Goodbye 2024!

Hard to believe it’s a new year already. Although 2024 flew by quickly for us, it was rife with immense growth, discovery, and accomplishment. We are in awe of everything that transpired last year, and we owe it all to you out there who believed enough in our dream and helped Fragments come to fruition. Here’s a few exciting final notes about how the year wrapped up for us.

The Big Push

Since we released Fragments in August of 2024, we’ve been to over 30 events across 4 states—a combined 4,000 miles in driving, which is almost back and forth across the entire United States. We’ve had events in the rain, in the freezing cold, at night and in the early morning. Did we mention we both have day jobs, too?

All of our efforts validated how passionate we are about getting our work out into the world, and 2025 will be no different. … except maybe for participating in any freezing cold outdoor events again.

Last year was all about trying out as many new events and venues as we could manage, and we’ve met some incredible folks along the way. Now is the time for reflection, and understanding how to maximize our efforts by attending the “right kind” of events for us. You know, ‘cause we have a certain vibe.

  

  

Reflections

And speaking of reflections, some of you may already know that is the title of book 2! During January, while it’s cold and the markets are quiet, we’ll be hunkered down working hard to dial in the manuscript. It’s shaping up to truly be something else, so prepare yourself.

Book 2 Beta Reader Interest Form

The Beta Reading Interest form for Book 2 is officially open! If you are interested in participating, the form and all additional information can be found here.

Beta Readers receive the first press hardcover edition of the book, a mention in the book credits, and the accompanying swag planned for the release. Pretty exciting, right?

Literary Global Book Awards Finalists

We’re happy to announce that The Chimera Snare: Fragments was chosen as a finalist in the 2024 Literary Global Book Awards for the categories of Fiction: Debut & Fiction: Fantasy/Sci-fi.

A big thank you to the Literary Global Book Awards for their consideration and recognition. We’re truly honored to be among such an amazing company. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and finalists!

  

New RAFB Stickers

The most common feedback we’ve received from patrons at the non-book-centric events we’ve attended is that they do not read. Boo to that, right?!

To celebrate and encourage literacy, we created these fun RAFB (Read a F*cking Book) stickers. You can snag them on our web store. What variations would you like to see in the future?

  

Onward into 2025!

As we blow the candle out on 2024, we move on to lighting a fervent torch for 2025. We have a ton of great events booked already, and many more plans in the works we can’t wait to share with you very soon.

May this coming year be full of success, growth, and prosperity for all of you!

-S&E Black

Hello Friends!

We are excited to announce that our Kickstarter is now live. Our campaign is loaded with some excellent rewards and is accompanied by a thorough outline of our journey together over the past several years, shaping The Chimera Snare into what it is today. Have a look around!

The Theme of Memory

It’s said that of our five senses, scent is the one closest tied to memory. There is an underlying theme of memory in Fragments, and we aim to make some pleasant connections while reading it. This is part of the reason we've curated some unique offerings, like the Delavine Crystal scented candle, crafted by Firelight Fables. 

The Countdown Begins!

As you may know, Kickstarter is an all-or-nothing campaign. We have our fingers crossed that we’ll be able to hit our goal within 60 days. This will give us the resources we need to help bring our series to life.

Please help us continue to spread the word about our project by sharing this link with your circle of friends and loved ones.