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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!

It's Charlie & Beckett's birthday today! You can only take ONE of them out to a nice birthday dinner. Who would you choose: Charlie or Beckett?

Weekly Recap

Happy Friday, magical & heroic beauties! We are hard at work on Cobalt Empire #2. Announcements for the title, blurb, MCs won't happen until later this year. But you can expect some pretty big reveals as we'll also be announcing the pub date for Cobalt Empire #3 at the same time.

We're gearing up to go to Australia for RARE Melbourne, so our next few Fizz Hangouts will be more brief in this recap area as most of our recap will be traveling.

Right now, we're super busy with all things Book 2. Drafting, plotting, making sure the cover is finalized -- all that good stuff! We might have more detailed updates for you in the monthly podcast coming up (because we love to gab!), so be sure to check that one out.

In case you missed it, here's everything that went down on Patreon this week:

Announcement: And the topic for October's Monthly Podcast is...

Giveaway: Patreon Exclusive Giveaway: OG Edition of Kiss the Sky + Limited Deluxe Edition of Burn Bright (Signed and Personalized)

MORE NEWS

💙🎉 NOW LIVE: Burn Bright is now available in Kindle Unlimited and as a Deluxe Print Edition.

💙 PREORDER AUDIOBOOK: Burn Bright is coming to Audio with Duet Narration on November 18th.

💖 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:

Burn Bright won't be in our signed store for at least a few months. Depending on remaining stock, it also might NOT be the deluxe edition that ends up on our store. So if you want the designed edges and spot gloss butterflies, we highly recommend getting it ASAP on other retailers since those are limited to a first print run.

📍🎉 NEW MERCH!! We have new merchandise up on our store. What's new in the store:

Cobalt, Hale, and Meadows embroidered hats

Cobalt Empire embroidered tote bag

Webs We Weave Merch bundle with embroidered patches and paper coasters

📍 20% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: 813ZFZ6CE7WR

The discount applies to all books on our store, excluding oopsie books, merch, and gift cards. This discount code will expire 9/30 and a new discount code will be generated for the month of October.

📍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.

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: Dangerously Ours, Webs We Weave #3 - May 12, 2026

Upcoming: Cobalt Empire #2 - TBA 2026

Upcoming: Cobalt Empire #3 - TBA 2026

WHAT'S COMING THIS MONTH:

Monthly Podcast: We will be chatting all about side characters in Burn Bright. We're recording this one soon!

Written Content: Another Burn Bright bonus scene is coming this month! Keep on the lookout 💖 Next month, Frog & Quinn will return, but we're also going to try to have another Burn Bright bonus scene along with a new Froggy and Quinnie chapter!

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 LION ROARS!

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Sarah

I know this won’t be the popular answer but I am a sucker for Beckett

Hayat

You guys have mentioned that Charlie is a foodie so I think he’d be able to appreciate certain restaurants more (this is ofc assuming he stays for dinner hahah) Love that Donnelly’s ghost possessed you guys to write quinnie hahah

G

charlie! i feel like he’d appreciate my choice of restaurant more than beck😭 and i would also enjoy having the resident snacker(oscar) with us 😌💛

Kaitlyn Pasi

I love both of them dearly but I have to go with my man Charlie😩

a

personally id choose ryke hahaha but since its between charlie and beckett then id go with charlie

Yasti

I’d take Beckett out because I’d have a more enjoyable time socialising with him, but… I think my taste in food would probably align better with Charlie’s. So I guess it depends what I’d want to prioritise more 🙂‍↕️ My physical copy of Burn Bright just arrived in the mail and it is ✨stunning✨ in person! The character art is so pretty too 😍 It’s all going to look amazing on my shelf!

Natalie 👽🤍

Beckett would answer more questions I have about Eliot lol

Jared Povanda

Charlie would not show up if I asked, so I'd have to go with Beckett 😂 I can't wait for all the CE 2 news that's going to come over the next few months! And I got my Cobalt hat in the mail, and it's so great! The color is *perfect*

Ems.loopey

Beckett, because Charlie would most likely not even show up or leave after 5 minutes😂

Zeynep

Charlie🫠

millie (coballoway's version)

Charlie!! 🩶 but I'd feel bad about Beckett being left out, maybe Leo and Jo could keep him company 😉 soooo excited for the second podcast and bonus scene!! 💙🦋

Jess

I would choose Beckett.

Sara

Beckett Joyce and I would try to talk him into going dancing after. 🍟 definitely on the menu

Nimasha

I’ll be seeing you guys at the Melbourne signing, so excited!! And I’d probably choose Beckett but just like Harriet I feel like I’d be intimidated 😅

Abby (Eliot’s version)

Title, MCs and BLURB for book 2?? Oh wow I figured the first two but what it’s about as well?! I’m so so excited for the rest of this year as we keep riding the high from BB and all that’s to come in 2026 💙🕷️ I just know RARE is going to be incredible and I can’t wait to hear all about it when you’re back!! Happy writing lovelies… all the love 💕✨🫶🏻

Sofia Boscacci

I’d choose Beckett! I love him so much 😍😍

Briana💫

Charlie♟️🩶 then we hop on the plane and travel ✈️😜 also can’t wait for the announcements coming!!! Blurbs!?!?!😆

Carrie

lol I had the same thought!

alexia

im taking beckett out👯‍♀️ i like to be in the know if i’m getting on a plane!

Stephanie

Definitely Beckett. I think he’d be more fun, engaging and relaxed. Charlie, it’d feel like you’re trying to hold onto his attention.

Lordofandoms

Beckett. He’s my second favorit Cobalt (Audrey is first place✨). Also, as someone who enjoys watching ballet, I feel like Beckett would be able to give some unique insight since that’s his passion and job.

Lauren Gibbs

I would definitely go with Beckett because as a fellow dancer I'd want to pick his brain about so many dance things 👏🏻😍✨️❤️

Defne

Charlie of course

Julia

I would go to dinner with Beckett!! I’d definitely love to talk all about ballet! Becca, I saw on last week’s Fizz Hangout that you said you’re finally starting season 2 of Interview with a Vampire. Have you started it yet?? I’m so excited to get your thoughts on it! I am very eagerly awaiting the third season. Also, I finally watched Thunderbolts and it’s sooooo good!!! Definitely one of my favorite post endgame marvel movies! It was funny because I watched it with my sister and my dad, who like marvel but aren’t caught up on everything. My dad actually hasn’t even seen endgame, so we accidentally spoiled a lot because he was like “where are the avengers”😂 but despite being very behind on marvel movies, he still really enjoyed it bc it’s great action and comedy lol. The movie was so funny and I love all of the characters together. I do really like ensemble casts, and I don’t think there’s been a movie with that in a while (besides Eternals which I did not think was good😂 it is unfortunately rated pretty low in my marvel movie rankings). And I haven’t seen Fantastic 4 yet, but I’m sure I’ll love it for the same reason of it being more of an ensemble cast and it also seems so good from the previews! I got a little behind on marvel movies/shows bc I lost my marvel movie watching buddy (she lives far away from me now) but I’m trying to catch up and stay current because I really do love them so much!

Arrow

Beckett! I feel like he would be great to chat with & I’d love to hear some ballet gossip.

shi luvs st.cobalt

I’d choose Beckett! :) —— I hope the writing cave is treating you both well (🫂)! I’m **so excited** for the CE #2 announcements! *cue me grabbing a time machine so that we can get there faster (lol)* Similar to Julia’s comment in this thread - I was wondering if there’s anything that you’re reading, watching, or listening to that you’d recommend? 👀 It’s been a little while since the last Happenings post (there’s absolutely no pressure to post another one, I know how busy you’ve both been and are 🤎) I just love seeing all of your recommendations, so I figured I’d ask! :) I gave up on the current season of “Big Brother” a long time ago, and I fell so behind on “The Challenge” that I’m waiting until this season is completed to watch it all. I’m excited for the upcoming season of “The Amazing Race”, though! I’m watching “The Runarounds” on Prime right now, and am contemplating rewatching “Olympo” (🏊‍♀️)! When it comes to music, I’ve been listening to “Parachute” by Hayley Williams a ton (her new album is *chef’s kiss*)! I’ve been getting a band called “BEAUTY SCHOOL DROPOUT” recommended a lot to me recently, so I’ve been listening to some of their stuff as well! Two of their members looked familiar to me, and I couldn’t for the life of me figured out where I knew them from. Turns out, the lead singer + drummer used to be in a band with Paul from BB 18 + BB 19 (it’s a small world lol). “The Only Hope for Me Is You” by MCR has also been on loop! I also loved the Sabrina inclusion on your recent-ish IG post! I adored her VMAs performance. ✨✨ —— I hope you both have an incredible time in Australia! Safe travels! 🤎🤎

m

I said Beckett without even blinking.

Krista & Becca Ritchie

We both watched Foundation on Apple TV, and absolutely LOVED and DEVOURED it! It's amazing!! By episode three, it really hooks you in. I also started the Alien show on Hulu, and Krista just finished it and said it was amazing. I love it so far! We're actually planning to do a Happenings at the beginning of October, so there'll be another one on the way soon! We have a lot more recommendations since we've managed to consume more stuff between our deadlines. We BOTH gave up on this season of Big Brother. Might have been one of the worst ones we've seen in a while. Just not a lot of people to root for. This season of The Challenge, I've also fallen behind on. I'm really sad that the format was partner switches. I was really hoping it'd be more like WOTW (my all-time fav season). I just finished The Runarounds on Prime! I really enjoyed it for what it was. I think the last few episodes were some of my favorite. I had to suspend my disbelief a bit bc it got a little unrealistic at times, but I think it's enjoyable knowing it's almost like a coming-of-age adventure. I'll have to listen to Parachute! I haven't listened to a ton of Hayley Williams, but I keep finding new songs from her I love.

Krista & Becca Ritchie

I'm saving Interview for the flight to Australia! I'm SO EXCITED!! Krista said it was amazing, so I can't wait to watch! "where are the avengers" lol 😂 That actually would make the movie so much more fun having someone ask those questions! Both Krista & I still haven't seen Fantastic Four. We both realized that there is just nothing about those characters that are appealing to us. It's so hard to get me to want to watch an FF movie. Now if it was X-Men... 😂😂

Julia

Oh that will be a great flight binge!!! I binged the whole two seasons in two weeks when I watched the show😂 it’s so good. I’m trying to hold off on a rewatch until it’s closer to season 3 release, bc I really don’t need to tease myself like that lol. It was actually so hilarious. He had pretty much no idea what was going on with the Marvel plot line but he was loving the movie😂 Yelena was his favorite he thought she was hilarious. And every time I would pause the movie to try to give some background, he just told me to play it and he’d figure it out. Then asked stuff like “where’s the avengers” and “is that a bad guy”.🤣 definitely a fun watching experience. Haha understandable. The trailer seemed pretty good, so I do want to watch it, but I’m definitely not as interested as I am in other marvel movies I’m waiting for since it also doesn’t seem to really tie into everything else. At least not right now. I admit, I am very big into all the marvel movies and tv shows and have seen almost all of them, but I have not read any comics (there’s so many so I get overwhelmed on where I would start), so I don’t have that background. Some of the upcoming (I think 2026) movies I’m excited for and then also holding out waiting for X-Men (seems like they’re getting there, right? Deadpool and Wolverine seemed like a step in that direction that.) I’m also finally going to watch Superman tonight! (Sorry Lo🤣).