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From danijohnsdanijohns:
Becca what was your inspiration for Crescendo?

Becca Fitzpatrick:
Um...HUSH, HUSH ;)Okay, serious answer now: As with HUSH, HUSH, I relied a lot on my own high school experiences. In fact, I robbed a couple experiences from my own life, and made them more interesting of course ;)At my junior prom...well, do you want to hear the quick-and-dirty story of my junior prom and how it relates to Crescendo, haha!I was in LOVE with this guy since seventh grade. But he didn't know I was alive (of course) and then, FINALLY, my junior year of high school...he asked me to PROM. YAY!And then my archenemy, who was of course beautiful and popular, asked my date to dance. Multiple times. All through the PROM. And he was a nice guy, and didn't turn her down (or at least that's what I tell myself to feel better!)While writing Crescendo, I used the feelings I felt that night to keep myself in the story. Especially while writing things between Patch, Nora and Marcie.

From Eva:
Any chance u would do a book that talks about patches life pre-nora

Becca Fitzpatrick:
Oooh, so glad you asked that! There's an antho of story stories from several YA authors coming out this July called Kiss Me Deadly aaand...
I've written a short story for it. Patch is there, and so is Chauncey! And a few love interests... And it def. takes place pre-Nora (1800s)

JennM (FallenArchangel):
Lots of questions about the possibility of a HH movie!!

Becca Fitzpatrick:
So, yes. I get asked, "When is the movie coming out?!" all the time. Here's my official answer ;)
I've had a few movie offers. I haven't accepted any of them. I'm not sure how I feel about a movie. I know it brings a lot of good publicity...but...Well, I'm just not sure I want HH made into a movie. I KNOW! I know. My agent and publisher would both love it if a movie was made...but for the time being, I am content to keep the story as a book


From cristina:
when did patch first met nora? was it love at first sight?

Becca Fitzpatrick:
Well, the first time they actually "met" was in the first chapter of HH. But he'd been looking for her long before that...as soon as he'd figured out she was Chauncey's female descendant. So, yes, he saw her before she saw him.And, no. Definitely not love at first sight. At that point, he was actually planning to kill her...Naughty Patch.

From danijohns:
What was your favorite book growing up? What book do you wish was around when you were younger?

Becca Fitzpatrick:
Oh, such a good question! Back when I was a teen (haha! I hate saying that! I sound so old!) the YA section wasn't anything like it is today. So mostly I read classics. Or John Grisham :)My favorite books were Wuthering Heights and Phantom of the Opera. I <3>

From Elise:
Who did you dedicate Cresendo to in the book?

Becca Fitzpatrick:
HAHA! Okay, I could tell...but it would ruin a huge, fun surprise I've been keeping! I will say that the dedication has the word "superpowers" in it! Oooh..

From Katie Elizabeth:
How many books are you planning to write for the Hush, Hush series?

Becca Fitzpatrick:
ACK! I wish I could say more than I actually can ;)Two for sure... Two including CrescendoZipping my lips now ;)

From Amy:
What does Cresendo mean? also how do you pronounce it?

Becca Fitzpatrick:
It's pronounced kri-shen-doh. And it means (copying this from dictionary.com):a steady increase in force or intensity: The rain fell in a crescendo on the rooftops.
(I svenskan har den samma handling som franskan har!: It's a music term (at least in french), it's used when the melody goes from soft to louder or the rythm accelerates)

From Eva:
What r books you would recommend to fans oh HH?

Becca Fitzpatrick:
Books! YAY! Fallen Archangel is putting up a bookshelf on their site soon of books I recommend. But for now, I HIGHLY recommend:HEX HALL by Rachel HawkinsSISTERS RED by Jackson Pearce (it just came out today, I believe!)THE DEMON'S LEXICON by Sarah Rees Brennan (it has a bad boy named Nick who is very yum, yum!) BLEEDING VIOLET by Dia ReevesWhat else...do you want more? If you're looking for more paranormal love stories:THE DARK DIVINE by Bree Despain. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead. Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margie Stohl Sarah Dessen...anything from her...

From Lah:
Any chance of having Hush, Hush of patch's point of view?

Becca Fitzpatrick:
Ha! From Patch's point of view...Probably not. You guys...it's HARD to write from his POV. He's a witty, snarky guy...but he's also very dark. I've tried writing pieces from his point of view, and it makes me feel...oh man...looking for the right word. Let's just say I don't think I could do a whole novel from his point of view. The short story I wrote for Kiss Me Deadly is a bit darker, and from Chauncey's POV, and that's about as dark as I want to go.Yes, Patch is funny and charming with Nora...but his past isn't quite so light. And that's something he can never let go of. And, yeah. I'm going on for quite a bit here.

From Katie Elizabeth:
Random question: If you were Nora, what would your look on Patch be?

Becca Fitzpatrick:
Good question. I think HH goes through how Nora feels about Patch...disgust at first...then wariness mixed with interest...then undeniable attraction...And by the end of the book, I think most readers feel pretty secure about their relationship.But...Crescendo brings some pretty big surprises and challenges, and I think Nora realizes pretty fast that she doesn't know Patch as well as she thinks...

Ashley Austin:
Becca, when you wrote Hush,Hush and Cresendo, did you write them in order or did you skip around and write some parts that take place later in the book first?

Becca Fitzpatrick:
I skipped around a little bit with HH, but Crescendo was mostly linear. Actually, HH was mostly linear, too, but the one scene where Coach asks Nora to name characteristics she'd want in a mate was one of the first scenes I wrote (and it isn't at the very beginning).

Ashley Austin:
Becca, if Patch joined us on this chat tonight what do you think he would have to say to all of us?

Becca Fitzpatrick:
He would probably say something that would make me roll my eyes...as he tends to do often!

From Bru:
For anyone starting a career as a writer, what are your tips?

Becca Fitzpatrick:
Oh, wow. Tips for writers... I did everything wrong...but I did learn a lot from that. Still, I would suggest doing everything RIGHT, if possible1. Write the book before you submit to agents/publishers2. Write the best query letter you possibly can (and have tough people critique it)3. Don't say bad things about other writers online (fortunately, this is NOT a mistake I made, but see others make...)4. Be persistent. I've said this before, but I received nearly 100 rejection letters for HH over a 5-yr span. I'm so glad I didn't give up easily.And yes, don't write bad things about agents/editors!

From Katie Elizabeth:
Becca, are you having fun answering all of your fans' questions?

Becca Fitzpatrick:
Katie! Laughing! YES! You guys are fun. And if I wasn't doing this, I'd probably be changing a diaper...


From Autumn:
Did you enjoy writing HH or C more?

Becca Fitzpatrick:
Ooh, awesome and tough question! Well...as any writer knows...there are always good things and bad things about EVERY novel. I thought writing Crescendo would be easy. After all, I'd already written a novel, right? I knew EVERYTHING. And then my editor called (after I'd initially turned Crescendo in) and said, I kid you not: "Everything after page 25 needs to go." And this was a 400+ page book. I wrote HH on and off for five years. I had 1 year to write Crescendo. I felt like I was on crack.I was so scared. I was like...dude...and I never say dude.


From Elise:
Becca which version of Crescendo do you like better, your first origal draft that the editor tossed or this final version?

Becca Fitzpatrick:
I think Patch was more funny-sexy in the first draft. The new draft is far more angsty and intense and broiling-sexy. So it really depends what mood I'm in. Am I in the mood for light...or dark ;)


From HushHushSweden:
How did you come up with the name Patch? :)

Becca Fitzpatrick:
I never know how to answer this question! I can't remember when, exactly, I came up with his nickname. It was the name he showed up with on day one. It wasn't until later, as I was figuring out the whole story, that I decided Rixon had given it to him because Patch was always needing to be "patched" up after fights. And, yes, you WILL find out Patch's real name in Crescendo! I can't wait to hear what everyone thinks of it!
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Becca Fitzpatrick:
So surprise time! I have 2 signed copies of the HH paperback I want to give away! And I want to personalize them!!

JennM (FallenArchangel): LOL so sit tight guys and get ready for Becca to ask a question and the first one to correctly answer wins a copy!!
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Becca Fitzpatrick:
Question #1: What kind of CAR does Patch drive? And you must be specific!

From Katie Elizabeth:
jeep comander

RebeccaS:
WINNER!

JennM (FallenArchangel):
Yay Katie!!!!!

Becca Fitzpatrick:
YAY! Congrats, Katie Elizabeth!!!!
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Becca Fitzpatrick:
Question #2: In Chapter One of CRESCENDO, what does Patch give to Nora (while they are making out in his Jeep Commander)? (Had to throw making out in somewhere!)

From HushHushSweden:
his necklace

Becca Fitzpatrick:
YAY!!!!

RebeccaS:
YAY!!

JennM (FallenArchangel):
YAY Hush Hush Sweden!!!!

Becca Fitzpatrick:
Congrats, HUSHHUSHSweden!
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Becca Fitzpatrick:
Okay, guys, THANK YOU so much for coming tonight! You're always so much fun! And thanks to our special authorly guests, Sarah Rees Brennan and Christine Johnson!
Becca Fitzpatrick:
Haha! Thanks for being so awesome, you guys! I'm so glad so many people came out!