Monthly Archives: February 2017

Modern Ink Society-Featuring Author Gretchen McNeil

Posted on February 20 2017 by Linda

FEATURING GUEST Gretchen McNeil An Author’s Week in Photos Welcome to the twenty-ninth session of THE MODERN INK SOCIETY! “Imagination is the key to my lyrics. The rest is painted with a little science fiction.” — Jimi Hendrix Introducing Gretchen Bio: Gretchen McNeil is the author of the standalone YA horror novels POSSESS, TEN, 3:59, and RELIC; GET EVEN and GET DIRTY, part of the Don’t Get Mad series; and the contemporary comedy I’M NOT YOUR MANIC PIXIE DREAM GIRL. Gretchen is a former coloratura soprano, the voice of Mary on G4’s Code Monkeys and she sings with the LA-based …

Ten Gifts to Give an Author

Posted on February 14 2017 by Colleen Houck

Since Valentine’s Day is near, I’ve been thinking about something I’d like other than chocolate, which, in my opinion, is pretty much the best gift ever. Here’s a list of some cute things I’ve found on Pinterest that an author might like to get for Valentines Day, a birthday, Christmas, or an anniversary. These are all pinned on my Just Cute board. A New Desk This one comes from Design Toscano, which is one of the places I go to frequently to find statues for my curio cabinets. This desk is little small for what I want in my future …

The love story of the Lion and the Unicorn

Posted on February 13 2017 by Shara Lane

Love story? Aren’t the Lion and the Unicorn only unified on the English coat of arms in 1603? Well Colleen’s imagination created a devoted couple out of the below unification. In 1603 when Scotland’s King James VI became James I of England unifying the Scottish and English kingdom. The unified countries required a new royal coat of arms combining England’s lion and Scotland’s unicorns. Note the poem of this union. The lion and the unicorn Were fighting for the crown The lion beat the unicorn All around the town. Some gave them white bread, And some gave them brown; Some …

Book Reviews For Kids By Kids- The Lightning Thief and Trails of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle

Posted on February 10 2017 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 (or two) 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! First, for …

Dress up your favorite Romantic Scene Contest with a BONUS CONTEST-Winner Announced

Posted on February 1 2017 by Shara Lane

The winner for this contest is Cali Willette This is another creative contest. What we want if for you to take a romantic scene from any of Colleen’s books in either series and create a graphic or picture of it. To get your juices flowing here are a few romantic settings. Remember this scene in The Princess Bride movie? This reminds me of Kelsey Dancing with Kishan or Ren I’ll create one for you so you can see how to do it. You can use any program you want and then pin the picture …

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