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Today I mailed something deeply personal:
Signed copies of Signs from the Spirit and my heart and soul in book form are on their way to Gallaudet University Library to be added to their official Deaf Collections.

As a Deaf and Lumbee author, and a proud studies at Model Secondary School for the Deaf, this is more than just a donation.

Special thanks to Noah Beckman, Deaf Collections Librarian, for welcoming my stories into a space that shaped my own. These books now join the shelves of history and memory where Deaf voices, culture, and storytelling live on.

I created Silent Feather Press to make sure our voices are never forgotten.
And now, they’re exactly where they belong.

📦
Sondra Sampson
www.sondrasampsonbooks.net

I just received official confirmation: Signs from the Spirit is now protected under U.S. Copyright law!
Filed on May 5, 2025 and finally approved on June 18, 2025. This moment means everything to me.

This story is deeply personal a tribute to my journey, my signs, and the loved ones I still feel with me. I wrote it from my soul, and now it’s legally mine, forever.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me whether you’ve read the book, followed my updates, or sent kind messages. You’ve helped make this possible.

✨ Let’s keep going.
💛 Sondra Sampson
🪶 #SilentFeatherPress

I don’t even have words. Just tears. Just gratitude. Just… wow.
Today I received an email from the Lumbee Tribe recognizing me as the author of Signs from the Spirit and The Sign of Victoria.
As a proud Lumbee and Deaf woman, this moment means everything.
Thank you, Chief John Lowery, Tasha Oxendine, and Taylor Davis.
I will carry this with me in every word I write.

Hello everyone

I’m beyond excited to finally share something that means the world to me the proof copy of my second book, The Sign of Victoria, has arrived! It’s real. It’s 6x9, 420 glossy pages, and absolutely beautiful. Seeing it in my hands for the first time took my breath away.

You can now find The Sign of Victoria available at Walmart, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Amazon, and over 45,000 retailers, libraries, and warehouses worldwide.

Earlier, I posted a thank-you to Lumbee Tribe Chief Chairman John Lowery and the PR team (Tasha/Taylor) for their support. I’ve also donated a copy of my first book Signs from the Spirit to Gallaudet University Library, and I plan to donate The Sign of Victoria to:
• The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (a proud Lumbee community)
• Robeson Community College (where my fifth son graduated)

This book represents my journey not just as an author, but as a Lumbee and Deaf woman proud of her heritage and voice.

I wrote The Sign of Victoria as a supernatural thriller with depth. Think: The Haunting of Hill House vibes but this story is mine. Seven students vacation at a mysterious house, only to find themselves trapped in a deadly game involving a gold queen card. That’s all I’ll say for now. 😉

Signs from the Spirit I still have plenty of signed copies available.

The Sign of Victoria not yet signed, but I hope to offer signed versions in the next 2–3 weeks.

You can order both books at www.sondrasampsonbooks.net or any major online store.

Thank you for being part of this journey for supporting Native authors, Deaf creators, and the stories we carry with us.

With love,
Sondra Sampson
Lumbee & Deaf Author | Silent Feather

Signs from the SpiritI’m so honored to share that my memoir, Signs from the Spirit, will be officially added to the permanent archive collection at Robeson Community College Library.

This isn’t just for me.
This is for Robeson County for the Lumbee people, for the Deaf community, for every voice that has ever felt overlooked.

Thank you to Maryellen O’Brien, Director of Learning Resource Services, for recognizing the value of my story and helping preserve it for future generations. I’m truly speechless.

This is more than a donation.
It’s a legacy.

Signs From The SpiritSomething unexpected happened after my books went public…

I felt calm.
Not just relief real, deep, quiet calm.

I didn’t see any red birds today.
No feathers, no coins, no unexpected signs.
And for a second, I thought, “Is something wrong?”

But then I realized:
This is what peace feels like.
Because I’m not searching anymore.
my books Signs from the Spirit
And now, I’m holding the U.S. Copyright certificate for Signs from the Spirit in my hands.

That paper, with its gold seal, isn’t just legal protection…
It’s spiritual confirmation.
A sign in itself.

I’ve come a long way. From doubt to faith. From handwritten pages to full books in readers’ hands. From wondering if I was ready… to realizing I already arrived.

So today? No birds needed.
Spirit is quiet because I’m aligned.
And when you’re aligned you don’t need directions. You just walk forward in peace. 🕊️

— Sondra Sampson
Deaf Author | Lumbee Woman | Silent Feather Press

I’m honored to share that both of my books —
Signs from the Spirit Signs From The Spirit and The Sign of Victoria The Sign of Victoria: A Supernatural Thriller —
have officially been featured in BookLife Project News by Publishers Weekly!

This means so much to me, not just as an indie author, but as a Lumbee and Deaf writer who has poured heart, truth, and healing into these pages.

✨ Signs from the Spirit reflects grief, spiritual signs, and deep personal love for my father.
👁 The Sign of Victoria is a supernatural thriller grounded in fear, survival, and the truth that not everyone makes it out.

I never imagined that both would land on an industry-recognized platform but here we are.

Thank you to everyone who’s believed in me, supported my work, and walked with me on this journey.

Let this be a reminder:
Your story matters. Your voice matters.
And someone out there is watching even when it feels like no one is.

— Sondra Sampson
🪶 Silent Feather Press
📚 www.sondrasampsonbooks.net

Luski was supposed to wait until August 15…

But surprise! he came early. 🐺

My secret reveal is out today!

Check out Luski’s Silent Girl now.

I’ve tagged the book here: https://sondrasampsonbooks.net/blogs/...


💛 And yes… he brought a gift with him.

I’m filled with pride and gratitude to share that my book, Signs from the Spirit, is now officially archived in three libraries that reflect my voice, my culture, and my journey as a Deaf Lumbee author:


📚 Gallaudet University Library – Washington, D.C.

📚 Robeson Community College Library – Lumberton, NC

📚 University of North Carolina at Pembroke – Pembroke, NC



At Robeson and Pembroke, I donated two copies each  one to be preserved in their archives, and one for students to read and engage with freely. At Gallaudet, I contributed a signed copy for cultural preservation.

These libraries are more than buildings they are places of memory, truth, and visibility. Being represented on their shelves means that Indigenous and Deaf stories are not only being written  they are being kept.

I created this visual map to mark the moment:

https://sondrasampsonbooks.net/blogs/...

To everyone who believed in Signs from the Spirit, thank you. This milestone is for every voice that’s been overlooked or unheard.


With love,

Sondra Sampson

Silent Feather Press

I received an official letter from U.S. Senator Thom Tillis recognizing me as an “extraordinary North Carolinian” for my advocacy as a Deaf and Lumbee author.

I share what that word truly means to me on my blog today:

https://sondrasampsonbooks.net/blogs/...

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