Sonia D. Hebdon

Meet Sonia D. Hebdon — Award-Winning Australian Author, Christian Storyteller and Disability Inclusion Advocate. Gold Medal Winner — Readers’ Favorite International Book Competition 2026

Sonia D. Hebdon is an Australian Christian author, disability inclusion advocate, and passionate storyteller from North Queensland's coast. With a background in radio and public speaking, Sonia brings a natural gift for communication, a love of storytelling, and a deep understanding of words' power to connect, encourage, and inspire.

As an author, Sonia is committed to creating stories where readers can see themselves reflected, embrace their individuality, and find the courage to be the heroes of their own lives. Her writing celebrates resilience, faith, self-acceptance, and the extraordinary strength found in being different. She is particularly passionate about making stories accessible and meaningful for children and teenagers with disabilities, creating engaging fiction that welcomes young readers into worlds of imagination, adventure, and possibility.

Sonia’s dedication to inclusion shines through her children’s series, I Am Perfect The Way I Am. Featuring superheroes, fairies, and a young vampire boy, these uplifting stories encourage children to recognize their own worth, celebrate their differences, and understand that being different never means being less. She also brings honesty, humor, and heart to parenting in The Crazy Mother’s Guide to Raising Exceptional Children, a candid exploration of the challenges, surprises, and joys of raising extraordinary children.

Her storytelling takes a different turn in the Haven Cove series, where romance, paranormal mysteries, secret societies, Christian themes, and unforgettable 1980s music intertwine. The series begins with Sincerely Yours… Written in the Stars and Inked in Destiny!, an immersive young adult urban fiction story that blends nostalgia, mystery, music, and questions about identity, destiny, and the nature of reality. Inspired by the soundtrack of a generation, Sonia weaves iconic ’80s music into her narrative, complemented by curated Spotify playlists and original songs inspired by the era. For Sonia, music is more than a nostalgic backdrop; it is an integral part of the emotional journey.

On 1 September 2026, Sonia proudly celebrated an extraordinary milestone when her Haven Cove works, Sincerely Yours… Written in the Stars and Inked in Destiny! received a Gold Medal in the Young Adult Urban Fiction category at the Readers’ Favorite International Book Competition. This international recognition reflects her dedication to crafting distinctive stories that leave a lasting impression.

Her commitment to accessible storytelling also extends to large-print fiction, helping make reading a more welcoming experience for young people with disabilities. Whether writing for children discovering their strengths or teenagers navigating love, identity, faith, and life's mysteries, Sonia strives to create stories that entertain while reminding readers their differences, dreams, and voices matter.

The Haven Cove journey continues with the series’ concluding installment, A Bittersweet Symphony! The Ink Remains brings the story’s mysteries, relationships, and musical legacy towards their final crescendo.

Through every book, Sonia D. Hebdon invites readers to laugh, wonder, feel deeply, and look beyond the surface of the world around them. Her stories are for those who believe everyone deserves to be represented, every voice has value, and sometimes the most extraordinary adventures begin when we dare to believe we are exactly who we are meant to be.

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, believe in possibility, and remember 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.

REVIEWS

(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