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Time is running out!

Posted on Mar 27, 2023 by Passionate Ink Vice President   No Comments Yet | Posted in Uncategorized

There’s still time to enter the 2023 Passionate Plume! The deadline for entries has been extended to April 24, 2023. Maybe you’re an emerging talent! Our Virgin category is right up your alley, and every Virgin entry will receive comprehensive critique by at least three independent judges. In addition, the winner of the Virgin category… see more

2023 Passionate Ink Anthology

Posted on Feb 3, 2023 by Passionate Ink Vice President   1 Comment | Posted in Anthology · Events · Passionate Ink · Publishing

Mark your calendars now! The 2023 Passionate Ink Anthology is being organized now. We’re excited to offer the opportunity for published and unpublished authors to work together to benefit ProLiteracy. Please read the following information carefully. All participating authors will receive a contract with the details defined prior to publication. Theme: Summer holidays and celebrations:… see more

A Reminder for Passionate Ink Authors

Posted on Sep 24, 2022 by Passionate Ink Vice President   No Comments Yet | Posted in Uncategorized

In light of recent events in the author community, particularly relating to anthologies, author services, publishing, and collaborations, Passionate Ink would like to caution all members to do their research before working with any company. Questions like:   Have they been identified by Writer Beware as a high-risk business? Do they have a website? Do… see more

2022 Passionate Ink Anthology Preorder

Posted on Sep 17, 2022 by Passionate Ink Vice President   No Comments Yet | Posted in Uncategorized

Naughty is nice and this sugar has spice! The 2022 Passionate Ink anthology, Holiday Shorts includes hot holiday-themed stories from thirteen of our talented members: Ryley Banks, C.E. DeRosier, Jena Doyle, WD Drames, Raisa Greywood, Sylvie Haas, Jordyn Kross, Candice LaBria, Cindy Redding, Maggie Sims, Marie Tuhart, Cadence Vonn, and Calia Wilde. From biker santas,… see more

2022 Passionate Ink Anthology Coming Soon

Posted on Aug 11, 2022 by Passionate Ink Vice President   No Comments Yet | Posted in Anthology

The Passionate Ink Board of Directors is excited to announce that we will be releasing the 2022 Passionate Ink anthology on October 18, 2022. This project is paid for by Passionate Ink to support ProLiteracy and to mentor unpublished or newer authors through the publishing process. This year’s anthology has a winter holidays theme and… see more

Kindle Vella- What Is It and Is It Right for You?

Posted on Jul 9, 2022 by Passionate Ink Vice President   No Comments Yet | Posted in Uncategorized

In July 2021, Amazon introduced a new storytelling option – stories told one small chunk at a time. Kindle Vella short episodes are meant to give readers the option of reading during short breaks in their day. The new platform is a way for readers to discover new fiction and a new way for authors… see more

2022 Passionate Plume Winners

Posted on Jun 6, 2022 by Passionate Ink Vice President   1 Comment | Posted in Uncategorized

Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 Passionate Plume!   Contemporary Erotic Romance – Long Mint to Be by Madelynne Ellis Contemporary Erotic Romance – Short The War Within – Barb Simmons Erotic Fiction The Lodger: That Summer by Levi Huxton Historical Erotic Romance Olivia and the Masked Duke by Grace Callaway Speculative Erotic Romance… see more

Marketing and Branding Workshop

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Passionate Ink Vice President   No Comments Yet | Posted in Uncategorized

Marketing and branding aren’t the same thing, though many people think they are. Branding is a subset of marketing, but both are necessary to make sure your story gets the attention it needs to stand out from the publishing crowd. In this course you’ll learn about different techniques – some that you as the author… see more

2022 Passionate Plume Finalists

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Passionate Ink Vice President   2 Comments | Posted in Uncategorized

The Passionate Ink board and the Passionate Plume committee are pleased to announce the 2022 Passionate Plume finalists. This year we filled seven categories: Contemporary Erotic Romance – Long, Contemporary Erotic Romance – Short, Erotic Fiction which included our BDSM entries, Historical Erotic Romance, Speculative Erotic Romance, Steamy Romance, and our pre-published category, Virgin. Thank… see more