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TERRAFORMER: Countdown to Publication
Hello Readers! By now you’ve might have heard the announcement of my new book, TERRAFORMER, to be published in May, and you might be wondering…what comes next? When are the contests and who are the characters? There aren’t enough details. I need more details! Well, you’ve come to the right place. Terraformer: Countdown to Publication-What’s That Now? First, for those of you who don’t know, TERRAFORMER, is my first ever Science Fiction book! It’s still loosely mythology-based (though I’m going to make you read the book to figure out how it relates to mythology, exactly) and for those of who …
The 2019 St. Patrick’s Gift Pack
Sorry I’m getting this out to you guys so late! Some of you may know that I moved to my brand new house in February and I’m still playing catch up. The rental house has been cleaned out with guide of Carpet Cleaning Company in Perth and all of my temporary, and when I say temporary I mean two years of construction/living out of a suitcase things, have finally been put away. I’m just starting to go through all my long term storage and I am now becoming reacquainted with all my beloved dishes and collectibles. There are so many …
FanX
Dear Readers, I wanted to let those of you who plan to see me in Utah this fall know that the FanX portion of the tour for The Lantern’s Ember is up in the air. I’ve recently signed an open letter that was presented to the conference organizers just a few days ago regarding how they handled claims of sexual harassment. If you’d like to read more, you can follow any of the authors who drafted the letter on their social media sites. I am still listed as an attendee, but I am carefully watching how events unfold. If I do …
Upcoming Events!
It’s happening, Colleen Houck is throwing a party in her home state, Oregon! Come join us for an evening of celebration and receive a gift! The Book Bin Book Store What: New Book Release Party! When: Saturday, September 24 @ 4pm Where: The Book Bin Downtown Salem 450 Court St NE Salem, OR There will be meet ‘n greet with author Colleen Houck and prizes! Powells Book Store What: New Book Release Party! When: Thursday, September 29 @ 7pm Where: Powell’s Books @ Cedar Mills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005 There will be meet ‘n greet with author …
Salt Lake Comic Con
Hey readers, did you get a chance to attend this years Comic Con in Salt Lake City? It was such a blast this year and there was no shortage of celebrities including Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), William Shatner (Star Trek’s Captain James T. Kirk), Ian Somerhalder (Vampire Diaries, Lost, and Smallville), Stephen Amell (Arrow) , Michael Rooker (Walking Dead and Guardians of the Galaxy), (Dukes of Hazard) (Happy Days) and MORE! Check out our amazing celebrity pics! It’s Luke Skywalker! And Captain James T. Kirk from Star Trek! Do you remember the TV Show Dukes of Hazzard? Check out the hunky …
Upcoming Events, Colleen Houck to visit Salt Lake Comic Con September 2016
Salt Lake City, Utah What: Salt Lake Comic Con When: Tuesday, September 1- Sunday, September 3rd Where: Salt Palace Convention Center There will be shopping, meet the authors/actors, panels, and dress up! Check out the saltlakecomicon website for more information and to get tickets. More details to come closer to the event so stay tuned!
Recreated Blog Tour
I can’t believe it, Recreated will be on your doorstep (if you pre-ordered it) or potentially in your hands if you go to the store and pick it up in person in LESS THAN 30 DAYS! To build up the excitement, Colleen will be the featured author on several blogger websites where she will reveal 5 SNEAK PEEKS, TOP 10 Recreated Video, fun trivia, up close and personal interviews and more! The straight facts: The Blog Tour runs July 19 – August 11 and you won’t want to miss it! There will be PRIZE GIVEAWAYS during the tour (5 Book …
Do you love books?
Are you an avid reader? Have you ever wanted to rub shoulders with your favorite author? Do you have any aspirations of being a writer? Do you like getting FREE stuff? Odds are pretty good that if you are reading this blog then the answer is an affirmative YES. Well, there are a number of events designed specifically around those of us who love the world of books and the magic they add. Unfortunately, we may not be aware of the what, when and where. So, that is why I’m writing this blog to share some amazing events available to us. Did you know …
YA Scavenger Hunt Spring 2016 Announcement
It’s coming. . . March 29th – April 3rd, 2016 It’s the YA Scavenger Hunt Spring 2016! Now that the authors have signed up to participate in this exciting event, we’ve put them into teams of 20 by color. There are nine teams total this round! Check out the teams below to see which teams your favorite authors will be on and what their featured book will be. It’s getting close folks! Eric Lindstrom Kate Karyus Quinn Leah Bobet Emily Hainsworth Sarah Ahiers Sara B. Larson Alyxandra Harvey Brendan Reichs Cate Dean Julie Eshbaugh Joy Preble Ava Jae Marissa Kennerson Lyn Miller-Lachmann …
Reawakened Tour Stop, Brazil!
Colleen travelled to Brazil by invitation this past August to see and meet some of her hugest fans. I was lucky to be her plus one on this trip! A little about me: I’m Colleen’s husband, Brad. I’m the youngest of four kids. I’ve been Deaf since I was five so I watch every movie with caption glasses. I love sports and reading (I’ll admit I’ve read Twilight but prefer thrillers like Jack Reacher). My favorite ice cream is mint chocolate chip. I’ll never turn down a taco. I write poetry. My man credentials include: a high school career in wrestling, …
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