Fizz Hangout Weekly Discussion: July 4th, 2025 (Patreon)

Welcome to the newest Fizz Hangout! Every Friday, you all can stop by the weekly Fizz Hangout post and ask questions (to us or to your fellow patrons), discuss recent bonus scenes and/or podcasts with each other, and catch up on all the goodies you might've missed!

HANGOUT QUESTION: we love seeing your response to questions about the Addictedverse, and it helps facilitate some awesome discussions! Each week, there'll be a new "hangout question" that you can answer in the comments, if you wish!

We are less than two months away from Burn Bright! Did you see the character art reveal this week? From the art, which character is your favorite?

 Weekly Recap

Happy Friday, magical & heroic beauties! Those in the US, we hope that you are all having a safe and happy holiday weekend. Happy 4th!! We're visiting our brother -- so it's always nice to get some family time in. Those outside of the US, we hope your weekend is equally fantastic! ☀️

If you're online, you might have noticed some Burn Bright ARCs have been sent out to reviewers. The eARCs are starting to go out in waves as well -- we say this so you can try your best to avoid spoilers if you don't like those sorts of things. This is the first time we've done ARCs for a Hales, Meadows, Cobalt book in...well...years. We honestly can't even recall the last time we had them! We fear BIG spoilers as much as the rest of you. Especially because we want you all the have the best reading experience and we have a good idea what little tidbits would impact that if they were revealed.

We also really hate leaving anyone out and that's kind of the crux with early review copies. Not everyone can get one. But we know that we have to get the word out about this book so ARCs are a must for this release -- and there are going to be plenty out there by the end of August. If we feel like there are any comments on Patreon that are spoilers, we'll be deleting them quick as lightning, and our moderator Abby is very good at catching things in the chat rooms. So Patreon should be a safe place, as well as the Fizzle Force FB Group.

MORE ABOUT ARCS: If you signed up for an eARC via Valentine PR and didn't get one, just know that a lot of factors went into the PR company choosing the early reviewers. We hope you don't feel slighted or that we don't appreciate you if you weren't chosen. We love you lots and we're so grateful for your support and love for this world and these characters! And we still hope you enjoy Burn Bright on release!!

(Also Bloom has separate print ARCs that will still be going out to influencers on their list -- we're not involved with those so we don't know who will be getting them.)

This week, there was a big podcast drop! So here's what went down on Patreon:

Suggestion Box: Suggestions for the July Monthly Podcast

Monthly Podcast: Monthly Podcast #90: All About the Rainbow Brigade: Kinney, Tom, Maximoff, Farrow, Oscar, and Jack 🌈

Extra Podcast: Extra Podcast: 12-Year Pubiversary – We Chat About Everything!

Teaser: Burn Bright: Teaser Quote

Poll: Vote on July's Monthly Podcast

MORE NEWS

IMPORTANT REMINDER: The Burn Bright eBook is on a special preorder price of $4.99. The eBook is also only on Apple Books, Kobo, and B&N until September 2. After September 2, it will be moved exclusively to Amazon and in Kindle Unlimited. If you primarily read on Apple Books, Kobo, or B&N, we highly recommend preordering the eBook to guarantee you get it on those retailers.

💙 PREORDER: You can now preorder the Deluxe Print Edition of Burn Bright, as well as the eBook on Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, and B&N.

🌸 NOW LIVE: Destructively Mine is available on US Stores and UK Stores and in Audio.

💖 October 4, 2025, we'll be attending RARE Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia.

💖 June 20, 2026, we'll be attending Star of the North in Minneapolis, MN.

THE SIGNED BOOK STORE

Our signed book store is restocked periodically. Keep checking it to see if a sold out item has been stocked. Any new updates will be posted here:

📍REMINDER: We are beginning to SELL OUT of books that we've signed -- and once these sell out, the next restock of titles will be sold with signed bookplates instead of our signatures inside the book.

The description on the store will note whether the book is signed or comes with a signed bookplate.

📍 20% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: K25VMKYNWSW2

IMPORTANT: July is the last month the discount will apply to merch. Starting in August, it will be offered for books only.

The discount applies to all books and merch on our store, excluding oopsie books and gift cards. This discount code will expire 7/31 and a new discount code will be generated for the month of August.

📍BRAND NEW BUNDLES: The Bundles category now exist! Right now you can purchase the first three Addicted Series novels together - Buy 2/Get 1 Free.

📍DISHONESTLY YOURS IS STOCKED: You can now purchase copies of Dishonestly Yours from our store - these come with signed bookplates, and you can add-on character notes as well.

If you have any questions about the store, sound below in the comments, and you can always email the store at kbr.authorstore@gmail.com xoxo

UPCOMING RELEASES:

Next Up: Burn Bright, Cobalt Empire #1 - September 2, 2025

Upcoming: Dangerously Ours, Webs We Weave #3 - TBA

Upcoming: Cobalt Empire #2 - TBA

WHAT'S COMING THIS MONTH:

Monthly Podcast & Extra Podcast: The topic is still being voted on for the Monthly Podcast, and we have something really fun in store for the extra one. Stay tuned!

Two Chapters: Frog & Quinn will back this month! We're so excited for you all to see the continuation of their story. There's still lots in store for these two bodyguards 🩷 And dare we say, Chapter 12 is one of our favorites! Coming very soon!!

Extra: Social Media Follower Count - Cobalt Empire Edition 💙 You all asked to see who has the most followers, and you shall receive!

MASTER LISTS + PINTEREST

(the easiest way to find past bonus scenes, podcasts, & extras)

Master List of Bonus Scenes 📖

Master List of Podcasts 🎧

Master List of Extras 🤓

Pinterest Links to Every Board📍

Go forth & chat! You can ask us and/or your fellow patrons questions, discuss bonuses, podcasts, or whatever your heart desires! Thanks so much for all the support & being a patron!! ALL THE LOVE, HUGS, AND FIREWORKS!!

xoxo Krista & Becca