Thank you for accepting our invitation to join us for this journey through a collection of romantic kisses between our beloved Link and Zelda.When exploring through the ages of Hyrule, various iterations of our courageous Hero and wise Princess have been brought to life, allowing for any number of romantic moments. Whether a slow burn, or love at first sight, we hold a special place in our hearts for young love stirring to life. And what better expression of this than a tender kiss?Our staff would like to formally invite you to join us on a path woven through the eras of Hyrule as we bear witness to romance unfolding between the Hero and Princess. You may look forward to examples of literary and visual depictions within the zine. May new beginnings of romance spark and find you with this Prelude to a Kiss.~ The Prelude to a Kiss Staff

Interest Check: Aug 10 - 31Interest Check results: Sept 3Contributor Apps: Sept 7- Oct 5Emails Sent: Oct 15Final Day Join: Oct 20Pitch Results: Oct 22Check-in 1: Nov 15 - 16Check-in 2: Dec 12 - 13Check-in 3: Jan 10 - 11Final submission: Jan 30 - 31Preorders open: Feb 15Preorders close: Mar 17Estimated Shipping Date: June 2026

LunarChibistry

Head Mod/Merch/Finance
Pronouns: she/herIntro:Heyheyheyyy~ I’m Lunar, a full time artist with a dedication to all things Zelink. While I primarily do chibi work, I love a good full piece every now and again; and what better way is that than a Zelink zine?! This will be my first project as head mod and will be handling the finances and merch! I’m excited and look forward to creating all the smoochies with you~!Favorite ZeLink Couple: BotW/TotK are the best to me! But I also say SS ZeLink still has a place in my heart!

Capt. Nyx

Organization
Pronouns: they/themIntro:My ship has finally come, and I'm ready to lead this new voyage. I'm Capt. Nyx. This is my first time leading a zine, but I've got experience organizing teams for other projects. FF is forever my fave, but LoZ and ZeLink have joined it. Looking forward to this, thanks for having me.Favorite ZeLink Couple: BotW is my first & fave Zelda game. I look at Wilds ZeLink and it just hits. His support all the way, her love unlocking her power. 10/10 power couple FTW!

Azzylea

Graphics/Marketing
Pronouns: she/herIntro:
Hewwo, I’m Azzy, resident artist and graphic designer. I often find myself lost in my drawings, reminiscing about the stories and characters I love. My love for ZeLink is only rivaled by my love for my own original characters. I have a passion for angst but also for romance, and I’m excited to see all the love in this zine~ uwu💖Favorite ZeLink Couple: I've always been drawn to Skyward Sword ZeLink. The romantic implications surrounding them was nice to see as they're the ones who started it all.

Rainy

Art
Pronouns: she/anyIntro:
Hi I'm Rainy!😄 I'm a digital illustrator with a foundation in oil painting. I love utilizing expressions, perspective, lighting, and color all together to create that perfect moment in time. I've been playing LoZ since 1998, when Ocarina of Time was released. I have been a loyal fan ever since and can't wait to see all the beautiful artwork for this zine!Favorite ZeLink Couple: Ravio and Hilda will always have my heart! Everything they go through and sacrifice completely melts me every time.

SK

Formatting
Pronouns: she/herIntro:
Hello, my name is SK! When I was 10, I made a deal with the devil to get my dad to buy me Ocarina of Time on N64--not only did it work, I even got a limited edition Pikachu N64 as a bonus. All in a day's work.Favorite ZeLink Couple: Skyward Sword Zelink lives rent-free in my head.

Yome

Art Intern
Pronouns: she/herIntro:
Hiya! Yome here! I'm so excited to help Rainy as an art intern for this zine! I’ve always loved to draw and express myself creatively. I've been an avid ZeLink shipper since day one of playing through OoT as a kid and ZeLink is primarily what I'm motivated to draw! I'm a hopeless romantic when it comes to ZeLink, and can never get enough artwork or stories to bring this ship to life!Favorite ZeLink Couple: It's so hard to pick! BotW/TotK are probably my favorite bc I love how we get to see their relationship grow throughout the games and that they keep finding each other back throughout eras!

Breebly

Shipping
Pronouns: she/herIntro:
Hi I’m Breebly, and although I’m well acquainted with the zine scene, this will be my first Legend of Zelda project. I’ve enjoyed the series since A Link to the Past, and it dumbfounds me how that was decades ago. Something that doesn’t dumbfound me is package shipping, and I’m eager to share my experience gained from doing online sales and past shipping mod work.Favorite ZeLink Couple: I adore Zelda’s incarnation, Tetra, in Phantom Hourglass because she adds a whimsical, energetic aspect to the bond between her and Link.

Nova

Social Media
Pronouns: she/herIntro:
Hey, I'm Nova! I’ve been a Legend of Zelda fan since Ocarina of Time hit the N64, and my love for the series has only grown since then. You may recognize me from other Zelda zines such as The Whispers of Hyrule, Hyrule Fashion Anthology, and The Eyes of Hyrule. Outside of zines, I’ve contributed to Zelda Universe as a writer, assistant editor, and occasional podcast guest.Favorite ZeLink Couple: My favorite ZeLink couple would also have to be Skyward Sword because I'm a sucker for the childhood friends to lovers trope, but also because they are literal soulmates?? Like hello?? But if I had to choose a close second, it’d be Spirit Tracks ZeLink!

Sailor

Writing
Pronouns: she/theyIntro:
Howdy, I’m Sailor! I’m a writer and cosplayer, and have been a huge Zelda fan ever since I first played Ocarina of Time back in high school! I’m currently playing through every single Legend of Zelda game I can get my hands on (replaying Age of Calamity as of when I’m writing this), and am just as obsessed with the series now as I was back then. I’m excited to offer my writing experience to this zine, and look forward to celebrating SO MUCH Zelink with you all!! ✨Favorite ZeLink Couple: Currently ToTK Zelink is my favorite just because of the angst. Zelda’s sacrifice is so tragic and meaningful, and their reunion at the end of the game made me sob.

WHAT IS THE THEME OF THIS ZINE?
This zine is themed around any romantic kiss shared between various iterations of Link and Zelda across the Legend of Zelda timeline. We will only be including pairings from within the canon games.IS THIS ZINE FOR PROFIT OR FOR CHARITY?
This will be a charity zine supporting Project Opal, an organization that helps support victims of domestic violence and fights to put offenders in prison while also providing education centers all over the US.IS THIS ZINE DIGITAL OR PHYSICAL?
This will be determined by our interest check, but we are hoping to create a physical zine.WILL THIS ZINE INCLUDE NSFW CONTENT?
While we are celebrating the love between Link and Zelda, we will be keeping this to a chaste, T-rated project. Nothing beyond kisses will be depicted in written or visual format.MAY I SHARE WORKS IN-PROGRESS I'VE DONE FOR THIS ZINE?
Work in-progress may be shared online with the mod team's permission, but nothing more than 40% finished. Sharing progress within the zine's server is perfectly fine and encouraged!MY QUESTION ISN'T HERE, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
You can send your questions to any of our social media accounts by clicking the icons below.

GUIDELINES FOR CONTRIBUTOR APPLICATIONSWe will be accepting contributor applications for artists, writers, digital merch, crafters, and musicians primarily. For artists specifically, it is recommended that you include examples of LoZ characters as well as dynamic pieces with backgrounds in your completed applications. This will ensure we have all the resources possibly available to make a decision as to who will be the best fit to contribute to this zine!When applying, we will be looking for three examples of your work, as well as a link to your current portfolio. Our zine will remain at a T rating or below, and we will NOT be accepting NSFW content in applications nor in completed submissions. NSFW includes but is not limited to the following: sexual content, graphic violence, gore, vore, or fetishes of any kind.

FOR ARTISTS: We are looking for three completed works in your applications. This goes for both page artists and digital merch artists alike. We also ask that you include your portfolio with other examples of your completed works. This may be shown using a link to a Google folder, or something of that nature. Please ensure all works are clearly labeled.FOR WRITERS: We are also seeking three examples of your work. These can be completed poems, short fics of 1,500-2,000 words, or snippets of larger fics. The zine staff will be reviewing ALL of the submissions including word count. Additionally, if there is NSFW content on a linked, personal account profile being used as a portfolio (such as an Ao3 account), ratings on ALL fics must be clearly marked.FOR ALT CREATORS: The expectations remains three submissions per application. For musicians applying, please keep your audio samples at 1 minute or less to give us an example of your work. The guidelines regarding a portfolio inclusion still apply.FOR ALL THE CREATORS: At the time of applying, we will be asking for you to offer three unique pitches. These pitches constitute examples of new ideas that you would be willing/able to create for inclusion in the zine. Due to the popularity of certain pairings, we recommend pitching for a variety of unique iterations and scenarios to increase your chances of being included on the project.If you have any additional questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message us and we would be happy to discuss them with you.