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[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Catherine wrote: "Oh sorry! I only just saw this. 😱"
No problem Catherine. We writers are a busy lot. Either searching for ideas or writing them down.
I too prefer peaceful moments to write. The Muse favours it.

[Catherine]

The winners for this week's quiz are : Grasshopper, Sandra, Graham & Zuzu.

[Catherine]

Week 3 (Updates from The Tryptych III)
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The priest showed everyone an engraving of original seal of the Abbess and Convent of Syon, Isleworth. Seated above is the Virgin Mary, holding the infant Jesus in her right arm. In her left hand she holds a stem of lily, her attribute denoting purity. Below is the founder of Syon Monastery, King Henry V, who kneels praying to the Virgin and Christ above, by the intercession of St Bridget, standing behind. The royal arms of England appear on the right with the cross of St George, patron of England, on the left, apparently with a lily between each arm.
The priest then touched the relic and the Tryptych to the coffin. The coffin seemed to shake violently and exploded. The contents spewing in all directions. There was blood and gore everywhere. A fearful cry arose from the crowd. They had seen the work of God. For Henry the VIII was just as hated as revered. A stray dog was seen licking under the coffin and the monk whispered under his breath, 'The prophecy is fulfilled.’

[Catherine]

QUIZ 3:
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What was the curse on King Henry VIII?

a. That touching the Tryptych would make his body explode?

b. That he would meet a violent death?

c. People would be afraid of him in death?

d. A dog would lick his blood?

[Catherine]

Group members who haven't answered yet, please feel free to join in for the remaining quizzes.

[Sandra]

Is it a.?

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

a. That touching the Tryptych would make his body explode?

[Graham]

I think it is d.

[Zuzu]

a.

[Catherine]

Well done Graham. It is indeed d. A dog would lick his blood.
To know more about the curse, read: https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/wa...

[Catherine]

Week 4 (Updates from the The Tryptych III)
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Bridget had made her watch the ‘Horrible Histories’ episode on Henry the VIII over and over until she had got it right!

Divorced, beheaded and died.
Divorced, beheaded, survived.
I'm Henry VIII, I had six sorry wives.
Some might say I ruined their lives.

Catherine of Aragon was one
She failed to give me a son.
I had to ask her for a divorce
That broke her poor heart, of course

Young Anne Boleyn she was two,
had a daughter the best she could.
I said she flirted with some other man
And off for the chop went dear Anne.

Lovely Jane Seymour was three,
The love of a lifetime for me.
She gave me a son, little Prince Ed,
Then poor old Jane, went and dropped dead.

Divorced, beheaded and died.
Divorced, beheaded, survived.
I'm Henry VIII, I had six sorry wives.
Some might say I ruined their lives.

Anne of Cleves came as four,
I fell for the portrait I saw.
Then laid on her face and cried, 'She's a horse! I must have another divorce.'

Catherine Howard was five,
A child of nineteen, so alive.
She flirted with others, no way to behave.
The axe sent young Cath to her grave.

Catherine Parr she was last.
By then all my best days were past.
I lay on my deathbed aged just fifty-five,
Lucky Catherine the last stayed alive.
(I mean, how unfair!)

Divorced, beheaded and died.
Divorced, beheaded, survived.
I'm Henry VIII, I had six sorry wives.

[Catherine]

QUIZ 4:
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When Catherine H died, she was:

a. 5 years old

b. 40 years old

c. 19 years old

d. She outlived Henry VIII

e. None of the above


PS: Special prize this week for all those who answer this question correctly. My audiobook for the The Tryptych is up for grabs.

[Zuzu]

c. 19 years old

[Sandra]

a. 5 years?

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Aha, tricky. I am sure it is 19 years, though.

[Graham]

c

[Catherine]

Congratulations Zuzu, Grasshopper & Graham. You are the winners this week. You have also won my audiobook as prize. Will send you the same soon. Enjoy.

[Catherine]

Week 5 (Updates from The Tryptych III)
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Fan Flirtations:
* Placing her fan against her left ear: "I wish to be rid of you."
* Waving it over her right shoulder: "Follow me"
* Dropping it on the floor: "Let's meet"
* Waving it over her left shoulder: "Farewell until we meet again."
* Drawing the fan across her forehead: "You have changed."
* Fanning herself swiftly with her left hand: "Don't you dare flirt with that woman!"
* Resting her fan on her heart: "My love for you is breaking my heart."

[Catherine]

QUIZ 5:
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What does tossing a glove mean?

a. I wish to speak to you
b. You have changed
c. Farewell until we meet again
d. I am engaged
e. The glove is old

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Oh! This is a unique excerpt. I am intrigued.
I shall be quoting this for sure! ;)

My answer before research: Is the glove old?
My answer after is d.

[Catherine]

Glad you like it Grasshopper.

This week, each participant stands a chance to win the audiobook The Tryptych. All the best!
The winner of the month gets to pick any of my books in pdf/audio as prize.

Enjoy😊

[Sandra]

Ah! Those are good incentives indeed.

I think I am engaged! ;)

[Graham]

This is hilarious.

Looks like we are all engaged.

[Zuzu]

Catherine wrote: "Congratulations Zuzu, Grasshopper & Graham. You are the winners this week. You have also won my audiobook as prize. Will send you the same soon. Enjoy."


Thank you for the Audible, Catherine!

Answer: D. I am engaged

[Catherine]

Most welcome Zuzu. Enjoy.😊

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Thanks Catherine. I am already halfway through.

[Catherine]

Enjoy the book Grasshopper.😊

[Graham]

Thanks Catherine. I have received the audiobook.

[Catherine]

Well done Graham. You deserve it.👍

[Catherine]

Tomorrow is the last day for the quiz. Other members, you still have the chance to avail of free audiobooks by mere participation🤗
Do give it a go!
Results and prizes to be declared on New Year's Eve.

[Catherine]

A big thank you to all the participants in the quiz. Will post the results soon.

[Catherine]

All the participants get a prize this week. Well done! Your audiobooks will reach you shortly.

There is a tie though for the overall winner:
~~~~Grasshopper, Graham & Zuzu~~~~
Congratulations!

You get to pick an audiobook of your choice from my collection.

[Sandra]

Congratulations to the winners. I am glad I get at least one book for this week! :)

[Graham]

Thanks Catherine. I am now the proud possessor of the complete Tryptych trilogy.
The Tryptych
The Tryptych II
The Tryptych III
Marking them as to be read immediately.

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

I have received them too Catherine. A lovely collection. Thanks.
It was great meeting Catherine Habbie in December 2018.

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Further 'Meet The Author' monthly updates will be in the respective author's folder. Happy reading & reviewing.

A big thanks to the authors & the participants in 2018.

[Catherine]

Most welcome Grasshopper, Zuzu,Graham & Sandra.
Thanks to all the participants who made this month memorable.

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Do keep posting your excerpts
@Work here authors.
You could be one the chosen few to be featured on 'Meet the Author' each month.

The list for the year 2019 is out! The following authors are scheduled to be featured as follows:

January 2019- Zuzu Lu
February- Shanna Swenson
March- Rob Keeley
April- Anonymous Sinner
May-Guillermo Stitch
June- J.D. Park
July-Melina Druga
August- S. Pearce
September- Paullett Golden
October-Holly Jane
November- L C Perry
December-Catherine Corr
January 2020- Cage Dunn

[Robert]

Greetings all! New to GB's platforms. Looking forward to reading your posts and sharing from books I've penned.
All best in 2019!

[Zuzu]

Welcome to the group, Robert!

[Bradley]

Thanks Robert & Zuzu.

[Beatrice]

Thanks for the warm welcome

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Double Feature:
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We are moving up our pending 'Meet the Authors' 2020 list ahead by a year. So we plan to feature two authors every month. One from Group A & One from Group B

Group A 2019(stands unchanged)
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January - Zuzu Lu
February - Shanna Swenson
March - Rob Keeley
April - Anonymous Sinner
May - Guillermo Stitch
June - J.D. Park
July -Melina Druga
August - S. Pearce
September - Paullett Golden
October -Holly Jane
November - L C Perry
December -Catherine Corr

Group B 2020 (To be merged with 2019)
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January - Cage Dunn
February - Kristy Brown
March - Aidan Mcnally
April - Michael Nicholson
May - Robert Ullrich
June - PS Winn
July - Ruby Emam
August - Miriam Hurdle
September - Esther
October - Jerrimiah Stonecastle
November - Joel Green
December - (Lucky Winner)

[Sandra]

Thanks Grasshopper. It would be great to meet everyone sooner.

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

My pleasure Sandra.

[Shanna]

Grasshopper wrote: "Double Feature:
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We are moving up our pending 'Meet the Authors' 2020 list ahead by a year. So we plan to feature two authors every month. One from Group A & One from Group B

Gr..."

Very cool!

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Thanks Shanna.

[Zuzu]

We are growing so fast, soon we'll have to go author of the week! Looking forward to meeting everyone. 🤗

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Ha,ha. We are. 🤞