Aastha Thapaliya

Published fiction author and professional romance writer with 1,000,000+ words of fiction-writing experience across contemporary romance, paranormal romance, fantasy, werewolf/fated-mates fiction, and serialized storytelling. Experienced in developing emotionally driven characters, relationship conflicts, immersive fictional worlds, compelling dialogue, chapter-ending hooks, and long-form story arcs designed to sustain reader engagement. Professional experience includes paid interactive-fiction writing for Glimmer and serialized romance writing for GoodNovel, alongside independently published fiction through Amazon KDP and Draft2Digital.

Completed a 105-chapter, approximately 155,000-word paranormal romance novel within two months, demonstrating strong high-volume production skills and the ability to maintain narrative consistency across long-form fiction. Seeking to contribute expertise in Dark Romance, Romantasy, serialized fiction, interactive storytelling, and character-driven episodic narratives to a professional storytelling team.

Interactive Fiction Writer - Glimmer

(2026)

Completed a paid five-episode interactive fiction project for Glimmer.

• Developed branching narrative scenes based on reader choices and story variables.
• Wrote supernatural and emotionally intense storylines involving romance, suspense, conflict, and psychological tension.
• Created character-driven dialogue and interactive scenes designed to maintain reader engagement.
• Worked within episode-based production requirements and interactive storytelling structures.
• Incorporated reader reactions and platform feedback into storytelling and author interactions.
• Successfully completed the commissioned project and delivered the required episodes.

Fiction Author - GoodNovel

(2026-04)

Write serialized romance fiction for a commercial digital-fiction audience.

• Develop long-form romantic plots, character relationships, emotional conflicts, and continuing story arcs.
• Completed "His Luna, His Ruin," a 105-chapter, approximately 155,000-word werewolf/fated-mates/paranormal romance novel.
• Completed "Fake Heiress, Real Desire," a contemporary billionaire-romance novel.
• Produced approximately 155,000 words in two months for His Luna, His Ruin.
• Use cliffhangers, emotional turning points, relationship conflicts, and chapter hooks to encourage continued reader engagement.
• Revise and refine manuscripts according to editorial direction and platform requirements.

Independent Fiction Author - Amazon KDP & Draft2Digital

Authored and published 18 completed novels across commercial romance and fiction genres. Portfolio represents approximately 900,000 words of published fiction.

• Genre experience includes: Contemporary Romance, Billionaire Romance, Paranormal Romance, Werewolf/Fated-Mates Romance, Fantasy, Young Adult Fiction.
• Independently managed manuscript preparation, formatting, publishing, and digital distribution.
• Maintained consistent long-form writing production across multiple projects.

Bachelor's Degree - Sociology - Cluny Women's College Affiliated with North Bengal University (2020 - 2023)