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Stefanie wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Stefanie wrote: "Hi, in my book the MC is hiking the Apalachian Trail. Does this count? Sorry I am from Europe 🤷🏼♀️"Not necessarily, I would need something more specific. The..."
You would need to find a tag or list, something that I can check without knowing or reading the book, that shows it is set in one of the coastal states. If you want to share the book, either here or in a PM, I can check to see if there is something I can find. 😊
Chris wrote: "bounty hunters count?"No. You would need a law enforcement or similar tag, bounty hunter in the precis or somewhere else is not going to qualify.
Kat, I know that is probably too early to ask this (I'm sorry in advance) but would a former military character fit the task next week?
Nayara wrote: "Kat, I know that is probably too early to ask this (I'm sorry in advance) but would a former military character fit the task next week?"I've been working on the tasks and hope to get them posted later. I believe it is safe to say retired or former military will work, but it needs to be tagged or in some other way verifiable.
I know you're currently working on them, but how picky are you planning on being for "Earth"? Will Sand work? Or dirt on someones face/arm? Or rocks, because they'd have dirt on them?
Date 5 - E - Tasks: Breakdown of the qualifications for possible tasks for Date 5.Please remember that all tags/lists must qualify IN CONTEXT!! Links MUST be provided.
Don't make more work for yourself than necessary - if the qualifier is in the title or on the cover, use it! You don't have to go searching for tags to make it work. 😊 If the link you use for the book is the same you are using for the page count and edition - say so (see above edition or something similar)! That saves us all some steps. But please double check your links!
You may use separate editions of your Scavenger Hunt books to qualify for the different tasks. Links MUST be provided.
E is for Early - Read the prequel or first book in a series.
To qualify for this task, the book has to have be 1 or lower in a series listed on GR. Please provide the link to the series page in your completion post. For this task, the series must have a series page on GR.
E is for Earth - Read a book with dirt on the cover.
To qualify, the book's cover needs to show the ground. The book has to have something that comes from the earth that you can walk on, i.e. dirt, sand, or grass, on the cover. The ground can't be covered with anything manmade like a sidewalk, street or boardwalk. Snow also doesn't qualify - it doesn't come from the earth.
E is for Enlist - Read a book featuring military characters.
To qualify for this task, the book needs to have a character that is active or former military. This can be indicated in the precis, title, series, tags or lists. The following tags/lists will be allowed: military, vet (not implying veterinarian), veteran, soldier, navy, army, air force, marines, SEAL, Army Ranger, fighter pilot. Combo tags will be allowed IN CONTEXT - so if your book is tagged 'cops_firemen_military', but the precis indicates the hero is a sheriff for example (or even if all the other tags just indicate law enforcement), the book will be disqualified. I strongly suggest you find other qualification if possible - I will be SUPER PICKY with the combo tags.
E is for Excursion - Read a book that includes a trip or vacation.
To qualify, your book needs to include a trip or vacation. This can be indicated in the precis, title, tag or list. For this task, I will also allow two different settings listed in the book details on the main book page to qualify.
Rhiannon wrote: "I know you're currently working on them, but how picky are you planning on being for "Earth"? Will Sand work? Or dirt on someones face/arm? Or rocks, because they'd have dirt on them?"Sand will work. Dirt on a person will not. Rocks if they are the kind you can walk on yes, if they are the kind you climb then no.
Would a deployment count for excursion?
Amanda wrote: "Would a deployment count for excursion?"I'm going to say yes, that involves a trip to me.
MountainKat wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Would a deployment count for excursion?"I'm going to say yes, that involves a trip to me."
Follow-up, if it says they're "on leave" in the precis would that be enough?
Also if there is a planet in the background on the cover does that count for Earth? Thanks again!
On leave would depend on the context, I'm not willing to give a blanket OK to that.Planet in the background isn't going to work, that doesn't fit the qualifications laid out.
Just over 24 hours left in Date 4! Remember completions must be posted before the date ends to count. 😊
Some questions:1) would you accept "warrior"/"warlord" for the enlist since in historicals people on the army are referred that way?
2) If the precis says that the character "is back in the city" or "returns home" could indicate a trip?
3) if the book has tags from different location (like "colombia" and "costa rica") it could be evidence for trip?
4) is MPG Military Fiction a qualifier for enlist?
Do the MC s have to go on a trip together or can one go on his own,
Would the words ' on the run ' work for excursion ..no tags available but he constantly on the move
If a book is tagged 'on-the-run' would it work? Would 'stranded' or 'jungle safari' work too?
does a tree on the cover work for "earth"?
Nayara wrote: "Some questions:1) would you accept "warrior"/"warlord" for the enlist since in historicals people on the army are referred that way?
2) If the precis says that the character "is back in the city..."
1. To work for enlist, they need to be in an organized militia or military group. Warlord does not imply that. Warrior would need to be in a specific context.
2. In context, those could work. Something like 'now that he is back in his hometown' does not imply that travel took place in the book. I would need what you are using to imply that the travel happens in the story.
3. If I can quickly and easily verify that they're definitely 2 different locations, I will allow tags for different locations. For example, two different states or countries. Something like 'New England' and 'Massachusetts', 'France' and 'Europe' or 'Rio' and 'South America' will not work.
4. MPG Military Fiction will work, but don't forget you need MPG Romance as well!
Janeylou wrote: "Do the MC s have to go on a trip together or can one go on his own,"No, they don't have to travel together.
Janeylou wrote: "Would the words ' on the run ' work for excursion ..no tags available but he constantly on the move"Yes, as long that there isn't something that contradicts that.
☘KathyD☘ wrote: "does a tree on the cover work for "earth"?"Perhaps, it would depend on what you can see around it. Tree on its own where you can't see where it is planted is not going to work.
Apoorva wrote: "If a book is tagged 'on-the-run' would it work? Would 'stranded' or 'jungle safari' work too?"MKat you left my questions lol :D
Apoorva wrote: "Apoorva wrote: "If a book is tagged 'on-the-run' would it work? Would 'stranded' or 'jungle safari' work too?"MKat you left my questions lol :D"
Oops! Sorry about that. I scroll up and down so much when there are numerous questions at once, I am surprised it doesn't happen more! 🤦🏻♀️
I think all of those would work in context. I am most concerned about 'stranded', but in the right context it should be ok too.
Would a 'travel' tag work for excursion
MountainKat wrote: "Apoorva wrote: "Apoorva wrote: "If a book is tagged 'on-the-run' would it work? Would 'stranded' or 'jungle safari' work too?"MKat you left my questions lol :D"
Oops! Sorry about that. I scroll ..."
It's alright and thank you :-) I wouldn't even know how to handle so many questions 😂
Janeylou wrote: "Would a 'travel' tag work for excursion"Believe it or not, I have to say in context. If it is something like 'read while traveling' or 'travel book', that isn't going to work. Though a travel book with Romance MPG is not likely, you know what I mean.
MountainKat wrote: "Janeylou wrote: "Would a 'travel' tag work for excursion"Believe it or not, I have to say in context. If it is something like 'read while traveling' or 'travel book', that isn't going to work. Th..."
Ok..ill give you more info as well if needed 😄
Congrats to this who earned the special roses for Date 4!Speed Dating Rose - Team 8: Don't DNF Me
Multiple Date Rose - Team 10: There and Back A-Ten - Amanda
Longest Date Rose - Team 3: Love Re-Shack - Courtney
Page Turner Rose - Team 9: Not Our First Rodeo
🌹The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 4🌹🌹Theme - Second Chance Romance🌹
Date 5 - E
E is for Early - Read the prequel or first book in a series.
To qualify for this task, the book has to have be 1 or lower in a series listed on GR. Please provide the link to the series page in your completion post. For this task, the series must have a series page on GR.
Remember books must be 90 pages (first edition English language Kindle) and MPG Romance!!
You have until Friday, July 31 @ Midnight US EDT to post your completion(s).
Please ensure that your completion post conforms to message #3 of your team thread. If you complete more than one book for the date task, be sure to include that information in your completion post. Remember no discussion in your completion posts!
Longest date!!!
Woo hoo! First time!
Where's the link button?!Big shake up on the leader board this week - I love it!!
OK everyone - I'm done for the night. Before claiming the Speed Dating Rose, make sure you double your check your completion posts!! You don't want to loose the Rose because your posts weren't complete. 😉
Team There and Back A -ten (10) would like to claim the speed rose
Blast..i was just coming to claim speed rose for team 3 ..forgot when i posted my book 🙄🙄😄😄
Courtney wrote: "Longest date!!!Woo hoo! First time!"
I just KNEW I was going to get Longest Date. But No. Wrong.
Team 3 would like to claim the speed date rose if it’s still available!
Congratulations to Team 10: There and Back A-Ten on winning the Speed Dating Rose for Date 5!
Hi Kat,Am I right in thinking that because a book doesn't have the page count on this site it won't count for this challenge? The amazon count isn't accepted here is it?
Thanks
Tink Magoo is bad at reviews wrote: "Hi Kat,Am I right in thinking that because a book doesn't have the page count on this site it won't count for this challenge? The amazon count isn't accepted here is it?
Thanks"
If there is a page count on Amazon, you can provide a link to that and it will be good. It always helps if you add a note that GR doesn't have a page count so you are using the Amazon Kindle one.
MountainKat wrote: "Tink Magoo is bad at reviews wrote: "Hi Kat,Am I right in thinking that because a book doesn't have the page count on this site it won't count for this challenge? The amazon count isn't accepted ..."
Super, thank you
Kat, I've notice that some books don't have an audiobook edition on GR but they are available on Audible. When you breakdown the qualifications for the next date could you consider to accept a link for the page?
Nayara wrote: "Kat, I've notice that some books don't have an audiobook edition on GR but they are available on Audible. When you breakdown the qualifications for the next date could you consider to accept a link..."😉
Date 6 - L - Tasks: Breakdown of the qualifications for possible tasks for Date 6.Please remember that all tags/lists must qualify IN CONTEXT!! Links MUST be provided.
Don't make more work for yourself than necessary - if the qualifier is in the title or on the cover, use it! You don't have to go searching for tags to make it work. 😊 If the link you use for the book is the same you are using for the page count and edition - say so (see above edition or something similar)! That saves us all some steps. But please double check your links!
You may use separate editions of your Scavenger Hunt books to qualify for the different tasks. Links MUST be provided.
L is for Lips - Read a book with lips on the cover.
To qualify for this task, the cover of your chosen book need to clearly and obviously show at least one pair of lips. The lips can not be covered by anything - a hat or a hand for example, they need to be clearly visible. Please make sure to show the cover in your completion post.
L is for Listen - Read a book available as an audiobook.
To qualify, the book needs to be available as an audiobook. You do not need to listen to the audiobook, but one needs to be available. Please link to the audio edition on GR of your chosen book. If that is not available, please provide a link to audible (preferred) or Amazon showing the audio edition.
L is for Loner - Read a stand alone book.
To qualify for this task, the book can not be listed in any series on GR. When I look at the main book page, there can be nothing where the series is typically listed and when I look at other editions of the book, none of them can be listed in a series either.
L is for Loved - Read a book rated 4.3 or higher.
To qualify, your book needs to have an average GR rating of 4.3 or higher. This information can be found under the title and author on the main book page. If your chosen book has few ratings and has the potential to drop under an average rating of 4.3, it would be advisable to either take a screenshot showing the qualifying rating or get prior confirmation that your book qualifies. Please include a note in your completion post if either applies. If your rating has the potential to lower the average rating, I would suggest you not rate it until the date has ended and your book has been confirmed.
OK, I got all the tracking updated! 🥳I will be away from my computer tomorrow, so questions will need to wait until I get back. I may check in tomorrow evening, but I'm not making any promises! 😁
L is for LipsHi Kat - do the lips need to be human, or can an animal's lips count?
Thanks!
Just to make sure, of it says Audio CD, is that ok? I honestly didn't know they still made CDs, but I found a book with an audio CD edition 🤣
full on face front lips, right? not profile?
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Not necessarily, I would need something more specific. The Appalachian Trail c..."
She is hiking the complete Trail but main part of the story is set in the Great Smokey Mountains