Colleen’s Comments (group member since Apr 21, 2014)

Colleen’s comments from the Colleen Houck Book Club group.

Brendan wrote: "Colleen wrote: "What authors inspired you as a teen?" I loved thrillers like Congo and Sphere, The Relic, and things like that. But I was also a huge fantasy geek and read everything by Terry Brook..."

Me too! I love Michael Crichton! I finally got to meet Terry Brooks at a comic con convention. I set up all his books for the bookstore to sell. =)

Brendan wrote: "Colleen wrote: "How did you get started writing? Was it something you always wanted to do?" I spent three terrible years as a lawyer before realizing I wanted to write. Sometimes having the worst j..."

So then are you a fan of Grisham? Have you read theTheodore Boone: Kid Lawyer books?

What authors inspired you as a teen?

How did you get started writing? Was it something you always wanted to do?

Congrats to Ali Kiki who is the winner of the prize for the chat with Dhonielle Clayton! Don't forget to join me next month when my featured author will be Brendan Reichs!

Okay so this is about Tiny Pretty Things. Are you a dancer? You know soooo much about ballet!

Tea or Coffee?
Chocolate or Caramel?
Sugar or Spice?
Winter Cabin or Beach Bungalow?
Bad Boy or Boy Next Door?
Peanut Butter or Jelly?

How many books will be in The Belles series? Please say more than one!

Do you consider The Belles an alternate reality, a futuristic book, or sort of steampunk?

I love all the foods mentioned in The Belles! If you could pick one to try yourself, what would it be?

What's the project you're working on now?

How did you get started writing?

So exited for The Belles! Love that cover. What's your favorite thing about the cover?

Thanks so much Melissa Landers for being an amazing guest. Don't forget to join me next month when my featured author is Dhonielle Clayton! The winner of the Melissa Landers chat is...Milena!

That makes me wonder, what was your high school mascot? Mine was cougars. Were you in any clubs in HS? I was in the American Sign Language club though we never met and the Shakespeare club. All we ever did was go see A Midsummer Night's Dream.

No skydiving for me! But I reeeeeeeeeally want to go to the Maldives and stay in one of those fabulous bungalows built over the water. It's my ultimate bucket list item!"

I keep looking at pictures of those underwater hotels. That would be awesome!

Melissa wrote: "Colleen wrote: "What's your favorite book conference?"

Hmm... So far I'd say my favorite book conference is RT. I had a total blast when it was hosted in New Orleans! It's very expensive to attend..."

It's my favorite too but you're right.

What's your favorite book conference?

I am seeing more and more YA authors switching over to either middle grade or adult. What made you want to go middle grade?

Melissa wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Are there specific things you need that help inspire you?"

I do tend to get in a rut sometimes, so I've been trying to "fill my well" by trying new things. For example, over the su..."

I've always wanted to try a sensory deprivation tank but I'm slightly claustrophobic. What else is on your bucket list? I have a itch to try sky diving but I might do it in one of those indoor places.