what it means to reclaim the power you were taught to fear

If you’re into books like The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina, White Smoke, or anything that blends supernatural dread with soul-deep reflection—you’ll vibe with this.

🕯 What’s a Beta Reader?

A beta reader is someone who reads an early version of a book before it’s published and gives the author feedback. Think of yourself as my creative confidant—you’re not proofreading or editing line-by-line. You’re helping me answer questions like:

• Did you care about Marisol?
• Did the story hook you?
• Did the magical rules make sense?
• Were there parts that confused, bored, or emotionally wrecked you (in the best way)?

You’ll get to read the book before anyone else, give feedback, and help shape this story into its final form.

📅 What’s the Timeline?

• Beta sign-ups close: April 30
• Reading begins: May 1
• Feedback due: May 31
  (I’ll send reminders + keep it flexible for life things—we’re human here.)

✨ Want to Join the Beta Crew? (Fill the form below)

Thank you for joining The Ordinary Bruja Beta Reader Crew. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

I’ll send you everything you need: the manuscript, feedback questions, and a warm thank-you from the bottom of my bookish little heart.

If you’ve ever connected with my work, resonated with themes of healing, cultural identity, or just want to read a haunting-ass story about a girl who stops running and starts remembering—this is for you.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Let’s bring The Ordinary Bruja to life, together.

🧿 P.S.

If you’re not ready to beta read but want to support the book, you can:
💬 Share this post
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