The Black Hand Ball

Hi guys!

It's almost time for my trip to Australia! I'm so excited for my first ever visit Down Under, and especially to meet all of you at my events - Simon & Schuster Australia have gone all out, and The Black Hand Ball (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane) is going to be spectacular, I have no doubt!

A night of dancing, enjoying canapes and mocktails served by fallen angels, and amazing goodie bags...it's going to be HUGE!

Tickets are $45 and available through Ticketek.

See you soon!!

Audition!

This weekend my Italian publisher, Piemme, held auditions to cast the perfect Patch and Nora for the upcoming Italian book trailer for SILENCE. What a cool idea, right? I followed the auditions live on the Piemme Facebook page, as the event happened in Milan, and I'll post the link here, should you like to see how the auditions went down. In the end, both the director and I thought that Giovanni and Rossella were excellent picks to play Patch and Nora. I'll be sure to post the book trailer once it goes live!



Piemme Facebook Page

eeeeeeek!

I'm a little slow on the draw, but I made myself vow not to watch The Trailer until I finished work for the day. (And speaking of that, Book 4 is up to 350 pages - heading into the climax tomorrow!!) But this. THE HUNGER GAMES. I remember the first time I read the book - I picked it up at my local independent bookstore, where it was displayed on a table of new releases. I hadn't heard of the book, but a salesman assured me it was an incredible read. So I picked it up. The rest, as they say, is history.

WHY CAN'T THIS MOVIE RELEASE OVER CHRISTMAS?!?

Black Hand Ball

The Black Hand Ball with author Becca Fitzpatrick

Hello Aussie fans -

In just one month, I'm flying to Australia for my first ever Australian book tour! My passport is jumping with joy! And so is my heart! Even better - it's summer Down Under! So not only will I get to meet many of you, but I'll also get a reprieve from Colorado's harsh winters. I <3 the beach!

Simon & Schuster Australia and Dolly will be hosting Black Hand Ball events in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane and they are going to be wicked fun. You'll get to meet me, get your books signed, enjoy scrumptious canapes and drink mocktails, hang out with the editor of Dolly magazine, and dance the night away with fellow Hush, Hush fans and gorgeous fallen angels. Plus, you'll leave with a goodie bag jam packed full of treats. The party of the year, and you're invited!

Sydney
Establishment Ballroom
Wednesday 7th December
6.30pm-9.30pm


Melbourne
State Library Vic
Friday 9th December
6.30pm-9.30pm


Brisbane
State Library QLD
Saturday 10th December
6pm-9pm

An all ages event. For more information visit www.ilovepatch.com

To buy tickets visit www.ticketek.com.au

Becca again. If you're in the area, I hope you'll come see me! Simon & Schuster Australia are going all out, and this truly will be a night to remember. Spread the word, and I'll see you in December!

Becca

Vegas Recap

Back from the Vegas Valley Book Festival. Had a GREAT time, as you can see below. Thanks to everyone who came out to the event!

Flanked by vampire slayers a.k.a Lisa Schroeder and Suzanne Young at the Paranormal Ball

Vampish author posing at the Paranormal Ball

With Bree Despain, Lindsey Leavitt, and Emily Wing Smith

The Electric Slide! (If you look closely, you can see James Dashner dressed in all black. He swears he didn't wear a costume, and I swear he came as Patch.)

Dark angels Emily Wing Smith and Brodi Ashton

I even had a magic wand!

Blue Man Group!

The Bellagio water show - ALWAYS a favorite of mine

2011 Goodreads Choice Awards!

BEST NEWS ON A COLD DREARY DAY!




Opening round of voting takes place October 31 – November 13, 2011. To help get Silence into the semifinals, please VOTE! Then get your friends to vote! Get your dog, cat, hamster, pet boa, and grandpa to vote too!


To vote for Silence in the Best YA Fantasy and Science Fiction category, go HERE.

To vote for me (eep!) in the Best Goodreads Author category, go HERE.

Thank you! And thank your dog, cat, hamster, boa, and g-pa for me too.

Vegas Valley Book Festival!

After the BIG BAD SNOWSTORM we had here in Colorado last night, I am very excited to be heading to the Vegas Valley Book Festival this weekend. No boots, no gloves, and no flannel pj's in this girl's suitcase!

My Vegas schedule:

Saturday November 5, Big Top Festival Tent at YA Festival Plaza
10:15am
"What's Hot for Teens in Fantasy and Paranormal Fiction" panel. I'll be chatting with several authors I love and adore, including Rachel Caine, Bree Despain, Sophie Jordan, James Dashner, Veronica Wolff, Tera Lynn Childs, and my favorite Southern Lady Friend, Rachel Hawkins.

Saturday November 5, Historic Fifth Street School Auditorium
7-9pm
The Paranormal Ball! Music, dancing, and costumes! Tickets are available through Eventbrite.

If you're in the area, I hope you'll come see me and get your books signed!

For more information on the book festival, call (702) 229-5431.

-Becca