Sonia D. Hebdon

Sonia D. Hebdon — LARGE PRINT Author, Creating Stories Written for the Heart, the Imagination, and Anyone Who Believes There’s More to the Story

Growing up on the coast of North Queensland, Australia, Sonia D. Hebdon learned early that the best stories are the ones that stay with you long after the final page. Today, she brings that same sense of wonder, nostalgia, and heart to every book she writes. Sonia is an author, Autism advocate, and passionate storyteller whose work celebrates individuality, resilience, faith, and the beautiful qualities that make us different. Her writing has been shaped by her family, her advocacy for children with special needs, and her belief that every child deserves to see themselves as the hero of their own story.

Her children’s series, I Am Perfect The Way I Am, introduces young readers to empowering stories featuring superheroes, fairies, and a young vampire boy—stories created to encourage children to embrace who they are and recognize their own strengths.

She is also the author of The Crazy Mother’s Guide to Raising Exceptional Children, a candid, humorous, and heartfelt book about the realities, challenges, faith, and unexpected joys of raising exceptional children.

But there is another side to Sonia’s storytelling—one filled with mystery, romance, music, and the unmistakable spirit of the 1980s.

Her Haven Cove series transports readers to a world where ’80s music, paranormal mystery, romance, secret societies, and questions about reality collide. Beginning with Sincerely Yours… Written in the Stars and Inked in Destiny!, the series is more than a story—it is an experience. Inspired by Sonia’s lifelong love of ’80s music, the books weave songs directly into the narrative, allowing readers to follow the soundtrack as they read. The experience extends beyond the pages through curated Spotify playlists and original ’80s-inspired songs created especially for the series.

For Sonia, music isn't just something playing in the background. It is part of the story.

Her Haven Cove series is for readers who remember the magic of mixtapes, for those discovering ’80s music for the first time, and for anyone who loves a story that makes them wonder: What if everything you believed about reality was wrong? The breathtaking final installment, A Bittersweet Symphony! The Ink Remains will be released on August 28 and will leave you spellbound, reaching for your tissues and processing the story’s conclusion weeks after reading.

This is a true gift she has as a writer, as evidenced by Literary Critics’ and readers’ reviews on Goodreads regarding Sincerely Yours…Written In The Stars And Inked In Destiny!

(FIVE STARS)

“I’d recommend Sincerely Yours to young adult readers, especially those who enjoy YA paranormal romance, clean fiction, coming-of-age fantasy, and music-laced stories with a gothic shimmer. Readers who love emotionally direct fiction and retro atmosphere will likely be its natural home crowd. In spirit, it sits somewhere between the swooning supernatural pull of Twilight and the mixtape melancholy of an ’80s-mad Sarah Dessen alternate universe, though Hebdon’s metafictional streak gives it its own curious voltage. My verdict: this is a heartfelt, melodramatic, odd little spell of a book, and when it works, it reminds me that sincerity is not a weakness but a strength.” Literary Titan review, April 2026

(FIVE STARS)

“Sincerely Yours... by Sonia D. Hebdon is a spellbinding paranormal novel featuring emotionally resonant, complex characters. Josie is spiritually grounded and authentic; Blaine’s arc is deeply affecting, evolving from a protected young man into someone who makes his own choices. The pacing is propulsive, moving from the nostalgic atmosphere of the late 1980s to mounting supernatural dread that accelerates toward an exhilarating climax. This book explores the sanctity of storytelling, the redemptive courage to defy fate itself, and the tension between doubt and faith. The author builds suspense through atmospheric writing. Sincerely Yours... is hard to put down because of its sophisticated characters and deft plotting.” Ruffina Oserio for Reader’s Favorite Book Reviews and Award Contest. June, 2026

From empowering children’s stories to faith-filled family experiences to nostalgic paranormal romance, Sonia writes stories with one purpose at their core: To make readers feel seen, make them believe in possibility, and give them a story they won't easily forget. Sonia lives in rural Australia with her family and a lovable collection of rescue pets—surrounded by music, imagination, and plenty of stories still waiting to be told.