Passionate Plume is back. After having to cancel the contest last year, the Passionate Ink board is committed to bringing back our contest and recognizing outstanding erotic romance novels published in 2019 and 2020. But that means we need judges. Who should judge? You! Readers of erotic romance. Writers of erotic romance. Lovers of erotic… see more
We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 2018 Passionate Plume Contest! Our deepest thanks to everyone who entered this year’s Passionate Plume. The quality of the stories submitted this year was incredible! See the full list of winners and finalists here. SHARE… Facebook0TwitterPinterest0Tumblr0Linkedin
Do you have an award-winning story? Mid-America Romance Authors (MARA) is now accepting entries for its published romance contest. The Carla – Crown Jewel of Books 2018 is open to both traditional and self-published authors. This contest just may earn you an impressive badge for your published novel! Our panel of readers, librarians and booksellers… see more
We’re pleased to announce the finalists for the 2018 Passionate Plume Contest! The quality of the stories submitted this year was incredible! See the list of finalists here. SHARE… Facebook0TwitterPinterest0Tumblr0Linkedin
Oooh boy, have we been busy as a chapter! Check out the May 2018 Passionate Ink Newsletter! In the issue, you’ll find: A Message from PI President Nikki Prince; Invitation for Authors of Color and Own Voices meetings at RT and RWA; Judge the 2018 Passionate Plume Finalists; Workshops Update: Director Needed; Pitch Your Work… see more
The deadline for submitting books to the 2018 Passionate Plume Contest is April 15, 2018! Visit our contest page to read the contest rules and definitions, and to find out how to participate in the HOTTEST romance contest in RWA. Not entering this year? We could still use some judges. You can support our contest… see more
Accepting submissions through April 15th! Visit our contest page to read the contest rules and definitions, and to find out how to participate in the HOTTEST romance contest in RWA. SHARE… Facebook0TwitterPinterest0Tumblr0Linkedin
Passionate Ink is so happy to announce that Lily Freeman is this year’s Superb Sexy Scribbler for her entry A LITTLE BAND OF RED. Congratulations to Lily and thanks to all of this year’s participants. See you again next year! SHARE… Facebook0TwitterPinterest0Tumblr0Linkedin
Congratulations to this year’s 16 finalists! ***See the full list on the Plume finalists and winners page.*** The 2016 winners will be announced during the RWA national conference in San Diego. Check back next week to learn who the category winners are and also the recipient of the inaugural “Out of the Bedroom” creative sex… see more
Most Passionate Plume preliminary round judging packets went out via email during the last week of April. Scores have been coming in steadily—thank you, judges!—but we do want to ensure that all books are accounted for. Scores are due back on 5/31, but we understand that sometimes, monkey wrenches get thrown into the works. If… see more