Thursday, October 16, 2014

Fall Scavenger Hunt Stop 11


Follow the clues for a Chance to Win a Kindle Fire HDX or 30+ novels

Welcome to the Autumn 2014 Scavenger Hunt. You have arrived at Stop #11. The hunt begins at noon (Mountain Time Zone) on October 17, 2014. You may have arrived here before the start which could mean all of the sites aren't ready quite yet. Once the official start has begun, you should go to Stop #1 http://www.robinleehatcher.com/autumn-2014-scavenger-hunt-participating-authors-stops/ and then work your way through the sites, gathering clues and entering bonus giveaways, until you reach the final stop #35 which will also be on the site of Robin Lee Hatcher.  http://www.robinleehatcher.com/scavenger-hunt-stop-35-entry-form

The hunt ends on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at one minute before midnight (Mountain). That means you have all of the weekend to finish it, so take your time. Enjoy reading the exclusive content the authors have prepared for you. You will collect a CLUE IN RED at each stop. Write them down as you go. At the end of the hunt, you will enter the clues into a Rafflecopter form. (The answer will make sense, even if you aren't familiar with the quote.)

The hunt is open to international entries. The grand prize is a Kindle Fire HDX.  Two runners-up will receive a new release from each of the participating authors.

In case you find a broken link…
A page with direct links to each author's post in case a site goes down or a link gets broken, make a note of the URL for the Participating Authors & Stops page so you can check back and be able to complete the hunt.


I’m pleased to introduce Judith Miller, known to her friends as Judy, and the author of more than thirty novels. Judy’s books reflect her avid research, unique settings and love of history. Before “retiring” to write full time, Judy worked as a compliance analyst for the Kansas Insurance Department. She currently makes her home in Topeka, Kansas.

You can learn more about Judy at her website: www.judithmccoymiller.com

Judy’s latest release is The Brickmaker’s Bride. Here’s a little about her book which has received a starred review from Library Journal.

Set in the clay rich hills of the newly founded state of West Virginia, two families tentatively come together to rebuild a war-torn brickmaking business.
Ewan McKay has immigrated to West Virginia with his aunt and uncle, promising to trade his skills in the clay business for financial help. Uncle Hugh purchases a brickmaking operation from a Civil War widow and her daughter, and it’s Ewan’s job to get the company up and running again.

Ewan seeks help from Laura Woodfield, the former owner’s daughter, and he quickly feels a connection with her, but she’s being courted by another man—a lawyer with far more social standing and money than Ewan. Resolving to make the brickworks into a success so he can afford to bring his sister from Ireland, Ewan pours all his energy into the new job.
But when Hugh signs a bad business deal, all Ewan’s hard work is put in jeopardy. As his hopes for the future crumble, Laura reveals something surprising. Can she help him save the brickworks, and will Ewan finally get a chance to win her heart?

Choosing a Setting
The settings for my novels is extremely important to me because it’s usually where I begin formulating my ideas for a new book. I’m drawn to places where I have a personal connection or to unique settings that captures my fancy.

When I finished my final book set in the Amana Colonies of Iowa, I knew I wanted to set a series in West Virginia. Why? Well, for a number of reasons. West Virginia is the birthplace of my father, and the state where my mother lived for many years before marrying my father. Although I grew up in Pennsylvania, I spent many a summer vacation in West Virginia and I cherish those memories of the Allegheny Mountains. I also had done enough research to know that not many novels had been set in West Virginia, and I wanted to share a glimpse of the beauty. This scenic picture was taken while I was visiting West Virginia to conduct research.


Because the series is set in the state where my father was born and lived most of his life, I decided to research some of my paternal genealogy. A little bit of time on the Ancestry.com website revealed my father’s branch of family was Scots-Irish and that they came to the United States and temporarily settled in Pennsylvania before moving into the area that was then Virginia and later, when the Civil War erupted, broke off and became the state of West Virginia. I drew upon my personal history and included some of the research in my story. Even more fun, was tying Pittsburgh into the story since my parents moved to Pittsburgh after they married and I was born and reared there. The black and white photo is a picture of my parents and brother when they lived in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Since West Virginia is so deeply tied to the coal industry, I wanted to reveal some of the other assets of the state and decided to emphasize the clay deposits. In this first book, I feature the many challenges Ewan McKay faces as he indentures himself to his uncle with the promise that he can bring his sisters from Ireland and one day have the opportunity to purchase a business of his own. A blossoming love and unexpected deceit create a fracture in the family that Ewan fears will never be healed.


Thanks so much for stopping by my site and participating in the new Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt. Before you move on to Stop #12: http://judithmccoymiller.com/scavenger-hunt-stop-12/which is Judith Miller’s site, to pick up your next clue, be sure to write down this Stop #11 clue: the world
ONE entry per person. If we find you've registered under separate IDs, you'll be disqualified. Please, be HONEST. Because, you know, Jesus would WANT you to be. If you're an international winner, your prize will be the equivalent of what we're offering in the USA in terms of USD$$, based on that day's exchange rate, and what we can figure out in terms of online options (ex. Apple in Australia, etc.). If the Kindle Fire HDX is more expensive in your country than it is in the USA, we shall give you an Amazon gift card for the equivalent of the USD value. International runners-up winners will receive most of their books via Book Depository, and therefore, they cannot be autographed—sorry. The giveaway is open to those who are ages 15-17 with a parent or guardian's permission and to those who are 18 and above.


As an added bonus, I will draw a name for my Christmas book, Christmas at Holly Hill from those who leave a comment on this stop. If you have a copy of it, then I can send you a surprise gift. Be sure to leave your email address for the drawing.
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232 comments:

  1. I don't have a copy of your book but I would love the chance to get one!!! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!!

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  2. Thank you, Martha, for participating in the treasure hunt. What a fun way to discover new authors. I've not read any books of yours yet, so I would love to win a copy of Christmas at Holly Hill. pudy68 at gmail dot com

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  3. Thanks for offering your books on the scavenger hunt. I have not read any of your books either but would love a chance to read them.

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  4. I would love to win. I don't have this book yet :) Lesley Tooley Cqqkie9@yahoo.com

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  5. I'd love to read your book!
    donnyandshelly at yahoo dot com

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  6. Your book sounds wonderful and I would love to have a copy to read. Thank you!

    conniecape@aol.com

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  7. Thanks for being a stop on the hunt! I'd love to win a copy.

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  8. I would love to read one of your books. I love Christmas books!

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  9. Thank you Martha, I would love to win your Christmas book. ~ Blessings ~

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  10. I really enjoy Judith Millers books! Thanks for participating.

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  11. Thanks for being involved in this treasure hunt! Fun stuff!

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  12. Thanks for stopping by, but be sure to leave your email address for me to notify you if you win the book.

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  13. I would love a copy of this book. Thank you for the chance!

    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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  14. it is almost the Christmas season..would love to have this book to kick it off. cindybutler at neuralsci dot org

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  15. I'd love to read the book!
    crochetsisters at earthlink dot net

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  16. Thanks for participating in the scavenger hunt! I have discovered new authors and added new books to my TBR list via the scavenger hunt. I love Christmas themed books and look forward to reading yours.
    luvs2read4fun@gmail.com

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    1. Glad you stopped by. Scavenger Hunts are a great way to find new authors and have a chance at some grand prizes, too.

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  17. I have discovered so many new authors that I didn't know about with so many good books that I want to add to my TBR list. Thanks for participating in THE SCAVENGER HUNT. My email is bemiown@yahoo.com

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  18. Thank you for being a part of the hunt! We appreciate our authors. :)
    lattebooks at hotmail dot com

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  19. I would love to win a copy of your book! m_heflin@hotmail.com

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  20. lovely! This would be my read for the Christmas season, sophieandmomma at gmail dot com

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  21. This is my first scavenger hunt, and I love it! Thank you for participating!

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  22. Christmas books are always fun! Thanks for the drawing. :)

    admurphy(dot)musician(at)gmail(dot)com

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  23. I'd love a chance to win a copy of Christmas at Holly Hill. I've read a few of your other books and enjoyed them very much.

    Brittany
    rolltide_04(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  24. Oh! How fun is this scavenger hunt?!
    Zoegirlfan (at) yahoo (dot) com
    Thank you!
    ~Lindsey
    Owner of 'Books for Christian Girls'
    http://booksforchristiangirls.blogspot.com/

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  25. Having so much fun and learning lots of new facts! I love Christmas stories too. Thanks for the giveaway. tumcsec(at)gmail(dot)com

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  26. I don't have a copy, but I'd love to win one! Thanks for the giveaway!

    writer_weaverATyahooDOTcom

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  27. I would love a copy of Christmas at Holly Hill!! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

    texaggs2000 at gmail dot com

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  28. I would love to win, I adore the cover!!!! Christmas any time, thank you!

    Email is desertrose @ Hotmail dot com -- blessings and thank you for all of your hard work!! Us readers appreciate it, each year!

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  29. I already commented but I forgot to leave my email address sarahrichmond(dot)12@gmail(dot)com

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  30. sweetgooberpeas@gmail.com
    I don't have your book :( It sounds like a wonderful book. Thank you for participating in the scavenger hunt and your added bonus!

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  31. Thank you for participating! amhart311@gmail.com

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  32. Martha, thank you for being a part of the hunt. I look forward to reading "Christmas at Holly Hill". :)

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  33. Liked reading about your family history & writing it into your books. Thanks for the book giveaway opportunity. :)

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  34. I would love to win it and review it and share it with someone - that is my ministry
    jrs362 at Hotmail dot com

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  35. This sounds like a great Holiday read! thanks for a chance to win one.
    dkstevensne (at) outlook dotcom

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  36. So wonderful meeting you Martha and thank you for being a part of this Scavenger Hunt! I would love to have a copy of your Christmas book "Christmas at Holly Hill". Whether I win it here or not, I'll get a copy of it! Thank you again!

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    1. Thanks, Shirley. The Scavenger Hunt is fun. I do need your email address in case you are the winner.

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  37. I would love to win a copy of the book! Thanks for the giveaway!!

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    1. I need your email address in case your name is drawn. Thanks for stopping by.

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  38. Martha, I love the sound of your book! Family history fascinates me! I hope to have it in my TBR stack soon! You give me hope that one day my 'book' will make it to the public someday. I will be looking for Judy's book too, for the same reasons

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  39. great giveaway! :) thanks for a chance to win! my email is: dogloverhp[at]icloud[dot]com

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  40. Thanks for giving us this glimpse into your life at the previous stop in the hunt. How fascinating!

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  41. How wonderful to be able to use your family history to write your book!

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  42. Thanks you for the look into your family. Thanks for hosting a page too.

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  43. This is such a creative contest. Thank you for being a part of it! bekahchica@msn. com

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  44. Loving the scavenger hunt! And I love books about Christmas. I sure would love to win this one. patc50@aol.com

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  45. I'm such a fan of Christmas, and every year, I find myself devouring Christmas books during the month of December - I'd love to read yours!

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  46. Thanks so much for the hunt and a chance to win! kittykatz99@hotmail.com

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  47. I would LOVE to read Christmas at Holly Hill! I've read so many Christmas books lately it's got me itchin' to put my tree up! lol

    nicnac63 AT hotmail DOT com

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  48. I love reading Christmas books in November and December!

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  49. I would love to have a copy of your book

    wwchildren at gmail dot com

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  50. I would love to win a copy of your book, thanks for the opportunity! rdschof at gmail dot com

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  51. I have not read your book yet and would love the chance to win it.
    rdewey17(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  52. Thank you for the opportunity to win your book!

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  53. Thank you for the chance! :D I hope you enjoyed being part of this hunt.

    Megan - Ninjaspy13(at)gmail(dot)com

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  54. I have been looking at Christmas at Holly Hill for weeks now trying to decide if there was money in my book budget to buy it. I would love to win it.

    meganleighwilliamson at yahoo dot com

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  55. I haven't read your new book, but would love to!
    mary-hart@att.net

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  56. Would be pleased to read your book.
    Nannieof2@sbcglobal.net

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  57. How interesting!! I must confess that I have not read any of your books, but now I will definitely be adding them to my list. Thank you for sharing! Blessings, Juli

    emeraldelena@hotmail.com

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  58. I love Christmas stories! pmayes444 at gmail dot com

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  59. I would love to win a copy of your book!!! Thanks for the chance!
    cspicuzza83@gmail.com

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  60. I just looked up your book and it sounds really good. I'd love to own a copy! Thanks for the chance to get a free one :)

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  61. My book club is looking for a good Christmas book. This one sounds intriguing!

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  62. I would love to read your book. Thanks for the chance to win!
    rbgillihan@gmail.com

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  63. Love Christian fiction. Would be delighted to read your book! cinsteltz@rochester.com

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  64. I really enjoy this scavenger hunt and learning about authors i'd never heard of before.

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  65. A great number of you need to come back and leave your email address to be eligible for the drawing.

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  66. I haven't read any of your books before, but they look like something I would read so it would be cool to win this one. :)
    My email is rebecca.vandaniker@gmail.com.

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  67. You are a new author to me, am going to look for your books in amazon or B/N. Thank you for writing cuz I love reading! ;)

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  68. This is my first scavenger hunt. I think it's great to get introduced to all these great authors. You're a new author to me. I hope I win your book. ;o)

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  70. I love Christmas books and appreciate the chance to win yours, thank you!
    tracey14567@gmail.com

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  71. Martha, i have not read any of your books but historical fiction is my favorite kind of story so i can see you on my TBR list immediately.

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  72. I'd love to read Christmas At Holly Hill! I really enjoy Christmas fiction. wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)com sm

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  73. I look forward to reading your book based on your great-grandparents courting.

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  74. I would love to read this book!

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  75. This is fun. I am enjoying meeting all the authors on this hunt. Thank you.

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  76. I would love a copy of your book!

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  77. Thank you for being a part of the scavenger hunt! It's also interesting that you used your history in the novel. I have wanted to trace my family tree, but haven't known how to go about it. Any suggestions, especially for free websites?

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    1. We have a great genealogy library here in Houston and that's where I got all my initial information. Ancestry.com is the best on-line research for genealogy, but it does cost some. Census data is free and you can find military records before WWI I think. I found them for my great-grandfather under confederate records. The DAR has some good records also.

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  78. What a wonderful story behind the story. I never knew how in depth the research for a book could be! Thank you.
    Thanks for being a part of this fun scavenger hunt!

    KellysShining(at)gmail(dot)com

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  79. Nice to meet another brand new author I haven't heard of before. You books sound most interesting to me. I love this scavenger hunt. Thank you for being a part to make it so interesting.

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  80. Thank you so much for being part of this hunt. You are a new to me author, and look forward to reading your books in the future.

    Thank you,
    Stephanie C.
    grumpysmurf817 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  81. Martha, i have seen your name around, but now i will be searching out all your books. i love family history, and the fictional editions are even better. Thanks!

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  82. I do not own this book but would love to win a copy. I love to read and often have 3 or 4 books going at a time. Thank you for being part of this scavenger hunt and for the chance to win a book.

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  83. Hi Martha, I loved your book Love Finds Faith! Such a good story about God's faithful to a young who doesn't think she has any hope for a family because she has a disability.
    jennydtipton at gmail dot com

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  84. What a fun blog hop and introduction to so many authors. I would love to read your book.

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  85. I love reading Christmas books year round. Thanks for the chance.
    boernerb (at) fuse (dot) net

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  86. Thanks for participating in this hunt! Blessings.

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  87. I have added many of your books to my wish list on amazon tonight and I am glad to meet you. Thank you for participating in the hunt and make it so much fun.
    Blessings and Much Love
    In Jesus
    Linda Marie Finn
    Women Professing Godliness
    home to Faithful Acres Books
    http://www.faithfulacres.net
    faithfulacresbooks@gmail.com

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  88. Thank you for participating in the hunt. I have never read anything by you as of yet.

    Lovelybrowneyes84@gmail.com

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  89. Thank you for the giveaway, I would love to read your books!

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  90. I would love to be entered into your book drawing. Thank you :)

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  91. Thanks for participating in this scavenger hunt! Blessings!

    emily@raisingstickyhands.com

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  92. Trying again to enter your drawing. I don't have a copy of your book.

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  93. I collect Christmas books so yours would be very special. You are a new author to me and I want to thank you for participating in this Scavenger Hunt. Thank you, too for this giveaway opportunity.

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  94. I lived in main Amana when I first got married in 1986 . It was a nice small town.

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  95. Thank you for a fun scavenger hunt. Fun finding new authors.
    campbellamyd at gmail dot com

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  96. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the Christmas book. Nice scavenger hunt

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  97. I think it is wonderful that both you and Judith put some of your family history research into your books. That always makes a book more interesting to me. I really like the background on your site. It makes me wish I could paint with watercolors. An abstract like this could be within my capabilities! Thanks for the chance to win your book.
    pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com

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  98. I love historical fiction.....especially christian historical fiction.....Would love to win one of your books

    barbslv at hughes dot net

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  99. I have really enjoyed the scavenger hunt. This is the first time I have done one, Woohoo . Thank you to you and all the wonderful authors who have donated awesome books for the giveaway. I am so enjoying discovering new books by my favorite authors. I would love to read your Christmas book. Deanne Cnnamongirl@aol.com

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  100. I haven't read any of your stories yet, so I look forward to checking them out at the library!

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  101. Martha you are a new author to me. Thanks for being a part of this scavenger hunt. I would love to win your Christmas novel.

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    1. Forgot to put my email address. debbiewilder (at) comcast (dot) net

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  102. I would love to read your Christmas book! How exciting. Thank you for the giveaway offer. You can reach me at books @ ddpearson . net

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  103. I haven't read any of you books but I'm so excited to! And Christmas is my favorite time of year! I can't wait to bust out my Christmas Hymn Collection!

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  104. I'd love to read a story set in West Virginia. My father also lived there for a few years as a young boy, in Huntington. He won a bike in a paper delivery contest!

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  105. I would love a chance to win this book! I have a few Judith Miller Amish books and loved them.
    makeighleekyleigh at yahoo dot com

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  106. I would love to read you book!
    vandyhistorygal at gmail dot com

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  107. Christmas evokes so many emotions and memories for me. Love it when an author does such in depth research. The story will always reflect it.
    eppersonkatrina(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  108. I have enjoyed reading Judith Miller's books and would love to have a copy of yours. Thank you for sharing.

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  109. I have not read any of Judith Miller's books, but after reading this blog, I plan to.

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  111. thank you for participating! i love finding new authors! garnet1678@yahoo.com

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  112. I would love to win a copy of your book!

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  113. I would so Love to win a copy of your Christmas book !!
    Thank You

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  114. A wonderful opportunity thank you.

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  115. Thank you for the chance to win! If I win, I'll be sending this book to my grandmother who loves to read Christian fiction.
    dedezoomsalot (at) yahoo.com

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  116. Love the family picture! Thanks for the chance!

    emmasmom69 AT gmail DOT com

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  117. I do not yet have a copy and would love one. Thanks for the chance.

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  118. I don't have a copy of the book, and I thank you for the chance to win a copy!

    bjtower (at) yahoo DOT com

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  119. Would love to win the book. I love stories set in the Christmas season.
    Carol Smith. penelope223(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  120. Martha, I've read several of your books...loved them!

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  121. Would love to win your book, as I have yet to read any of your books. I will definitely need uplifting stories at Christmas time this year, as I lost my husband of 54 years in July. Thank you for your offer!

    mavelyn@charter.net

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  122. I would love to win a copy of your book. Thank you for the opportunity! cbalzer0426(at)gmail(dot)com

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  123. Thanks for the chance to win a book! brumusiclover(at)gmail(dot)com

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  124. I'm definitely getting in the mood for some Christmas reading! Thank you for hosting a giveaway! (teish AT teishknits DOT com)

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  125. I just adore your books and have been an avid fan ever since I read the books you co-wrote with Michael Phillips. Love historical fiction and appreciate all the hard work that goes into your research. Thanks for sharing in this Hunt!!

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  126. I love Christmas books, so I'd love to win a copy of "Christmas at Holly Hill".

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  127. I spent many of my formative years not far from the Amana Colonies. In my early 30's, when my children were little, my folks moved back to Iowa City, so we made many trips to that region of Iowa again.

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  128. I was surprised Martha to find you began writing in your seventies, that is where I am and was thinking I needed to go slower now-you make me want to do more. I love to read and have read couple of yous, love Judith Miller to so glad to see you have her on your site here...scavenger hunt is fun. thanks for sharing
    Paula O(kyflo130@yahoo.com)

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  129. I have not read any of your books before, but will be looking for some of your books now. I would enjoy the opportunity to read your newest book. Thank you. My email is moriah_baker@aol.com

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  130. Christmas At Holly Hill would be a perfect read leading up to Christmas; thanks so much.
    yourstrulee(at)SaskTel(dot)net

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  131. would love to read your books!
    rita.navarr@yahoo.com

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  132. I love giveaways! Thanks for doing the scavenger hunt.

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  133. I love your work Judith along with Tracie Peterson. Your historical pieces are some of the best. I would love to win your Book with a Christmas setting. Thanks for participating in the scavenger hunt.

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  134. oops, I get confused...I'm glad to get introduced to you Martha and for your participation in this scavenger hunt...sorry you are sending me to Judith's site.

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  135. I love Christmas themed novels and I don't have this one. Would love to win. jkowalewski13(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  136. Thank you for the chance to win your book. I also love Christmas novels, such a happy time of the year.

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  137. I LOVE the idea of using your own ancestry and stories in a novel. I am a big genealogy buff and I've always thought my grandmothers story would make a great novel. Maybe someday I'll try it. I can't wait to read some of your work!

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  138. Thanks for the opportunity to win a book! And that it's a Christmas book makes this a double win.

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  139. You are both new-to-me authors and I am so excited to read your books! Discovering new talent is my favorite part of the scavenger hunt!

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  140. Thanks Martha for being a stop in this hunt. Would love to read your Christmas book. hm226@aol.com

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  141. Thanks for you part in this scavenger hunt! I would love to win a copy of your book.

    andrea2russia@hotmail.com

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  142. I enjoy the scavenger hunts. Would love to win a copy of Christmas at Holly Hill. Thank you for participating in this scavenger hunt.
    Barbara Thompson
    barbmaci61(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  143. Thanks for participating in the hunt, and for the chance to win your book.

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  144. Would love to win a copy of your book Christmas at Holly Hill.

    Lourdes11743[at]gmail[dot]com

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  145. Our youth group went on two trips to WV to Morgantown to turn over a former church camp to the children of the town. I Will never forget the view of the Monengehela wandering through the mountains

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  146. I don't have a copy of this book, and would love one! Thank you for being part of this giveaway as it also helps me find new fun authors to try!

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  147. I would love to read a copy of your book because I don't have one. Thank you for the opportunity!

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  148. Thank you for participating in this scavenger hunt. They are so much fun.

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  149. Would love to read your book :)

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  150. I would love to read your book! Thanks for the giveaway! :) kosterbind (at) gmail (dot) com

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  151. Thank you, Martha!! Would love to read "Christmas at Holly Hill"!!

    bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  152. Thanks so much for the bonus chance to win your book! skwilson5904@gmail.com

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  153. Love Christmas novels. thanks for participating in this scavenger hunt too. mardox(at)consolidated(dot)net

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  154. I dont' have a copy of it!! It looks good!

    sierrafaith327(at)gmail(dot)com

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  155. Thanx for the giveaway! My sisters and I also do genealogy (one for over 40 years!) and enjoy stories that include family, as well as area, history. We are on Ancestry.com as Mardelle and have over 30 trees. j4hibdon(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  156. This treasure hunt is opening me up to quite a few new authors! Thanks for the chance to win, I love Christmas stories! l_meinhardt@yahoo(dot)com

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  157. Would love to win a copy of one of your books! So many great authors on this hunt :)

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  158. Christmas at Holly Hill sounds like a wonderful book. I would love to be included in the contest. Thanks, Judy Cooper bjcoopers5@gmail.com

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  159. I would love a copy of this book as I love family history, my name is Holly and my sister used to live on a road called Holly Hill Dr.

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  160. Thanks for the chance to win! Christmas at Holly Hill sounds adorable ... I have a soft spot for "childhood friendships turning into more" storylines.

    jafuchi7[at]Hawaii[dot]edu

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  161. I do not have a copy of your Christmas at Holly Hill. I would like to win! I like reading Christmas stories and save them together. Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net

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  163. I love Christmas books ... yours would be a great addition to my collection. garysgirljo@gmail.com

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  164. You would be a new author to me and I look forward to reading your books!

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  165. I like reading Christmas books at anytime during the year. I would love to read Christmas at Holly HIll. Thanks for giving a copy to someone. s1davis@frontier.com

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  166. Love Christmas books!!

    strgth4yu(at)Hotmail(com)

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  167. I'd love to read your books. Thanks for the chance to win. tomfay(at)gotricounty(dot)com

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  168. I would love to win! Thanks so much for the Scavenger Hunt, Love playing!

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  169. Hi Martha! :)
    I just love Christmas stories! :D I'd love to read yours! :)
    ~Mippy/Sabrina :)
    bunnysmip (AT) gmail (DOT) com

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  170. Would love to win and read your book. Thanks.

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  171. I would love a copy of your book! I enjoy reading books from different authors. It broadens my world (and my library!!). My email address is: mmmjohnsonnh@gmail.com

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  172. I love Christmas books!

    superstarsarah94(at)gmail(dot)com

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  173. Christmas fiction is coming out and I'm in the mood to read it!

    njclark8203 (at) aol (.) com

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  174. Thanks for the giveaway! I just found you on Twitter earlier today. Sounds like a great book. Thank you.

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  175. I've not read any of your books yet, Martha, as you are a new-to-me author. But thanks to Lisa for introducing you to me. And thank you for this opportunity of perhaps win a copy of your CHRISTMAS AT HOLLY HILL.
    donna {dot} durnell {at} sbcglobal {dot} net

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  176. Thanks for being a part of the scavenger hunt. I'm looking to reading your books!
    Tina

    (my email address is tina {at} mommynificent {dot} com

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  177. Thanks for the give away. Sounds like a good book!
    dbsimmons@centurylink.net

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  178. Thank you for the chance to win! This scavenger hunt is so much fun! llapoint60@gmail.com

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  179. thanks for the chance to win your Christmas book!

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  180. Thank you for participating! Christmas is a wonderful Holiday! crystalwinter88@hotmail.com

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  181. Thanks for the chance to win! Even if I don't win I will definitely read your book! misty.conway@gmail.com

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  182. Hi Martha. I have your Christmas book but would love to win a surprise gift. Thanks!
    Maxie > mac262(at)me(dot)com <

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  183. Your books look wonderful and I'm excited to check them out. Thank you for the opportunity to win one of your books! hofer.fam {at} frontier {dot} com

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