KCR: Q&A

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Yep

[Carrie]

I read the Tolkien question about initials but wasn’t sure my question is the same. For Joker, can T J Klune be used for the author?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

For all author initial tasks, it is first & last initials unless I specify only first or last initials. Middle initials will NEVER be used.

[Carrie]

Donna wrote: "For all author initial tasks, it is first & last initials unless I specify only first or last initials. Middle initials will NEVER be used."

Okay. Thanks. 😊

[Trisha]

For "family business"
I have an author who has her sister managing her life and her ex boyfriend as her pretend book boyfriend and they both tour with her and she pays them both.

Book: Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies

Would that work as a family business?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Trisha wrote: "For "family business"
I have an author who has her sister managing her life and her ex boyfriend as her pretend book boyfriend and they both tour with her and she pays them both.

Book: [book:Ever..."

LOL, well I don't know about the ex-boyfriend but the sister is in essence working as her manager. It is slim but it is kind of a self run business and they are family. I will allow it.

[Trisha]

Donna wrote: "Trisha wrote: "For "family business"
I have an author who has her sister managing her life and her ex boyfriend as her pretend book boyfriend and they both tour with her and she pays them both.

B..."

YAY! Thx!!

[Eunice]

Does this look like there is a flame on the cover?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Eunice wrote: "
Does this look like there is a flame on the cover?"

You may use it.

[Richard]

For this prompt:

Red, White & Green covers (no other colors allowed - except for text)

Would you classify black & white as colors?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Richard wrote: "For this prompt:

Red, White & Green covers (no other colors allowed - except for text)

Would you classify black & white as colors?"

You guys put too much thought into this. How about I just redirect you to message 75 in this thread? The question in 74 put way too much thought into this task as well. I think my answer to it will help you out. If it doesn't, let me know.

[Richard]

My apologies. I didn't see that message before I asked.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

It was buried. No need to apologize.

[Anastasia]

Donna the Joker tasks on our spreadsheet for Don't you want a balloon? don't seem to be adding points.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Anastasia wrote: "Donna the Joker tasks on our spreadsheet for Don't you want a balloon? don't seem to be adding points.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/......"

fixed

[❡MaRisa]

Hey Donna,
Our Killjoy is missing his Legs in our SS 🤡, could you add them please?
Thank you <3

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

[Alyana]

Hi Donna, for the demon tags, does it need to be an actual demon or it can be for my interpretation?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Alyana wrote: "Hi Donna, for the demon tags, does it need to be an actual demon or it can be for my interpretation?"

if it says tagged, it should be tagged that.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

❡Risa wrote: "Hey Donna,
Our Killjoy is missing his Legs in our SS 🤡, could you add them please?
Thank you <3

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/..."

fixed

[Teresa]

Would a helmet count as a hat?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Teresa wrote: "Would a helmet count as a hat?

"

I am going with no on this. A hat is a fashion accessory and a helmet is designed to reduce the risk of head injuries. Helmets are considered PPE.

[LaurLa]

Another question to make you bang you're head but I have to ask... would you consider fruit as a dessert?

[Teresa]

Donna wrote: "Teresa wrote: "Would a helmet count as a hat?

"

I am going with no on this. A hat is a fashion accessory and a helmet is designed to reduce the risk of head in..."

Fair enough, I figured it was a long shot! Thank you!

[Shan ~A~]

Does work for Read a chain of 3 books with Red, White & Green covers (no other colors allowed - except for text)

[Shan ~A~]

Or this for the above

[Shan ~A~]

You can disregard the above. I found something that fits. Thanks!

[Shan ~A~]

Hi Donna! It was brought to my attention that I missed one of my tasks during our last check in and I don't have anything completed during that timeframe to fit the task. Should I just complete them before checking in with our next completed monster?

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

LaurLa wrote: "Another question to make you bang you're head but I have to ask... would you consider fruit as a dessert?"

LOL, you always try to ask the hard questions BUT that one is actually easy. Fruit is one of those foods that is versatile. It can be a dessert because it is sweet and has natural sugars. It can be a dessert standing on its own or be paired with yogurt, cakes, or other desserts. So yes, fruit can be considered a dessert. I would accept it.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Shan ~A~ wrote: "Hi Donna! It was brought to my attention that I missed one of my tasks during our last check in and I don't have anything completed during that timeframe to fit the task. Should I just complete the..."

Please do. I thought I checked but I must have missed it as well. Please note it on your check-in for me.

[Wishbear]

Donna, I may have jumped in before you were finished updating, but our spreadsheet only has 2 of the 8 current creature tasks listed in the drop down.

C:The Gruesome Gigglers Thread

Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Wishbear wrote: "Donna, I may have jumped in before you were finished updating, but our spreadsheet only has 2 of the 8 current creature tasks listed in the drop down.

C:The Gruesome Gigglers Thread

Spreadsheet:..."

fixed

[Wishbear]

Donna wrote: "Wishbear wrote: "Donna, I may have jumped in before you were finished updating, but our spreadsheet only has 2 of the 8 current creature tasks listed in the drop down.

C:The Gruesome Gigglers Thr..."

thank you :)

[Teresa]

For Read a chain of 3 books with all the letters of the word JUGGLING in the title/series do we need to have all three G s or just

J U G L I N

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Teresa wrote: "For Read a chain of 3 books with all the letters of the word JUGGLING in the title/series do we need to have all three G s or just

J U G L I N"

Now it wouldn't be a challenge then would it? I did allow you to use both the title and the series to accomplish this. Subtitles are allowed...

[Teresa]

Donna wrote: "Teresa wrote: "For Read a chain of 3 books with all the letters of the word JUGGLING in the title/series do we need to have all three G s or just

J U G L I N"

Now it wouldn't be a challenge then..."

I figured, but I literally have nothing on my shelves that work... Challenge indeed LOL

[Truitt_T]

Donna -

Would you accecpt the decorations on the cookies as candy?



Thanks!

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Truitt_T wrote: "Donna -

Would you accecpt the decorations on the cookies as candy?



Thanks!"

Not all decorations on cookies would be accepted BUT your particular cookies have green eyes and yellow buttons that look like candy. So, I will accept this cover.

[Truitt_T]

Donna wrote: "Truitt_T wrote: "Donna -

Would you accecpt the decorations on the cookies as candy?



Thanks!"

Not all decorations on cookies would be accepted BUT your pa..."

Thanks, Donna!

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

I would like to take a moment to clarify the purpose of our reading challenge. This challenge is designed to encourage participants to engage with specific tasks and objectives, rather than simply reading for leisure.

The intention behind these tasks is to truly challenge yourself and enhance your reading experience. If you prefer a more relaxed reading approach, there are other challenges available that might better suit your needs.

Thank you for your understanding.

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa), Bibliotherapist]

Will you allow this for JOKER's "Red cover" task?


I wasn't sure because of the yellow text.

Or this, but I wasn't sure because of that stupid black band at the top

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "Will you allow this for JOKER's "Red cover" task?


I wasn't sure because of the yellow text.

Or this, but I wasn't sure because of that stupid black band at ..."

The 1st one is one of those judgement calls that you say it looks 50% red to your eye but tineye says no. We are going to override tineye because it really does look red enough to me. I will accept it.

The second one is automatically accepted. It is well over 50% red according to tineye and I agree with it.

[Kat]

Can we use non fiction books?

[Richard]

Kat wrote: "Can we use non fiction books?"

I only use non-fiction books 😜

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Yes, Kat

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Need some help with a cover task? Need to find something specific in a book? Try Talpa!

https://www.talpasearch.com/


Do you need to find a book with a specific character for a task? Try the Common Knowledge section at our sister site LibraryThing. Just type in the character name to get a list of works with that character name.
https://www.librarything.com/commonkn...

[Laura]

Donna, the task dropdown on our spreadsheet does not include the tasks for our new clown, Kent McCoy. (Team cLLLowning around with snakes)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Laura wrote: "Donna, the task dropdown on our spreadsheet does not include the tasks for our new clown, Kent McCoy. (Team cLLLowning around with snakes)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/......"

Sorry about that. It should now.

[Trio]

Donna wrote: "Need some help with a cover task? Need to find something specific in a book? Try Talpa!

https://www.talpasearch.com/


Do you need to find a book with a specific character for a task? Try the Com..."

very helpful, thank you!

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa), Bibliotherapist]

Donna wrote: "ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "Will you allow this for JOKER's "Red cover" task?


I wasn't sure because of the yellow text.

Or this, but I wasn't sure beca..."

Thank you so much, Donna!

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa), Bibliotherapist]

Donna wrote: "I would like to take a moment to clarify the purpose of our reading challenge. This challenge is designed to encourage participants to engage with specific tasks and objectives, rather than simply ..."

Some of the fun for me is finding random/unexpected books that I wouldn't normally know existed or would not usually read. Or something that's soooo bad but hey, I'll read just about anything for a team challenge, lol. I like thinking back to some of the most awful books I've read, such as this one shifter series I read years ago for a team challenge. It was sooo bad, but I read it with glee because a teammate had recommended it specifically because it was so bad, but it was the perfect fit for the task. I now have a fond memory connected to one of the worst books I've ever read :)