Love and romance is in the air as we transition into this spring season. Our contributors have been working hard behind the scenes and we can’t wait to share this project with you! We’re pleased to announce that our preorders will open in three weeks! Watch for more sneak peeks of what is to come. 💌

As the sun gently kisses the horizon before succumbing to a peaceful respite, we look forward to the promises of a new dawn approaching.

✨ Cover Artist & Guest Reveal ✨ With full hearts, we’re honored to present our Cover Artist and Guest Contributors. Like a union blessed beneath cathedral spires and Silent Princess blooms, we cannot wait for you to behold what they have crafted. 🤍

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Our last contributor, but certainly not least, please welcome Merch Artist @qquoe.bsky.social! A graphic designer by day, illustrator, pixel artist, and zine enthusiast by the quiet hours of night, Quo’s work is full of devotion to the worlds she loves.

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Next up is Page Artist duo, @studioashray.bsky.social! Introduced to the series through the humorous and sassy cartoon, they later found themselves captivated by Zelda and Link in BotW and TotK, drawn to a love that feels warm, steadfast, and eternal.

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Coming up next is Page Artist @rinkaryp.bsky.social! Though she specializes in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom fanart, Ocarina of Time remains closest to her heart, shaping art drawn to ZeLink as a love that endures across timeless eras.

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ We are elated to introduce our next Writer, Nocturne! A studying game designer and lifelong Zelda fan, Nocturne is drawn to ZeLink as a story of reincarnation; two souls developing, changing, and finding one another across time.

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Introducing our next Page Artist, @tehraincoat.bsky.social! Though new to the Legend of Zelda space, Meg has found a home in ZeLink and quickly fell in love with a story shaped by fate, devotion, and quiet magic.

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ We're delighted to announce our next Page Artist, JoeyJ! Through art, crafts, and music, Joey shares a deep love for both classic and modern Zelda most vividly through her BOTW2 comic, where old echoes and new beginnings meet.

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Please welcome our next Page Artist, @im-resident.bsky.social! A lifelong Zelda fan, Resident was drawn to ZeLink from the very beginning, captivated by a love story that felt inevitable. We’re delighted to have them with us!

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Please welcome our next Page Artist, @helikasei.bsky.social! Also known as Eli, she's been a Legend of Zelda fan since middle school, drawn in by ZeLink and the quiet pull of a bond that spans time and fate. She's excited to create for her first zine!

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Please welcome our next Merch Artist, @kitsunico.bsky.social! With a deep reverence for reincarnation, Nico’s work mirrors the bond of ZeLink at its core: two souls bound by destiny, finding their way back to one another, and entwined across eras.

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Coming up next, please welcome Page Artist @apologeticalex.bsky.social! A freelance illustrator and concept artist, Alex’s love for video games and plants blooms through art that feels whimsical and quietly magical, like a hidden Korok among the leaves.

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Coming up next, please say hello to Page Artist @whitecatarts.bsky.social! A digital and traditional artist with a love for cats, coffee, and cosplay, WhiteCat has been a Zelda fan since A Link to the Past, creating art that imbues a quiet reverence for Hyrule.

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Introducing our next Writer on the roster, please welcome @thousandwordjun.bsky.social! From the Inland Northwest, Jun brings a lifelong love of Zelda into stories that explore ZeLink as something eternal: shaped by hardship, guided by destiny, and reborn in every age.

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ We’re delighted to introduce our next Page Artist, @chibinur.bsky.social! A love discovered in childhood and cherished through time, Chibi Nur believes in the soft, unwavering bond between Link and Zelda, one that transcends eras and reincarnations.

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Announcing our next Page Artist, skyoris! Sky’s journey into Zelda unfolded like a quiet fairy tale, from Pinterest and YouTube to a borrowed Switch save. Though she doesn’t own the games, her love for Link and Zelda blooms through her art.~

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Meet Sapphire, one of our Merch Artists! Drawn to Hyrule through Breath of the Wild, Sapphire has been exploring Tears of the Kingdom and is honored to create for her first Zelda project, guided by love for ZeLink.

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Coming up on our team of contributors, we have Reishichi, another one of our Page Artists! Her art, woven with tenderness and devotion, echoes why ZeLink holds such a special place in her heart. A love written across time.~

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Up next, please welcome TelTales, an aspiring writer drawn to the quiet magic of ZeLink! From intimate short stories to a longer narrative centered on a female Link as Zelda’s handmaiden, his stories linger like a half-remembered dream.

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Please welcome our next contributor and Page Artist, RainbowSarah (Philosopher)! From A Link to the Past onward, her love for the series, and especially ZeLink, shines through in art that feels like a whispered promise across time.

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Say hello to pyrofennec, one of our Page Artists and a lover of all things Zelda and romance! Inspired by the quiet devotion between hero and princess, Aki’s art feels like a whispered vow: timeless, comforting, and full of love.

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Introducing @propertyofhog.bsky.social, one of our Page Artists! A lover of kisses and all things romantic, they're thrilled to capture a gentle, tender moment between our beloved pair; one filled with sweetness and timeless affection.

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Meet Stars, one of our enchanting writers for the zine! Weaving stories of timeless bonds and fateful encounters, her pen dances with magic as she crafts something truly special for this journey through love and legend.

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Next up, please welcome Page Artist @fawkesartt.bsky.social! From childhood wonder to timeless devotion, Fawkes has carried the magic of The Legend of Zelda in her heart since the age of 3. Through every quest and cherished moment, her love remains timeless.

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Say hello to @mlkywy.bsky.social, one of our Page Artists! She fell in love with Hyrule through Breath of the Wild's breathtaking world and tender character bonds, later discovering the magic of Ocarina of Time and other beloved titles in the series.

✨ Contributor Spotlight ✨ Kicking off our contributor spotlights, say hello to Abbyz! As a lifelong writer with an enduring passion for Zelink, she delights in exploring the soulmate bond between Link and Zelda across every game. We're thrilled to share what she's creating!

📩 Results Sent! 📩 All email results have been sent out! Please check all of your folders, including spam. If you still did not receive an email, please reach out to us through DM so we can further assist you. Stay tuned for future updates! 💕

🔔 Contributor Apps: Closed! 🔔 As petals fall and pages turn, our call for creators has gently come to an end. We’ll be reviewing everything with care and wonder, and invitation emails will begin floating into inboxes on October 15. Until then, thank you for dreaming with us. 💖

🔔 Contributor Apps: 1 Day Remains! 🔔 The clock is almost at its final note… ⏳🎵 Contributor applications for Prelude to a Kiss, a ZeLink kiss zine, closes tomorrow on October 5. Be part of something special. 💌

🔔 Contributor Apps: 2 Days Remain! 🔔 Time dances on delicate feet, and the petals fall just a little faster now. 🌸⏳ Contributor applications for Prelude to a Kiss, a ZeLink kiss zine, closes in two days on October 5. Don’t let this moment pass you by. 💌

🔔 Contributor Apps: 3 Days Remain! 🔔 The blossoms linger in the air, each petal carrying us closer to the moment of parting. 🌺✨ Contributor applications for Prelude to a Kiss, a ZeLink kiss zine, will close in just three days on October 5. Apply before time slips away~ 💌

🔔 Contributor Apps: 1 Week Remains! 🔔 The hall grows quiet, the petals are scattered, and the moment draws ever nearer. 💐 Contributor applications for Prelude to a Kiss, a ZeLink kiss zine, closes in one week on October 5. Links below! 💌

💌 Guest Letters 💌 We’re delighted to finally introduce @balo-badartist.bsky.social, our Cover Artist for the zine! Drawn into the Zelda universe through Tears of the Kingdom, Balo quickly fell under the spell of its breathtaking worlds and the timeless love woven between ZeLink. 🌙💖

💌 Guest Letters 💌 Introducing @hanaberin.bsky.social, a freelance illustrator from Malaysia and long-time Zelda fan! With 14 years of self-taught illustration under her belt (and a healthy love of pancakes), Hana brings her passion for ZeLink to life in the sweetest ways. 🌸💕

🔔 Contributor Apps: 2 Weeks Remain! 🔔 As the bell softly chimes, invitations continue to flutter in like falling petals. Will your name be among them? Contributor applications for Prelude to a Kiss, a ZeLink kiss zine, will close in two weeks on October 5. Links below! 💌

💌 Guest Letters 💌 Like a page from a storybook, today we highlight guest writer DrSteggy! Drawn into Hyrule’s world through Breath of the Wild, their journey blossomed into fanfics that capture the timeless bond between Link and Zelda. ⏳💕

💌 Guest Letters 💌 In the soft glow of cherry blossoms and starlit dreams, we welcome ElieKonkon as our next guest merch artist. With a heart drawn to all things sparkly, sweet, and shojo-inspired, Elie brings a tender magic to the world of ZeLink.~ 💫🩷

Our excitement grows as invitations replies have begun to trickle in. We hope to see yours soon! 3 weeks remain for our romantic ZeLink kiss zine contributor applications. Links posted below~

💌 Guest Letters 💌 Whispers of history and romance follow our next guest, merch artist @lucifeena.bsky.social! With a storyteller’s heart and an artist’s touch, she brings a dreamy magic to Prelude to a Kiss, and we’re spellbound already! 🌸🌿

💌 Guest Letters💌 Please welcome @jellyangelart.bsky.social, our dreamy guest artist from Colombia!~ With over 10 years of experience and a passion for video games, she holds a special place in her heart for the world of Hyrule, and of course, ZeLink. 💖🎮

🔔 Contributor Apps: Open! 🔔 Contributor Applications for Prelude to a Kiss, a zine celebrating ZeLink kisses across the Legend of Zelda, are open until Sunday, October 5! 🌸✨ See below for Page Artist, Writer & Poet, and Merch & Alt creator forms! 💌

🌸 Interest Check Results 🌸 Thank you for all your love and support for Prelude to a Kiss so far! With 96 responses, we're excited to move forward with the zine! See the results below! 💕

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the love you’ve shown for Prelude to a Kiss. 💖 With that, our Interest Check is closed. Over the next few days, we’ll be reading through your lovely responses. Stay tuned for the next steps in our journey. ✨💕

"Petals drift, time passes, and the moment draws near…" ⏳🌸 Interest Check for Prelude to a Kiss, a ZeLink kiss zine, will close tomorrow on August 31. Whether you're a creator or a fan who adores ZeLink, we want to hear from you! 💖 Link below ⬇️

💌 Mod Spotlight 💌 At last, but never least, we invite you to welcome our Shipping Mod, Breebly! A traveler of Hyrule since A Link to the Past, Breebly brings both a passion for ZeLink and the steady hands to guide every treasure safely home. 🌿💫

"Like petals carried by the soft whispers of a spring breeze, time slips away…" ⏳🌸 Interest Check for Prelude to a Kiss, a ZeLink kiss zine, closes in two days on August 31. Whether you're a creator or a fan who adores ZeLink, we want to hear from you! 💖 Link below ⬇️

💌 Mod Spotlight 💌 Meet SK, our Formatting Mod, and the magic behind the page layouts of Prelude to a Kiss! With an eye for elegance and a heart tuned to angst-coded kisses, SK ensures every page of our zine is as spellbinding as the love between Zelda and Link. 🩷✨

it’s me!! so thrilled to be on this zine as writing mod—come fill out our IC, it’s gonna be so fun! 💐💕

“Like petals drifting on a spring breeze, time is slipping away…" ⏳🌸 Interest Check for Prelude to a Kiss, a ZeLink kiss zine, will close in three days on August 31. Whether you're a creator or a passionate fan, we’d be enchanted to hear from you! 💖 Link below ⬇️