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

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

In For Darkness Shows the Stars can you tell us where there heroes are now? What happened to them since we last heard from them?
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Oh, snap! Just got to the part in Across a Star-Swept Sea that answers that question. So then these two books are happening around the same time, right?

Diana wrote: "Colleen wrote: "Can I ask where you got the idea for the unicorns?"

It was a crazy mix of things. Way back in 2005, I had a dream I was being chased by some scary, shadowy unicorn. I woke up and t..."

Love it! I sort of have a thing for unicorns too ;) Qilin are in Tiger's Destiny and there may just be something fun appearing in the Reawakened series as well.

Diana wrote: "I have an outline for what would happen in the final book, and even a title (TRIUMPHANT). But I haven't quite figured out a good way to publish it, as Harper has passed on doing any more unicorn books at this time. In the mean time, I have written half a dozen short stories set in the unicorn world. These stories are:"

I love the title! Such a unique idea with that story. Would you consider self pubbing?

I love the Polynesian feel of the two land masses in Across a Star-Swept Sea. Is this a case of the people adopting the culture of the area or a culture adapting an area to what they knew before?

Again about Across a Star-Swept Sea, it says that their ancestors went to space to avoid the destruction of the Earth. Did they repopulate a portion of the Earth or are they somewhere else?

This is about Across a Star-Swept Sea, so I'm embarrassed to say that the only experience I have with the Scarlet Pimpernel is the Daffy Duck version. I LOVE LOVE the idea of the hero being in disguise as a silly fop. When did you first read that story and how long was the idea percolating in your mind?

Welcome to the chat! Colleen will be answering questions during the month of September 2016. One lucky person who asks a question anytime between now and then will win a Reawakened prize pack!

Welcome to the group! Jessica will be answering questions during the month of August 2016 in this thread only. In the meantime if you have a question for the author or just want to introduce yourself feel free to do so in this thread.

Can I ask where you got the idea for the unicorns?

How is it different shifting from middle grade to YA and back?

Had you always planned on writing a middle grade novel?

Thank you all for joining the chat with Richard Paul Evans this month! The winner of the chat is Samantha! Pls msg me asap Samantha with your mailing address so I can ship out your prize! Don't forget to join the chat next month when my guest author is Diana Peterfreund!

Louise wrote: "How about kelshan"

Perfect!

Allana wrote: "Colleen wrote: "Allana wrote: "Is there an official ship name for Ren and Kelsey and Kishan and Kelsey? :);)"

Ship name? Do you mean the Deschen? The luxury yacht?"

Is there a name to pair Kelsey..."

Oh that. Hmm most people have been saying Rensey. Haven't heard one for Kishan and Kelsey yet.

Dawid wrote: "Is there ANOTHER chat with Richard Paul Evans on November 30th? Or is it the same?"

It's all the same. He just can't be there on the 30th so he's answering questions all month instead. =)

Allana wrote: "Is there an official ship name for Ren and Kelsey and Kishan and Kelsey? :);)"

Ship name? Do you mean the Deschen? The luxury yacht?

Welcome to the group! Mary will be answering questions during the month of December 2016 in this thread only. In the meantime if you have a question for the author or just want to introduce yourself feel free to do so in this thread.

Welcome to the group! Amie and Jay will be answering questions during the month of November 2016 in this thread only. In the meantime if you have a question for the author or just want to introduce yourself feel free to do so in this thread.

Louise wrote: "I've seen snippets of concept art and it is beautiful. I am currently reading tigers curse again as well. I hope it's not going to end up like the house of night series and get lost in development."

This is always a possibility. You always hope for the best but prepare for the worst. =) You are right about the concept art. It's lovely!

Kristin wrote: "You get this question a lot but I am not seeing a recent answer, so I thought I'd ask anyways...
Is there any news on the Tiger's Curse movie? I've been watching its status for a very long time and..."

Thank you! As far as updates, there haven't been any new announcements since we got our director. Hopefully, something more will be shared soon.