Hi everyone!

I’m here with a loooong overdue update. As I am learning, the publishing process can be bumpy. After my big announcement that House of the Broken Promise was going to be released on July 7th, I got the disappointing and surprising news that the publication date had to be bumped, and not by a little. I can’t claim to understand how all of this works, but publishing goes in cycles, and by bumping the date, Inkshares couldn’t get it back into the cycle until early 2027. Rather than launching in January or February, which are known to be less than stellar release months, I opted to launch in March, when we will all be coming out of hibernation.

We have all been waiting forever for this book, and no one wants it in your hands more than I do! Despite this disappointment (and trust me, it’s been a tough pill to swallow), I have to say that my editorial experience has been amazing. My book is in great hands, and I am glad it will get the attention it deserves when the time finally comes. So, for now, I am living by the mantra that good things come to those who wait.

Feel free to reach out with any questions (or complaints, haha).

The journey continues!

Sonja

Big news, everyone! We have a release date! Drum roll, please......

July 7, 2026

I can’t wait for you to finally meet Anna.

Thanks for staying with me on this journey. It will be worth the wait!

With gratitude,

Sonja

P.S. The kindle edition is already available for pre-order on Amazon. Check it out!

House of the Broken Promise - Kindle edition by Roberts, Sonja. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Happy 2025, everyone!

2024 was a very busy year with a contracted ghostwriting project that took me away from House of the Broken Promise. I also have a full-time job being a chauffeur to my two teenagers and provider of all things emotional and physical for my dogs. They are very needy.

The cons? I’ve been very slow to turn in my revised manuscript to my editor, and I’m feeling a lot of pressure to get my book into your hands as soon as possible. The pros? Stepping away from my manuscript for an extended period of time has me looking at it with fresh eyes. My revisions have turned into nearly a full rewriting of Anna’s story, and I’m excited for the results. Rest assured; I am working diligently to complete the rewrite within the next couple of weeks.

I appreciate the patience and loyalty you have all shown me.

I will be in touch soon as we shift from revisions to the next steps.

All my best,

Sonja

Hello, Inkshares family! Here is a quick update about House of the Broken Promise.

Revisions are still underway but have stalled as I complete a year-long ghostwriting project. As the contract comes to a finish in August, my revisions for House of the Broken Promise will resume at a much faster pace. Thank you all for your patience!

In the meantime, I will be participating in a Zoom author panel this Wednesday July 31st at 8pm EST. Inkshares author Caren Simpson McVicker is celebrating the one-year publication anniversary of her fantastic book, Henderson House (check it out!) and has also asked author Stephen Harrison to join in the fun. Stephen’s book, The Editors, hits bookstores August 13th.

Link for event details: Henderson House Birthday Celebration! (mailchi.mp)

Link to Caren’s book: www.carenmcvicker.com

I will give more updates soon!

With gratitude,

Sonja

Hello, everyone!

Did you know that the typical time it takes for a writer to go from book contract to publication is between nine months and two years? Given that my contract really didn’t begin until September, we are on trend.

There are many steps in the publishing process. I am holding steady in the revision stage, which is both exciting and fatiguing. This stage, the most tedious to me, is the most important, because it means that the team and I are working diligently to deliver House of the Broken Promise in its best form. The point isn’t just to get published, but to publish something special. We don’t want my book to be average. We want it to be great, and to be great takes meticulous work and loads of time. It is so hard to be patient after Anna’s story has been with me for so many years; but I am so excited by what is coming out of this process.

I’ll be sure to update again when we move to the next step.

Thanks for sticking with me!

Sonja

Happy Holidays! As promised, Chapter 6 has been posted under the "READ" tab on my Inkshares page. Keep in mind, revisions are now underway, so what you read here may change a little or a lot by the time House of the Broken Promise goes to print.

After several in-depth conversations with my editorial team, I am more excited than ever to bring you Anna’s story. I will work diligently to make the necessary revisions as quickly as possible so that House of the Broken Promise gets into your hands as soon as possible.

This is such an exciting and worthwhile journey, and I am learning so much. House of the Broken Promise is in good hands here.

Thank you, as always, for your patience and support.

I wish you all the best of the holidays and a wonderful New Year!

Sonja

Hi, everyone! A quick update as to next steps: Inkshares has my manuscript and will be reviewing it within the next two months. After that, it goes into editing, proofreading, copyediting, etc. These steps take a considerable amount of time and also depend upon how many manuscripts are ahead of mine in the queue. Once those steps are complete, we will do the cover design, layout, back cover, and all the other fine tuning. The process is a marathon not a sprint, despite my drive for this book to get into your hands asap. The most important thing is that we get it right, so I am trying to be patient! I will update you as things progress, but rest assured, it’s going to happen! Thank you for your patience and support!

Sonja