Author Archives: Linda

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.

Colleen Houck Book Club- February 2016

Posted on February 4 2016 by Linda

Welcome to … Our last book we featured for book club was Suspicion by Alexandra Monir. 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 …

Concurso do Mês Apenas para o Brasil Fans

Posted on January 31 2016 by Linda

Ok fãs Brasil, meu maravilhoso editor no Brasil, a Editora Arquiero, pediu-me para sediar um concurso especial com VOCÊ na mente! Para o mês de fevereiro você pode entrar para ganhar o seu próprio exemplar do meu livro O Despertar do Príncipe e um saco simplesmente twittar #ODespertarDoPrincipe no Twitter. Sim, é simples assim! Cinco vencedores serão escolhidos no início de março por isso não deixe de verificar novamente no meu site para ver se você ganhou! Além disso, fique atento para uma nova capa do livro revelam algum dia em fevereiro! Tome cuidado e ‘até a próxima vez, Linda …

Modern Ink Society- January 2016

Posted on January 25 2016 by Linda

FEATURING GUEST Alexandra Monir A Day in the Life of an Author Welcome to the twenty-fourth session of THE MODERN INK SOCIETY! “You don’t have to see the whole staircase. Just take the first step.” — Martin Luther King Jr. Her Featured Book is Introducing the lovely Alexandra Monir, A Day in the Life of an Author A lot of people imagine that being an author consists of sitting at a cozy desk overlooking a garden or lake or otherwise picturesque setting, a dreamy smile on your face as you type away in a fit of brilliance. Er, not exactly. The reality involves a …

Are you This or That?

Posted on January 16 2016 by Linda

Here’s a fun quiz to see which heroine you are most like, answer the questions below and write them on a sheet of paper: Now, check your answers and compare to the list below: Who are you most like? Leave a comment and let us know. What do you think? Do you agree or disagree? ~’Till next time, Linda Louise

Book Reviews for Kids by Kids- The Tale of Emily Windsnap

Posted on January 12 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, 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 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! Introducing the …

RECREATED, the Sequel News Plus a Contest! Winners Announced

Posted on January 5 2016 by Linda

These are the three winners for the art contest. Check your emails! It’s here, it’s finally here! RECREATED, the sequel to REAWAKENED is officially scheduled to hit the shelves this August 2nd, 2016! It may seem like so so far away but for a select few of you, it could be much sooner! Have you seen the new book cover? If not, check it out! Did I say this book could be available to some of you sooner? Why yes, yes I did. Would you like to know how? I thought so. Colleen has a coveted box of advanced …

Colleen Houck Book Club- January 2016!

Posted on January 4 2016 by Linda

Welcome to the New Year! Happy New Year everyone! Last year was such a blast and I’m really looking forward to all the wonderful things that 2016 might bring! Our last book we featured for book club was Prisoner of Cell 25 by Richard Paul Evans. 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 …

November & December Contest Winner Announced!

Posted on December 18 2015 by Linda

Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow. ~Edward Sandford Martin While we may get caught up in all the commercialism of the holidays with “all the presents, the ribbons, the wrappings, the tags. The tinsel, the trimmings, the trappings, and bags.”, we find moments amidst the hectic holidays to remember what this time of year is truly about. In the spirit of GIVING, we hosted a contest we thought would be perfect for this season. Ten Reasons I’m Thankful For My Best Friend! It …

Book Reviews for Kids by Kids- Wednesdays in the Tower

Posted on December 12 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 sugar and spice and everything nice of a niece, Madison. She’s the best little helper around and a pure joy to be with. She has a sharp mind and has an infectious …

Colleen Houck Book Club- December

Posted on December 8 2015 by Linda

Welcome to Last month’s pick was Prisoner of Cell 25 by Richard Paul Evans. For those of you who participated in the chat on Goodreads thankyou! For the next reading selection Colleen is excited to feature … Omega City by Diana Peterfreund Here’s a little teaser “Gillian Seagret doesn’t listen to people who say her father’s a crackpot. His conspiracy theories about the lost technology of Cold War-era rocket scientist Dr. Aloysius Underberg may have cost him his job and forced the family to move to a cottage in the sticks, but Gillian knows he’s right, and plans to prove it. When she discovers a …

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