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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- The Lightning Thief and Trails of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle
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 …
Reignited book trailer reveal plus a contest!
The long awaited moment is finally here! Colleen Houck has teamed with Crush Creative again for a book trailer, REIGNITED. After much collaboration and creative genius, we are excited to bring you the new trailer, From New York Times bestselling author Colleen Houck comes a novella full of celestial marvel, passion, betrayal, and evil that will grow to reign over humanity forever. In celebration of this book trailer reveal, we’d like to host a contest! One lucky person will win a REIGNITED PRIZE PACKAGE (includes an advanced reader copy of REIGNITED and lots, lots more)! Here’s how the contest works, SHARE THE BOOK TRAILER via some social …
Healthy living, here’s to you!
Today is the first step towards the new, healthier, stronger, and happier you! Especially if you are aiming for a massive transformation, you need atleast glute workouts for mass to build up your muscles. The hardest step is quite often deciding and committing to taking that first step but fortunately there are a lot of web-based weight loss programs that can help you. So, congrats! It is vital to include a healthy diet. For healthy and nutritious diet regimen glanced on Helath Blog now. One of the most successful ways to improve your health is to feed it wholesome and …
Book Reviews for Kids by Kids- Kingdom Keepers:Disney After Dark and Midnight for Charlie Bone
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 …
Colleen Houck Book Club Picks for 2017!
Hi Everyone! I’m very excited to share with you my CHBC picks for 2017. There are some fabulous authors and books on the list so pick these up and then join me for the conversation. If you’re new to the Colleen Houck 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 to participate and every month I choose one lucky person from the …
November Thankful Contest Winners announced!
November Thankful Contest What better way to start the holiday season with a focus on the things we have and less on the have nots. November is a wonderful time for reflection and pause, a time to show our gratitude for our many blessings. And, yes, we all have them despite our circumstance. For November’s contest, we invited you to write a quick two to three paragraph essay about what you’re thankful for and to perform a random act of kindness. For those of you who’d participated, a huge thank you! One random participant will win a special YA book package and a …
Colleen Houck Book Club-December 2016
Welcome to … 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 to participate and every month I choose one lucky person from the chat to win a prize! The prize includes the book or books I’ve read from that author that month as well as your pick of any one of my …
Book Reviews For Kids By Kids- The Mark of Athena and The School for Good and Evil
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 …
Falling for Apple Pie!
Falling for Apple Pie November is here and that means Thanksgiving is right at our doorstep, so I thought it would be fun to share some of my personal favorite pie recipes with you. After all, there is no dessert that says “home” or “holiday” like a pie. Here’s a holiday rhyme to start things off, When all the leaves are off the boughs, And nuts and apples gathered in, And cornstalks waiting for the cows, And pumpkins safe in barn and bin, The Mother says, “My children dear, The fields are brown, and autumn flies; Thanksgiving Day is …
Dress up the Reignited Book Cover Contest
Ah, to walk out your door and feel the chill upon your cheek as you gaze upon the street and see pops of yellow, orange, pink, green and gold! The smell of chimneys and fresh pine fill the air while sounds of wind rush through the trees and leaves crunch beneath your boots. The sun’s warmth lingers as the new wind carries an excitement that touches your soul. “Fall is here! Fall is here!”, our hearts shout with a twinkle in our eye and a lightness to our step. “Fall is here! Fall is here!” I just can’t help it, the beauty of fall excites me! I love …
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