Castle Rock, Colorado Event (10/4)

Hey there!

I'm doing one event this fall, in my home state, Colorado. The event will be at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock, and if you live in the area, I hope to see you there! At the event I'll talk briefly about my books, do a Q&A, and of course I'll sign as many books as you'd like. If you choose to purchase books at the event, Tattered Cover Bookstore will be selling copies. The Philip S. Miller Library is planning an awesome party for the event, including a Paranormal Romance Cupcake Baking Contest. Oh, and I will be in costume! See details below:

Date: 10/4/2013
Start Time: 5:30 PM
End Time: 8:00 PM

Description:

 Bring your best, most darkly romantic cupcake to our festival and be a part of the fun. See the Info Desk or the Aloha Teen Tower for contest rules.

Library: Philip S. Miller - Castle Rock  

Other Information:

 Registration required. "The quickest way to a man's heart is through his ribcage...but let's try cupcakes first." Local judges and attendees of the Paranormal Romance Festival will choose the winners. This contest is open to Teens and Adults. Prizes will be given to the top three cupcakes for Teens and Adults. 

  

Date: 10/4/2013
Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 8:00 PM

Description:

 Join NYT Bestselling young adult author Becca Fitzpatrick ("Hush, Hush" series) at the library for a night celebrating our favorite genre, Paranormal Romance.

Library: Philip S. Miller - Castle Rock   

Other Information:

 Registration required. If you love the paranormal romance/urban fantasy genre, this evening is for YOU!! Ms. Fitzpatrick will be available for book signing immediately following her talk. Books will be sold at this event courtesy of the Tattered Cover Book Store. Please register separately for the Cupcake Baking Contest. In addition to a presentation by the author we will have Romance themed Cupcake Baking Contest, Costumes, Games, Activities, Tarot Readings, and more.

Contact: Melissa Della Penna
Contact Number: 303-791-7323

So Long, Summer

Hi guys!

I know that summer doesn't officially end until Labor Day, but school starts this week for my kids, so it's hard to ignore the impending approach of autumn. As always, I have mixed feelings about the idea of summer slipping away. I all but took the summer off as far as writing is concerned, and while I'm not ready for a strict routine yet (or the idea of nightly homework!), I am excited to start writing again. I'm working on my final line edits for BLACK ICE before it goes to copyedits, but I should have the book wrapped up before September is over. At that point, I get to start a new book, yay! I've had a story idea brewing in my mind all summer, and typically, when I start to envision scenes or hear snippets of dialogue, it's a sign that I'm on to something--that I'm excited enough about this project to work with it for the long haul. Also, that it could be an actual book.

If you don't follow me on Twitter, you should! This past week I posted a few images that give me inspiration for this new project.  In the upcoming months, I'll be tweeting teasers for BLACK ICE. I'll also be sharing information on BLACK ICE's release date, cover, a description of the story, and all other pertinent information. 

Finally, I'll leave you with a few pictures from our latest family adventure. We rented a lake house on Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire, toured Boston, and I even got to check an item off my bucket list--eating a lobster dinner on the coast of Maine. 

xo
Becca

Independence Day

For the Fourth, my family took a road trip to South Dakota. It was beautiful! I hope you enjoyed the holiday too. xo Becca

Cat Nap

Sunbathing

Badlands

Stealth

Roam

Immoveable

Family

Wide Open

Hot Day, Cool Lake

Follow the Leader

Eye of the Needle

Setting

When I start writing a new book, I love to think about setting, and immerse myself in the story world. Right now, I'm thinking about wide-open spaces and vast, colorful skies. 

Falling in love with a new story is the best feeling.

Done!

So this is my theme song for the week:

I'm DONE with my second round of Black Ice edits! Already, I'm starting to feel like a sane and normal person again. Like, I showered today. And I went running (before showering). And I ate actual food for lunch (not Peanut M&M's). I responded to a few emails (only 974 unread emails left in my inbox. Hey, if I keep it under a thousand, I feel like all's well in Beccaland). And - ta da - I'm blogging!

Of course, finishing this round of edits doesn't mean the book is ready for publication. I still have a third round of edits, copyedits, first-pass pages, and possibly second-pass pages.  I've made it over two very big hurdles, but there are still a few left to jump. I get asked frequently if there is any chance that Black Ice will be published this year. In short, no. I spoke with my editor today, and the 2014 publication date is firm.

If you're wondering what I'll be doing while I wait for my editor to send me my next round of editorial notes, the answer is I'll be working on my next book. Why, didn't you know that's how authors celebrate turning in a book draft? I've had this story in my mind for a couple months and I'm very excited about it. It's a YA romantic suspense set in a small town in Nebraska. Little town, big secrets. I hope to take a road trip to Nebraska soon to scout out locations and take lots of photographs that will help me create the story world in my mind. I think I've mentioned this before, but I love story beginnings. I love the possibility, the potential. For me, there's a certain magic in a blank page. Anything can happen.

xo
Becca