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
The Passionate Plume is the only RWA chapter-sponsored writing contest devoted solely to high-heat romances! Got a book that’s not quite erotic, but that has sex scenes hot enough to scorch an e-reader? This year, extra-sexy/spicy romances are eligible to enter the Passionate Plume. Are short sexy stories your style? The Passionate Plume’s novella divisions… see more
Seeking submissions for the 2015 Golden Claddagh The Celtic Hearts Romance Writers RWA chapter’s 2015 Golden Claddagh authors’ contest is now open! From the chapter: SHARE… Facebook0TwitterPinterest0Tumblr0Linkedin
Judges needed for 2015 Golden Claddagh Celtic Hearts Romance Writers RWA chapter’s 2015 Golden Claddagh will be opening in just a few short weeks and the chapter is in need of volunteers for the first round judging phase! From the chapter: This year we have exciting news. NO MORE MANUAL SCORE SHEETS! That’s right folks. The… see more
Passionate Ink Party Redux! #RWA15 If you weren’t there, we missed you, and if you were, we know you had a rollicking good time! Here’s the redux … Mucho author celebs! Celebrity authors we all swoon over were everywhere, from Cecilia Tan to Holley Trent (Passionate Plume winner!) … And then we had G.G. Gabriel (adorbs!), J. A…. see more
The summer is finally here and FRW’s Golden Palm Contest is gearing up for a great year. If you have an unpublished romance story ready for submission, then this is the perfect contest for you, not matter if you are an unpublished writer or a seasoned author.Take on the challenge and send us the first… see more
The fabulous thing about judging the Passionate Plume is that you DON’T need to be a member of our organization, and you’ll have a month to read the entries from published works. If this sounds tempting read on… We’re getting ready to launch entries for the 10th Annual Passionate Plume contest in March. That means… see more
It’s that time again! We’re getting ready to launch entries for the 10th Annual Passionate Plume contest in March. That means we need to start collecting the names of volunteer judges. If you are interested in becoming a judge, please complete this form: https://docs.google….m?usp=send_form Also, if you have reader, blogger, or industry friends who would… see more
Passionate Ink is proud to announce its 9th annual Passionate Plume published finalists! Historical Let’s Misbehave by Stephanie Draven Unhinge the Universe by L.A. Witt and Aleksandr Voinov Pleasuring the Lady by Jess Michaels Her Husband’s Lover by Madelynne Ellis Her Lovestruck Lord by Scarlett Scott Fantasy/Sci-Fi Something New Under the Sun by L.A. Witt… see more