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YA Scavenger Hunt Winners Announced for Colleen Houck!
Wow, how’d you like the YA Scavenger Hunt? I hope you were able to discover new books and authors as well as find my hidden reveals (I hid three things; the title for book three in the REAWAKENED series, a steamy sneak peak from RECREATED and a screen shot from the upcoming RECREATED book trailer!). If not, sorry! I guess you’ll have to hang tight to find this out in the near future. Alright, are you ready to see which Ten lucky winners will receive the first book in both my series, TIGER’S CURSE AND REAWAKENED? The winners are: Aylea Stephens Theresa Snyder Hannah Chute …
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 …
YA Scavenger Hunt Spring 2016!
Welcome to the 12th YA Scavenger Hunt! Hello! I am Colleen Houck, your hostess for this leg of the hunt. About Me My favorite holiday is Halloween. I have eleven Koi fish. My food therapy is a cheeseburger I love the store Charming Charlie’s to accessorize Gardenias are one of my favorite things to smell And I may or may not have an obsession with holiday decorations You are currently hunting on TEAM GOLD. Looking for my exclusive bonus content? You’ll have to keep searching. Somewhere on this blog hop, I’ve hidden three things; the title for book three in the …
Romance that make us Ache
Sometimes when you watch another couple fall in love on screen those first moments are captured in a sweet melody. Those melodies stay in our mind and we feel those achy fluttering rushes of anticipation along with the characters. Here are some of my favorite couples who fall in love on screen and let us feel a glimpse of their love. A Walk to Remember Set in North Carolina, “A Walk To Remember” follows the rite of passage of a jaded, aimless high school senior (Shane West) who falls in love with a guileless young woman (Mandy Moore) he and …
November & December Contest Winner Announced!
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 …
Upcoming Tour Stops in California and Arizona in November
November 2015 Shout out to all Houck fans who are in the area, Colleen will be touring in Pleasanton, California TONIGHT and then off to Phoenix, Arizona next Wednesday! Come see her there! Pleasanton, California When: Saturday, November 7 @ 4pm What: Book Signing Event! Where: Towne Center Books 555 Main Street Pleasanton, CA 94566 Phone: 925-846-8826 Phoenix, Arizona When: Wednesday, November 11 @ 7:00 PM What: Book Signing Event! Where: Barnes & Noble 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85050 Phone: 480-538-8520
November is here, and it’s Contest Time!
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 overwhelms and excites …
Modern Ink Society- October
FEATURING GUEST Kady Cross My Favorite Ghost Movies Welcome to the twenty-third session of THE MODERN INK SOCIETY! “There’s a light on in the attic, though the house is dark and shattered, I can see a flickering flutter, and I know what it’s about.” — A Light in the Attic Featured Author is Colleen first met Kady at Romantic Times Book Convention. She always has the greatest hair and makeup and fashion sense! One of these days I’m going to get her to teach me how to make my own boots! Introducing the talented Kady Cross, My Favorite …
Modern Ink Society Featuring Marissa Meyer
FEATURING GUEST Marissa Meyer A Teaser from FAIREST Welcome to the twenty-second session of THE MODERN INK SOCIETY! “Don’t be afraid of being different, be afraid of being the same as everyone else.” — Unknown Introducing the lovely Marissa Meyer A Teaser from FAIREST SHE WAS LYING ON A BURNING PYRE, HOT COALS BENEATH her back. White sparks floated in her vision but the mercy of unconsciousness wouldn’t come. Her throat was hoarse from screaming. The smell of her own burning flesh invaded her nostrils. Smoke stung her eyes. Blisters burbled across her skin, and entire swaths of …
GADGET TESTING and REVIEWS
GADGET TESTING & REVIEWS Gadgets tested / reviewed in order: STUFZ Burger Stuffer STUFZ Burger Stuffer STUFZ Burger Stuffer – Nope. (Unless you’re very patient and enjoy playing with new kitchen gadgets. We’re aaallllll over the second part of that caveat, but fail miserably at the first part.) Colleen and I tried out this burger stuffing tool while prepping for her family’s 4th of July get together. I should preface this one with a little information about Colleen that you may not know: She is NOT big on patience in the kitchen. Don’t get me wrong. She’s …
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