Stacia Kane
11-29-2006, 12:53 PM
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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 - 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.
Judging and Prizes:
First Round: Will be judged by readers, writers, reviewers, booksellers and librarians.
Final Round: Five finalists will be judged by multi-published authors and reviewers.
The decisions of judges are final.
Winners will be announced at the Passionate Ink gathering at RWA National in Dallas. First place winners will receive a Passionate Ink pendant and an award graphic for their website. All others will receive certificates and a finalist graphic for their website. Results will be listed in Passionate Ink’s newsletter, on the website, as well as have their names published in the ROMANCE WRITER’S REPORT.
Rules for Entry
Eligibility:
1. Contest is open to all published authors (25,000 word min. to be considerated “published” for all categories except Novella, which allows authors published in shorter works of 12,000 words or more) in the erotic romance sub-genre with any erotic romance publisher (regardless of RWA recognition).
2. All entries must possess a first copyright date or first North American printing date of 2006.
Entry Deadline and Mailing:
Mail print entries and materials to:
The Passionate Plume Contest
c/o Karen Steele
1304 Forest Marsh Dr
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
Email ebook entries and materials to Passionateplume@passionateink.org (Passionateplume@passionateink.org). Must be in .pdf format. Official Publisher-released digital versions of print books in .pdf are acceptable. Otherwise, print book submissions must be snail mailed in quantities of four books per entry.
1. All entries must be received by February 3, 2007. Any that arrive after this date will be disqualified and returned unopened.
2. It is the author’s responsibility to enter the book in the correct category. All clarifications as to category should be made prior to submission.
3. One novel cannot be entered in multiple categories, but multiple novels (up to three per category) are welcome if accompanied by the proper paperwork and full entry fee.
4. There must be a minimum of five entries or the category will be canceled. If the minimum number of entries is not attained, entrants will be notified. The entrant will be asked to provide a second choice of categories. If the entrant does not wish to place the entry in another category, the entry and associated fees will be returned.
5. If you are submitting a print book, feel free to sign your books. Remember, you must send four copies of the print book.
6. Failure to comply with the rules will result in disqualification.
7. Decisions of the Contest Coordinator are final.
Entry Fees:
Passionate Ink members: $15
Others: $25
Email payments via PayPal to: Treasurer@passionateink.org (Treasurer@passionateink.org)
or mail payments to:
The Passionate Plume Contest
c/o Karen Steele
1304 Forest Marsh Dr
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
Make checks payable to: Passionate Ink
** A returned check fee of $7 will be charged for an NSF check**
1. Entry fees must be received prior to the entry deadline.
2. Include your name in the subject line and the titles of your entry(ies) in the comments box.
Email questions to Karen at Passionateplume@passionateink.org (Passionateplume@passionateink.org).
Enter online via the Online Passionate Plume Entry Form at http://www.passionateink.org/contest06/plumeentry.php (http://www.passionateink.org/contest06/plumeentry.php)
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 - 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.
Judging and Prizes:
First Round: Will be judged by readers, writers, reviewers, booksellers and librarians.
Final Round: Five finalists will be judged by multi-published authors and reviewers.
The decisions of judges are final.
Winners will be announced at the Passionate Ink gathering at RWA National in Dallas. First place winners will receive a Passionate Ink pendant and an award graphic for their website. All others will receive certificates and a finalist graphic for their website. Results will be listed in Passionate Ink’s newsletter, on the website, as well as have their names published in the ROMANCE WRITER’S REPORT.
Rules for Entry
Eligibility:
1. Contest is open to all published authors (25,000 word min. to be considerated “published” for all categories except Novella, which allows authors published in shorter works of 12,000 words or more) in the erotic romance sub-genre with any erotic romance publisher (regardless of RWA recognition).
2. All entries must possess a first copyright date or first North American printing date of 2006.
Entry Deadline and Mailing:
Mail print entries and materials to:
The Passionate Plume Contest
c/o Karen Steele
1304 Forest Marsh Dr
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
Email ebook entries and materials to Passionateplume@passionateink.org (Passionateplume@passionateink.org). Must be in .pdf format. Official Publisher-released digital versions of print books in .pdf are acceptable. Otherwise, print book submissions must be snail mailed in quantities of four books per entry.
1. All entries must be received by February 3, 2007. Any that arrive after this date will be disqualified and returned unopened.
2. It is the author’s responsibility to enter the book in the correct category. All clarifications as to category should be made prior to submission.
3. One novel cannot be entered in multiple categories, but multiple novels (up to three per category) are welcome if accompanied by the proper paperwork and full entry fee.
4. There must be a minimum of five entries or the category will be canceled. If the minimum number of entries is not attained, entrants will be notified. The entrant will be asked to provide a second choice of categories. If the entrant does not wish to place the entry in another category, the entry and associated fees will be returned.
5. If you are submitting a print book, feel free to sign your books. Remember, you must send four copies of the print book.
6. Failure to comply with the rules will result in disqualification.
7. Decisions of the Contest Coordinator are final.
Entry Fees:
Passionate Ink members: $15
Others: $25
Email payments via PayPal to: Treasurer@passionateink.org (Treasurer@passionateink.org)
or mail payments to:
The Passionate Plume Contest
c/o Karen Steele
1304 Forest Marsh Dr
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
Make checks payable to: Passionate Ink
** A returned check fee of $7 will be charged for an NSF check**
1. Entry fees must be received prior to the entry deadline.
2. Include your name in the subject line and the titles of your entry(ies) in the comments box.
Email questions to Karen at Passionateplume@passionateink.org (Passionateplume@passionateink.org).
Enter online via the Online Passionate Plume Entry Form at http://www.passionateink.org/contest06/plumeentry.php (http://www.passionateink.org/contest06/plumeentry.php)