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Front Page News: My Story

I was just flipping through The Robesonian when I saw it there I was, on the front page thumbnail.

Then I turned to the Lifestyle section and saw a full article dedicated to my story as a Deaf and Lumbee author. Seeing my name and books Signs from the Spirit and The Sign of Victoria in print like that? It’s beyond words.

📚 It’s one thing to write stories.
👀 It’s another thing to feel seen.

Thank you to The Robesonian for capturing this moment and to everyone who’s believed in me since the beginning. This is just the beginning. 💛

#FrontPageFeeling #LumbeeAuthor #DeafAuthor #TheSignOfVictoria #SignsFromTheSpirit #RepresentationMatters #SmallTownBigDreams

Now on Goodreads: The Sign of Victoria

I’m thrilled to announce that my newest novel, The Sign of Victoria, is now live on Goodreads!

This supernatural thriller follows seven college friends who check into a beautiful Victorian house The Sign of Victoria: A Supernatural Thriller only to find themselves trapped in a deadly game tied to a mysterious gold queen card. Each level of the house reveals more than just fear… it reveals who they really are.

If you enjoy haunted mansions, psychological twists, and stories where not everyone makes it out alive, I hope you’ll add this one to your Want to Read shelf and join me on the journey.

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Thank you for supporting me as a Lumbee and Deaf author and for reading books that come from both the spirit and the shadows.

💛 Sondra Sampson
www.sondrasampsonbooks.net

I’m Featured in The Robesonian! 📣

I’m beyond excited to share that I was just featured in The Robesonian newspaper my hometown paper as a Lumbee and Deaf author who independently published my first two books. 🪶✨

The article highlights the story behind Signs from the Spirit, which I wrote in memory of my father, and The Sign of Victoria, my supernatural thriller about seven students trapped in a Victorian house.

This is such a personal moment for me, and I’m proud to represent both the Lumbee Tribe and Deaf community through storytelling.

📖 Read the full article:

Lumbee author publishes debut novels – The Robesonian



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Thank you to everyone supporting my journey. I’m just getting started! 💛

Big Announcement!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🗞️
I’m honored to be featured in The Robesonian newspaper this Saturday, June 14 sharing my journey as a Lumbee & Deaf author of Signs from the Spirit.

Grab a copy at your local store
Or visit robesonian.com to read the full story online

This moment means so much to me, my community, and my ancestors. Thank you for walking this journey with me. 🕊️📚

A Day of 150 Emails One Author’s Mission

Today, I did something big. I spent hours literally all day emailing nearly 150 bookstores, libraries, newspapers, and media outlets across the country. From North Carolina to California, New York to Florida, I introduced myself and shared two books that mean the world to me:

📖 Signs from the Spirit – a memoir inspired by real spiritual signs after loss.
📘 The Sign of Victoria – a psychological thriller set in a haunted mansion where only one student survives.

Why did I do this? Because I believe in stories. And I believe in my readers. I’m not a big publishing company or a celebrity with a team. I’m just one woman a Lumbee author, a Deaf storyteller, and a mother trying to get my work into the hands of those who need it.

This journey isn’t easy. But it’s real.

If you’re reading this and you’re a bookstore, a reviewer, or a supporter of indie authors, thank you. Your time, your reply even just your curiosity means everything.

Here’s to the next chapter,
Sondra Sampson
www.sondrasampsonbooks.net
Publisher: Silent Feather Press

When the Spirit Speaks: A Journey Beyond the Silence

Have you ever felt like someone you love was trying to reach you… even after they’re gone?

Signs from the Spirit is my deeply personal exploration of grief, faith, and the powerful messages we sometimes miss in the noise of everyday life. As a Deaf Lumbee author, I wrote this book not just to share my story, but to honor the subtle signs that come when we finally slow down and listen with our heart.

This is not a book of superstition it’s a book of comfort, resilience, and the mysterious ways the spirit world gently taps on our shoulder.

✨ Filled with real moments.
🕊️ Inspired by dreams, birds, pennies, and whispers from beyond.
📚 Now available worldwide in paperback, hardcover, and ebook.

You can order signed copies at www.sondrasampsonbooks.net or find it at major retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.org.

Thank you to every reader who’s messaged me after finishing the final page. I see you. I hear you. And I believe just like you do that love never dies.

#SignsFromTheSpirit #GriefHealing #DeafAuthor #SpiritualBooks #LumbeeVoices #BookLaunch #NewRelease

Readers

“It felt like someone finally put into words what I’ve been feeling.”
“I cried, I smiled, and I felt less alone.”

Available Now:
Paperback & eBook on major retailers
Signed copies (with photo bundle) at sondrasampsonbooks.net

Thank you for sharing this space with me.
If you’ve ever asked, “Was that a sign?” this book is your answer.

#SignsFromTheSpirit #GriefHealing #SpiritualSigns #FeathersAndLight #SondraSampson #Memoir #SpiritualJourney #IndependentAuthor

Saturday Reflections: Why I Wrote Signs from the Spirit

Signs From The SpiritToday is Saturday, and my heart feels full.

I’ve been reflecting on the journey that led me to write Signs from the Spirit. This book wasn’t just a project it was a promise. A promise to honor my father, to share the signs that gave me strength, and to offer comfort to anyone walking through grief.

Each page was written through tears, memories, and whispers I believe were never just in my head. I wanted others to know: when we lose someone we love, the connection doesn’t end. The signs are there if we choose to see them.

To every reader who’s picked up my book or shared their own story with me thank you. Your support reminds me why I write.

Love never truly dies.
Sondra Sampson

The Day I Knew My Story Mattered

“Your book found me at the exact moment I needed it.”

That one line reminded me why I wrote Signs From The Spirit.
Not for success
But to reach someone who felt unseen.
To remind them: grief doesn’t silence love.

If you’re looking for a sign. You matter.

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