The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 5 - Q&A, Tracking & Announcements

[Janeylou]

Will private music teachers/ students work

[Hayde]

Hi Kat, does governess qualify as a teacher?

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Janeylou wrote: "Will private music teachers/ students work"

Yes, but you have to be able to show it somehow.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hayde wrote: "Hi Kat, does governess qualify as a teacher?"

Yes.

[DeeNeez]

Does a hired Tutor work?

Also, a Professor?

[MountainKat, Moderator]

DeeNeez wrote: "Does a hired Tutor work?

Also, a Professor?"

Yes and yes.

ETA - In context.

[Amanda]

If there are more than one authors, do they all have to be new to you?

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Amanda wrote: "If there are more than one authors, do they all have to be new to you?"

No, but if it is a well known duo or anthology combo I will be checking for the other authors on the read shelf to see if other books by the duo or combo have been read. Anthologies and books by duos are frequently listed on shelves and in the search by only one of the authors.

[Catherine]

Hi Kat, does this work for black?


Also there is no page count listed in any of the editions... But according to my kindle, it's 179 pages.

[R~wka]

For: "A is for Apple - Read a book with a school setting or one featuring teacher or student."
In a historical book, does a governess work?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hi Kat - for teacher - will on the job training for mentor type role work, or does the student need to be younger?

(I would assume it would still need the 'student' or 'teacher' tag/list etc...)

[Aiswrya]

Kat, will alternate universes be considered as being outside the US? It technically is :P

[Nayara]

Kat, I have a lot of questions lol

1. Does the tags "academic" and "scholar character" works for apple?

2. Can I use the MPG Spy Thriller > Espionage for romantic suspense?

3. "Intelectual heroine" for apple?

4. Does an MPG European Literature > Italian Literature works for abroad?

[Ezi]

Does “paid companion” in the historical romance novel work as a governess?

[R~wka]

Regency Romance or Victorian Romance works for "abroad" ?

[D.G.]

Adding to the "scholar" and "academic" question...does apprentices also work?

And about new to you authors...what happens if you DNF the author? Is it new to you or not? :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Catherine wrote: "Hi Kat, does this work for black?


Also there is no page count listed in any of the editions... But according to my kindle, it's 179 pages."

Yes it is black enough, please include a link to the book's Amazon page for page count confirmation. 😊

[MountainKat, Moderator]

R~wka wrote: "For: "A is for Apple - Read a book with a school setting or one featuring teacher or student."
In a historical book, does a governess work?"

Yes, governess works.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Hi Kat - for teacher - will on the job training for mentor type role work, or does the student need to be younger?

(I would assume it would still need the 'student' or 'teacher' tag/list etc...)"

Hmmm, that is really close to what I decided for coaches. I suppose if it had the appropriate teacher or student tags it would work. But 'mentor' as a tag or in precis is too broad. That is more advisor or counselor than teacher.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Nayara wrote: "Kat, I have a lot of questions lol

1. Does the tags "academic" and "scholar character" works for apple?

2. Can I use the MPG Spy Thriller > Espionage for romantic suspense?

3. "Intelectual he..."

1. Those work, in context.

2. I specifically need a suspense tag for that task.

3. Not alone, no that tag does not work. Just means a smart heroine, not a school setting or teacher.

4. My understanding of those terms would indicate that they are written in/by Italian or European authors - not that the books are set there. For example, many American authors write books set in Europe - they would still be considered American Literature. So, that tag alone would not work.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Ezinwanyi wrote: "Does “paid companion” in the historical romance novel work as a governess?"

No, a paid companion is just that, not a teacher.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

R~wka wrote: "Regency Romance or Victorian Romance works for "abroad" ?"

In context yes.

[Aiswrya]

Kat you missed my question about alternate universes :) Will you consider that as outside the US?

[MountainKat, Moderator]

D.G. wrote: "Adding to the "scholar" and "academic" question...does apprentices also work?

And about new to you authors...what happens if you DNF the author? Is it new to you or not? :)"

Apprentice would work, as aways in context.

As for DNFs, if the author's work is not marked as read, does not have a read date or a rating - and someone is willing to go there again - I would say that is ok.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Aiswrya wrote: "Kat, will alternate universes be considered as being outside the US? It technically is :P"

I'm not ignoring this question - I'm trying to work out an answer...

[D.G.]

Hey Kat - What do you mean in context? In the case of scholar, academic or apprentice should we PM you specific books? I don't know what context we can provide besides tags or mentions in precis.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "Aiswrya wrote: "Kat, will alternate universes be considered as being outside the US? It technically is :P"

I'm not ignoring this question - I'm trying to work out an answer..."

OK - here is the answer.

If the setting is fictional, it must be very clearly set outside the US. So a fictional country would work, a fictional kingdom is ok, or being set in a completely otherworldly setting will be allowed. But a fictional mountain town is going to be harder to prove, sorry. I need to clearly and obviously know that the book is set outside the US.

[Laura]

Thank you for the pm answers!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

D.G. wrote: "Hey Kat - What do you mean in context? In the case of scholar, academic or apprentice should we PM you specific books? I don't know what context we can provide besides tags or mentions in precis."

Yes, but the mention of the word doesn't imply that that is what the book is about. For example,

As a former apprentice, he was ready to go into the world on his own...

Leaving academia, the professor began a new career as a carpenter...

Being a scholar was no longer fulfilling, so she left to travel Africa...

In context, apprentice, academia, professor and scholar do not imply that the book fits the task. If you wish, you are free to PM me the book.

[Janeylou]

So for teacher ..do they have to be teacher during the book ?

[D.G.]

Thanks, Kat. I'll PM you then.

[Diane]

Does 100% of the book have to take place outside of the US? Can it start there before an adventure?

[Aiswrya]

Thanks, Kat!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Janeylou wrote: "So for teacher ..do they have to be teacher during the book ?"

You do not need to see them actively teaching, but it needs to be a part of who they are. If they are retired and operating a business or something extremely different, I would say that doesn't work. I hope that makes sense.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Diane wrote: "Does 100% of the book have to take place outside of the US? Can it start there before an adventure?"

No, but remember you need to show that part of the book is set outside the US.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Honestly everyone, stick to the spirit of the task and you are going to be fine! I want your books to work!

[Trio]

Hi Kat, what about pen names? If we haven't read anything written under that name is it okay?

And Canada is outside the US for this task, right? (no offense to any Canadians!)

Thanks!

[Laura]

Trio wrote: "Hi Kat, what about pen names? If we haven't read anything written under that name is it okay?

And Canada is outside the US for this task, right? (no offense any Canadians!)

Thanks!"

Canada and the US are two seperate countries😝

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Trio wrote: "Hi Kat, what about pen names? If we haven't read anything written under that name is it okay?

And Canada is outside the US for this task, right? (no offense to any Canadians!)

Thanks!"

I will allow pseudonyms because you simply might not realize they are they same author.

And yes, Canada is outside the US. I know this because I have to use my passport to visit my sister there!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi all. I have been a little overwhelmed today trying to get caught up with things outside of this challenge. Yes, I really do some things outside this challenge. 😂 Anyway, I am not sure how quickly I will be getting to team threads to check your posts. The time allowed for corrections will be adjusted depending on quickly I can get through things.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'm back. I've made it through the team and Scavenger Hunt threads. There are a few corrections requested, though none in the SH thread. Real life is calling, but hopefully I will get the totals up tonight. 🤞🏼 But unless I asked for a correction - all is well. 😊

[MountainKat, Moderator]

🌹The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 5🌹
🌹Theme - Quarantine Dating🌹

Date 2 - A - Romantic Getaway - TASK ANNOUNCEMENT

A is for Alibi - Read a Romantic Suspense book.

To qualify for this task, the selected books need to be tagged as 'suspense', alone or combined. The qualification for this task comes from tags/shelves ONLY. The tag does not have to be MPG, but the book must be tagged at least once to qualify. Please include a link to the top shelves page of your book's qualifying tag (not to the people who have used that tag or to the shelf for the tag!), the number of tags and the top shelves page number in your completion post. This information helps if the link is broken or if the tag moves as they frequently do..

Remember books must be 90 pages (first edition English language Kindle) and MPG Romance!!

You have until Friday, January 1 @ Midnight US EDT to post your completion(s).

Serial Dating Roses will be limited to 10 per team for this date. Scavenger Hunt Roses will be limited to 10 per person for this date.

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!

[Annette]

I'm assuming this should be fine, but is "suspenseful" as a tag okay?

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Annette wrote: "I'm assuming this should be fine, but is "suspenseful" as a tag okay?"

Yes, that works.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Speed dating rose:

Team 1 - Tripping the Twosome Tango
First completion post
Msgs 171-174

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Congrats to Team 1 - Tripping the Twosome Tango for winning the Speed Dating Rose for Date 2!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Congrats to this who earned the special roses for Date 1!

Speed Dating Rose - Team 9: The Masked Roses
Multiple Date Rose - Team 3: The Masked Readers - Amanda
Longest Date Rose - Team 7: Plexiglass Kisses - Emilienne
Compulsive Dater Rose - Team 3: The Masked Readers - Amanda
Page Turner Rose - Team 9: The Masked Roses

But my very favorite thing about Date 1 was that EVERY team earned the Team Dating Roses!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to update you all on some things. I have made it through the SH thread - except the new posts this evening. I'm lagging on the team threads though - real life is interfering.

And guess what - we might have a public safety power outage again! 😡🤬 It could begin first thing tomorrow morning and run through Christmas. Merry Christmas... 😒 ~sigh~

Anyway, I will check in as I can. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Trio]

Stay well Kat, thanks for all you do & Merry Christmas!

[Laura]

Be safe, thank you for the fun challenge and Merry Christmas!!