Holly Randall Names MelRose Michaels Wet Ink Summer Cover Star

Emily Davis · 2026-07-07

Holly Randall has revealed MelRose Michaels as the Summer 2026 cover star of Wet Ink Magazine. The new issue is available now at WetInkMag.com. Presented by Stripchat, this summer edition puts Michaels front and center with the cover feature “MelRose Michaels Turned Desire Into a Discipline.” It dives into her work as a creator, educator, and business leader who helps adult talent build smarter, more sustainable careers. ### A Cover Star Who Lifts Others Up “MelRose isn’t just a beautiful face — she’s built an entire education platform to help other creators run their businesses,” Randall said. “That’s the spirit of Wet Ink: an industry that grows by lifting each other up, not gatekeeping. She’s the perfect choice for our Summer issue.” Michaels added, “Shooting for Wet Ink was an absolute pleasure! I don’t think I’ve even been a part of such a high-quality production experience nor one that has captured me so completely.” ### What Else Is Inside This Issue This edition isn’t just about the cover. It’s packed with creator-focused content: - A cammers guide on kink by Nikki Night - Lexi Luna’s advice on handling online criticism - Charlie Forde on navigating a looming recession with fiscal responsibility These pieces highlight Wet Ink’s commitment to creator-led insight, business-minded advice, and adult industry culture. It’s the kind of practical, real-world guidance that helps talent thrive — not just survive. ### About Holly Randall Holly Randall is a leading voice in adult media and erotic storytelling. Her career spans filmmaking, photography, podcasting, and publishing. Born in Hollywood, California to legendary photographer Suze Randall — one of the industry’s first female photographers and filmmakers — her creative foundation was shaped early by a life behind the camera. Randall studied at Brooks Institute of Photography before joining the family business and developing her own voice as a director and producer. In 2004, she began producing and directing films for Suze.net. She launched her own studio, Holly Randall Productions, in 2008. In 2025, the studio’s acclaimed title *Broken Butterfly: The Perfect Shade of Blu* earned AVN Awards for Best Featurette and Best Screenplay – Featurette, as well as an XBIZ XMA Award for Best Featurette. Throughout her career, Randall has worked with nearly every major brand in the adult industry, including Penthouse, Hustler, Adam & Eve, Twistys, and Brazzers. She has hosted the Playboy TV series *Adult Film School* and the Digital Playground competition *DP Star*. She’s published multiple photography books through GOLIATH and appeared in documentaries like Netflix’s *Hot Girls Wanted*, Amazon Prime Video’s *Back Issues: The Hustler Magazine Story*, and Vice TV’s *Before the Internet*. In 2017, Randall launched the weekly podcast *Holly Randall Unfiltered*, now spanning more than 400 episodes. It’s known for candid, long-form interviews that pull back the curtain on the industry. Most recently, she founded the Holly Randall Agency, a marketing and strategy firm serving creators and adult brands. She also launched *Wet Ink Magazine*, a creator-driven publication focused on ownership, culture, and editorial storytelling. ### How to Get the Issue You can read the Summer 2026 issue of *Wet Ink Magazine* now at WetInkMag.com/summer-issue-2026. Follow @WetInkMag on Instagram, and if you’re a creator with a story to tell, submit your pitch at WetInkMag.com/write-for-us. To learn more about Holly Randall, visit HollyRandall.com and HollyLinks.com. ### Media Contact Brian S. Gross | BSG PR | 818.340.4422 | brian@bsgpr.com | @bsgpr