I could talk for days about why marriage of convenience is one of the most satisfying tropes to write and read (IMO), but here’s my attempt at a shortened version of why tropes are magical, and why I believe Marriage of Convenience reigns supreme.

(Okay, I’m sort of joking. I write all the tropes and love them dearly… but Marriage of Convenience is my comfort food—both to write and to read.)

Why Romance Tropes Are Magical

As a reader, the beauty of tropes lies in the promise.

Continue reading Why I’ll Die, or Marry, on the “Marriage of Convenience” Hill at Inkitt Writer's Blog.

The Girl Who Lived in Stories

Since I was a little girl, stories were more than entertainment—they were worlds I could enter. After every book I read, every movie or series I watched, I would rewrite scenes in my head, imagining other endings, new characters, or what would’ve happened if things went differently.

My imagination never turned off.

Continue reading Bruna Harmel: My Writing Journey and Why You Should Start Now at Inkitt Writer's Blog.

Hey guys! Back again for a new trope, and it’s another good one! The Grumpy/Sunshine trope! 

Oh I love this one so much! 

Why wouldn’t I? I mean isn’t there something special about someone who is especially grumpy finding their softness in the beautiful glow of the Sunshine character? It melts my heart everytime!

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I’m Arri Stone, and I’ve been writing for about six years. I’ve been on the Inkitt platform for five years now and I have met some amazing people through the community. The authors and readers I’ve come to know there, I now cherish as friends.
What Do I Write?

Absolutely everything. I love testing the waters with new ideas, possibly a little crazy at times.

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What Is Romantasy? Romance and fantasy interwoven together.

Before we get into dragon romance and how I built the world in Shades of Fire, here are some great romantasy reads on Inkitt that feature dragons:

• Shades of Fire by Daphne Anders
• Dragon’s Slave by C. Swallow
• The Dragon King by topperjoslin

Why Write Fantasy Romance Focusing on Dragons?

Continue reading Writing Dragon Romantasy: A Guide From Daphne Anders at Inkitt Writer's Blog.

Hello there my lovely inkitt friends! I know we talked about opposites attract, now let’s go for something else especially spicy in our beloved tropes. 

That’s right, forced proximity. 

I know, fan favorite here and why wouldn’t it be? It’s absolutely delicious, isn’t it? There really is something about being forced to share space with someone who is drop dead  gorgeous -AND- knowing you shouldn’t touch… and REALLY wanting too. 

Continue reading Forced Proximity in Romance: E.J. Lace on Why We Love It at Inkitt Writer's Blog.

Hello fellow Inkitt lovers! How are you, and the story you can’t seem to put down? Is it intoxicating? Flushed with forbidden romance? Do they hate each other…but not for long? Do you love historical pieces, some fantasy love at first sight, are you a sucker for forced proximity? Or maybe a crushing love triangle? Tell me more- am I right?

Continue reading The Magic of Opposites Attract: An Insight from E.J. Lace at Inkitt Writer's Blog.

Well, hello there! If you’re reading this, then you’ve probably just come from our interview with Ahanaa Rose about her book Scarred Luna (coming soon to Galatea!)

Read below for a list of all the countries (that we could find) with werewolf and werewolf-adjacent myths!

Feel free to let us know if we missed one!

Continue reading Unveiling Werewolves by Country: Origins, Legends, and Lore at Inkitt Writer's Blog.