If you are a frequent follower here on the blog, it should be no surprise to you that TIGER’S CURSE is my all-time favorite YA series. So of course I am honored to welcome COLLEEN HOUCK, author of the TIGER’S CURSE series here on the blog for the Author’s Are Rockstars Tour. Let the gushing commence…
COLLEEN HOUCK is a Rockstar because few authors can accomplish what she has the matter of months. Colleen initially released her TIGER’S CURSE series as a self-published e-book on Amazon, with physical copies that she self-funded. She was quickly discovered by a film agent which led to her being picked up by a book agent and signing with Sterling Publishing. TIGER’S CURSE is also slated to become a major motion picture!
You can find a few of my TIGER’S CURSE posts here (signing event coverage), here (dream cast) and here (VOYAGE review). Or stay tuned, because I am TRILLED to announce that the month of September will be the MONTH OF THE TIGER here on the blog! We’ll have interviews, special features and guest posts, a Twitter party, creative contests and other great giveaways, the TIGER’S DESTINY launch event coverage and MUCH more! You WON’T want to miss it!
THANK YOU, Colleen, for stopping by! As always, we are thrilled to have you here on the blog.
Let’s all give Colleen a round of applause for providing us with the handy list below:
Kelsey’s Top Ten List:
Ten Things a Girl Should Know About Dating a Tiger
Colleen Houck and the young white tiger, Zakia.
- The first thing you need to know is that tigers eat and they eat a lot so keep a backpack full of things they can snack on especially if the Golden Fruit isn’t available. Some favorites include: fried chicken bones and all, giant sandwiches, and double chocolate chip peanut butter cookies. In fact, keeping a jar of peanut butter handy is always a good thing; just make sure you have a container of hand wipes.
- Whatever the tiger may say to convince you, don’t let him stalk you. It’s not a game or fun or romantic. It’s just plain scary. Trust me, I know.
- Always carry a pack of sanitizing wipes to take care of the errant tiger arm licking.
- You might want to add a pair of tweezers to your bag. When walking through the jungle, tigers often get thorns and twigs stuck in their paws. It also helps if you need to remove porcupine barbs, for those times when the tiger ignores your advice and seeks out a porcupine snack.
- Watch out for their claws. Even though they try to be careful, I’ve been scratched accidentally several times. Try to angle yourself away from the claws whenever possible.
- Tigers are much like other cats. They save up all their energy for hunting and eating and chasing girls which means they like to sleep a lot. Get them a nice cozy rug and put it in the sunshine or near a window. It’s likely they’ll position themselves between you and the door. They feel much more relaxed and comfortable if they know you are settled safely behind them.
- When swimming watch out for the tiger version of the dive bomb aka a belly flop. It packs a real punch. Also let the tiger get out of the pool first and shake himself off before you get out. (Side note: Tigers love it when their fur gets blow dried but they’d never admit it in public. Afterwards, they look a bit like giant striped poodles who wandered accidentally into a beauty school.)
- Use caution when sleeping near a tiger. They are very warm which is wonderful but remember they weigh about five hundred pounds. If they roll over they can pretty much smother you.
- Tigers like a lot of affection. They enjoy getting scratched behind the ear, kisses on the tops of their heads, and receiving pets on their shoulders
and backs. They don’t like tail or whisker pulling and unless you want sandpaper tongue licks, avoid the face.
- Lastly, when dating a tiger you should call all your male relatives and friends and warn them to keep a distance. Tigers are very territorial and will not tolerate another male coming around what he considers his domain. Jealousy takes the form of huge martial arts battles and causes more trouble than it’s worth.
Now that you know the basics, you’re ready to start looking for your own tiger. Sadly, there aren’t too many left in the world – and the shape shifting type are even more difficult to find. I think a vacation in India would be the best bet.
Hahaha! I still laugh every single time I read that list. So many hilarious references to the series.
If you haven’t checked out TIGER’S CURSE by Colleen Houck. Use the cover links below to set off on an amazing exotic adventure full of mythology and romance!
THE GIVEAWAY:
Enter to win a SIGNED UK Edition of TIGER’S VOYAGE (Book 3)
Open to US/Canada residents aged 13 and older only.
Giveaway ends at midnight on Tuesday, September 18, 2012.
Hi! I haven’t started this series yet, but I hope to really soon!! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Oh I loved all ten reasons! This was such a fun post and stop on the tour! And I love the picture. I definitely love the big cats but would be a little afraid of the stalking, licking, and not having enough sandwiches, fried chicken bones or other tiger delicacies.
And I love the covers for these books. They look absolutely amazing! I own the first couple of books in the series for my Kindle and this series sounds pretty amazing.
And wow, yes, Colleen Houck is definitely a rockstar author for you! You are a total rockstar for having a month-long event to support her. That’s so amazing!
Thank you so much for being a part of this tour and hosting an author whose books sound epic!
Thank you so much for stopping by, Rachel! Colleen is a total rockstar and her books ARE epic (I rarely use that word, so that’s saying a lot!) Colleen definitely provided a stellar post for her stop on the Tour. :) I cannot WAIT for September (Month of the Tiger) to arrive!!
Will definitely stop by to check it out!
Thank you so much for the giveaway!!! And thank you Colleen Houck for writing such an amazing sereis to read!
*series
Tigers sound soo sweet and dangerous at the same time. I see why you wrote about them. :D
FAN-FLIPPING-TASTIC!!!! What away to start my morning! That was great! :) THANK YOU COLLEEN! One of my favorite Posts, Jenna! Whoot!
This amazing, not only a signed copy but UK edition!!!!!! Thank for the awesome giveaway!!!!! :)
Great list! I am excited to read this series! Thanks for the great giveaway!
I loved the Tiger’s Curse series! Most of the list is somewhat mentioned throughout the books too. Oh, how much Ren and Kishan eat….. Thanks for the giveaway!
Haha! This amused me highly. I’d definitely date a tiger-boy even after reading this. xD
Great list, I’m sure some of those tips will come in handy for many of us. Thanks.
Haha, that was a great list! I totally want my own personal tiger although they do seem like a lot of work… lol.
I love this series! Colleen is one of my favorite authors!
Totally agree with you, Tiger’s Curse is the best series EVER! These books are amazing.
I just bought the first book in her series and I am DYING to read it! It came in the mail, but I am currently on vacation. Who would have thought that I’d actually wish for a vacation to be over? lol
I loved Colleen’s list! My favorite is “Always carry a pack of sanitizing wipes to take care of the errant tiger arm licking.” This one made me laugh! I can’t wait to read these books! Thanks for this awesome giveaway – I would love to win!
Yes, that part made me chuckle, too, especially since it is occasionally noted in the books. ;)
Good luck in the giveaway!
I have read the first book in this series, and I really liked it! I love the Indian mythology and folklore that’s in the series, and the action parts are awesome! I’m really looking forward to the rest of the series. Thanks for the giveaway!!
Ohhh! You definitely have a huge treat ahead of you, then! The mythology and folklore increases with every book (especially in books 3 and 4!) Happy reading!
I love all of Colleen Houck’s work!! I have all of her books and can’t wait for Tiger’s Destiny to com out on Sept. 4th!!!
Lol, I loved the guide to dating a tiger! xD And I haven’t read this series yet, but I’ve heard amazing things about it and Colleen Houck as a writer. And plus these all just look awesome! Thanks for the giveaway! ^__^
Ohhh! Just you wait until next month here on Making the Grade! All Tiger all month long! In fact, I am actually calling it Month of the Tiger! Stay tuned! ;)
I love this post. I have a couple of the books in this series and I really need to get reading them soon. They sound very intriguing, I want to find out more.
Thanks so much for being a part of the tour!
Thank you for stopping by, Patricia! It was so much fun participating in this tour. (Kudos on the excellent idea!)
And yes, you definitely need to hop aboard the Tiger Express. Few adventures compare to the one that Kelsey embarks on!
I laughed the whole way through reading the tips on dating a tiger, that is awesome, thank you!
Love the series and can not wait until the next book!
GAH! GOING INSANE OVER NEXT BOOK! SHOULD BE OUT SOONER!!!!!!!
It’s almost here!!! Less than two weeks now! XD
I can’t wait for Tiger’s Destiny! Cute picture of Collen Houck and the tiger!
I know! What a lucky duck she is that she got to feed it, right? Thanks for stopping by! :)
love it can’t wait for the next book.
Wonderful Stop. I love the pictures with the white Tigers. They have always been a favorite of mine. I have the first book but not the rest.
I really want to read the first book but it’s still not available on kindle — please please please put on kindle!
I read the first book because there was a tiger on the cover, the book surprised me by being completely awesome and I’ve been hooked on the series since!
My sentiments exactly. It’s complete awesomeness is a huge reason that the series is my favorite. ;)
I’m sooo excited about this new book!
I absolutely love this series and thought I was a weirdo for running to the library each time a new book came out….and reborrowing the entire series to prep me for the new one. It’s such a relief to know that I don’t have to be a closet fan….that I can be part of a group of fans just as rabid as I am!!! I enjoyed Kelsey’s tiger talk above. It’s nice to hear her voice before the new book come out. I love how she always have a laugh and smile in her tone. Now I really can’t wait! Thank u so much for having Colleen and Kelsey on today!!!!
Omg! I so love this series! How i wish i have my very own ren. :P
This is seriously the best YA series ever! I devoured the first two books and bought the third one for my nook because I wanted to read it as soon as it came out. I can’t wait for Tiger’s Destiny! Aaaaaaaaaaaaghhhh…Kelsey can have Kishan. I want Ren!
This is seriously the best YA series ever! I devoured the first two books and bought the third one for my nook because I wanted to read it as soon as it came out. I recommend these books to ALL my friends. I can’t wait for Tiger’s Destiny! Aaaaaaaaaaaaghhhh…Kelsey can have Kishan. I want Ren!
Hahaha, I love this list. It’s gonna come in handy since I totally plan on stealing Ren from Kelsey! Hands off sister; he’s mine!
Man I cannot wait for September… it needs to come sooner… Until then I’ll comfort myself by reading all the books again.
Btw, thanks for hosting the giveaway. :D
I cannot Wait for the release of Tiger’s Destiny!! Colleen Houck has managed to enthrall me with her Tiger’s series, so much that if I had the choice between reading Tiger’s Destiny Right Now and a $250 Barnes and Noble gift certificate, I would choose the former!
This blogpost is so cute :) I want my own tiger shapeshifting boyfriend! Then again, an actual human boyfriend would be nice too.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for the giveaway!!! Id love to have a signed book by her ^_^
Thanks for the giveaway!!!
love love love
Thanks for the giveaway!!! I loved this blog post, it gave me a good laugh! Love the series and I am so very excited to hear what happens
Another FAB giveaway! You guys are the BEST when it comes to us Tiger Fans! Love It . . . Thanks!
I really love those advices and could not wait for another blog tour tomorrow! I do have a cat and it’s true that cats like getting scratched behind the ear (and neck for male cats). :P
LOL –> “they look a bit like giant striped poodles who wandered accidentally into a beauty school.”
Just picked up Tiger’s Curse, can’t wait to start this series.
I’m not entering the contest, but just wanted to say great post and honestly I love your blog layout and design. New follower! :)
First of all…..and that really need to be said…..how cute is this white tiger!!!!
I haven’t started this series yet, but it sounds amazing. I love India, I love tiger and I freaking love the covers of this series!
I love this series and can’t wait to read “Tiger’s Destiny”!!!!!!
My patience is on its edge now.
I cant wait for the ultimate book tigers destiny to come out
I AM SOOO EXCITED !!!
Colleen i love your books and you are an inspiration to many people
Thank you so much! I had no idea that she had such a roundabout way to being picked up by a major publisher…that’s truly an inspiration. I better read these books (on my TBR pile) before the movie comes out, too. Hopefully, it’s faithful to the books! :)
CANNOT CANNOT WAIT to read Tiger’s Destiny.
<3
I’ve read the first 3 books in the series, I can’t wait to read the 4th. I first came across Tiger’s Curse when at the book store. They had it displayed on the table and it immediately grabbed my attention. Love the covers
The covers are gorgeous.
What a fun post!! I love this series so much and I’m dying waiting for Tiger’s Destiny. I read the ARC, and I almost wish I hadn’t. It’s torture not knowing how it ends!
I am so tickled to hear that TIGER’S CURSE is also slated to become a major motion picture! Congrats!
Good advice. Thanks for sharing.
I laughed at the 10 Things a Girl Should Know About a Tiger! It was very creative! Thank-you so much for having all of these chances to win books, I love the series!
I haven’t read the series yet, but I’m dying to! My cousin continuously recommends it to me!
I love all the Tiger warnings/things to remember. It cracked me up and I loved looking at all the pictures of the pretty kitty’s =^.^=
Love the list of things to know when dating a tiger. Always good to know random things like that : ) Thanks for the giveaway!!
Colleen thank you so much for this amazing series you have given us. It is absolutely amazing; it has inspired me to write, ride and improved my vocabulary. I can’t aptly describe how much I love the “Tiger’s Curse” books and what they mean to me.
Thank you so much for stopping by tonight, Maria. You said it much better than I ever could. Colleen’s series has truly inspired so many.
I cannot agree with you more. Colleen is a total rockstar. I read the first three books in the series and I cannot wait to read Tiger’s Destiny.
I literally got addicted to this series this month and I’ve already finished all three books. I cant wait to read Tigers Destiny!!! You deserve being a rockstar Colleen!!!
I L.O.V.E this book series haven’t been glued to the pages of a book since forever!! <3
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