Coding the Dinosaur DNA Q & A

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Ask your Coding the Dinosaur DNA questions here.

[Susan A]

For my first dinosaur, I didn't pick the right task. Just making sure I understand...that's it? I can't try again by completing another task?

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Susan A wrote: "For my first dinosaur, I didn't pick the right task. Just making sure I understand...that's it? I can't try again by completing another task?"

There's no right or wrong task for each dinosaur. That dinosaur just wasn't a match to the unidentified DNA. It may take you quite a while to find a match. Or you may not find a match. You never know :)

[Susan A]

I didn't ask the right question.

I submitted for Diplodocus. I didn't get a match. Am I finished with Diplodocus? Or do I have the option to try again?

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Susan A wrote: "Am I finished with Diplodocus? Or do I have the option to try again?"

You're finished with Diplodocus. You go on to the next dinosaur to see if it matches the mysterious DNA.

[Agnieszka]

If my book fits more than one task of a dinosaur can I use both or have to pick one of them?

For my current specimen the book I have in mind would fit two (#5 & 2, I’m reading historical fiction in which the Prince Regent - future King George IV - is mentioned and George “Beau” Brummell - one of his close friends - is a minor character)
Could I post it this way:
Book: The Benevolent Society of Ill-mannered Ladies by (author’s name)
Pages: 460 pages (181 read prior to challenge start)
Task: 2. read a book where an actual famous person is mentioned & 5. read a book tagged "History', 'Historical' or 'Historical Fiction'
How it Fits: this is historical fiction, where the Prince Regent is briefly mentioned and George “Beau” Brummell - one of his closest friends - is a minor character

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

You only need to read for one of the tasks, but if you want to mention that your book fills more tasks, that's fine.

[Agnieszka]

Lanelle wrote: "You only need to read for one of the tasks, but if you want to mention that your book fills more tasks, that's fine."

Yay! Thank you.

[Sally906]

For an author that uses 3 names - would you accept initials?

Such as K.E. O'Connor and Natasha S. Brown?

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Sally906 wrote: "For an author that uses 3 names - would you accept initials?"

It needs to be three names, like Arthur Conan Doyle, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Jessica Day George, or Anna Lee Huber.

[Sally906]

Lanelle wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "For an author that uses 3 names - would you accept initials?"

It needs to be three names, like Arthur Conan Doyle, Frances Hodgson Burnett, [author:Jes..."

Ok - thank you 😊

[Agnieszka]

Lanelle, tasks asking for a particular initial of the MC’s name, would you accept the author’s initial when it’s a memoir/autobiography?

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Agnieszka wrote: "Lanelle, tasks asking for a particular initial of the MC’s name, would you accept the author’s initial when it’s a memoir/autobiography?"

Yes.

[Agnieszka]

Lanelle wrote: "Agnieszka wrote: "Lanelle, tasks asking for a particular initial of the MC’s name, would you accept the author’s initial when it’s a memoir/autobiography?"

Yes."

Thank you!

[Marla]

Is this true? No matter how many dinosaurs that you pick to test, it might be less if you get lucky and choose the correct dinosaur before you reach your chosen limit.

Or will you always read as many books as you chose for your number of dinosaurs?

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Marla wrote: "Is this true? No matter how many dinosaurs that you pick to test, it might be less if you get lucky and choose the correct dinosaur before you reach your chosen limit.

Or will you always read as ..."

Not quite, Marla. I had random.org pick a number at which each person will find a match for the mysterious dinosaur DNA.

[Agnieszka]

The task read a book by an author you have just discovered does it mean
a) I’ve read at least one book recently and loved it so much I decided to read more
b) new to me author (I enjoyed and want read more)?

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Agnieszka wrote: "The task read a book by an author you have just discovered does it mean
a) I’ve read at least one book recently and loved it so much I decided to read more
b) new to me author (I enjoyed and want r..."

B.

[Agnieszka]

Lanelle wrote: "Agnieszka wrote: "The task read a book by an author you have just discovered does it mean
a) I’ve read at least one book recently and loved it so much I decided to read more
b) new to me author (I ..."

Thank you!

[Agnieszka]

For Gallimimus task 3. read a book where the MC gets attacked
Would verbal attack or attempted physical one work for you?

I’m re-reading the Miss Fortune box and in the book I finished earlier today she was attacked verbally several times plus got iced tea dumped on her, while in my current one a guy tried to ‘bitch-slap’ her, which she sidestepped.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Agnieszka wrote: "For Gallimimus task 3. read a book where the MC gets attacked
Would verbal attack or attempted physical one work for you?"

I was not specific about what type of attack on purpose. Either works.

[Agnieszka]

Lanelle wrote: "Agnieszka wrote: "For Gallimimus task 3. read a book where the MC gets attacked
Would verbal attack or attempted physical one work for you?"

I was not specific about what type of attack on purpose..."

Great. Thank you!

[Agnieszka]

Sorry to bother you but it looks like you posted the description and tasks of my last dinosaur for a second time instead of the one I requested. Could you please double check?
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Nora]

Hello! I was hoping our Dinosaur DNA could please be updated?

[Nora]

Hi again! I was hoping our Dinosaur DNA could please be updated? I may have asked this five days ago and I’m wondering what is going on and if this challenge is still happening. I’m very confused and concerned.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

I'm sorry. I haven't been well enough to get on Goodreads. Updating now.

[Nora]

Lanelle wrote: "I'm sorry. I haven't been well enough to get on Goodreads. Updating now."

I’m so sorry to hear that and I hope you feel better soon, Lanelle.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Thanks, Nora. I'm pulling out if it slowly but steadily.

[Nora]

Hi! I’m currently reading Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin and I am wondering if it is acceptable as Historical Fiction because it takes place during the 1980s and 1990s?

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Nora wrote: "Hi! I’m currently reading Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin and I am wondering if it is acceptable as Historical Fiction because it takes place ..."

'Historical Fiction' is on the book's main page, so yes, it will work.

[Nora]

Lanelle wrote: "Nora wrote: "Hi! I’m currently reading Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin and I am wondering if it is acceptable as Historical Fiction because it..."

Great! Thanks so much for your help, Lanelle!