Happy 2nd Fandom-versary, Fizzle Force!

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Would you believe that today marks the 2nd year the fandom name “Fizzle Force” became official? Let's take a quick stroll down memory lane and see how the fandom name was chosen.

It all started sometime around the beginning of August 2014 when talk of a fandom name came about. One of the earliest conversations I found suggested "KB Addicts," "Ritchie Lovers," and "KB's Addicted Darlings" as options for the fandom.

http://bit.ly/FFFandom1

It wasn't long before word started getting around and next thing you know, Krista & Becca have set a challenge.

http://bit.ly/FFFandom3 

Then more suggestions were thrown in: "Calloway Clique" and "Fizzle Fraternity."  The list was growing.

http://bit.ly/FFFandom6

Krista & Becca announced a poll to let the fans choose which fandom name they loved best.

http://bit.ly/FFFandomPoll1
http://bit.ly/FFFandomPoll2 
http://bit.ly/FFFandomPoll

Finally, the fans have spoken and the winner was chosen.  The fandom was given an official name on August 19, 2014.

http://bit.ly/FFFandomOfc1
http://bit.ly/FFFandomOfc2

It was a lot of fun reminiscing and going through all these links.  Hard to believe it's been 2 years since.  But of course, Krista & Becca's fandom have been around, albeit nameless, for longer than that.  Here’s to more years of fangirling with all of you!! Cheers!!

Fan Page: 2 Year Blogiversary

It's hard to believe that it's been 2 years since I started this Fan Page blog in honor of my crazy obsession infatuation addiction to the Addicted Series by Krista & Becca Ritchie.

As you may know, the (almost) last book of the series, Long Way Down , just released a few days ago.  I am so incredibly proud of Krista & Becca Ritchie for reaching this huge milestone and cannot thank them enough for bringing Lily, Lo, Rose, Connor, Daisy, Ryke and Willow and Garrison into our lives and sharing their story with us.  I am completely amazed at how much these books have come to mean to some people and we now have a pretty big group (Fizzle Force) to fangirl with!

Over the past couple of years, I've met some pretty incredible people and have made lifelong friends who share the same love and passion for this series and for many other unforgettable stories and books out there.  It's all thanks to Krista & Becca and their wonderful books!

Krista & Becca have set the standard for down-to-earth, approachable, and laid back authors for me that I always find myself comparing every single author I meet to them.  They are two of the most lovable people I've met and I constantly thank my lucky stars to have met them and to have them in my life!  To (semi) quote Lily -- I'm certain that in every alternate universe, I'm always, always in love with them and their books.

Okay, so enough sappy stuff from me.  Time for the fun part!

We can't have a proper celebration without a giveaway!

Here are the prizes:

★ 1 winner will get a complete signed set of the Addicted/Calloway Sisters Series, including Long Way Down, AND Amour Amour.
★ 1 winner will get a Fizzle Force floating locket
★ 1 winner will get an Addicted-Series-Inspired T-shirt of their choice
★ 1 winner will get a Fizzle Force button, assorted stickers, plus the hardcover set of Kasie West's Pivot Point duology (I know.  This isn't Addicted-series related, but I heard Krista likes Kasie West's books and I just happened to have this set :) )

Get a closer look at all the merch here:

Fizzle Force Floating Locket

T-shirt selection:

✿ ✿ TWO-YEAR BLOGIVERSARY GIVEAWAY ✿ ✿ 

Open Internationally

Void where prohibited by law

4 Winners

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12 Days Until FUEL THE FIRE + Twitter Party + More News!

Less than 2 weeks left until Fuel the Fire is released!!

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Feast your eyes on these beauties!

by Kaylee at http://daisysmeadow.tumblr.com/

by Lei at http://loudtremors.tumblr.com/

 
You can find more treasures like these on Tumblr by searching for Addicted Series.

Don't forget to join us tonight, Saturday, March 21st from 8 - 9 PM EST, for our very first Fizzle Force Twitter Party!  We're celebrating the upcoming release of the next three Addicted Series audiobooks (Hothouse Flower, Thrive, and Addicted After All) on Audible, March 24th.   Just use the hashtag #Addicted2Audio to chat with Krista & Becca, the Addicted gang, and fans of the series on Twitter! It's going to be loads of fun! Big thanks to Lanie for orchestrating the event!

FOLLOW KRISTA & BECCA ON TWITTER: @KBRitchie

ADDICTED GANG TWITTER UN's:
Loren: @lorenhellion
Lily: @lilycallowayX23
Ryke: @meadowsryke
Daisy: @daisyonmeadows
Rose: @roseccobalt
Connor: @connorcobalt

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!

FUEL THE FIRE PROMO TOUR SCHEDULE IS UP!!!  Go to Krista & Becca Ritchie's blog to check it out!  Looks like a lot of fun up ahead and I can't wait till it starts!  The tour will be happening from March 27th - April 3rd.  Follow the tour and join the fun!

And while we're all patiently waiting for Fuel the Fire's release, the Addicted Timeline has been updated to include Fuel the Fire.

You can get to the Addicted Timeline on Krista & Becca's Tumblr.  They'll update it again later to include the final book in the series, Long Way Down.

That's all the news I have.  Be sure to visit again later.  I'll be doing a recap of the Twitter Party for those who can't attend. 

Happy Valentine's Day Fizzle Force!

Happy hearts day all! Celebrating love all around the world. Did you miss Connor Cobalt's love note to Rose? View it now at True Story Book Blog!

 

Ready for more?  Beauty and the Beastly Books has something special for all of you from Lo, Connor, and Ryke for Valentine's Day.  So be sure to stop by and check it out!

Want more sweet stuff?  For the very first time, Addicted to You is FREE!!!  Make sure you tell your friends!  Gift it like there's no tomorrow and get them all hooked on this epic love story!

You can find the Recommended Reading Order HERE.

If you're not yet a member of Krista & Becca's Fizzle Force group on Facebook, you're missing out on some Fun Fact Friday from the twins!  Here are a few that they've posted; although, you may not be able to view it unless you're already a member of the group.

January 30th
February 6th
February 13th

The Addicted After All One Week Challenge is happening now!  Check out Sue's Addicted Series Daily for more information and to find out how you can participate!  It's never too late!

Want more fun?  Siiri created an Addicted Series Accent Tag/Voice Meme on Tumblr.   It's so much fun and you can listen to all of the voice memes on THIS LINK.

That's all I have!  I hope you all have, had, or are having a wonderful Valentine's Day!

FIZZLE FORCE Facebook Group Turns 1 + RAISY BONUS MATERIAL!

In case you missed it or in case you're not a member of the Fizzle Force group on Facebook, the group celebrated its first year on January 11th!  As a special treat, Krista & Becca have put together an ULTIMATE FAN QUIZ! The people with the highest number correct will be pooled in a random drawing.  3 random winners will be chosen from that pool.  Prizes include winner's choice of a signed paperback from the Addicted series or Amour Amour.  (If you already own a signed paperback, you can choose any swag from KB's store or an Addicted audiobook).  Quiz Closes 1/18/15 midnight (EST).

ALSO, in case you missed it, there is a brand spankin' new RAISY BONUS MATERIAL on Krista & Becca's Blog!  It takes place during their trip to Cancun after Thrive and before Addicted After All.  It's sizzling hot and includes a playlist for all you music lovers!  GO THERE NOW!

Addicted: One Year Blogiversary

November 23.  It's been one year since I decided to start this Fan Page blog.  Wow.

In the past year, I've learned a lot on how to be a proper blogger and I've managed to make this blog look the way it is now.  Boy, have I collected A LOT of information on the Addicted series.  And I'm not even finished yet!  I will continue to add more pages and more links as necessary whenever I get new information that I believe needs to be shared.  This blog will continue to grow, even after all the books in the series have been published.

It will go beyond and into the "Like Us" series, which (for those of you who have read Addicted After All have recently discovered)  ***SPOILER ALERT***

will cover the next generation in the Addicted world. Yep, I'm talking about the Addicted Characters' children! All grown up!

If you're interested,  you can read the history of how I started this blog here and what makes me so crazy for the Addicted series!

So, as long as Krista & Becca keep giving us more information from the Addicted world, I'll keep spreading the love, and this blog will remain active ☺︎

Okay, so I'm not really one to say much and I'm sure you're all expecting that there's a giveaway at the end of all this.  Well, of course there's a giveaway to celebrate my first blogiversary!  Psh, how could there not be?!  It's also my way of saying thanks to all who follow my crazy fangirling blog ☺︎

Here are the prizes for all you lovely Addicted fans (Fizzle Force unite!):
★ 1 winner will get a set of LiLo, Coballoway, or Raisy T-shirt and boyshorts (winner's choice)
★ 1 winner will get a Keep Calm T-shirt and mug (winner's choice on the selection of shirts)
★ 1 winner will get a Fizz Life T-Shirt
★ 1 winner will get a Fizzle Force tote bag
★ 1 winner will get a Get Addicted tote bag
★★ 2 winners will get a signed paperback copy of any 1 of the Addicted books (winner's choice, includes the Spin-offs)

Get a closer look at all the merch here:
⭐︎ LiLo, Coballoway, and Raisy T-shirts and boyshorts
⭐︎ Keep Calm T-shirt and mug
⭐︎ Fizz Life T-shirt
⭐︎ Fizzle Force tote bag
⭐︎ Get Addicted tote bag

✿ ✿ ONE-YEAR BLOGIVERSARY GIVEAWAY! ✿ ✿ 

Open Internationally. 

Void where prohibited by law. Must be 18 or over to enter. 

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Happy Birthday Lo!

I'm so bummed that I've been pressed for time and didn't get to plan anything special to celebrate Lo's birthday ☹

However, my and Lanie's new partner in crime, Jennifer, at the Fizzle Force group page on Facebook has something fun going on at her blog for Lo's day!!

Head on over to The Fluttering Heart Book Nest to help us celebrate and wish Lo a happy birthday!  *psssst! There's also a GIVEAWAY involved!* 

What makes today even more special, aside from the fact that it's also Halloween ☺︎, is that today is also the release day for Addicted After All !  So, I'm sure most (if not all) of you fans out there are already busy reading Lily & Lo's last book in the Addicted Series.  I'm rooting for their happily ever after ❤︎

Krista & Becca are also celebrating Lo's special day (duh!) on their blog, so be sure to go forth and see what they've posted!  *psssst!  There's another GIVEAWAY involved!*

Also, if you missed it, here is the full Addicted After All Tour schedule with the link to all the stops!

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOREN HALE!

Happy Birthday Ryke!

Ummm...yeah...so, you're probably thinking Ryke isn't really a happy person.  He's always brooding and he gives off that "angry" vibe.  

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But today is his special day!  In all of the Addicted series books, we have yet to witness the gang celebrate his birthday.  But there are 3 books remaining (*insert very sad, tearful face here*), so perhaps we'll get a chance to see his birthday celebrated.  As adventurous as Ryke is, I was really hoping to have something equally as adventurous for his birthday on this post.  Alas, I couldn't come up with anything, unless I challenge you all to do something you never ever thought you would do in your entire life; such as, skydiving or bungee jumping (for me) *wink wink*

Yeaaaah.  I'm sure my wink is this awkward

However, if you're a member of Krista & Becca's Fizzle Force on Facebook, we do have something fun happening there.  If you're feeling creative, we are challenging you to create a meme in honor of Ryke Meadows.  Of course, we would love to see memes for anything related to the series, but we would prefer that it's related to Ryke (or Daisy, or Raisy) since it's his birthday we're celebrating.

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Now, if you're like me and don't really know what memes are, here are a couple of examples created by +Lanie

The lovely +Lanie (a.k.a. Mauve Fairy) from Musings of the Book-a-holic Fairies, Inc. created a video to celebrate Ryke's birthday! 

(You can watch all of +Lanie's magical creations HERE).

In case you didn't notice, she's also the mastermind behind the wonderful edits on this post.  I seriously don't know how she does it all!!

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If you haven't stopped by Krista & Becca's blog, be sure to drop by there.  I know they're also celebrating Ryke's birthday today.

GIVEAWAY

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⭐︎ Ryke Meadows' Birthday Giveaway ⭐︎
(Nope. Sorry.  I hate to disappoint, but Nick Bateman isn't the prize) 

We can't have a proper birthday celebration without a giveaway!  Huge thanks to +Lanie for helping out with this!!!

3 lucky winners will be selected for this giveaway!  Enter for a chance to win one of the following: a Kindle copy of Hothouse Flower, a signed copy of Hothouse Flower, or a "Crazy for Raisy" t-shirt (pictured below)!  As always, this giveaway is open internationally (gotta show some love for the KB supporters worldwide! *hugs*).

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Fizzle Force Buttons and New T-Shirts!

Hello Fizzle Force and all you lovely people visiting the Addicted Series Fan Page!  I am so excited I can hardly contain it!  I actually really wanted to post this news yesterday, but decided to wait till today to do it.

My super smart and very awesome friend Siiri from Little Pieces of Imagination, came up with yet another creative idea and I'm sharing it with you all!  As you may have read in my previous post, she and I put our heads together and came up with a button to show our love and excitement for the new fandom name, Fizzle Force.

Weeeeeeeell, she went a little further and made MORE buttons that you could grab and use and pimp out on your blog or however you wish to show your Fizzle Force pride!  They are way too cute and come in a variety of colors to choose from!  How flippin awesome is that!?  If you look at the right hand side of this blog, you will see I am proudly pimping out my Fizzle Force button :)  If you'd like to see the different colors and want one for yourself, click HERE! 

The other news that I want to share is equally exciting!!!!  In fact, I am fangirling like crazy over it right now.

I WANT THEM I WANT THEM I WANT THEM!!!!!!!!!

Krista & Becca released their designs for the new t-shirts for each of the Addicted Series couple!!!

Pretty amazing right!?  Want one?  Get them HERE at the new Fizzle Force Shop!

Name Change, Flash Giveaway, and BIG NEWS

My partner-in-crime, +Ate Lanie, and I have been busy this weekend changing the Facebook Addicted Group name to reflect the new fandom.

What was formerly known as All About the Addicted Series and Krista & Becca Ritchie has now been renamed to Krista & Becca Ritchie's Fizzle Force!  Not a member yet?  Join Fizzle Force now!  It's the perfect time since Krista & Becca are currently having a Flash Giveaway exclusive to the group members.

Post by Krista & Becca Ritchie.

Also, our darling duo just released some pretty big news! Read more about it below, or click HERE to check it out on their blog.

Post by Krista & Becca Ritchie.

I can't believe it...we'll get a chance to hear Lo, Connor, and Ryke!!!!

Fizz Live Chat, Fizz Life T-Shirt, + Author Signing Events!

Hello Fizzle Force!  Krista & Becca are having another Live Chat this Friday, September 5th, at 9PM EST.  Be sure to tune in because they are going to play a game that involves the Addicted series characters, answer your questions, and will possibly tease about Addicted After All!!

Post by Krista & Becca Ritchie.

Now for some more news and updates.  If you follow my posts, then you've seen this pretty awesome Fizz Life T-Shirt, designed by the fabulous Ashley (visit her Etsy Shop).  Krista & Becca now have it for sale at their website!  So get yours today!

It's super comfy, but it does run small in size (I have it in size Large and I normally wear Small or Medium depending on the brand).  Here is a picture of me sporting the shirt.

I got my Fizz Life T-Shirt from the Atlanta Author Occasion signing event.  If you are going to any of the author signing events to meet Krista & Becca, make sure to bring your copy of the original edition (old covers) of Addicted to You, Ricochet, or Addicted for Now to show them and get this T-Shirt for FREE!!!

Here is the list of Author Signing Events that Krista & Becca will be attending:
October 4th, 2014: Authors in the OC - Anaheim, CA 
November 15th, 2014: Houston BookRave - Houston, TX
May 1st-2nd, 2015: Hard Rock Author Event - Tulsa, OK 
August 8th, 2015: Golden Gate Author Event - San Francisco, CA
September 12th, 2015: Black & Gold Author Event - Pittsburgh, PA
October 3rd, 2015: Sassy in Savannah Author Event - Savannah, GA

Also, if you haven't been stalking Krista & Becca's Tumblr, Fizz Life, I suggest you drop by there and catch up. They have been answering A TON of questions these past few months.