Here’s an FYI for all you naughty writers out there. The Passionate Ink Chapter of the Romance Writers of America is having two fabulous contests. Stroke of Midnight is for unpublished work and Passionate Plume is for published work. Join and get you name and work in front of some prestigious judges and stuff! Good luck!
Here’s the info:
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Stroke of Midnight
Sponsored by: Passionate Ink Chapter of RWA
Entry fee$15 PI members/$25 Non-PI members
Deadline: February 3rd, 2007
Description: Passionate Ink’s 2006 Stroke of Midnight Contest
Make the first 35 pages of your novel so compelling that an editor has to have more!
Five Sizzling Finalists in Four Categories: Contemporary - novels with erotic elements that focus on the developing romantic relationship in a contemporary setting. Includes series and single-title length romances. Can also include elements of romantic suspense/intrigue.
Historical- novels with erotic elements that focus on the developingromantic relationship in a historical setting.
Futuristic/Fantasy/Sci-fi - novels with erotic elements that focus on the developing romantic relationship in any setting in the future, an alternate world/reality, or another planet. Includes elements such as elves/faerie, sword and sorcery, aliens, etc.
Paranormal/Time Travel - novels with erotic elements that focus on the developing romantic relationship in any setting that includes elements of time travel, angels, vampires, werewolves or other paranormal themes.
All entries must be at least 25,000 words in their completed form. No novellas accepted.
Judging and Prizes:
The top five finalists in each category will be ranked by the following industry professionals:
Contemporary: Sulay Hernandez, Kensington Historical: Allison Brandau, Berkley Futuristic/Fantasy/Sci-fi: Raelene Gorlinsky, Ellora’s Cave Paranormal/Time Travel: Rose Hilliard, St. Martin’s Press
Rules for Entry Eligibility:
Contest is open to all authors with unpublished, uncontracted full-length erotic romance manuscripts (at least 25,000 words) in the category they wish to enter.
Entry Deadline and Mailing:
February 3, 2007.
Email questions to Marie at strokeofmidnight @ passionateink.org. (without spaces)Enter online via the Online Stroke of Midnight Entry Form.
For more information please visit the Passionate Ink Webiste.
Web site: http://www.passionateink.org
Passionate Plume
Sponsored by: Passionate Ink Chapter of RWA
Entry fee$15 PI members/$25 Non-PI members
Deadline: February 3rd, 2007
Description: Passionate Ink’s 2006 The Passionate Plume Contest for Published Authors
The only published, all erotic romance award in RWA!
Five Sizzling Finalists in Five Categories:: Contemporary - novels with erotic elements that focus on the developing romantic relationship in a contemporary setting. Includes series and single-title length romances. Can also include elements of romantic suspense/intrigue.
Historical- Historical - novels with erotic elements that focus on the developing romantic relationship in a historical setting.
Futuristic/Fantasy/Sci-fi - novels with erotic elements that focus on the developing romantic relationship in any setting in the future, an alternate world/reality, or another planet. Includes elements such as elves/faerie, sword and sorcery, aliens, etc.
Paranormal/Time Travel - novels with erotic elements that focus on the developing romantic relationship in any setting that includes elements of time travel, angels, vampires, werewolves or other paranormal themes.
Novellas - novellas of 25,000 words or less with erotic elements that focus on the developing romantic relationship in any setting. All novels entered must be at least 25,000 words in length. Novellas are considered 12,000 to 25,000 words. All entries must be at least 25,000 words in their completed form. No novellas accepted.
Judging and Prizes:
Five finalists will be judged by multi-published authors and reviewers. The decisions of judges are final.
Email questions to Karen at Passionateplume @ passionateink. org.(without spaces)
Entries must be received by February 3rd, 2007.
For more information please visit the Passionate Ink Website.
Web site: http://www.passionateink.org
