Sonia D. Hebdon is an Australian author, disability-inclusion advocate, and former radio and public-speaking professional whose writing champions individuality, resilience, faith, and representation.

Born in North Queensland, Sonia moved to Sydney in the early ’90s to study Literary Theory & Communications at the University of Western Sydney. Her professional background spans radio, PR, public speaking, and special education. Her work with children and teens with ADHD and ASD inspired her commitment to accessible publishing and her decision to become a dedicated large-print author.

Sonia is the author of the empowering early-reader series I Am Perfect The Way I Am, The Crazy Mother’s Guide to Raising Exceptional Children, and the award-winning YA Haven Cove series. Her Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal-winning Sincerely Yours… Written in the Stars and Inked in Destiny! blends YA urban fantasy, romance, mystery, 1980s nostalgia, and music in a cinematic story world. The series features curated soundtracks and original songs written by Sonia, reflecting her lifelong passion for ’80s music.

In September 2026, Sonia expanded into Adult Clean Fiction with Blow Dry…and Bury the Truth! The first book in her paranormal cozy holiday mystery series, Dead But Still My Sister-in-Law.

Sonia is passionate about creating inclusive, immersive fiction for readers often overlooked by mainstream publishing. She is also launching a literary podcast using her radio experience to spotlight Indie Clean Fiction authors and help bring greater visibility to emerging voices.