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About Linda

I’m Linda Louise, one of the bloggers on this website and Colleen’s little sister. I’m just a girl in her mid-thirties who feels thirteen when I play outside with my boys, fifteen when I sing my heart out listening to tunes while driving by myself, and sixty five when I go out past ten at night. I have a thing for junior mints, Mt. Dew, shrimp and kale (though not all at once) and I have a crush on Superman. I still get girlish butterflies when I read Twilight, cry when I read These is My Words, and smile from ear to ear when I read Anne of Green Gables. I have nightmares about aliens on a regular basis and I have a bad habit of midnight snacking. I love everything sports, except golf (although can that honestly be considered a sport??), and I hate anything that slithers, hisses, or stings. I have a problem with giggling at inappropriate moments and I sometimes wish life was a musical. I love science, hate math, love Dr. Seuss, and hate olives. My family is my world and my joys come from their happiness. I’ve learned I don’t know much about anything and I live for a good adventure, naps, cuddles, stories, exceptional food and The Shire.

Book reviews for kids, by kids- Invasion of the Overworld

Posted on May 19 2015 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 nephew Sam, like most boys he loves games. So when it comes to reading he likes his books to be about his games. He also likes to read comics…any kind of comics. …

Book Review For Kids, By Kids- Igraine the Brave

Posted on May 16 2015 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 fourteen year old niece, Rebecca. She’s extremely creative, smart, and follows in her father’s footsteps when it comes to her love of questing books such as The Hobbit, LOTR, or Star Wars. …

RT Book Convention in Dallas is here!

Posted on May 10 2015 by Linda

Hey Tiger Fans! Colleen Houck is going to be in Dallas, Texas from May 11th through the 16th. She’s so excited to see her fans and meet new ones. If you’ve been DYING to get your hands on an advanced copy of REAWAKENED, come see her at the Book Convention. The book can be found at the Slumber Party, The Teen Day Party, and at the Reader Party (for details you can check out Tiger’s Curse Fans Facebook page). As Colleen shared earlier, we are planning some really cool things for the RT convention. Here’s a couple sneak peeks of what you …

Colleen Houck Book Club- May

Posted on May 7 2015 by Linda

The Wondrous and the Wicked by Page Morgan Last month’s pick was The Queen of Bright and Shiny Things by Ann Aguirre. For those of you who participated in the live chat on Goodreads with authors Ann and Colleen Houck, thanks! It was so much fun! For the next reading selection Colleen has chosen… The Wondrous and the Wicked Book 3 in the Paranormal Series by Colleen’s creative and witty author friend, Page Morgan Here’s a little teaser “Since the Waverlys arrived in Paris, the streets have grown more fearsome by the day. As Ingrid learns to master her lectrux …

Reflecting on Mothers

Posted on April 23 2015 by Linda

I thought I’d step outside of the typical blog topics found here, and share a few of my thoughts on the subject of mothers. As you are most likely aware, Mother’s Day is just around the corner and as such, my thoughts have been on my own mother. The typical thoughts I usually have is what to buy her to express my love. Flowers? Candy? Gift Card to her favorite restaurant? Jewelry? How funny it is to me to think that those material, short lived gifts are gifted as a representation of my love and appreciation! I adore my mother, …

MODERN INK SOCIETY

Posted on April 21 2015 by Linda

FEATURING GUEST Ann Aguirre The Beauty of Song Welcome to the fifteenth session of THE MODERN INK SOCIETY! “Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, a charm to sadness, gaiety and life to everything, it is the essence of order and lends to all that is good and just and beautiful”. — Plato Introducing the lovely Ann Aguirre The Beauty of Song I’m excited to be a guest on Colleen’s blog! Thanks for having me. There’s been a lot of interest in the music videos and original music that came …

Spring YA Scavenger Hunt Winners-2015

Posted on April 18 2015 by Linda

A huge thanks to everyone who participated in the YASH, it was a great success! For those who entered the rafflecopter during the hunt, the winners have been selected. Congratulations to: Natalie Morgan F. Denise C. Paige B. Sarah C. Emma M. Karla Carly V. Bethany F. Nikki C. You have won a copy of TIGER’S CURSE & TIGER’S PROMISE! An email has been sent to you for mailing instructions. Quintana H. You have won a COMPLETE SET of the TIGER’S CURSE SERIES! An email has been sent to you for mailing instructions. Chelley A. You have won an …

Colleen Houck Book Club- April

Posted on April 6 2015 by Linda

The Queen of Bright and Shiny Things by Ann Aguirre Last month’s pick was UNLEASHED by Sophie Jordan. For those of you who participated in the live chat on Goodreads with authors Sophie and Colleen Houck, thanks! It was so much fun! For the next reading selection Colleen has selected… The Queen of Bright and Shiny Things A Contemporary Romance by Colleen’s creative and witty author and friend, Ann Aguirre Here’s a little teaser “Sage Czinski is trying really hard to be perfect. If she manages it, people won’t peer beyond the surface, or ask hard questions about her …

Pin it to Win it Contest Winner Announced!

Posted on April 5 2015 by Linda

Pin it to Win it! My Dream Theme: Reawakened Launch Party Contest Winner Announced! In celebration of Colleen Houck’s up and coming release of REAWAKENED, available now for pre-order on amazon, we hosted a contest designed around this momentous event. A huge thank you to all of you who participated. You had some AMAZING party ideas and I am already re-pinning some of your pins! We may even use some for the REAWAKENED LAUNCH PARTY this August 12th at Powells Book Store in Beaverton, Oregon. It will be an event you won’t want to miss! The winner of the contest …

Modern Ink Society- J.R. Johansson

Posted on March 25 2015 by Linda

FEATURING GUEST J.R. Johansson A Walkabout down Inspiration Lane, How I find Inspiration Welcome to the fourteenth session of THE MODERN INK SOCIETY! “As soon as I saw you, I knew an ADVENTURE was going to happen”. — Winnie the Pooh Introducing the lovely J.R. Johansson A Walkabout down Inspiration Lane, Via TV Land Boredom and apathy are two of the greatest foes of creation. Still, I run into them from time to time, even in projects that I absolutely love. With me, it isn’t generally a symptom of a project gone wrong or one that …

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