Colleen Houck Book Club discussion
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Hmm hard to say. I think in my books I'd have to go with Horus or Anubis. Who are yours?
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I'd love to go to Australia somed..."
That would be a blast! I'll try to check into it.
What are your top ten fav movies and tv shows? I'm obsessed with Once Upon A Time and I loved the movie Rock of Ages.
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Hmm of all time or right now?
Colleen wrote: "Cally wrote: "What are your top ten fav movies and tv shows? I'm obsessed with Once Upon A Time and I loved the movie Rock of Ages."Hmm of all time or right now?"
Right now
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Hmm of all time or right now?"
Right now"
Here's my current list of shows.
1) The Walking Dead
2) Talking Dead
3) Restaurant Impossible
4) Project Runway
5) Dancing With the Stars
6) Once Upon a Time
7) Grimm
8) The Flash
9) The Big Bang Theory
10) Switched at Birth
I have a few more but these are the first that came to mind.
Um just wondering but what is the time zone when the chats start? Is it EST or PST?
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Colleen wrote: "Bethany wrote: "Who is your favorite Egyptian god?"Hmm hard to say. I think in my books I'd have to go with Horus or Anubis. Who are yours?"
My favorite is definitely Anubis, and I love the way you portrayed him in Reawakened :)
Colleen wrote: "Cally wrote: "Colleen wrote: "Cally wrote: "What are your top ten fav movies and tv shows? I'm obsessed with Once Upon A Time and I loved the movie Rock of Ages."Hmm of all time or right now?"
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Wow at least three of those I watch! I'm sooooo excited for Once tonight, season finale!! Are you?
Hello Colleen! I'm I huge fan!I'm currently reading reawakened.
My question is: What inspired you to write this book?
Thank you!
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I'm currently reading reawakened.
My question is: What inspired you to write this book?
Thank you!"
I've always been fascinated with Egypt. There are so many interesting stories to tell and exploring the mythology was both a challenge and exciting for me. Egypt was one of several ideas I talked about with my publisher and that was the one we agreed on for my next project.
Hi Colleen! What word of advice would you give to an aspiring writer?
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What word of advice would you give to an aspiring writer?"
One word? Read. =) Seriously though, reading is important. I am inspired constantly by what I read and am of the opinion that the best writers are readers first.
hello, my name is Natalie and i love your books. can't wait to read Recreated!!! My question is: what inspired you to write books?I became interested in creative writing since 6th grade after a friend of mine was telling me of a story she was writing using us and our friends as characters. i still remember my first story using my friends as characters, a fan fiction of Mask of Zorro
but eventually i started coming up with original ideas from around me and in my dreams, and soon i was able to complete a novel in 2013, but too busy with college life and going for a different career. but writing will be my back-up
would you like to see your Tiger and Egyptian series in graphic novels?there were only a few books i read that artists had turned into graphic novels like Twilight, Vampire Academy
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I became interested in creative writing since 6th grade after a f..."
I started writing in 2008 mostly as a new years goal. It wasn't until 2010 that the books got picked up. I figured at the time that writing would be my hobby. I was lucky that it became a career. It's a really fun job. Congrats on finishing your first book!
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there were only a few books i read that artists had turned into graphic novels like Twilight, Vampire Academy"
I think they'd make great graphic novels! I was approached once by a small group but we ultimately passed at that time. I definitely couldn't do it myself. I have zero artistic ability.
Colleen wrote: "Natalie wrote: "hello, my name is Natalie and i love your books. can't wait to read Recreated!!! My question is: what inspired you to write books?I became interested in creative writing since 6th..."
thanks. finishing my book was definitely an accomplishment after previous attempts and stopping in the middle of other stories i came up
Hi! I was just wondering how many books is the reawakened series going to have? 4 again? Or just this 2?
Feeling good to join this group. I am author of 'Desert Hunt' a Dubai-based novel with terror as theme. Worked in Dubai as a journalist for many years. Currently I live in India.
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Three and a novella.
are tigers your #1 favorite animals? i have a thing for big cats and wolves, but i do love dolphins and panda bears
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Where, do you think, is the one place-or person-you have gotten the most inspiration from?
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That's hard to say. I was inspired to write by Stephenie Meyer and J.K. Rowling. But as far as loving literature, I have to give credit to two teachers. My 6th grade English teacher and my hs Shakespeare teacher.
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I'd like to move on a bit from mythology but my next book after Reunited (Realigned's title has changed) will be Tiger's Dream.
When writing about the love story between two characters, do you initially plan for a certain two to end up together or do you write and see where it ends up?
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I usually know which couple will end up together.
have you ever considered writing a book with one of the characters having a disability? Like maybe this character is mute or deaf. if it wasn't for my dad, I would have been mute
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I do have an idea for a Deaf main character. We'll see if I get around to writing it. In the meantime you might want to try Soundless by Richelle Mead.
ever get book hangovers? after i had completed the tiger series, i couldn't read a different book. i was still attached to the first series and often dreamt of my favorite scenes with an OC i named Elena
do you watch Face-Off? i often watch the show when I'm looking for an inspiration of a creature for stories or art
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I have caught a few shows. It's very creative.
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I don't allow myself to stop reading. Since it's a part of my job, I keep at it, even if I fall in love with a book.
Hey Colleen,Tiger's curse is my most favourite book series EVER!!! I live in Australia and was wondering if the Tiger's curse movie is coming out and if it does will it reach Australia? Thanks
Izzy
After the Tiger Saga, I was left speechless and so fulfilled that I reread the series immediately hoping to savor every last word. I thank you for such a beautiful story with the beautiful details involving the love story between the characters. I haven't found a better book since.However recently I stumbled across Sarah J Maas A court of thorns and roses series. And after the second book, I found myself constantly smiling remembering the amazing love story between the two main characters. If you have time, you should definitely read it.
My Question to you is, do you know any other books like your own (or like ACOTAR) where the love story between two characters is gradually built up and blossoms into an everlasting romance?
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Tiger's curse is my most favourite book series EVER!!! I live in Australia and was wondering if the Tiger's curse movie is coming out and if it does will it reach Australia? Thanks
Izzy"
The movie isn't out yet but I'm sure when it is that it will come to Australia. =)
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No casting yet which means 2017 is unlikely. =(
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Good question! So I read a lot and I have a list of my favorite books on Goodreads. Check it out for swoonworthy boys or romance.
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I haven't read too many of those but check out Just for Fins by Tera Lynn Childs.
Hi Colleen!I just finished Recreated and I'm currently curling up in a ball desperate for the next book because AHH. Anyway - I meant to ask if the third book is going to be released the same time next year because I can't see it on goodreads yet?? *panics*
Kirstie
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I know I have already asked a question but I would really like to know where your inspiration and ideas come from when creating such detailed and enthralling characters. As I said in ..."
Hi Izzy,
It's hard to describe where the inspiration for character development comes from. I use pinterest for cool monsters and physical characteristics but it's almost like they each develop their own voice and become real in my mind. I wish I knew how to tell you to do it but often I imagine the appearance and that lends a voice.
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I just finished Recreated and I'm currently curling up in a ball desperate for the next book because AHH. Anyway - I meant to ask if the third book is going to be released the same tim..."
It should be coming out around the same time. But, the novella, Reignited will be out in Feb so that should hold you until the third book.
I just joined. It seems like a great book club!
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Awesome! Welcome.
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I never work on two books at the same time. At least as far as writing goes. I do work on marketing and book trailers and editing but that's a different beast altogether.