Clay Urn Publishing

11/29/2025

Hello

Due to the sizable snowstorm that has hit the Chicago area, tonight's Moonlit Market has unfortunately been cancelled, and we will not be able to attend the rescheduled date.

This schedule change, however, gives us a bit more time to iron out the last finishing touches on the transcript for "Reflections" this weekend. We can confidently say that this entry to the series has been polished to a fine luster, and we couldn't be more proud of what it has become.

And lastly, we've come to find it is apparently "Small Business Saturday" today. So, if you feel inclined to support our infant publishing house Clay Urn Publishing, we have plenty of items on offer: Copies of "Fragments" in premium paperback and lavish hardcover, our line of exclusive reading accompaniments (candle, soap, and incense), pins, patches, stickers, and more to make the perfect literary gift. All orders will be promptly shipped out once the weather allows.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, everyone!

-S&E Black

(Picture of our editor-in-chief, Charlie, for the 'rithm)

11/08/2025

S&E Black, 2025.

Photo by Chandra Crane Photography

11/06/2025

We've been hunkering down polishing up "Reflections" for print, but we're ready to venture back out this weekend for Windycon 51! Plenty of fun awaits this long-running event, and we're thrilled to introduce "Fragments" to everyone there. And, we're personally excited to see Harp Twins and Volfgang Twins perform once again! 🔥⚔️🔥

10/22/2025

Throwback to S. Black - Author’s appearance from Spooky Frog on FOX6 in Milwaukee! Check the link in the comments to view the TV spot! ⚔️📺⚔️

10/10/2025

Greetings, friends! A kind reminder that we are keeping our Kickstarter campaign open for late pledges until October 31st. We will then close up the campaign and finalize the manuscript for "Reflections" and submit it for print. So if you want to support the project and have your name immortalized in the book's dedications, act quickly and visit the link in the comments to be directed to the campaign page.

The continuation of The Chimera Snare saga will be upon us soon. 🫀⚔️🛡

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10/02/2025

Spooky season is in full swing, and we are bringing The Chimera Snare: Fragments to some new and exciting places!

Tomorrow evening, we’re delighted to take part in the Port of Fear Film Festival Spooky Market taking place on the wondrous grounds of Kemper Center in Kenosha, WI.

Then come Saturday, we make our way to the 5th annual Wolf Hollow Witches Market in Belvidere, IL.

Come join the festivities!

09/28/2025

Thank you World Oddities Expo for having us in Milwaukee, and thank you to everyone who stopped by our altar! We had an amazing time with you all! 🔥⚔️🔥

09/26/2025

We have a busy weekend ahead of us! Saturday, we make our first appearance at the World Oddities Expo - Milwaukee WI. Come join the fun and see what you can find! 👁

Then Sunday, we return to Thornton Distilling Co. to participate in Beer, Books & Bourbon hosted by RockShop60430. We're always excited to come back to this historic venue - and this time, it's a 21+ event. 🍻🥃📖

It's shaping up to be a beautiful weekend weather-wise, so make a plan to come on out!

09/26/2025

Last night’s Sunset Social Boozy Bookfair was hands down one of the coolest book fairs we’ve been a part of. The setting of the working farm with several animals and beautiful plants abound, the serene backdrop of natural open space, and a wonderful engaging crowd made this an experience to remember. Thank you Rosewood Farm for all your hosptality and the invitation to your amazing space. 🔥⚔️🔥

09/25/2025

By now you’re probably familiar with our little way of encouraging reading and literacy…aggressively. And since we’ve received such an amazing response to our project, we decided to take it a bit further.

Thus, we are pleased to announce our first artist collaboration for our “Read A F #@%ing Book” campaign. Seen here are a pair of original pieces by , a wonderful artist we crossed paths with at a book fair earlier this year. We absolutely love the essence of imagination - a morbid curiosity conveyed through vibrant lively colors.

Here’s a bit about the man himself in his own words:

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doodlezook, aka Zook, aka Shawn White. Artist, biker, and nerd hailing from Southern Wisconsin. Zook’s art is bold, raw, and unapologetic. Skulls, street art vibes, and a rebellious sense of self-worth.
Pen, ink, and watercolor. Digital.
Worship thyself.
Be your own god.

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You honor us with your talents and spirit, doodlezook!

09/23/2025

We are delighted to take part in the 2025 Wolf Hollow Witches Market in Belvidere, IL. This will be our first time at this event and we can't wait to witness all the wondrous magic that's in store. Come dressed in your finest costume and join the festivities!