Monthly Archives: January 2016

Concurso do Mês Apenas para o Brasil Fans

Posted on January 31 2016 by Linda

Ok fãs Brasil, meu maravilhoso editor no Brasil, a Editora Arquiero, pediu-me para sediar um concurso especial com VOCÊ na mente! Para o mês de fevereiro você pode entrar para ganhar o seu próprio exemplar do meu livro O Despertar do Príncipe e um saco simplesmente twittar #ODespertarDoPrincipe no Twitter. Sim, é simples assim! Cinco vencedores serão escolhidos no início de março por isso não deixe de verificar novamente no meu site para ver se você ganhou! Além disso, fique atento para uma nova capa do livro revelam algum dia em fevereiro! Tome cuidado e ‘até a próxima vez, Linda …

YA Books I’m Looking Forward To In 2016!

Posted on January 27 2016 by Colleen Houck

My YA 2016 Pics! Any of you who follow me know I love reading, especially YA books. Last year I managed to read over 100 books and I’ve set a similar Goodreads goal this year. Here are the top 20 books I’m looking forward to in 2016. I’m sure I’ll be adding more to this list as the year progresses but for now here you go! Overview Raisa was just a child when she was sold into slavery in the kingdom of Qilara. Before she was taken away, her father had been adamant that she learn to read and …

Modern Ink Society- January 2016

Posted on January 25 2016 by Linda

FEATURING GUEST Alexandra Monir A Day in the Life of an Author Welcome to the twenty-fourth session of THE MODERN INK SOCIETY! “You don’t have to see the whole staircase. Just take the first step.” — Martin Luther King Jr. Her Featured Book is Introducing the lovely Alexandra Monir, A Day in the Life of an Author A lot of people imagine that being an author consists of sitting at a cozy desk overlooking a garden or lake or otherwise picturesque setting, a dreamy smile on your face as you type away in a fit of brilliance. Er, not exactly. The reality involves a …

Are you This or That?

Posted on January 16 2016 by Linda

Here’s a fun quiz to see which heroine you are most like, answer the questions below and write them on a sheet of paper: Now, check your answers and compare to the list below: Who are you most like? Leave a comment and let us know. What do you think? Do you agree or disagree? ~’Till next time, Linda Louise

Coconut Oil Hair Masks

Posted on January 14 2016 by Shara Lane

DIY COCONUT OIL HAIR MASKS My hair can feel dry after daily styling and the stripping dry air of the desert here in Arizona. I do color my hair and I struggle with skipping shampoo days because I want my hair to smell nice. I also want my hair to feel soft, and over the counter deep conditioners don’t seem to make much of a difference. I have discovered the benefits of making a homemade body scrub with coconut oil and now I know how great it makes my hair feel when I use the best hair coconut oil. …

Book Reviews for Kids by Kids- The Tale of Emily Windsnap

Posted on January 12 2016 by Linda

For those of you who are looking for new books appropriate for middle grade that both boys and girls might enjoy, this is the place to look! Every month, at least one new book will be added for review right here and they will be reviewed by the best critics, KIDS! That’s right, the one’s who read them will be the judge! This blog is written by my quirky and adorable niece, Madelyn. She’s super sweet and quite ambitious in everything she sets her mind to. She’s quick to help and give hugs, two of my favoritist things! Introducing the …

RECREATED, the Sequel News Plus a Contest! Winners Announced

Posted on January 5 2016 by Linda

These are the three winners for the art contest. Check your emails! It’s here, it’s finally here! RECREATED, the sequel to REAWAKENED is officially scheduled to hit the shelves this August 2nd, 2016! It may seem like so so far away but for a select few of you, it could be much sooner! Have you seen the new book cover? If not, check it out! Did I say this book could be available to some of you sooner? Why yes, yes I did. Would you like to know how? I thought so. Colleen has a coveted box of advanced …

Colleen Houck Book Club- January 2016!

Posted on January 4 2016 by Linda

Welcome to the New Year! Happy New Year everyone! Last year was such a blast and I’m really looking forward to all the wonderful things that 2016 might bring! Our last book we featured for book club was Prisoner of Cell 25 by Richard Paul Evans. If you’re just tuning in, or are new to this online book club, it’s super easy to join. I host the club on Goodreads and each month you get the chance to ask authors questions. You can ask anything from what they like to eat to what they’re writing right now. You don’t have to read the book …

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