Favorite Romance Tropes: ✨️ Grumpy/Sunshine ✨️ Hurt/Comfort ✨️ You came. You called. ✨️ Who did this to you? ✨️ Enemies to Lovers ✨️ Forbidden Love ✨️ Forced proximity. Bonus points if they're snowed in & there's only one bed. #SumLuv

📚 Ellie Rhymer! Spaceships and Scoundrels 📚@ellieyellu.bsky.social · 5d ago

I confess, I don't have a great grasp of the specific terms for romantic tropes (I know it when I see it lol) but, for better or worse, they are a good marketing tool. What about you? Do you love when There's Only One Bed? Not sure? Describe it! Maybe we can help you out #SumLuv

I think the first romance I ever read was either The Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith or The Secret Circle by L.J. Smith. I can't remember which series came first, just that I read them both around the same time. Those books were my intro to PNR & I've loved the genre ever since. #SumLuv

The Vampire Diaries Logo

Alt: GIF of The Vampire Diaries logo: The Vampire Diaries (gold letters) on a black background with a red ribbon curly-cueing over the top and a single teardrop of blood dripping down.

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📚 Ellie Rhymer! Spaceships and Scoundrels 📚@ellieyellu.bsky.social · 7d ago

Do you remember the first romance novel you read? Where did you get it from? 🧡 #SumLuv 🧡

Even though Nick & Karina have history, they don’t fall in love instantly. There’s definitely attraction at first sight, which eventually turns into lust & yearning and a deepening emotional & physical connection. They do fall in love, but it takes a bit of time for them to admit it. #SumLuv

📚 Ellie Rhymer! Spaceships and Scoundrels 📚@ellieyellu.bsky.social · last wk.

Meet cutes don't have to be "cute"! They are a plot device 🧡 But! Let's talk about how they DO feel about each other early on! Is it fairytale love? Is it *lust* at first sight? Hate at first sight? All?? Snips here are welcome (always welcome if you want to answer anything with a snip) 🧡 #SumLuv

I'm a sucker for a good meet cute, even when they're messy. I love seeing that initial spark between the characters. Nick & Karina's meet cute is a reunion. They literally run into each other for the 1st time since their rebirths in Chicago. And that's all I'm gonna say b/c of spoilers. #SumLuv

Emma and Hook's True Love Gaze

Alt: Gif of Emma Swan & Hook. She's got her hand on his chest as she stares up at him, while he looks stunned & mesmerized as he stares at her.

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📚 Ellie Rhymer! Spaceships and Scoundrels 📚@ellieyellu.bsky.social · last wk.

"In which somebody runs into somebody else, and then something falls, and they begin to talk, and their eyes meet and they realize they are attracted to one another" —Rodger Ebert Do you have a classic one? Or one that passes 😆 Did you avoid altogether? Snips welcome! #SumLuv

🗡️ fantasy novella ⚰️ accidental reawakening of dead immortals 🏹 gallant knights 👑 evil kingdom 🤝 evil queendom 🌲 enchanted plants and forests 🥀 romance and friendship 🔖 link: mybook.to/mUVTmR 💌 itch.io: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/a-light-for-... 📖 gr: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23... [ #booksky ]

The 2 romantic leads: Nick - cranky and guarded, leather-wearing Immortal Witch King who has a good heart. Karina - sassy and sweet, coffee-addicted ER nurse turned apprehensive Immortal Witch Queen. #SumLuv

📚 Ellie Rhymer! Spaceships and Scoundrels 📚@ellieyellu.bsky.social · last wk.

Who are you writing about? What makes a romantic story about them interesting? Note there will not be a character art or face cast prompt, so feel free to do that here if you'd like! Don't forget alt text for images if you post them. #SumLuv

Hey all! I'm Amelia & I'm a sleep-deprived paranormal & fantasy romance writer. I have several WIPs in the works, but this month I'll be focusing on my steamy PNR about 2 reincarnated soulmates who work together to reunite their coven & stop an ancient evil from rising. #SumLuv

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📚 Ellie Rhymer! Spaceships and Scoundrels 📚@ellieyellu.bsky.social · 2w ago

Welcome to 🧡 Summer of Love 🧡 a daily prompt game for everyone writing in the romance genre! What's up? What are you working on? How long have you been writing? Tell us everything! Well, tell us enough 😅 I'm excited to chat with you this month. Don't forget to tag #SumLuv

That would be Holly, the Coven's resident therapist. Warm, thoughtful, supportive, & empathetic, she genuinely cares about her family & friends, going out of her way to help them however she can. #AwesomeCharacters

Taylor Hill Smiling

Alt: GIF of Taylor Hill smiling and raising her brows as she turns to walk away. It looks like inside a house with large windows and white walls. She's wearing a gray tank top.

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🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 2w ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Welcome to the Intermittent Character Award Ceremonies!👏 Amongst all your characters, who gets the superlative? Today's award goes to: The Sweetest! Who's your cinnamon roll? Please award them! 🥇 #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

Reincarnation plays a big part in Nick & Karina's story. Nick & Karina literally run into each other since they've both been reborn while in Chicago. It's their meet cute moment & it's filled with chaos, confusion, shock, and even a bit of TLC. #AwesomeCharacters

🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 2w ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Let's talk about reunions! Do your characters get any specific moments where they reunite with someone from their past? Or someone they lost touch with earlier in the story? Is it a happy reunion or less so? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

“imagine making ‘yearning’ the MMC’s entire personality long before ‘yearning’ went ‘viral’” I don’t need to imagine it, I did it in 2011😏 books2read.com/SoulmatesSaga1 #booksky #romancelandia #writesky

That would be Nick's little sister, Aria. At 14, Aria thinks she knows it all & even though she's powerful for her age, she's still young, naive and vulnerable. She's most likely to fall for a scam, like some random stranger posing as a cute teenage boy online... #AwesomeCharacters

Davina Claire The Originals

Alt: Davina Claire is holding her palm up and lighting a white candle with her magic.

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🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 3w ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Welcome to the Intermittent Character Award Ceremonies!👏 Where you choose, amongst all your characters, who gets the superlative? Today's award goes to: Most Gullible! Who gets fooled? Please award them! 🥇 #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

Cursed WIP: The MMC doesn't even bother showing up. He's got better things to do, like hunting & killing demons. Rachel helps herself to the booze, starts a massive fight with a group of patrons, gets fired, & burns the place down within the first 20 minutes. #AwesomeCharacters

🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 3w ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Your characters have to work an ordinary, modern day retail/food service job for one weekend for...reasons. How's it going? Who is doing a spectacular job, and who is getting fired immediately? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

My characters like to barge into my head like they own the place, telling me their name & demanding my attention. I always know what they look & sound like first. Their personalities evolve organically through interviews, drafting, & revisions. #AwesomeCharacters

Rapunzel: Who Are You, And How Did You Find Me?

Alt: Gif of Rapunzel holding a cast iron skillet & saying, "Who are you and how did you find me?"

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🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 3w ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Technical question! What aspects of your characters are clearest to you or solidify first in your mind? Their appearance? Personality? Voice? Skills? Other? Is there anything you have trouble picturing? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

A healthcare pal said that my dedication in Time of Death: A Collection of Medical Horror resonated with her. IYKYK.

Nick reminds me of a nighttime storm with frequent lightning, wind-driven rain & quaking thunder: powerful, ominous, & potentially deadly. Karina reminds me of a breezy, sunny day with some thick, passing clouds: warm, yet refreshing with the potential for some cleansing rain. #AwesomeCharacters

🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 3w ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters It was a stormy day here today! And I love a good storm. Which makes me wonder: what type of weather do you associate with your character? Sunny day? Drizzle? Crisp, windy afternoon? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

Nick & Ryan love cracking jokes and taking playful jabs at each other. Nick's sense of humor runs dry & snarky, while Ryan's is witty & a bit more goofy. They know how to lighten the mood and their scenes almost always put a smile on my face. #AwesomeCharacters

🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 3w ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Could use some cheering up, so let's do something happy today! Please tell me something uplifting, silly, funny, or hopeful about your character! Anything you like, just something that makes you happy. #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

🤍 estranged husbands 💪 close brothers x2 🗡️ an mc who is 100% done 🐺 a love interest ready to grovel 🏫 a haunted, gothic school 🔍 buried secrets ❄️ snowy setting 🔖 universal link: mybook.to/aBMB 💌 itch.io: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-strange-... 📖 gr: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22... [ #booksky ]

A movie I've seen more than 4 times:

Sandra Bullock & Nicole Kidman Dance

Alt: Practical Magic: Sally & Gillian are dancing around the kitchen table with their aunts while holding margaritas in their hands.

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Sophia_Nyx 🐰@sophianyx.bsky.social · 3w ago

Name a film you've seen 4 or more times.

Cursed WIP: Rachel loves a good bar fight & there's a 99.9% chance she started the entire thing--probably because she got bored or someone pissed her off... or both. Likely both. The MMC gets annoyed at first, but joins in the melee, kicking ass & having tons of fun. #AwesomeCharacters

Katherine Pierce Twirling a Broom Handle

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🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 3w ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Your characters' evening at a bar/tavern has been interrupted by a bar fight. How do they respond? Finish it quick to get back to their meal? Ignore it and casually dodge furniture? Flee? Did they start it? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

That would Ash. Short-fused & brutally honest, she has no brain-to-mouth filter, often blurting out whatever is on her mind. #AwesomeCharacters

I Didn'T Mean It Like That Ainsley Norris

Alt: Ainsley Norris (woman with long blonde hair) saying, "I didn't mean it like that."

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🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 4w ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Welcome to the Intermittent Character Award Ceremonies!👏 Who amongst your characters gets the superlative? Today's award goes to: most likely to say something they'll regret. Please award them!🥇 #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

At this point, Nick & Karina are looking forward to spending time together and getting to know each other better. Karina's especially eager--and a bit anxious--to learn more about their shared past. #AwesomeCharacters

🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 4w ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters What's something your character is looking forward to? Is it with anticipation or dread? Are they right to feel that way or will it be better/worse than they think? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

MC's 3 primary personality traits: Nick: 🗡️ Determined 🗡️ Protective 🗡️ Guarded Karina: ✨ Loyal ✨ Empathetic ✨ Cynical #ThreeBigFeatures

DD Ward ..."Sapphic Dr. DOOM"@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 4w ago

So let's try another #ThreeBigFeatures What are your MC's three primary mental/emotional/personality traits? Let's go!

Nick & Karina answered this question during their takeover 3 years ago. 😁 Answer & link to their full character interview below. ⬇️ #JulyInterviewFic ameliakayne.com/2023-takeove...

DD Ward ..."Sapphic Dr. DOOM"@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · last mo.

#JulyInterviewFic. (Answer in character as your OC) Question 11. A light Sunday Question. What’s the most ridiculous rumor you’ve ever heard about yourself?

Tell me 5 random things you love that aren’t people or pets: ✨️ Freshly brewed coffee ✨️ Cool, rainy nights ✨️ Paperback books ✨️ Flannel blankets ✨️ Bonfires

Rory Gilmore: Nothing Smells Like That

Alt: Rory Gilmore standing in a bookstore while holding a book and saying, "Nothing, nothing smells like that. "

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DD Ward ..."Sapphic Dr. DOOM"@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · last mo.

Tell me 5 random things you love that aren’t people or pets: • 80s & 90s Golden Age Anime • Vampires • Roses and Peonies • Martial Arts • Open World Sandbox Video Games

Karina: That I'm not a doormat. Some people seem to equate my empathy with weakness. Nick: You're not weak. Far from it. Karina: I know, but they still test me and then get all shocked when my inner bitch comes out to play. Nick: Some lessons gotta be learned the hard way. #JulyInterviewFic

DD Ward ..."Sapphic Dr. DOOM"@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · last mo.

#JulyInterviewFic. (Answer in character as your OC) Question 8. What is something about yourself that most people would be surprised to learn?

🔥 FANTASY SHORT STORY 🔥 🍃 fairytale 👩‍❤️‍👩 romantic 🔮 magic 🎭 second pov 🔖 story: mybook.to/WDd0F 💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/fire-at-her-... 📖 gr link: www.goodreads.com/book/show/75... [ #booksky ]

Newest characters: Noah Albanessi - Healer/Doctor at Cove Med Delilah Rose Nowak - Occult History teacher As of now, they're both minor characters in my Magic & Med series, but I have a feeling they'll be getting their own story down the road. #AwesomeCharacters

The Office: Welcome to the Team!

Alt: The entire cast of The Office is gathered around the desks and saying, "Welcome to the team"

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🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · last mo.

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Yesterday, we talked about the first character you remember. Today let's talk about the last! (So far) Who's your newest character? Are they a side character? A main? Early in development or well established? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

Karina: Abandonment. I don't think I can handle being ghosted, or have someone I love become a ghost, again. Nick: You don't need to worry about that. Not with me. *squeezes her hand* And fuck anyone who willingly walks out of your life. They never deserved you in the 1st place. #JulyInterviewFic

DD Ward ..."Sapphic Dr. DOOM"@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · last mo.

#JulyInterviewFic. (Answer in character as your OC) Question 7 What is your greatest fear, and how do you work to overcome it?

Nick: No moment. Just a culmination of bullshit & steel determination to be nothing like my parents. Kari: Mission accomplished. You're nothing like your parents. *sighs* I... don't want to talk about it. Nick: Then don't. Your past is no one's damn business. #JulyInterviewFic

DD Ward ..."Sapphic Dr. DOOM"@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · last mo.

#JulyInterviewFic Day 2 (Answer in character as your OC.) Question 2. Can you describe the moment from your childhood that made you who you are today?