WHAT IS KINK & INK?

Kink & Ink is an 18+ weekend event celebrating the fusion of literature, body art, and a touch of the unconventional. Whether you're a book lover, tattoo enthusiast, or just looking for a unique experience, this event has something for everyone.

When?

April 10-12, 2026

Where?

Signing: Hyatt Regency Dallas 300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas TX. 75207

Afterparty: 1135 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215

What's Happening?

Book Signings and Panels

Meet and greet with a diverse lineup of romance authors and narrators. Get your favorite books signed, hear about their latest works, and immerse yourself in the world of literature.

Tattoo Artists

Book an appointment with talented artists from across the region. Whether you're a tattoo veteran or a first-timer, you'll find a style that suits your taste.

Vendors and Artists

Explore a curated selection of vendors offering all things bookish. Support independent creators and discover something new to take home.

Boudoir Photographers

Book a boudoir session with one of our incredible photographers and capture your power, softness, or spice your way. Whether it’s your first time or you're a seasoned siren, these artists will help you feel confident, sexy, and completely yourself.

Dress Code & Apparel Policy

To maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all attendees, clothing or apparel that promotes harmful, discriminatory, or extremist ideologies will not be permitted at the event. Attendees wearing such items will not be allowed into the signing or any other events associated with the signing.

After Party

Welcome to Cirque Sinistre, where desire dances on a razor’s edge and shadows come alive under the spotlight. This isn't your typical circus; it's a spectacle of sin, seduction, and strange delights. Wander through a night of tantalizing performances, twisted curiosities, and decadent surprises that blur the line between fantasy and reality.

Dress code for the evening: Step into our Cirque Sinistre after-party with style. We invite you to channel your inner ringmaster, acrobat, curious clown, or fortune teller through a look that's theatrical, dramatic, and a little twisted.

Think: vintage glamour meets carnival fantasy with a sinister twist.

As the velvet curtain falls, the night crescendos with a live concert by Melrose Avenue, bringing a dark, electric energy to the stage that will leave you breathless.

The Cirque Sinistre Afterparty is proudly sponsored by attending authors Nyla K, Ariel Anderson, and attending vendor Nocturnal Ink Book Co.