Posts Tagged: becca fitzpatrick

Becca Fitzpatrick Provo Library Event

13 Oct, 2011 by in Heather Gardner Photography, michelle hodkin, provo city library, simon schuster 4 comments

Tuesday I got to see four amazing YA authors as part of a Provo Library event. Moira Young, author of Blood Red Road, Becca Fitzpatrick, author of Silence, Michelle Hodkin, author of The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer and Elana Johnson, author of Possession. All four answered questions from the audience, over 150 fans in attendance. Becca Fitzpatrick unveiled a new Silence poster featuring Patch and Nora and assured us book four will be in fact the end of the series. Her inspiration for becoming a YA writer came from the book “Speak ” by Laurie Halse Anderson. Becca’s other favorite writers include Ally Condie, Kristin Cashore and Kiersten White. Elana Jonson announced that Possession will be a three part series, with two more books being written in differing points of view than the first. All of the authors were incredibly personable and kind in the Utah Book Blogger after party. While signing my advanced reading copy of Mara Dyer, Michelle Hodkin told me the ARC is in fact different from the finished copy. There is one word missing from the ARC that may make the sequel hard to understand as well as missing paragraphs. She made me oh so curious… Here are some of my photos from the event.

Books for JAPAN #6- Signed Hush, Hush

12 Apr, 2011 by in relief 4 comments


by Becca Fitzpatrick
Paperback, 400 pages
Published May 27th 2010
by Simon & Schuster
Children’s ISBN1847386962

For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She’s never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her…until Patch comes along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment, but after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora’s not sure whom to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can’t decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is far more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel. For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen – and when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life

You are bidding on an author signed paperback of Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick. Place your bid by commenting below with the amount you are willing to donate. Leave your email address if it is not listed in your google profile. Auction ends April 25, 2011 and 100% of the proceeds goes to Japan relief efforts.

BIR2010 Cresendo Teaser Giveaway #1

06 Dec, 2010 by in giveaway 6 comments

Crescendo
By Becca Fitzpatrick

Published Simon and Schuster
Released on October 19th, 2010
Summary:
Feisty teen Nora Grey somehow survived the crises of Hush, Hush, but dangers just as frightening loom in this standalone sequel. Patch, her guardian angel and love interest, appears to have a dark side and a wandering eye. Worse yet, he seems intent on obstructing Nora as she hunts for the truth behind her father’s mysterious death. Even better than the first. (quoted from Goodreads).

Our very first teaser giveaway for Best I’ve Read 2010 comes from author Becca Fitzpatrick. We are excited to announce that she has donated 2 signed copies of Crescendo for our US blog readers.

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Contest Winners

20 Nov, 2010 by in Heather Gardner Photography, rick riordan 2 comments

Congratulations to AngelShimmery of Shimmery Shelves who won a Crescendo inspired necklace out of our Etsy store. http://fireandicereads.com/2010/10/crescendo-by-becca-fitzpatrick.html

and Shalaena B who won a signed copy of The Lightning Thief from the Kings English Rick Riordan signing. http://fireandicereads.com/2010/10/rick-riordan-book-signing.html

Email us your snail mail address and we will send out your prizes!

Review & Giveaway- Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick

19 Oct, 2010 by in simon schuster 49 comments

Hardcover, 427 pages
Published October 19th 2010
by Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
series Hush, Hush #2
5 stars

Nora should have known her life was far from perfect. Despite starting a relationship with her guardian angel, Patch (who, title aside, can be described as anything but angelic), and surviving an attempt on her life, things are not looking up. Patch is starting to pull away, and Nora can’t figure out if it’s for her best interest or if his interest has shifted to her arch-enemy Marcie Millar. Not to mention that Nora is haunted by images of her father and she becomes obsessed with finding out what really happened to him that night he left for Portland and never came home.

The farther Nora delves into the mystery of her father’s death, the more she comes to question if her Nephilim blood line has something to do with it as well as why she seems to be in danger more than the average girl. Since Patch isn’t answering her questions and seems to be standing in her way, she has to start finding the answers on her own. Relying too heavily on the fact that she has a guardian angel puts Nora at risk again and again. But can she really count on Patch, or is he hiding secrets darker than she can even imagine?

First of all I have to thank FallenArchangel.com for giving me a sneak peek at the ARC of Crescendo….Which may I say was incredible! I stayed up way past my bedtime with my little night light the same day I got it in the mail and read the 400+pages in less than 24 hours. It’s one of those series you will not be able to put down once you start, and then you’ll be hooked on Patch like the rest of us.

The book picks up right after the last scene in Hush, Hush and Patch has been assigned as Nora’s guardian Angel. Their relationship is full-speed ahead. Enter visions of the murder of Nora’s father, Marcie Millar her arch nemesis and a childhood friend gone bad Scott Parnell. Things are about to get complicated. Suddenly Patch is hanging out with Marcie way more than normal, Nora is plagued by dreams of the past and her best friend Vee is dating Patch’s best friend Rixon.

What I love about Becca Fitzpatrick is that she adds so many twists and turns to the plot you have no idea who is good and who is bad. Crescendo fleshes out more of the history behind Nora’s family and the archangels. Readers spend the whole time trying to help unravel the mystery behind what really killed Nora’s dad and what in the world is going on! The ending is a literal roller coaster, action packed thrill ride. And when the dust settles and you think all is peaceful…think again.

GO GET THIS BOOK NOW! 5 stars to a heart stopping adventure with plenty of surprises. Happy Book Birthday Becca Fitzpatrick! Be sure to stop by The Story Siren today to see Becca reading a cookie leading up to her favorite scene.



Comment below for a chance to win one of 18 handmade Hush Hush/ Crescendo inspired items out of our etsy store. Click to view then pick your poison! Contest ends November 14, 2010 and is open internationally.

Angels Among Us

11 Feb, 2010 by in mortal instruments 2 comments

I spent my Waiting on Wednesday looking at angel photos on Flickr that reminded me of Patch and Norah, the Mortal Instruments series and Fallen by Lauren Kate. There are some breathtaking photos out there…Enjoy the angel gallery!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/heatherzahngardner/galleries/72157623279577627/

Waiting on Wednesday "Crescendo"

10 Feb, 2010 by in simon schuster 3 comments

CRESCENDO by Becca Fitzpatrick
Synopsis From Goodreads …to be released
September 30th 2010 by Simon & Schuster Children’s (first published 2010)

details Hardcover, 416 pages

url http://beccafitzpatrick.com/index.html

description: Nora should know better than to think her life can return to normal after falling in love with a fallen angel. And Nora’s life isn’t normal – her dad was murdered, and the facts about his death just don’t add up. Now Nora’s own life is in imminent danger. Are she and Patch strong enough for the battle ahead?

Hush, Hush is one of my favorite reads of last year and really, who doesn’t love bad boy Patch? I can;t wait to hear what happens from here! In the meantime enjoy YouTube videos, the playlist, Becca’s website. The official Hush, Hush fan site, Fallen Archangel is having a Valentine’s Giveaway right now. Go on over and Enter to win some of our Patch inspired jewelry!

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Playlist to Crescendo http://beccafitzpatrick.com/playlistwhitehot.html

Fallen Archangel Valentine’s Giveaway

01 Feb, 2010 by in giveaway Leave a comment


Here’s a fun giveaway we conbtributed Etsy items to from Fallen Archangel!
A dozen red roses? Nope. A box of chocolates? No way. A stuffed teddy bear. Never.
Here at Fallen Archangel we think Patch is a little too dark and brooding for the traditional Valentine’s gifts. But we want to see what all of you think.

Show us the kind of Valentine you see Patch sending Nora or Nora sending Patch. You can make a video, write a letter, create your own Valentine graphic or card, write a poem…whatever! We’ll choose the most original “Valentine” to win an awesome Fallen Archangel prize pack, including, handmade jewelry/accessories from Heather Zahn Gardner and much more!

All you need to do to enter is …. submit your “Valentine” to admin@fallenarchangel.com (be sure to include “Valentine” in the subject line) by midnight EST on Saturday, February 13th. We’ll announce the winner on Valentine’s Day.

Did we mention?? This contest IS open Internationally!!

GO enter now!

Thanks to Becca Fitzpatrick

17 Dec, 2009 by in Patch, simon schuster, YA fiction Leave a comment

Our person of the week is Becca Fitzpatrick, author of the YA book Hush, Hush. She was kind enough to write on our wall and is a fan of Fire and Ice on Facebook. Her book features the Fallen Archangel Patch on his adventures with Nora. It’s a must read. You will fall in love…

Romance was not part of Nora Grey’s plan. She’s never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how hard her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch comes along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Patch draws Nora to him against her better judgment.

But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora’s not sure whom to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is and seems to know more about her than her closest friends. She can’t decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel.

For she is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those who have fallen — and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost Nora her life

Check out our Hush, Hush/ Patch inspired wing jewelry, book mark and Urban Fiction Journal in the Etsy store.