IMPORTANT: UPDATES, ANNOUNCEMENTS, SEASON 2

HI MY BABY RAVIES😭

We have some things to discuss…

First off, I am so sorry to get you excited with the update notification But I promise that this is important!

Secondly, I've missed you all so incredibly much. I'm SO sorry for the random (and extremely long) hiatus Planned? Absolutely not l o l. BUT don't you worry, it has nothing to do with my commitment to this story! If anything, it has to do with my OVER commitment to this story /

Over the last few months I've made the tough decision to halt season 2 updates and focus solely on completely revamping the story, rebranding it from a fanfic, to a retelling. Don't worry, nothing about the story that you know and love has changed, it just means that if you were to read it from the beginning, you will now find PLENTY of extra scenes surrounding other characters like Jax, Tara, Gemma, etc. that were previously only alluded to (as fanfics usually do). By the time that the revamp is complete, depending on where you are reading, each and every chapter will also be complete with a chapter summary, moodboard, song list, and gif. This will be the format that all new updates follow moving forward.

As I've begun the transition from fanfic writer to published author (coming soon, follow my Instagram m. for more info if you don't already do so), I've discovered the world of ~retellings~. I always thought of this story as something more than just a fanfic with the literal thousands of hours and multiple years that I've poured into it, but I never quite knew the word for it, and in meeting people who were interested in my work but didn't have the prior knowledge of the show, I finally found it! So that's all to say that the amount of time and love that I've put into this story deserves to be seen in more than just the niche light that it has been, which is why I've spent the last few months filling in the blanks so that A Raven Among Crows can be enjoyed by anyone!

With that being said, I apologize to anybody who began reading during said revamp while creases in continuity are being ironed out as I cover EVERY scene from the show that I had previously written out, since I'm editing chapter-to-chapter rather than all at once. Even though I am very much still in the middle of said revamp, I am happy to say that, for the first time, I'm completely happy with this story. This is the first piece of writing I EVER attempted, and with that came a lot of regrets, raises in standards, and vision changes as I found my footing, my style, and my flow. It took A LOT of courage to go back and revise something that I'd proudly put my name on, but I couldn't be happier with the decision that I've made as I spend this time finally being able to accurately portray the story that has been living inside of my head since 2018, and look at what I now consider to be an accurate portrayal of my abilities and standards as an author.

Now, I know that you're probably thinking that I'm crazy as I talk about hating what so many of you have expressed is one of your favorite stories, but please remember that it is also MY favorite story, which is why it means so much to me to get it RIGHT, and with no previous writing experience, it took me a long time to learn how to walk the line between being satisfied with what I've created, and not destroying it in the process.

With all of that being said, in the interest of continuing to simplify things as I gain more and more new readers, both fans of the show and not, I am going to be splitting this story up by season. This file will now be called "A Raven Among Crows (Season 1)". Since we are already into season 2, I am going to be beginning a new file called "A Raven Among Crows: Tainted With Blood and Smoke (Season 2)" and moving ALL season 2 chapters over there (old and new), so make sure that you add that new file to your bookmarks because this one will NOT be updated going forward. All files will be available on my profile, so make sure that you follow me or regularly check back so that you don't miss them, because again this work will NOT be getting the season 2 updates! This file, however, will NOT be marked as completed because though season 1 is complete, the story as a whole is not.

(okay this is the one I know you're interested in)

As of right now, my plan going forward in terms of updates is as follows. There will FINALLY be a new chapter mid-October. My plan is for it to release on the 15th, and then you will have another one on November 1st. By the end of November, the revamp will HOPEFULLY be completely, and regular updates will be resuming. What are regular updates, you may ask? Well, they're going to look a little different, and for once, that is a good thing. Instead of solely releasing one chapter per week, I will be releasing a little more frequently rather than limiting myself. This means that one week you may get 3-4 new chapters, and another you may get none, but overall it will average out to be more content than you would be receiving if I stuck to the once a week schedule. As much as I loved the way that you all rallied for me on Sunday nights, I DO want to finish this story for you much sooner than that timeline would permit 😅(Trust me… Letting go of the Syd-day/Son-day tagline was not easy).

I appreciate you all so much for all of your support everyday, but especially during this break. I promise you that this story WILL see an end, so you never have to worry about me giving up. Sometimes, ya girl just needs some time to get her ducks (or crows) in a row😅

Now, after ALL of these updates… Would you guys be interested in a newsletter? I was planning on a newsletter later in my writing career, likely after publishing my first book, but I feel like a monthly update to keep people in the loop may be something that you would be interested in? It would definitely include some fun exclusive content for each of my projects, each month… Early access, sneak peeks, all things writing/reading/books, maybe a spoiler every now and then, some juicy reader questions answered, etc. (feel free to make suggestions). I AM much more active on my author Instagram account ( m. ) even if I'm not actively updating this story, so you can always head over there and see what I'm up to, what I'm working on, or to shoot me a DM, but my thinking is that a newsletter detailing my progress, process, and headspace every month would be much better for people who aren't as savvy with social media, and really just care about the future of what they're reading. Please let me know if this is something that you would be interested in, it would be via email!

OKAY. If you managed to read all of that then you deserve a treat, so go get that 5 dollar drink you've been telling yourself that you don't need.

I LOVE YOU ALL

- Sierra❤️