Thanksgiving Trivia hosted by Linda Reilly

It is almost Thanksgiving here in the US. Today's lovely host is Linda Reilly. I am so excited to have her visiting today. So grab your fall favorite drink and lets play.

Hello, I’m Linda Reilly, author of the Deep Fried cozy mystery series from Berkley Prime Crime. I’d like to give a huge thank you to the wonderful Shelley Giusti for inviting me to be a guest host today!

It’s that time of year again, so let’s have some fun with Thanksgiving trivia. I’m going to pose four multiple choice questions about Thanksgiving. Any commenter answering all four questions correctly will be entered in a giveaway for a signed copy (or e-copy, winner’s choice) of Fillet of Murder, the first in the Deep Fried series. Resist the urge to Google when you answer the questions! Now let’s talk turkey . . .

1. A famous historic figure wanted the turkey to be the national bird, claiming it was a true original native of America. Alas, his choice was ignored, and the bald eagle was deemed our national bird. Who was that historic figure?

a.Arthur Fonzarelli
b. John Adams
c. Benjamin Franklin
d. Francis Scott Key


2. Thanksgiving became an annual November tradition, to be celebrated every year on the last Thursday of November, by original declaration of which president:

a. James Monroe
b. Abraham Lincoln
c. Thomas Jefferson
d. Martin Van Buren


3. A baby turkey is known as a:

a. Chicklet
b. Poult
c. Turkeyette
d.Mini-me turkey


4. The first store-sponsored Thanksgiving Day Parade was held in which city, sponsored by which department store:

a. New York City, by Macy’s
b. Boston, by R.H. Stearns
c. Richmond, by Toys & Kids
d. Philadelphia, by Gimbel’s



About the Author

Short bio:

Armed with a degree in Criminal Justice, Linda Reilly once contemplated a career in law enforcement. But life took a twist, and instead she found her niche in real estate closings and title examinations, where the dusty tomes in the Registry of Deeds enticed her into solving mysteries of a different sort. These days Linda loves solving mysteries of the cozy type. When she's not pounding away at her keyboard, she can usually be found prowling the shelves of a local bookstore or library, hunting for a new adventure. You can visit Linda at www.lindasreilly.com or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Lindasreillyauthor


Linda Reilly
Deep Fried mysteries (Berkley Prime Crime, 2016)
Blue Cat mysteries (Kensington Publishing, 2017)
www.lindasreilly.com
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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.

St. Patrick's Day Trivia- Vickie Fee

Happy March! Today's trivia is hosted by Vickie Fee. Thank you so much for being here Vickie.

Hi, I’m Vickie Fee, author of the Liv and Di in Dixie mysteries. Thanks, Shelley, for being my gracious host on your blog today. Since net week is St. Patrick’s Day, I thought we have some fun with Irish and St. Paddy’s related trivia! Prizes will be awarded to two winners. The first prize is a signed copy of Death Crashes the Party. The second prize is a Liv and Di in Dixie canvas tote bag. Good luck!



1.Legend says St. Patrick drove which of these out of Ireland?

a.rats
b.snakes
c.leprechauns

2.St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) is the traditional date of St Patrick’s:

a.birth
b.death
c.canonization

3.Tradition holds that at the age of 16, St. Patrick became:

a.a slave
b.a missionary
c.an alcoholic

4.Fish and chips or lamb stew are traditional St. Paddy’s Day fare in Ireland. Which dish is most associated with St. Patrick’s Day in the U.S.?

a.shepherd’s pie
b.corned beef and cabbage
c.Lucky Charms

5.Drinking beer is popular on St. Patrick’s Day. Which beverage do Liv and Di partake of in Death Crashes the Party? (Hint: snooping makes them thirsty!)

a.wine
b.strawberry daiquiris
c.margaritas
d.all of the above

6.The longest river in Ireland is:

a.River Liffey
b.River Clare
c.River Shannon

7. Claiming to be Ireland’s oldest pub, Sean’s Bar was reportedly founded in:

a.900 AD
b.461 AD
c.1352 AD

8.The odds of finding a four-leaf clover are:

a.1 in 10,000
b.1 in 1,000
c.1 in 100


Leave answers and email in the comments for a chance to win. Winner will be chosen on Saturday!

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