Tuesday, May 25, 2010

2nd Annual SUMMER TREASURE HUNT

Welcome to our second annual “Summer Treasure Hunt: Dig for Clues and Win” Contest! My author friend, Joyce DiPastena, organized this SUPER SUMMER contest again this year. A prize is given away everyday from June 1 through Juloy 8th. We have something for everyone: romance, fantasy, mystery, suspense, historical, contemporaries, young adult and middle grade fiction; children’s picture books including Cindy R. Williams' Award Winning "Chase McKay Didn't Get Up Today."  (Hey, isn't she the the blogger behind the curtain here?) Also a variety of non-fiction titles. We also have some exciting non-book prizes: a hand crocheted book tote and cell phone case; a book/jewelry combo; a Mary Kay cosmetic assortment; a The Lion, the Witch, and The Wardrobe DVD; and (you aspiring writers won’t want to miss this one!) a free edit/critique for the first 50 pages of an unpublished novel by a three-time published author!

SUMMER TREASURE HUNT RULES:
You can send in an entry for each day’s prize, or only for those prizes that strike your fancy. The rules are simple:
(1) Go to the website or blog indicated for each day, find the answer to the question for that day, then EMAIL THE ANSWER WITH YOUR NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS to jdipastena@yahoo.com. I promise you will not wind up on any mailing lists. This is only to facilitate the receipt of your prize. All entries will be deleted at the end of the contest.
(2) Please send a separate entry for each day and type the day you are entering in the subject line. (Such as: Summer Treasure Hunt, June 1; Summer Treasure Hunt, June 2, etc).
(3) Deadline for each day: Midnight PST
(4) The winner will be contacted and announced on the day following the deadline.
     All winners will be “drawn” by http://www.random.org/.
     You do not have to wait until the designated day to enter. You can start sending in your entries right now, or begin entering at any point along the way. And check back here each day between June 2nd-July 9th to read the names of the winners.
     If you have any questions, feel free to email Joyce DiPastena at jdipastena@yahoo.com

And now…let the Treasure Hunt begin!
JUNE 1
SPONSOR: Donna Hatch
PRIZE: QUEEN IN EXILE, (fantasy romance), autographed by author
QUESTION: The princess must rely upon her magic to save whom? (Hint: Look under “Bookshelf” tab)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.donnahatch.net/
OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
WINNER: Amber Nielson of Vermont
ANSWER: Herself and her people from death and tyranny

JUNE 2
SPONSOR: Laurie Lewis
PRIZE: AWAKENING AVERY (women's fiction), autographed copy
QUESTION: Avery's signal that she isn't handling her husband's death very well comes to her when she tosses what into what? (Hint: Look under books & reviews, then click on the cover to AWAKENING AVERY and read the first chapter)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.laurielclewis.com/
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Barbara Stilwell
ANSWER: The remote into the TV

JUNE 3
SPONSOR: E.A. West
PRIZE: RILEY'S MISSION (PDF: romantic suspense)
QUESTION: Where does Jade sit after she sees Aziz Khadoul? (Hint: Click on “Books” tab, then on “excerpt” link for RILEY'S MISSION)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://eawest.mcphitty.com/
OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
WINNER: Judy Cox, Louisianna, USA
ANSWER: An empty chair

JUNE 4
SPONSOR: Jenna Dawlish
PRIZE: SPRIG OF THYME (Victorian romance), autographed copy
QUESTION: What is the name of the hero in Jenna's first novel LOVE ENGINEERED? (Check out “The Library” tab)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.jennadawlish.com/
OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
WINNER: Ginny Romney, Az USA
ANSWER: Charles Lucas

JUNE 5
SPONSOR: Rachael Renee Anderson
PRIZE: DIVINELY DESIGNED (contemporary LDS romantic comedy), autographed copy
QUESTION: What is the title of Rachael's second book, being released in August? (Hint: scroll down to Rachael’s “Goodreads” titles on the right hand sidebar))
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://rachaelreneeanderson.blogspot.com/
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Karin Tillotson, Pennysylvania USA
ANSWER: Luck of the draw

JUNE 6
SPONSOR: Linda Kay Garner
PRIZE: SOME SECRETS HURT (picturebook), autographed copy plus a homemade cuddle blanket. This picture book is for all ages. It is simple enough to be understood by a very young child, meaningful enough to appeal to teenagers, informative enough to be helpful to parents, and powerful enough to reach out to a wounded adult.
QUESTION: The only thing worse than finding out that your child is being sexually abused is ____ ____ ____? (Hint: Listen to 5 minute KSL TV interview on the right side of the website or download the free Parents’ Guide)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.somesecretshurt.com/
OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
WINNER: Laura Lewis, North Carolina, USA
ANSWER: Not finding out

JUNE 7
SPONSOR: Danielle Thorne
PRIZE: (New/Sealed) The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (Widescreen DVD)
QUESTION: In Danielle Thorne's novel, TURTLE SOUP, what is the name of the marine biologist who inspires Sara Hart to name her deli Turtle Soup? (Hint: read the blurb for TURTLE SOUP on Danielle’s website homepage)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.daniellethorne.jimdo.com/
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Carol Rainbolt, Arizona USA
ANSWER:  Jack Brandon

JUNE 8
SPONSOR: Larry Hammersley
PRIZE: LAB PARTNERS (sweet 1950’s romance), ebook
QUESTION: What are the first names of the hero and heroine in the short story LAB PARTNERS? (Hint: Check out “WIP Report” post for April 4, 2010)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://larryhammersley.blogspot.com/
OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL ENTIRES
WINNER: Minna Gerhart
ANSWER:  LeRoy and Jody

JUNE 9
SPONSOR: Linda Weaver Clarke
PRIZE: MELINDA AND THE WILD WEST (historical romance, YA and adult), autographed copy
QUESTION: What was Melinda doing when she first met Gilbert and why did he act flustered and then abruptly turn and briskly stride away? (Hint:. Click on “Sample Chapters” tab, then on the book title for MELINDA AND THE WILD WEST to read a sample chapter.)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.lindaweaverclarke.com/
OPEN TO USA AND CANADA ENTRIES
WINNER: Cassandra Cantree Utah, USA
ANSWER: Wading in a stream with skirts hiked up showing legs and feet.

JUNE 10
SPONSOR: Angela Morrison
PRIZE: TAKEN BY STORM (Penguin/Razorbill 2009), YA romance, autographed hard cover
QUESTION: A legendary LDS author of over 30 books for teens called TAKEN BY STORM, an amazing story written with a clear, refreshing and creative voice." Who was it? (Hint: check TAKEN BY STORM tab)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.angela-morrison.com/
OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
WINNER: Diana Donahoo Illinois, USA
ANSWER: Jack Wayland

JUNE 11
SPONSOR: Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen
PRIZE: TRAPPED (romantic suspense with a hint of paranormal fantasy), autographed copy
QUESTION: The first trap Emi Warrin encounters is a mysterious letter. To where does it lure her? (Hint: Read the book summary under the TRAPPED tab)
WEBSITE/BLOG: rondahinrichsen.com
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Amanda Isbell Utah, USA
ANSWER: Austrian Alps

JUNE 12
SPONSOR: Anne Patrick
PRIZE: JOURNEY TO REDEMPTION (inspirational romantic suspense), free download
QUESTION: What did Royce use to do for a living in my upcoming release, OUT OF THE DARKNESS? (Hint: Look under the My Books link for Anne’s new release, OUR OF THE DARKNESS)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.suspensebyanne.blogspot.com/
OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
WINNER: Cindy Schuerr Wisconsin, USA
ANSWER: He played Pro Football

JUNE 13
SPONSOR: Rebecca Talley
PRIZE: ALTERED PLANS (contemporary LDS romance), autographed by author
QUESTION: What is unique about my youngest son? (Hint: Watch the YouTube video Extra C posted on the right side of Rebecca’s blog)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.rebeccatalleywrites.blogspot.com/
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Rachel Stanley California, USA
ANSWER: He has an extra chormosome/Down Syndrome

JUNE 14
SPONSOR: David J. West
PRIZE: HEROS OF THE FALLEN (historical fiction), autographed hardcopy)
QUESTION: What is the name of my favorite author? (Hint: Scroll through David’s June blogs. He promises you’ll find the answer!)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://david-j-west.blogspot.com/
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Tawnya Mayo Utah, USA
ANSWER: Robert E. Howard

JUNE 15
SPONSOR: Jennifer Stewart Griffith, author of CHOOSING MR. RIGHT AND DELICIOUS CONFERSATION
PRIZE: FREE edit and/or critique of first 50 pages of a novel
QUESTION: What is the Japanese word for the hairstyle worn by sumo wrestlers? (Hint: Check out Jennifer’s favorite sumo blog, Sumo Beautiful. Look for Hama Bijin’s April 13th post)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://sumobeautiful.blogspot.com/
OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES as long as the manuscript can be emailed to Jennifer and is in English.
WINNER: Tracy Astle California, USA
ANSWER: Chonmage

JUNE 16
SPONSOR: Rebecca Irvine
PRIZE: FAMILY HOME EVENING ADVENTURES (non-fiction book of FHE lessons), free e-book on CD QUESTION: What is the title of the first book written by Rebecca Irvine? (Hint: Read “about me” on Rebecca’s blog)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.rebeccairvine.blogspot.com/
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Tracy Travis California, USA
ANSWER: Adventures with the Word of God

JUNE 17
SPONSOR: Marilyn Bunderson
PRIZE: THE MARK (YA Fiction), autographed copy with a bookmark
QUESTION: In a deleted scene from my book,  THE MARK, Jon loses a bet to Shae. What does he have to do to pay up? (Hint: Found in post titled Deleted Scenes From THE MARK dated April 15, 2010)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.mrbunderson.blogspot.com/
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Karen Haas North Carolina, USA
ANSWER: Go country line dancing

JUNE 18
SPONSOR: Heather Justesen
PRIZE: Winner’s Choice: THE BALL'S IN HER COURT (contemporary inspirational) or REBOUND (contemporary romance), autographed by author
QUESTION: How much did the FBI agent expect John's bail to be set at? (Hint: Click on "My Books" tab, then "read more" about REBOUND.)
WEBSITE/BLOG: HeatherJustesen.com
OPEN TO USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Colleen Conklin Arizona, USA
ANSWER: About half a million.

JUNE 19
SPONSOR: Nichole Giles
PRIZE: THE SHARP EDGE OF A KNIFE (inspirational historical, based on a true story), autographed copy
QUESTION: What is the correct title of the humorous anthology I coauthored? (Hint: Look in the right hand sidebar)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.nicholegiles.blogspot.com/
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Taffy Lovel Utah, USA
ANSWER:  MORMAN MISHAPS AND MISCHIEF

JUNE 20
SPONSOR: Karen Adair
PRIZE: Trendy blue/brown crocheted book tote with matching cell phone case (Check out Karen’s “Diva Strings” website for examples: http://www.divastrings.com/index.html)
QUESTION: Where did Karen learn how to type and what speed did she finally top out at? (Hint: Check Karen’s “Bio” tab)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.kbadair.com/
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Becky Drew Arizona, USA
ANSWER: I took my first class in middle school and my latest clocked speed is 120 words per minute.

JUNE 21
SPONSOR: Lynn Parsons, co-author of the soon-to-be-released non-fiction book: (dis)Abilities and the Gospel
PRIZE: A pair of hand knit socks
QUESTION: What are three of the topics I list on the parent page of my website? (Look on “Parent Page” tab)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.lynndparsons.com/
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Karen Tillotson Pennsylvania, USA
ANSWER: ADD/ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Educational Activities for the Home, Transition to Adulthood.

JUNE 22
SPONSOR: Kinzie Monroe
PRIZE: RESERVATIONS FOR TWO (inspirational romance), autographed CD
QUESTION: What was Maggie doing when she and Carson first met in Reservations for Two? (Hint: click in the “Excerpts” link on Kinzie’s blog)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://kinziemonroe.blogspot.com/
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Paige Child Utah, USA
ANSWER: Roller blading

JUNE 23
SPONSOR: Michele Ashman Bell
PRIZE: SUMMER IN PARIS (YA romance), autographed copy and Eiffel Tower bookmark
QUESTION: What is Michele "dreaming of"? (Hint: found on sidebar above picture of Eiffel Tower
WEBSITE/BLOG: micheleabell.blogspot.com
OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
WINNER: Sharlina Mata, Costa Rica

JUNE 24
SPONSOR: Jaimey Grant and JaysDesign Jewelry
PRIZE: A signed copy of REDEMPTION, a Regency romance by Jaimey Grant, and a 19" hand-knotted strand of freshwater pearls ($45 value) handmade by Jay T Lyons of JaysDesign Jewelry.
QUESTION: Artist Jay T Lyons did a sketch for the cover of an upcoming Regency romance of mine. What is the sketch of and what is the title of the upcoming book?
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://sites.google.com/site/jaimeygrant/jaytlyons
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Cydni Tongishm Utah, USA
ANSWER: A prison hulk for the cover of RETRIBUTION

JUNE 25
SPONSOR: Christine Thackeray
PRIZE: LIPSTICK WARS (LDS Women’s Fiction), autographed copy
QUESTION: What is the name of the angel who needs a vacation in my recent pamphlet, Could You Be an Angel Today? (Hint: Play the book trailer for Could You Be an Angel Today on Christine’s home page
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.christinethackeray.com/
OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
WINNER: Carissa Cantrell Utah, USA
ANSWER: Gladys

JUNE 26
SPONSOR: Bonnie Harris
PRIZE: Mary Kay Satin Lips Set, Travel Size Satin Hands Set and a set of mineral eye colors
QUESTION: What is the name of my African Gray and African Desert Tortoise? (Hint: Read “About Me” in the left hand sidebar)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.bonnieharris.blogspot.com/
OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
WINNER: Cheryl Snyder Pennyslvania, USA
ANSWER: Kumba & Digger

JUNE 27
SPONSOR: Teralee Deighton
PRIZE: CUP OF COMFORT FOR NEW MOTHERS (personal essay anthology)
QUESTION: Name the editor of CUP OF COMFORT FOR NEW MOTHERS
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.adamsmediastore.com/category/cup-of-comfort-series?r=COC_Bookstore
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Susan Arroyo Utah, USA
ANSWER: Colleen Sell

JUNE 28
SPONSOR: C. LaRene Hall
PRIZE: MARTHA'S FREEDOM TRAIN (middle grade historical), autographed by both author and illustrator
QUESTION: How many short stories has C. LaRene Hall published in the humorous anthology, MORMOAN MISHAPS AND MISCHIEF? (Hint: Look in the left hand sidebar)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.clhall.blogspot.com/
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Chris Okelberry Utah, USA
ANSWER: 14

JUNE 29
SPONSOR: Sarah M. Eden
PRIZE: COURTING MISS LANCASTER (Regency romance), autographed copy
QUESTION: In his "I Need Friends Friday" interview, what reason does Edward Cullen give for not sleeping at night?
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.sarahmeden.com/2009/11/i-need-friends-friday-edward-cullen.html
OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
WINNER: Teryn Ercnbrack Utah, USA
ANSWER: Because I'm a Monster

JUNE 30
SPONSOR: Marcia Mickelson
PRIZE: REASONALBLE DOUBT (LDS Suspense), autographed copy
QUESTION: In what country was author, Marcia Mickelson born? (Hint: Click on “About Marcia” tab)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.marciamickelson.com/
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Patricia Cochran Texas, USA
ANSWER: Guatamala

JULY 1
SPONSOR: Kimberly Job
PRIZE: I'LL KNOW YOU BY HEART (romantic suspense), autographed copy
QUESTION: What is the title of my current work in progress? (Hint: Look under “My Books” tab)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.scribbledscraps.blogspot.com/
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Archana Subramaniam Georgia, USA
ANSWER: A Change of Heart

JULY 2
SPONSOR: Joan Sowards
PRIZE: HAUNTS HAVEN (an LDS ghost story), autographed copy
QUESTION: What is the name of the town in which the story of HAUNTS HAVEN takes place? (Hint: Found on sidebar synopsis of story)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://joansowards.blogspot.com/
OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
WINNER: Jobie Marshall Ogden
ANSWER: Cassidy Springs

JULY 3
SPONSOR: Margaret L. Turley RN
PRIZE: SAVE THE CHILD (Reality Fiction), autographed copy
QUESTION: Where can you listen to an audio interview with Margaret L. Turley about her book, SAVE THE CHILD? (Hint: Click on link at the bottom of Margaret’s bio on her “About the Author” page)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://margaretturley.com/
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Heather Perry Utah, USA
ANSWER:  Authorsroost.com

JULY 4
SPONSOR: Joyce DiPastena
PRIZE: ILLUMINATIONS OF THE HEART (sweet medieval romance, a 2009 Whitney Award Finalist), autographed by author
QUESTION: Who were gifts usually given to on Epiphany during the Middle Ages? (Hint: Click on STOLEN CHRISTMAS tab and read excerpt from An Epiphany Gift for Robin)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.joyce-dipastena.com/
OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES:
WINNER: Lexie Hogan Utah, USA
ANSWER: Small children

JULY 5
SPONSOR: Cindy R. Williams
PRIZE: CHASE MCKAY DIDN'T GET UP TODAY (Arizona Glyph Award Finalist and Southwest Book Awards Finalist), a snuggle, giggle children’s picture book.
QUESTION: There is a picture of Cindy holding two dragons on her website, www.cindyrwilliams.com. The names of the dragons are in the caption below the picture. What are their names? (Hint: Look on the “Book” page)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.cindyrwilliams.com/
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Diane Pollack Iowa, USA
ANSWER: Thundertail and Sparkin


JULY 6
SPONSOR: Gail Pallotta
PRIZE: LOVE TURNS THE TIDE (inspirational romance with suspense), free e-book on CD with a pendant necklace and matching earrings.
QUESTION: Who comes to Cammie O'Shea's rescue after she has a break-in at her unit in Destin, Florida? (Hint: Scroll down to: MORE ABOUT THE BOOK)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.gailpallotta.com/
OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
WINNER: Jeanette Jackson. Canada
ANSWER:  Vic Deleona

JULY 7
SPONSOR: Danyelle Ferguson, co-author of the soon-to-be-released non-fiction book: (dis)Abilities and the Gospel
PRIZE:  A 30 page manuscript edit.
QUESTION: Name three of the "special needs" address in (dis)Abilitites and the Gospel. (hint:  Click onthe "Books" tab for (dis) Abilities and the Gospel.
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://www.danyelleferguson.com/
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Jacque Stevends Maryland. USA
ANSWER:Autism, Down Syndrome, Bi-polar disorder, Memory loss and more.

JULY 8
SPONSOR: Karen E. Hoover
PRIZE: SAPPHIRE FLUTE (YA Fantasy), autographed copy
QUESTION: How many bloggers have posted their reviews of the SAPPHIRE FLUTE? (Hint: Check out the list under SAPPIRE FLUTE Blog Tour in the right hand side bar and count ‘em up)
WEBSITE/BLOG: http://karen-hoover.blogspot.com/
USA ENTRIES ONLY
WINNER: Paige Ray Californian, USA
ANSWER: 41

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