Interview with the Author
And, I encourage you to pay close attention to her answers especially if you plan on attending the Author’s After Dark convention in Savannah, Georgia. There will be lots of parties and events with lots of free giveaways and there will be a lot of YA authors to meet. Most of the young adult activities are happening on Saturday the 17th of August so that's the best day for YA fans!
So, on to the interview.
Getting to know Colleen Houck
Me: What's your birth date?
Colleen: October 3rd
Me: What's your sign?
Colleen: Libra
Me: What is your natural hair color and eye color?
Colleen: Brown hair and brown eyes
Me: What is your favorite color?
Colleen: Blue
Me: No doubt the color of Ren's eyes right?
Colleen: ha ha, probably
Me: What is your favorite food?
Colleen: Cheeseburger (and to make it perfect, it'd come with a chocolate milk shake :-)
Me: What is your favorite smell?
Colleen: fresh flowers
Me: What is your all time favorite book?
Colleen: Gone with the Wind and the Black Stallion series
Me: What is your favorite movie?
Colleen: The first Superman movie starring Christopher Reeves as Clark Kent
Me: What is your favorite t.v. show:
Colleen: Either Lost or Star Trek
Me: What one item would you never travel with out?
Colleen: My hair straightener
Me: Who was your first boy crush?
Colleen: I remember a boy at church in my Sunday School class when I was 9 years old. Not gonna say his name. :-)
Me: Who is your current secret actor crush?
Colleen: Hugh Jackman (quick response)
Me: What is your guilty pleasure?
Colleen: Eating chocolate
Me: Describe your perfect date.
Colleen: A dinner and a movie. I'm a simple girl.
Me: What qualities do you look for in the "perfect guy"?
Colleen: He's gotta have a good heart, a true gentlemen, attentive and thoughtful.
Me: Being a great masseuse wouldn't hurt either right?
Colleen: That definitely wouldn't hurt :-)
Me: Who is your favorite female actress?
Colleen: I'd probably go with Vivien Leigh (the actress from the motion picture Gone with the Wind)
Me: Who is your favorite male actor?
Colleen: Hugh Jackman
Me: What is your favorite holiday?
Colleen: Halloween
Me: What talent would you say you possess? Aside from the fact we all love your talent for creative writing.
Colleen: I think I'm pretty organized
Me: What talent would you wish to have that you don't?
Colleen: drawing
Me: Who's your favorite band?
Colleen: Bon Jovi
Me: What is your favorite song?
Colleen: Oh I have too many I couldn't pick just one
Me: What is your favorite dog breed?
Colleen: Toy poodle
Me: What is your favorite cereal?
Colleen: Grapenuts
Me: What is your favorite dessert?
Colleen: Chocolate fudge cake
Me: What books occupy your nightstand?
Colleen: YA books, all sorts!
Me: What is your favorite mythical creature?
Colleen: The dragon
Me: What is your favorite flower?
Colleen: lily
Me: If you had a super power what would it be?
Colleen: Super speed
Me: If you were a superhero, what would you be wearing?
Colleen: A cape of course! The boots are a must as well as fabulous hair! Colors would be bright red and true blue.
Me: Who is your favorite superhero?
Colleen: Superman. When I was young, maybe 10, I was in the bedroom with my younger brothers and sisters and I told them that if they believed hard enough that they could fly. So one by one, my siblings leaped from the top bunk bed with light in their eyes only to fall and with it their hope of flight. Unfortunately, I got in big trouble when my sister Tonnie fell and broke at least one tooth. She screamed, running to find mom where she quickly ratted me out.
So Tiger's fans, there you have it. An up close and personal interview with Colleen Houck! Remember that if you have the chance, stop by in Savannah for the YA book convention!! It will be so much fun!
