Book Trivia hosted by Linda Reilly

I am so thrilled to have Linda Reilly visiting today. She has a great book series out and you have a chance to win one of her books. So leave the answers and your email in the comments and a winner will be chosen on Saturday. Good Luck!

Hello, and a big thank you to Shelley Giusti for inviting me to engage in a little book trivia with you today!

I’m Linda Reilly, author of the Deep Fried cozy mystery series (www.lindasreilly.com). For this trivia contest I’ve posed five questions, four of which are multiple choice. The commenter who gets the most correct answers will be the winner. In the event of multiple winners, I will ask Shelley to choose. The giveaway will be a signed copy of either Fillet of Murder or Out of the Dying Pan (winner’s choice).
The following excerpt is from which of the Deep Fried cozy mysteries?

Ria’s azure eyes hardened into twin glaciers. She turned to Kelsey and snapped, “Haven’t you put those things away yet? This is the holiday season, remember? People are going to want to buy, and they can’t buy if we don’t display the goods.”

Yikes, Talia thought. Someone’s having a bad day.

Kelsey blinked. “Sorry,” she murmured, sliding her gaze sideways. “I’ll have it done in a jif.”

Feeling about as welcome as a hailstorm, Talia moved toward the door. “I can see I’m interrupting. I’ll stop back another time. Your shop looks beautiful, by the way.”

Talia rushed back to her eatery, the sting of Ria’s rebuff sharp in her mind. What was that about anyway? Before today she’d never even met the woman!

1. The Wrensdale Arcade, the cozy shopping plaza that is the setting for the Deep Fried series, is located in the region of Massachusetts known as what?

A. The Springs
B. Hilly Point
C. The Berkshires


2. Which of these best describes Talia’s cat, Bojangles (“Bo”)?
A.Calico
B. Tuxedo
C. Siamese


4. In the series, Talia reconnects with a sweet guy she knew from her high school days. What is his name?

A. Matt Collins
B. Ryan Collins
C. Josh Parker


5. What is the name of the local market in the Deep Fried series?
A. Benny’s Superette
B. Queenie’s Variety
C.Peggy’s Pumpkin Patch

About the author:


Raised in a sleepy town in the Berkshires, Linda Reilly has spent the bulk of her career in the field of real estate closings and title examination. It wasn’t until 1995 that her first short mystery, Out of Luck, was accepted for publication by Woman’s World Magazine. Since then she’s had over forty short stories published, including a sprinkling of romances. In 2013 Five Star Publishing released her first full-length mystery, Some Enchanted Murder. Her first mystery in the Deep Fried series, a cozy featuring fry cook Talia Marby, was released by Berkley Prime Crime in May 2015.

Linda lives in New Hampshire with her husband, who affectionately calls her “Nose-in-a-book.”


Found out more about Linda and her books at her webiste: 

http://lindasreilly.com/index.html

Guess the Mystery hosted by Karoline Barrett

It's time to play Guess the Mystery and today's lovely host is Karoline Barrett! Can you guess what book this excerpt is from? Winner will receive a copy of Raisin the Dead. Leave answer and email in the comments below. Winner will be chosen on Saturday. Good Luck everyone!

I refrained from rolling my eyes and delivering a loud sigh. Pete had to be at least six feet tall and two-fifty. He was worried about dead bodies? Then again, he’s not the first person who, upon finding out I live on the grounds of a funeral home, have asked me if there are dead bodies around. Well, of course there may be dead bodies around, it’s a funeral home.

Not to worry, I assure everyone, they aren’t going to make an appearance, demand you take them for a stroll around the block, then ask for dinner. The whole time I’ve lived here, I’ve never seen them frolicking on the grass at midnight. “They’re all napping at the moment.”

He laughed, but probably to humor me. I really don’t think he got it. I signed the paperwork he handed to me on the clipboard, then let them do their thing. Something told me they wouldn’t be dawdling around, as movers are prone to do unless you keep a sharp eye on them.

I’m delighted to report that once they removed my dresser, I found my phone, where it had fallen out of my sight who knows when. Olivia would be overjoyed. I blew the dust off it and turned it on. It chirped to life. Great, it still worked! I tucked it in my purse, vowing not to let it out of my sight again.

Karoline Barrett
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Guess the Mystery hosted by Terrie Moran

Happy Wednesday! This weeks Guess the Mystery is hosted by Terrie Moran. Terrie is the author of the Read 'em and Eat mystery.


Can you guess which book the excerpt is from? You know the author now it is time to play. One lucky winner will receive This nice and roomy tote bag that is perfect for trips to the Library or where ever you may go. Leave your answers and email in the comments below. Winner will be chosen on Saturday. Good Luck everyone!!

“Oh, pu-leeze, Rowena, Anya Seton never measured up to Daphne du Maurier’s elegance. I’m shocked you would say such a thing.” Jocelyn Kendall, pastor’s wife and book club gadfly, crossed and recrossed her legs in perfect tempo with the ever-increasing meter of her rant. Our discussion of Green Darkness was deteriorating rapidly.

“For example, in Rebecca . . .”

Recalling last year’s “Battle of the Brontë Sisters” completely ruining one meeting of the Books Before Breakfast Club, followed by minor skirmishes flaring up during the next two or three, I interrupted with a feigned look at my watch and as much cheer as I could muster.

“I’d no idea it was so late. We need to select this month’s book.” I tried for a smile bright enough to encourage participation. “Does anyone have a suggestion?”

Jocelyn pushed a hank of hair, the color and texture of straw, off her forehead and glared at the other four women sitting in a semicircle, as if daring anyone to answer me. She certainly didn’t intimidate the oldest member of the book club, Miss Augusta Maddox, who glared back, shoved her own copy of Green Darkness into a faded denim tote and zipped it shut. Then, tilting to her left, Miss Augusta nudged my favorite club member, Miss Delia Batson, who leaned in and handed me a piece of paper, edged by two sharp creases where it had been doubled and doubled again. As always, Delia avoided eye contact, gazing instead at her veined and mottled hands, now primly resting in her generous lap, fingers tightly interlocked.

“Well, thank you, Miss Delia”—I flipped opened her note and was relieved she was moving us in a completely different direction—“for suggesting the lighthearted Sheriff Dan Rhodes series by Bill Crider. Has anyone a particular favorite we might try?”

From the far side of the café, my BFF and business partner, Bridgy Mayfield, shot me a wink and a thumbs-up.

Irritated by our conversation, Judge Harcroft harrumphed and rattled his copy of our local broadsheet, the Fort Myers Beach News. He was sitting at the Dashiell Hammett table, right next to the café’s book nook, not exactly a haven of peace and quiet during book club meetings, but he refused to sit anywhere else. His erect posture, immaculate white collared shirt and impeccably groomed, albeit thinning, gray hair gave the impression that he was merely on a short break from presiding over a momentous, legally significant trial, instead of being retired from traffic court for less than a year. The judge’s ongoing routine drove everyone crazy. “I’ll have just a Dash of milk, thank you.” Or, when he finally folded up his newspaper, getting ready to leave, “Enjoy your day. I must Dash.” His strident chuckle left everyone in hearing distance gritting their teeth.

Ignoring me, Jocelyn hammered her point. “You can hear the lyricism in Rebecca’s opening line.” She rolled her hand in figure eights while reciting, “‘Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.’ How does that compare to”—she opened her copy of Green Darkness—“‘Celia Marsdon, young, rich and unhappy, sat huddled in a lounge chair . . .’?” Jocelyn slammed the book shut. “Not even a hint of cadence.”

Rowena Gustavsen’s head snapped high. Shoulders ramrod straight, she jutted her chin directly at Jocelyn. Before she could toss a rejoinder that would no doubt launch a full-fledged melee, Miss Augusta Maddox boomed, “Delia’s got a fine idea. I like Sheriff Dan. He had me chuckling all through The Wild Hog Murders. Sassy, can you find out if there’s a new book and get us copies right quick?”

Terrie Farley Moran is delighted to introduce mystery fans to the Read ‘Em and Eat café and bookstore, where murder and sweet tea are always on the menu. Agatha Award Best First Novel winner, Well Read, Then Dead, the first book in the Read ‘Em and Eat series has been followed by Caught Read-Handed. Read to Death is available for pre-order.

Terrie’s short mystery fiction has appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and various anthologies. She has been short-listed twice for the annual Best American Mystery Stories. And her story, “A Killing at the Beausoleil” has been nominated for an Agatha Award for Best Short Story.

The only thing Terrie enjoys more than wrangling mystery plots into submission is playing games and reading stories with any or all of her seven grandchildren.

http://terriefarleymoran.com/

Book Trivia hosted by Terri L. Austin

I am thrilled to have Terri L.Austin hosting trivia today.Leave answers and email in the comments for a chance to win. Good Luck!

Thanks for having me on, Shelley. My name is Terri L. Austin and I write the Rose Strickland Mystery series. Today, I’ll be asking a few trivia questions from my series. The person who answers the most, wins. In case of a tie, I’ll let Shelley pick a winner. (Continental U.S. only.) Up for grabs is any one of my e-books. Winner’s choice—mobi or epub.

Okay, let’s get this party started!

1. What is Rose’s real name?

2. What color is Roxy’s hair?

3. Where does Rose work?

4. Who is Rose’s IT friend?

5. What is the name of Rose’s boyfriend?

6. And my favorite question, what does this boyfriend do for a living?


Good luck, kittens! Thanks again, Shelley!

Book Trivia hosted by Kate O'Connell

It's time for trivia and today's host is Kate O'Connell. Leave answers and email below for a chance to win a $10 gift card to Amazon.

1. Maddie Fitzpatrick arrives in her hometown of Pembroke, New Jersey after 15 years living in which city?


2. Laura can be exasperating but her intentions are good. What is her job at the St. Claire Dance Studio?


3. Maddie has never met Ricky Russo when she agrees to teach his class. What dance style does he teach?


4. When a dancer falls down dead during one of Maddie’s classes and the police arrive, who does Maddie run into for the first time in 15 years?


5. Which character in Dying to Dance drives a car the same colour as her nail polish?


6. Peter St. Claire is worried about the financial state of his dance studio but there is something even more important about to happen in his life. What is it?



Kate O’Connell is the author of the Maddie Fitzpatrick Dance Mysteries published by Cozy Cat Press. Kate studied in both the U.K. and the U.S. and earned degrees in theatre arts and dance history. While conducting her doctoral research, Kate taught and performed Argentine Tango which is where the inspiration for her cozy mystery series originated, allowing her to combine her knowledge of dance and her love of a good mystery.


The first book in the series, Dying to Dance, came out in 2014, followed by Dead Man Dancing in 2015. Kate is busy with the final touches to the third title, Dance or Die, coming out in December 2016. The series can be found both in print and digital formats at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. You can also find the inquisitive Argentine Tango teacher Maddie Fitzpatrick on facebook at Maddie Fitzpatrick Dance Mysteries.

Book Trivia- Larissa Reinhart

It's time for trivia and today's lovely host is Larissa Reinhart! Thank you so much for visiting today. Good Luck everyone, the winner will be chosen on Saturday.

Thanks so much for having me on your Bookcase, Shelley!

For those who don’t know me, I’m Larissa Reinhart and I write the Cherry Tucker Mystery series for Henery Press. The sixth novel, A COMPOSITION IN MURDER, releases November 15th, and a Cherry Tucker short story in a Halloween mystery anthology is also releasing this fall. The first in the series is PORTRAIT OF A DEAD GUY, which was a finalist for the Daphne du Maurier and The Emily award, and Dixie Kane Memorial winner. I’m also a Georgia Author of the Year finalist for the fourth book, DEATH IN PERSPECTIVE.


I’m from Peachtree City, Georgia, but am currently residing in Nagoya, Japan. It’s my fourth time to live in Japan and we’re having a blast, although we miss Georgia.


Let’s have some fun with a Cherry Tucker quiz. Because I used to teach, I’m going to make it multiple choice. For those of you who don’t know Cherry, it’ll be an easier way for you to play and hopefully to learn about her, too!


I’m offering a Kindle or Nook gift certificate for any in the Cherry Tucker series (including HEARTACHE MOTEL, where there’s a Cherry Tucker novella) to the person within 24 hours of posting who has the correct answers. If there’s more than one, I’ll let line picker choose between them. Good luck!

1. As a portrait artist, Cherry Tucker’s known for her quick sketching, but in her hometown of Halo, Georgia, she’s better known for being a sassy, nosy spitfire. Although she’s from a small town in rural Georgia, she went to art school in _____.

A. Paris
B. Atlanta
C. Savannah
D. New York


2. In PORTRAIT OF A DEAD GUY, the first in the series, she becomes entangled with three men who can be found in most of the other stories. Her sort-of-ex-husband, _____, a drummer; her college ex-flame, _____; and a mysterious newcomer to Halo, ______.

A. Luke, Max, Todd
B. Todd, Luke, Max
C. Luke, Todd, Max
D. Max, Todd, Luke


3. One of the reasons Cherry gets involved in solving mysteries is because

A. Her dad was an ex-cop.
B. Her mother is an ex-con.
C. Her brother is a deputy.
D. Her uncle is sheriff.


4. In the fifth and latest mystery, THE BODY IN THE LANDSCAPE, Cherry finds a body in the woods while landscape painting. She finds herself in that situation when weekending from Halo at the invitation of Max Avtaikin to paint the winner’s portrait at a _______.

A. Hogzilla hunt.
B. Dog show.
C. Turkey shoot.
D. Fox hunt.


5. Shawna Branson has been Cherry’s biggest rival since childhood. Not only is Shawna a wannabe artist, she’s also from the esteemed Branson family whose ancestors have looked down their noses at Cherry’s since Reconstruction. Their Hatfield and McCoy-type social antics heat up when Cherry starts seeing Shawna’s hunky step- cousin, Luke, and when Cherry discovers a secret relationship between ______.

A. Luke and Shawna.
B. Shawna and Cherry’s brother.
C. Cherry’s mother and Shawna’s father.
D. Cherry’s uncle and Shawna’s mother.


6. Cherry’s other antagonist is

A. Tater, the goat.
B. Tater, the hog.
C. Tater, the horse.
D. Tater, the dog.


Cherry’s always struggling to find portrait work in Halo. She’s willing to try any kind of art, just to make money, which has included a funeral portrait (PORTRAIT), festival craft art (STILL LIFE IN BRUNSWICK STEW), a police sketch (HIJACK IN ABSTRACT), and theater scenery (DEATH IN PERSPECTIVE).

In book 6, A COMPOSITION IN DEATH (releasing November 15th), Cherry gets a volunteer gig to teach painting at an independent living home. There she gets involved in a murder mystery when she’s asked to witness the signing of a will by Belvia Brakeman, a ninety-year-old, blind woman, who’s CEO of a family run sweet tea company, _______.



You may need to check my website (www.LarissaReinhart.com) for this one. While you’re there make sure to sign up for my newsletter to get on my subscriber giveaway raffle and get news of the new releases and events!

Sweet As Sin.
Belvia’s Brew.
Brakeman’s Brew.
Meemaw’s Tea.


8. One sentence Essay: never trust a teacher not to include an essay on a multiple choice quiz ;) What’s your favorite Cherry Tucker mystery, or if you haven’t read them, which story looks the most interesting? (Need to see the books? Click here for the Amazon page.)


Thanks so much for playing! You can find my books here on Amazon (Click the follow button

for bargain and release updates) or your favorite place to book shop (just ask).

Be sure to sign up for my newsletter at www.LarissaReinhart.com and if you’re social, find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook where I post about our life in Japan, or just like my official Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/RisWrites or find me on Goodreads for book news. I also have a street team page on Facebook, the Mystery Minions, where we have more personal interactions and special contests.


I love hearing and interacting with readers. Just click the links. Thanks and I look forward to meeting you! Have fun playing!


Larissa Reinhart
2015 Georgia Author of the Year Finalist Best Mystery
2012 Daphne du Maurier Finalist
The Cherry Tucker Mystery Series (Henery Press)
A Composition in Murder, #6 (November 15, 2016)

Book Trivia hosted by J.J. Hensley

It's time for trivia and this weeks host is...J.J. Hensley! I am thrilled to have J.J. with us today. You can find J.J. on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hensleybooks  Good Luck everyone!

Hi! I’m J.J. Hensley, the author of Resolve, Measure Twice, Chalk’s Outline as well as some shorter works. Thanks to Shelley for hosting a little spring time trivia and letting me take part. I thought I’d throw in a few questions about my books and maybe a random one just for fun. If you haven’t read my books, then feel free to hazard some wild guesses. It will be fun for me to use those answers to fill in the storylines. You know… like a crime fiction version of Mad Libs. I’ll even toss in a random trivia question related to my former profession – law enforcement. The winner receives a sign copy of my thriller, Measure Twice (or an ebook version if preferred).


1. In Resolve, Cyprus Keller works at a fictitious university in Pittsburgh. What is the name of the university?

2. In Measure Twice, homicide detective Jackson Channing gets a new partner. What is her name?

3. In Chalk’s Outline, Cyprus Keller and Jackson Channing meet and get off to a bit of a rough start. What is it that Channing does to Keller’s home that creates some tension?

4. Resolve is set against the backdrop of the Pittsburgh Marathon. When Cyprus Keller runs, what does he tend to snack on to maintain his strength?


RANDOM QUESTION: Where does the term “cop” come from? (two possible answers)


J.J. HENSLEY is a former police officer and former Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service. He is the author of the novels Resolve, Measure Twice, and Chalk’s Outline. J.J. graduated from Penn State University with a B.S. in Administration of Justice and has a M.S. degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia Southern University. He lives near Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Hensley’s first novel RESOLVE was named one of the BEST BOOKS OF 2013 by Suspense Magazine and was named a finalist for Best First Novel by the International Thriller Writers organization.


He is a member of the International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime.


Note: A portion of sales for Measure Twice go toward breast cancer research through the non-profit group Par for The Cure.

Book Trivia- Ellery Adams

I am always thrilled when today's trivia host visits- Ellery Adams is here!! Ellery is the author of The Book Retreat Mysteries,The Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries, The Books By the Bay Mysteries.

To celebrate the release of Breach of Crust, the 5th Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery, I thought it would be fun to host a “pie question” contest. These questions are a mixture of questions based on facts from The Charmed Pie Shoppe books and your personal opinions or experiences, so everyone should be able to post a correct entry! A random winner will receive these enchanting Lennox Butterfly Meadow measuring spoons. Questions will appear below the blurb of Breach of Crust, which comes out April 5th.

Plate up another slice of Southern magic and mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Lemon Pies and Little White Lies . . .

PIE SHELLS AND DEATH BELLES


Ella Mae LeFaye’s delicious pies are still drawing long lines—as well as the attention of Beatrice Burbank, president of the Camellia Club, a philanthropic organization comprised of high-society Southern ladies from the charming and affluent town of Sweet Briar, Georgia. To ensure the success of their centennial dessert cookbook, Bea hires Ella Mae to teach the tasty tricks of her trade to the club’s members at their annual retreat. Eager to work on new recipes for customers with food allergies and dietary restrictions, Ella Mae readily agrees.



But when Ella Mae finds Bea’s body floating in Lake Havenwood, she wonders what she’s gotten herself mixed up in. Someone certainly wanted Bea to eat humble pie, and the retreat offers no shortage of unsavory characters, including Ella Mae’s longtime nemesis, Loralyn Gaynor. Ella Mae definitely doesn’t need magic to tell her she must find the killer before someone else gets panned.


Pie Questions – Contest


1. Name one of Ella Mae’s aunts and her corresponding magical power.

2.Do you remember your first piece of pie? Who made/served it to you?

3. What is the name/breed of Ella Mae’s dog?

4. As a child, what sort of magical things did you believe in?

5. What is the title of the second book in The Charmed Pie Shoppe series?

6. Which pie variety do Americans like best?

7. What’s your favorite pie?



That’s it! Easy as…yeah, you get the picture. Thank you for supporting cozy mysteries!




The contest will run until Saturday @12 AM EST. Good Luck everyone!

Book Trivia- Mary Ellen Hughes

It's time for trivia and this week's host is Mary Ellen Hughes. Leave answers and email below. Winner will be chosen on March 19th. Good Luck Everyone.

Hi, I’m Mary Ellen Hughes, (http://www.maryellenhughes.com) author of the Pickled and Preserved mystery series, and I’m delighted to be Shelley’s guest today!

My trivia questions have to do with food and mysteries, and the prize is a copy of my latest book, SCENE of the BRINE.

http://www.amazon.com/Scene-Brine-Pickled-Preserved-Mystery/dp/0425262472/ref=tmm_mmp_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=




1. Which cozy mystery author’s books would give you an extreme sugar high if you ate all her title foods together?

a. Cleo Coyle
b. Joanne Fluke
c. Laura Childs


2. Which famous detective loved food as much as his orchids?

a. Hercule Poirot
b. Nero Wolfe
c. Lord Peter Wimsey


3. The victim in an Agatha Christie novel was poisoned by hemlock put in a glass of beer. Which book was that?

a. Five Little Pigs
b. Mrs. McGinty’s Dead
c. The Murder on the Links


4. In my Pickled and Preserved mysteries, Piper’s helper, Amy, works part time at a restaurant. What is it’s name?

a. The Mariachi
b. Elm Street Café
c. A La Carte


5. The leaves of which popular food would be poisonous if steeped into a tea?

a. Tomato
b. Peach
c. Apple

Valentine's Day Trivia hosted by Linda Reilly

It's time for Valentine's trivia and today's lovely host is Linda Reilly! Thank you so much for being here today Linda.

Hello, I’m Linda Reilly (www.lindasreilly.com). I’d like to thank Shelley for inviting me to join her today on her wonderful blog! I’ll be challenging you with some Valentine’s Day (or related) trivia questions. Prizes will be awarded to three winners. The first prize is a signed copy of Fillet of Murder. The second is a signed copy of Out of the Dying Pan (after its March 1, 2016 release), and the third is a $10 Amazon gift card to be sent electronically.

Have fun . . . I can’t wait to read your answers!

1. The famous pastel candy hearts we see each Valentine’s Day are produced by NECCO, which stands for which of the following?

a. New England Confectionary Company
b. New England Coffee & Candy Operations
c. New England Candy and Chocolate Organization


2. Around the middle of the nineteenth century, “vinegar valentines” became popular. The name arose from which of these?

a. The use of vinegar to preserve the card stock on which the valentine was printed
b. The stench given off by the voluminous amounts of red ink on each card
c. The derogatory or insulting message contained in the valentine


3. A tour of the White House first aired on television on Valentine’s Day in 1962. The tour was hosted by which of these famous persons?

a. Elvis Presley
b. Jacqueline Kennedy
c. Bob Hope


4. In my first cozy mystery, Some Enchanted Murder, lovesick banker Frederic Dwardene pens a valentine poem to the woman he loves. In which year was the valentine written? (Hint: it was the year after I was born; I became eligible for Medicare on 12/1/15!)

a. 1945
b. 1951
c. 1958


5. Not exactly trivia, but . . . can you spot the mistake in this antique postcard showing two lovers embracing?

a. The man has only one ear
b. The woman has a beard
c. A word is misspelled

Leave answers and email for a chance to win. Winners will be chosen on Saturday February 20th. Good Luck.


www.lindasreilly.com

http://www.facebook.com/Lindasreillyauthor

Book Trivia- Terrie Moran

It is time for trivia and today's lovely host is Terrie Moran!


Hi my name is Terrie Farley Moran (http://terriefarleymoran.com/ ) and I am excited to be your trivia hostess today.
Literature is filled with romance and romantic references so I thought I’d ask about a few. Prizes? Of course!

There are three individual prizes: One copy of Well Read, Then Dead. http://www.amazon.com/Well-Read-Then-Dead-Mystery/dp/0425270289/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1FDSMVJJ8ZT0E47HERN2

One copy of Caught Read-Handed. http://www.amazon.com/Caught-Read-Handed-Read-Eat-Mystery/dp/0425270297/ref=pd_sim_14_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=516CX8DAtUL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR99%2C160_&refRID=1TJ9X0S0TS3ZZW9QMNRX

And one bright red Caught Read-Handed tote. Happy Valentine’s Day!

1. A series of movies in the 1930s and 1940s based on Dashiell Hammett’s novel The Thin Man featured a married couple whose last name is Charles. What are their first names?


2. Daphne du Maurier always claimed that her romantic gothic masterpiece Rebecca was really a story of jealousy. True or False?


3. Romeo and Juliet are two of the most famous lovers in literature. What are their last names?


4. In the Read ’Em and Eat series, the protagonist seems to have a romantic attraction to Lieutenant Frank Anthony, although she also is also close to reporter Cady Stanton. What is the protagonist’s name?


Elizabeth Barrett married Robert Browning secretly because she knew her father would disapprove, as he didn’t want any of his children to marry. True or False?



Terrie Farley Moran
Caught Read-Handed
www.terriefarleymoran.com

Leave answers and email below for a chance to win, And remember there will be three winners! You will have until Feb 14th @12 AM EST!! Good Luck everyone!

Valentines Trivia hosted by Karoline Barrett

It's Valentine's month and our host for trivia is Karoline Barrett! Her prizes for this contest are 2 copies of Bun for Your Life 2 copies of Raisin the Dead when it comes out 4/19/16 and 1 Amazon gift card - $10.00(there will be mulitple winners)

1. During the Middle Ages, people in England and France held a belief that birds started to look for their mate from February 14.

2. Fashion designer, Valentino claims to be a direct descendant of Saint Valentine, and actually believes he was Cupid in a previous life.

3. Lucille Ball once sent Desi Arnaz $20,000 worth of Belgian chocolate (his favorite) as a Valentine’s Day gift.

4. Valentine is the patron saint of beekeepers, fainting, and epilepsy, among many other things.

5. The oldest surviving valentine dates from 1560. It is a poem written by Queen Elizabeth I to Robert Dudley.


Leave answers and email below and the winners will be chosen on Saturday February 6th by 12 AM EST,. You will have three days to respond. Good Luck everyone!

Book Trivia- Jennifer McAndrews

It's trivia time and this weeks host is Jennifer McAndrews. Jennifer is the author of the Stained Glass Mystery Series. Three lucky readers will receive a copy of Ill Gotten Panes as well as a Stained Glass wine stopper. Leave your answers and email in the comments and the winner will be chosen on Saturday. Have fun and Gook Luck.

1. Lee Goldberg has written several Mr. Monk novels. In what city do the stories take place?

2. Jessica Fletcher has a co-author for her "Murder She Wrote" books. What is his name?

3. Agatha Christie's novel Ten Little Indians has since been re-titled. What is the new title of that book?

4. The movie adaptation of this Stephen King novel starred James Caan and Kathy Bates. Name that book.

5. Who is the Girl on the Train in Paula Hawkins novel?



Jennifer McAndrews

DEATH UNDER GLASS - Stained Glass Mystery #2, available from Berkley Prime Crime
ILL GOTTEN PANES - Stained Glass Mystery #1, available from Berkley Prime Crime
DEADLY FARCE - available from Thomas and Mercer
Visit www.jennifermcandrews.com

Book Trivia- Carol Perry

It's time for trivia and this weeks host is Carol J. Perry. The prize is winner's choice Caught Dead Handed, Tails you Lose or Look Both Ways! Leave answers and email and winner will be chosen on Saturday January 23rd. Good Luck.

Witch City Mystery Trivia


1, When Lee and Aunt Ibby inherited O’Ryan the cat from a dead witch, he had a different name. (At least it was spelled differently!) What was it?


2. Speaking of names, what was that dead witch’s name?


3. Many of the places mentioned in the Witch City books are real places in Salem. Lee and Aunt Ibby live on a real street there. What street do they live on?


4. Lee’s job as a TV psychic didn’t work out very well. What was her next job?


5. Lee’s friend River North reads the Tarot cards. But what is Lee’s special paranormal talent?

Carol J. Perry knew as a child that she wanted to be a writer. A voracious reader, whose list for Santa consisted mostly of book titles, she never lost sight of that goal. While living in Florida, Carol was on assignment for Southern Travel Magazine, preparing an article on the world’s largest sand castle which was being built near her home. That combination of events inspired her first young adult novel, Sand Castle Summer. That book was soon followed by half a dozen more.

Carol has always been an avid reader of mysteries. Her debut mystery novel is set in Salem and involves O’Ryan, a most mysterious cat, several witches and some strange Halloween happenings. Appropriately enough, this Salem-born author celebrates her birthday on Halloween Eve! Carol and her husband Dan live in the Tampa Bay area of Florida with two cats and a Black Lab.

Book Trivia- Cheryl Hollon

It's time for trivia and our host today is Cheryl Hollon. Cheryl is the author of Pane and Suffering. One lucky reader will receive a copy of Pane and Suffering. Leave answers and email for a chance. Good Luck.

1. What is the name of Savannah's puppy?


2. What is the name of the series?


3. Who is the first student to arrive?


4. What city is the setting?


5. What are the names of the senior twins?

Cheryl Hollon www.cherylhollon.com
PANE AND SUFFERING available now!
SHARDS OF MURDER releases February 23, 2015
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Book Trivia- Mike Martin

It's time for trivia and today's host is Mike Martin. Mike Martin is the author of the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series. Winner will receive a signed copy of A Twist of Fortune, mailed to anyone in the world. Leave answers and email. Winner will be chosen on January 9th.

Good Luck.



1. What is the first book in the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series?

2. What is the name of the café that is featured in this series?

3. In which province of Canada is the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series set?

4. What is the name of Sgt. Windflower’s girlfriend?

5. What is Sgt. Windflower’s first name?

6. Who is his side-kick and right hand man?

7. What is the name of Windflower’s dog? (Hint: She only came into the series in A Twist of Fortune)




Mike Martin is the author of the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series. These books are widely available in print and e-book in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. The latest book in the series. A Twist of Fortune, is available in print and in e-book formats here:

Canada
Chapters Indigo
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/a-twist-of-fortune-a/9781772160291-item.html?ikwid=A+Twist+of+Fortune%2c+mike+martin&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0
United States

Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Twist-Fortune-Mike-Martin/dp/1634903803/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1428753480&sr=8-6&keywords=A+Twist+of+Fortune
Barnes and Noble

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-twist-of-fortune-mike-martin/1121721096?ean=9781634903806
Booklocker

http://booklocker.com/books/7981.html
Books a Million

http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Twist-Fortune/Mike-Martin/9781634903806?id=6287674007697
United Kingdom

Amazon UK

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Twist-Fortune-Mike-Martin/dp/1634903803/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428753725&sr=8-1&keywords=A+Twist+of+Fortune%2C+mike+martin

Australia

Amazon.au
http://www.amazon.com/Twist-Fortune-Sgt-Windflower/dp/1634903803/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429224454&sr=8-1&keywords=a+twist+of+fortune

Book Trivia-Kathie Shoop

It's time for trivia and I am thrilled to have Kathie Shoop a our host.
Kathie will be giving away print copies (or ebooks if the winner wants e) of The Last Letter and The Road Home as well as a $15 amazon gift card. All you have to do is leave answers and email in the comments for a chance to win. You will have until January 2nd and winner will have three days to respond. Good Luck.

1. What is the name of the series that The Last Letter and The Road Home are part of?

2. How many Arthur children are there in The Last Letter?

3. Who is Katherine's husband?

4. Where to the Arthurs live in the bulk of The Last Letter?

5. Where do the Arthurs live in The Road Home?

6. Which time period is most of the story set in during The Last Letter?

7. How does The Road Home start?

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Christmas Trivia by Ann Simas

It's trivia time and today we are joined by Ann Simas who will be kicking off our Christmas trivia. one winner will receive a copy of SANTA’S HELPER, the first book in my Christmas Valley Romance series (either in ebook or paperback format) … plus a bonus book, HEAVEN SENT.

Leave answers and email in the comments for a chance. Winner will be chosen on Dec 5th and will have three days to respond.

Good Luck.

Christmas Trivia: Christmas in Italy I grew up in a large Italian family. My grandparents adapted their traditions when they immigrated to the U.S. and those of us who are still here carry on, passing those traditions down to our families. I thought it would be fun to "test" you on the Christmas customs of Italy. Good luck...or, buona fortuna!


1. An Italian Christmas cake is known as:

a. stollen
b. panettone
c. pane di cristo
d. panenatale

2. The Christmas Eve dinner served by many Italians is called:

a. The Feast of San Nicola
b. The Feast of the Nativity
c. The Feast of the Seven Fishes
d. The Feast of the Apennines

3. In Italy, Merry Christmas is said as:

a. Felice Cristo
b. Felice Dicembre
c. Felice Festa
d. Buon Natale

4. Santa Claus is known in Italy as:

a. San Nicola
b. Babbo Natale
c. Padre Nicola
d. Padre Natale

5. Gifts are left to Italian children on Epiphany by an old woman known as:

a. Befana
b. Stefana
c. Strega Nona
d. Annalisa

6. In Italian, Santa's Helper would be read as:

a. Aiutante di San Nicola
b. Aiutante di Padre Nicola
c. Aiutante di Babbo Natale
d. Aiutante di Padre Natale



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Also available on Amazon wherever Euros are spent

Free read on Kindle Unlimited.

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Christmas Trivia- Kathi Daley

It's time for some Christmas Trivia and today's lovely host is Kathi Daley. One Lucky reader will receive Santa Sleuth paperback (or kindle) and a Santa Sleuth mug. Santa Sleuth comes out Dec. 1. Leave your email and answers in the comments by Dec.1 and the winner will have three days to respond. Good Luck


All of the questions are based out of Kathi Daley's books.

1. In Christmas Crazy Zoe wants to duplicate a recipe that her grandma used to make as a surprise for her grandfather. What was the dish that Zoe asked Ellie to help her figure out the recipe for?

2. In Christmas Crazy Zoe spends a special Christmas morning with someone. Who was she with?

3. In Christmas in Paradise a man named Jordan Tanner comes into town to meet his daughter. Whose father does he believe he is?

4. In Christmas in Paradise Tj’s dog Echo saves her life. What does he save her from?

5. In Christmas Cozy one of the teachers from the high school is found dead. What was her very Christmassy name?

6. In Christmas Cozy Zoe is introduced to a little girl that will end up changing her life. What is the little girl’s name?

7. In Christmas Cozy Levi had to spend part of his winter vacation doing adjunct duty for the high school where he worked. What did he have to do?

8. In The Cat of Christmas Past a cat helps Cait solve a mystery. What is the cat’s name?

9. In The Cat of Christmas Past Cait must solve a mystery to help save an apartment building from a miserly old man. What is the mystery she must solve?

In The Cat of Christmas Past Cody gets Cait a special Christmas Gift. What does he get her?

Book Trivia- Maddie Day

It's time for Friday trivia and today's host is Edith Maxwell(a.k.a.) Maddie Day. One lucky winner will receive Edith's World Mug.

1. What does Robbie name the cat she adopts?

2. What does she make the vegetarian gravy with?

3. What does Jim serve her for dinner in his condo?

4. Where did Robbie work as a chef before she opened her own restaurant?

5. Who donated banjo lessons to the silent auction?


Agatha-nominated and Amazon best-selling author
Farmed and Dangerous. Kensington Publishing, 2015
Bluffing is Murder. (Written as Tace Baker), Barking Rain Press 2014
Flipped for Murder. (Written as Maddie Day), Kensington Publishing, 2015
Delivering the Truth. Midnight Ink, 2016
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