Monthly Archives: June 2016

July Contest of the Month, Reveal of Recreated Book Trailer

Posted on June 30 2016 by Linda

One more month, just one more month until the official release of RECREATED! To kick off the month of July with a bang, we are excited to release the Recreated book trailer and to make it even more exciting, we are making a contest out of it! What’s in it for you? I’m glad you asked. One lucky winner will receive both REAWAKENED and RECREATED signed! How do you participate? It’s easy. Simply share the book trailer with all your friends on Facebook and Twitter and be sure to TAG COLLEEN HOUCK so she can see it! Enjoy it then share it! …

Kids Book Review For Kids By Kids: Greek Mythology

Posted on June 28 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, a 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 twelve year old, Aidan Wesley. He’s always had a love of reading insomuch that he would prefer sitting on a couch reading to running around outside. He’s read several chapter books given to him from …

Playlist Reveal!

Posted on June 23 2016 by Linda

It is time! Introducing the official RECREATED PLAYLIST Release of RECREATED is getting closer and closer, August is almost here! Colleen Houck is opening the vault and is ready to share some of the music that helped inspire her story. She also held a contest where YOU, the reader, were able to submit songs you felt fit the story and some of those songs were added to this playlist. Now, for the first time ever, the RECREATED playlist: (enjoy) Hope you all enjoy as much as I do!

Modern Ink Society June 2016

Posted on June 22 2016 by Linda

FEATURING GUEST Amy Christine Parker Exploring the Dark Side Welcome to the twenty-seventh session of THE MODERN INK SOCIETY! “You underestimate the power of the Dark Side. If you will not fight, then you will meet your destiny.” — Darth Vader (James Earl Jones) Introducing Amy Her Featured Book is Exploring the dark side Right now you’re imagining Darth Vader aren’t you? Heavy breathing. Deep James Earl Jones Voice. Sorry. I couldn’t help myself. Whenever I think of villains, he’s the first one that comes to mind. That’s what happens when you grow up in the seventies and …

REAWAKENED Quiz

Posted on June 21 2016 by Linda

Tiger’s Quest Study Guide plus giveaway

Posted on June 20 2016 by Linda

June seventh marks the FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of TIGER’S QUEST, book two in the Tiger’s Curse Series. To celebrate we’ve put together a study guide with 20 questions to lead in a book club group discussion or you can answer them just for fun. In honor of those of you who love to read and are part of a reading group, we’d also like to do a GIVEAWAY of autographed copies of Tiger’s Quest! That’s right, you can possibly have FREE BOOKS to giveaway at your next book club! Here’s how it will work: In the comments below: Tell us about your reading group/book club …

Success!

Posted on June 19 2016 by Colleen Houck

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The most romantic getaway in Mexico, Puerto Vallarta

Posted on June 8 2016 by Linda

My husband and I recently took a trip to celebrate his 40th birthday and he was given the chance to pick anywhere he wanted to go. At first, he was dead set on going to Las Vegas but I strongly discouraged that choice for various reasons. With work and life, stresses can easily build up and so we were looking for a place so far removed from our typical day to day life and a place to really unwind. view more for more information. After much research, we settled on Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Most importantly, Hotel Mousai. We seen an advertisement …

June Contest of the Month

Posted on June 6 2016 by Linda

Summer is officially here and what better way to ward of boredom, escape the mundane and hot lazy afternoons than with an amazing page turner and a tall glass of lemonade. For those of you who are dying to get their hands on the next Colleen Houck book in her latest Egyptian series, here’s yet another chance! This contest is for a chance to win an ADVANCED READERS COPY of RECREATED, the sequel to REAWAKENED, and not just one book but THREE FREE BOOKS (two surprise fun reads). How do you enter? It’s simple, just take a selfie (or have a …

Winner of RECREATED song contest !

Posted on June 4 2016 by Linda

It’s getting closer. . . That’s right, the official release of RECREATED is three (strike that) TWO months away, I know I know… that feels like FOREVER but to keep you excited, we have one lucky winner who will get their hands on an arc of RECREATED and a bonus book for FREE! Plus, the BIG RECREATED PLAYLIST REVEAL is coming soon (some of which you get to find out here)! To recap, the contestants chose song(s) they felt really voices one or more of the characters in the story. They were able to use Reawakened for inspiration, such as these word themes: …

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