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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.Modern Ink Society
FEATURING GUEST Amalie Howard A Day in the Life of an Aquarathi living in Waterfell Welcome to the twelfth session of THE MODERN INK SOCIETY! “Creativity is putting your imagination to work, and it’s produced the most extraordinary results in human culture.” — Ken Robinson Introducing the lovely Amalie Howard A Day in the Life of an Aquarathi living in Waterfell “Like the home of many deep-sea creatures, the Aquarathi world is simply not accessible to us, and while the Aquarathi can transform into human form, this isn’t their natural state. Like humans, they are a very intelligent species, …
Contest of the Month! How well do you know Tigers Curse Series?
It’s that time again! The contest of the month and the first one of 2015, can you believe it’s already here? So this month’s contest is all about how well you think you know Colleen Houck’s Tiger’s Curse books. Most of you know the story involves a girl named Kelsey who gets a job working at the circus. Most of you know that while she’s working at the circus she meets a white tiger named Ren whom she feels an instant connection. Most of you know this tiger is no ordinary tiger and that there is a curse. Most of …
Christmas Traditions and Confections (German Pancakes & York Patty Brownies)
Another Christmas has come and gone. It seems a little sad when the Christmas season comes to an end. The decorations and lights are all packed away, the Christmas songs and movies are no longer on the radio and television, the excitement and holiday spirit has dissipated and family togetherness goes back to the grind with work and school. Now with the New Year upon us, it can be an exciting time for new beginnings, new resolutions, and new adventures. But, before we fully embrace the New Year, I’d like to reflect on a few simple traditions, both old and …
Colleen Houck Book Club- January 2015!
BOOK FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY- WATERFELL by Amalie Howard If you didn’t get a chance to read last month’s pick, Vitro by Jessica Khoury it’s not too late to check it out. For those of you who participated in the live chat on Goodreads with authors Jessica and Colleen Houck, thanks! It was so much fun! For the first book of 2015, Colleen has chosen… WATERFELL by the lovely Amalie Howard Here’s a little teaser “THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE QUEEN Nerissa Marin hides among teens in her human form, waiting for the day she can claim her …
Giveaway winners announced! Plus, an interview with the narrator, Annika Boris
In celebration of the Tiger’s Promise audio release, Colleen is giving away 10 FREE audio book downloads of TIGER’S PROMISE! For those of you who participated in the rafflecopter this past month, the results are in. And, the 10 LUCKY WINNERS ARE…. Sabrina, Katie T., Sharon B., Amanda Y., Lisa, Maddie M., Betty L., Aricka, Leah R., and Kim H.! Congratulations! You will be receiving an email with your download code! Earlier this month we featured the narrator of Tiger’s Promise as well as the other Tiger’s Curse series, the lovely Annika Boris. We were lucky enough to get …
Book Reviews for Kids, by Kids – The BFG
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 eleven 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. You will get more info at cmsmd .He’s …
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FEATURING GUEST Alexandra Monir A Day in the Life of Writing Welcome to the eleventh session of THE MODERN INK SOCIETY! “The most important thing is to read as much as you can, like I did. It will give you an understanding of what makes good writing and it will enlarge your vocabulary.’” — J.K. Rowling Introducing the lovely Alexandra Monir A Day in the Life of Writing Suspicion “I can hardly believe that Suspicion is actually out in the world! It seems like just yesterday I was spending months hunkered over my desk writing the manuscript.Even …
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FEATURING GUEST Jessica Khoury Life as an Author: The Best and Worst List Welcome to the tenth session of THE MODERN INK SOCIETY! “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.’” — Charles Dickens Introducing the talented Jessica Khoury Life as an Author: The Best and Worst List “Being an author is full of ups and downs—some days are harder than others. So is it worth it in the end? Here’s a list of some of my best and worst experiences as an author. WORST People read your book! It’s terrifying. Which is why when …
TIGER’S PROMISE AUDIO NOW AVAILABLE-PLUS GIVEAWAY!
I’m so excited to announce the release of TIGER’S PROMISE Audio Book! I’m also lucky to have such talented actors as part of the audio books who help bring Colleen’s stories to life! Check the audio book on audible.com for a sneak peak! If you haven’t heard about this novella before, here’s a little teaser. “Before Kelsey there was a girl, raised by a villain, whose love for a hero changed the course of history. Trapped under the thumb of her abusive and powerful father Lokesh, Yesubai struggles to keep her own magical abilities secret while evading his dark powers. …
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BOOK FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER- VITRO by Jessica Khoury If you didn’t get a chance to read last month’s pick, Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi it’s not too late to check it out. For those of you who participated in the live chat on Goodreads with authors Veronica and Colleen Houck, thanks! It was so much fun! For December’s book selection, Colleen has chosen… VITRO by her friend Jessica Khoury Here’s a little teaser “On a remote island in the Pacific, Corpus scientists have taken test tube embryos and given them life. These beings—the Vitros—have knowledge …
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