Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Celebration Month Fun Quiz--Coming Right Up--Today!

WELCOME!
I'm excited to be hosting today's Birthday Bash Celebration posting!

Whoohoo, what fun Stitches Thru Time has had this month.


We hope you'll continue to check out our blog site each day so you'll not miss 
any opportunity to win wonderful prizes donated by our authors!
HERE's THE GRAND PRIZE INFORMATION:



Today, we're having a fun Question and Answer Contest.

Here's what to do!
* Each author is asking three questions followed by possible answers and a link to find the CORRECT answer which will match one of the possible answers. 
Follow each link, look for the answer, then return to this page and post your answers. 


The person with the highest correct scores WINS!

The Prize?
Winner's Choice of one of my Books.
(Check 'em out on my Amazon Author Page!)

Questions?
Ask here on this page. 
I'll check back several times throughout the day.

Now, on to the contest . . .
Have fun!



Crystal is a rip-roaring (I'm making that one up! :) ), honest-to-goodness Texan girl. She has the speech down pat, lives in the tree-filled area of Piney Woods, and writes faith-filled, historical romance. You'll love her western-flavored web site!

Check out Crystal's sites!


1.  What is one of Crystal's favorite sit-coms?
A. Family Affair
B. Father Knows Best
C. I Love Lucy
http://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/p/about-us.html#Crystal

2.  Which one of Crystal's books is a twist on a shot-gun wedding?
A. Win, Love, or Draw
B. Love, Stock, & Barrel
C. Signed, Sealed, & Delighted
http://www.crystal-barnes.com/books.html


3.  What is the title of the musical comedy Crystal is performing in this fall?
A. Johnny, Be Good
B. A Texas Thanksgiving
C. One Day Too Late
https://www.facebook.com/booksbybarnes/






Carole and her family are nation-wide travelers, experienced diners on fine foods like spiraled-fried sheep's intestines and hotter-than-hot stews. She adores her grandsons, dates with her husband, loves her life, writing suspenseful and mysterious books with touches of quirky humor and romance and is always looking for the next great adventure God gives them.

She'd love you to connect with her:
http://sunnebnkwrtr.blogspot.com/
Facebook Author Page
Twitter

1.  In my recently released book, Knight in Shining Apron, Starli planned a certain career but gave it up to get married. What was it?

A.  Race car driver
B.  Wedding planner
C.  Concert pianist

2.  On my Amazon Author Page, how many books have I written or co-authored?
A. 25
B. 8
C. 2
3.  What is one of my favorite desserts?
A. real cheesecake
B. pecan pie
C. fruit cake






With over 600 non-fiction articles in both the christian and secular market, that's just the beginning of Catherine's writing accomplishments. Plays, skits, musicals, an award winning debut novel, and a poetry are some of her other talented work. She and her husband collaborate on many of their works. 

You'll find more about her when you visit one, or all, of her sites:


1. Which  award has Catherine Castle's debut book The Nun and the Narc won?
A. The Rita
B. The Beverly Hills Book Award
C. The Christy Award

2. What non-book related award has Catherine Castle won?
A. Hairdresser of the Year
B. Shaker Farms Best Hillside Garden award
C. Homemaker of the Year

3. ‎Which of the following activities is Catherine Castle's  favorite insomniac activities?
A. ‎Making cookies
B. Eating chocolate
C. ‎Watching television






Elaine is a talented author, a past Civilian Accountant for the Air Force, a passionate reader, and a strong lover of history. You'll enjoy her daily posts on her site!

Here's a few of her links:



1. The heroine of Book 2 of my Mail-Order Bride series is a dressmaker. What is the color of her dress on the book cover?

A. Pink
B. Yellow
C. Blue

2. Where was I when the inspiration for my western romance, Pursued, hit me?

A. At the mall
B. At the golf course
C. At church

3. Besides writing, what are some of my favorite pastimes?

A. Crocheting, biking, watch old movies
B. Reading, crafts, doing things with my family
C. Wind surfing, mountain climbing, sleeping in






From Linda Matchett, author of WWII fiction, lover of crime fiction and all things British! Visit her web site and you'll find one of the most interesting sites online. Filled w/facts and reviews and her own personal thoughts, it triggered my desire to follow her! 


Here's her links:

1) What is the name of Linda Shenton Matchett's novella that is a modern fictional account of the book of Ruth?
a) Love's Harvest
b) Moon Rising
C) Holding Hands in the Evening


2) Linda was born in what town in Maryland?
a) Ellicott City
b) Baltimore
c) Burtonsville

3) Which women's auxiliary unit would Linda prefer to join if she had lived during WWII?
a) ATS
b) WAAF






Passionate about leading women's Bible Studies, reading and four-wheeling in her jeep in the mountains of Colorado, Norma Gail is the author of Land of my Dreams, and has been a good friend of mine for a long time.

Love to Connect with Norma? Check out her sites:
http://www.normagail.org/
Goodreads
Twitter

1. What is the setting for Norma’s debut novel?
A.  England
B.  United States
C.  Scotland
http://www.normagail.org/land-of-my-dreams-2/land-of-my-dreams-free-chapter/  

2. What does Norma believe is one of the key tasks of a Christian writer of romance?
A. Championing Abuse Cases
B. Making sure couples give 100%
C.  Portraying a godly view of marriage
http://www.normagail.org/a-romance-writer-on-marriage/

3. What is Norma’s passion?
A.  Soup Suppers for the homeless
B.  Choir
C.  Leading Women's Bible Studies
http://www.normagail.org/about-norma/






I adore Terri's FB page with so many WWII pictures, but then I'm a WWII fan, so what can you expect? Besides a Bachelor's degree in history and a Master's degree in Library Science, Terri had the privilege of riding in a WWII 17 Flying Fortress Bomber.


Connect with Terri at one or all of these sites:
http://www.terriwangard.com/p/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none.html
Facebook Author Page
Pinterest

1.  Which of Terri's books deals with doughnuts?
A.  Friends and Enemies

B.  No Neutral Ground
C.  Soar Like Eagles
http://www.terriwangard.com/p/blog-page_3.html

2.  What did Terri get in the Girl Scouts?
A.  Writer's Badge

B.  Most Daring Scout Badge
C.  Best Athlete Badge
http://www.terriwangard.com/p/blog-page_9.html

3.  Who is Terri's new publisher?
A.  Harvest House

B.  Zion's Publishing House
C.  Celebrate Lit
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorTerriWangard/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel



17 comments:

  1. Loads of fun thank you!!

    CRYSTAL: 1C, 2B, 3A
    CAROLE: 1C, 2B, 3A
    CATHERINE: 1B, 2B, 3B
    ELAINE: 1A, 2B, 3B
    LINDA: 1A, 2B, 3B
    NORMA: 1C, 2C, 3C
    TERRY: 1C, 2A, 3C

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    1. Thanks so much, Mary, for your response! Best wishes!

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    2. So glad you're enjoying the fun, Mary! Can't wait to see all the answers. :)

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  2. Crystal: 1:C 2:B 3:A
    Carole: 1:C 2:B 3:A
    Catherine: 1:B 2:B 3:B
    Elaine: 1:A 2:B 3:B
    Linda: 1:A 2:B 3:B
    Norma: 1:C 2:C 3:C
    Terry: 1:C 2:A 3:C

    Thank you for so much fun!!!

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    1. So glad to see you here, Christina, and enjoying the fun! :) Thanks so much for dropping in and participating.

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  3. Thanks, Christina for your participation! Wishing the best!

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  4. OH what fun! Crystal: C, B, A Carole: C, B, A Catherine: B, B, B Elaine: A, B, B Linda: A, B, B Norma; C, C, C Terri: C, A, C

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  5. Tickled you could make it, Susan! Wishing you the best!

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  6. Crystal: 1. C 2. B 3. A
    Carole: 1. C 2. B 3. A
    Catherine: 1. B 2. B 3. B
    Elaine: 1. C 2. B 3. B
    Linda: 1) a) 2) b) 3) b)
    Norma: 1. C 2. C 3. C
    Terri: 1. C 2. A 3. C


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  7. Thanks for doing this you're the best:
    Crystal: 1:C 2:B 3:A
    Carole: 1:C 2:B 3:A
    Catherine: 1:B 2:B 3:B
    Elaine: 1:A 2:B 3:B
    Linda: 1:A 2:B 3:B
    Norma: 1:C 2:C 3:C
    Terry: 1:C 2:A 3:C

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  8. Thanks for letting me know all of these authors better and having fun as I learned!
    Crystal. C- B- A
    Carole C -B- A
    Catherine B -B- B
    Elaine. A -B- B
    Linda. A -B- B
    Norma. C -C- C
    Terri C -A- C


    Connie
    cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Glad you stopped by, Connie and hope you enjoy their books! Best.

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  9. How Fun.. Crystal: 1. C 2. B 3. A
    Carole: 1. C 2. B 3. A Catherine: 1. B 2. B 3. B
    Elaine: 1. C 2. B 3. B Linda: 1) a) 2) b) 3) b)
    Norma: 1. C 2. C 3. C Terri: 1. C 2. A 3. C

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