Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #27

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Welcome to Scavenger Hunt Stop #27!

If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1, and collect the clues through all 30 Stops, in order, so you can enter to win one of our top 5 grand prizes!

  • The hunt BEGINS on 3/1 at noon MST with Stop #1 at LisaTawnBergren.com.
  • Hunt through our loop using Chrome or Firefox as your browser (not Explorer).
  • There is NO RUSH to complete the hunt – you have all weekend (until Sunday, 3/4 at midnight MST)! So take your time, reading the unique posts along the way; our hope is that you discover new authors/new books.
  • Submit your entry for the grand prizes by collecting the CLUE on each author’s scavenger hunt post and submitting your answer in the Rafflecopter form at Stop #30. Many authors are offering additional prizes along the way!
I’m so excited to introduce y’all to Kristi Ann Hunter, an historical romance author I met a couple of years ago at the Nashville Christian Fiction Readers Retreat (CFRR). Perhaps the two things I remember most about Kristi Ann were her fantastic sense of humor—this girl can giggle, y’all—and the fact that she was on the “kisses to remember” panel discussion.
Yep! Evidently, this gal is among THE BEST Christian authors to describe the most beautiful—and tactful—romantic kisses in Christian fiction. She’s talented at much more than that, however, and she’s gonna share a bit today about what she’s learned about being a published author.
Thanks, Kristi Ann!

10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Started Writing

Kristi Ann Hunter here, hanging out with the amazing Mesu Andrews.

The first time I took my family to Disney World I spent weeks scouring the internet for tips on what to pack, how to navigate the parks, where to eat, and even how to get the best interactions with the characters.

I didn’t do that before I started writing. Instead, I threw myself in and tried not to drown which made me totally unprepared to learn these ten things.

  1. There are people who read 300+ books a year. I am amazed, awed, and just a little bit scared.
  2. Some writers work 1-2 years in advance. At any given time, I’m writing one book, editing another, launching a third, and promoting a fourth.
  3. There are approximately 3,042 ways to procrastinate that will leave you with a false feeling of accomplishment. *cough, cough * Facebook *cough*
  4. The industry has a lingo all its own. For instance, right now I’m really struggling to determine the GMC for my H/h in my WIP so it will zoom to the top of everyone’s TBR piles. Yeah. I’m still not positive I know what it means either.
  5. I would find a tribe. You get a few funny looks if you try to speculate on the latest Karen Witemeyer novel in line at the grocery store. Now, though, I have a whole world of friends who will not only speculate and fan girl with me but take me to new heights of book obsession and appreciation.
  6. It is possible to be jealous of and truly happy for someone at the same time. There’s never a bigger confliction of emotion than cheering for the friend who just beat you out for an award, got a great new opportunity, or came up with a fantastic new idea.
  7. Creativity can be regulated. Sort of. Sometimes. Okay, productivity can be regulated. And the more often I’m productive, the more often the magic shows up.
  8. There are a lot of authors. We’re like rabbits. We keep inspiring and spawning more writers which is amazing, but I now have so many writer friends, I couldn’t read a book a year by them all. Even if I were one of those 300+ peeps.
  9. In the publishing world, there is nothing more frightening than a book release, more thrilling than a fan contact, or more humbling than seeing God use your book to touch someone’s life.

And, probably the biggest thing I didn’t know before I started writing is…

  1. I can actually write an entire book.

I’m honestly still continually amazed by this. My grammar knowledge is limited at best, probably more accurately described as poor. Eventually I found my own way, discovered my strengths, and surrounded myself with people who could help me in my weak areas.

Never be afraid to try something new. You never know what you’ll be able to accomplish or what you’ll learn along the way.

 

A firm believer in the idea that God has a sense of humor, Kristi Ann Hunter enjoys writing books that take a light-hearted look at the deep realities of life. Award-winning author of the Hawthorne House Regency series, Kristi lives in Georgia chasing God, dreams, and three energetic children with her wonderful husband.

Here’s the Stop #27 Skinny:

You can order Kristi Ann’s book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, CBD or at your
local bookstore!

Buy A Defense of Honor on Amazon

Buy A Defense of Honor on Barnes & Noble

Buy A Defense of Honor on Christianbook.com

Clue to Write Down: make
Link to Stop #28, the Next Stop on the Loop: Kristi Ann Hunter’s own site!

An Extra Chance to Win!

But wait! Before you go, I’m giving away an additional prize! Enter for your chance to win a Willow Tree dove figurine. You can enter the Rafflecopter giveaway in 3 ways (do all 3 and increase your chances!):

  1. Signing up for my newsletter (If you already receive my newsletter, just leave a comment below to tell me that.)
  2. Tweet a message about the Scavenger Hunt (message provided, and you can do this once each day!).
  3. Go to my Facebook Author Page

a Rafflecopter giveaway

  • No purchase necessary to enter or win.
  • Contest is open to US and international participants. A US winner will receive the listed prize; an international winner would receive a gift card of equivalent value.
  • Contest begins when the Rafflecopter goes live on Thursday, March 1st and ends at 2:00 am (EST) on Monday, March 5th.
  • Winner will be contacted through email and has 24 hours to respond with shipping address. If winner doesn’t reply with confirmation email within twenty-four hours, another winner will be chosen.
  • Confirmed winner will be announced on my Facebook Author Page.

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  4. Pingback: Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt–LIST & LINKS | Lisa Tawn Bergren

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  11. I already subscribed. I learned about the scavenger hunt from your newsletter! Thank you! It is so much fun and I’m taking notes on all the new authors I want to read! I dearly loved Isaiah’s Daughter and have bought several more books and gave them to friends!

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  22. I bounced off the walls when I finally got to your site. You are the reason that I am doing it. Thank you so much. I have found so many new Christian authors. This is the BEST!!

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  23. Hi Mesu, I’m already signed up for your newsletter. Several years ago I picked up one of your books. I’ve been hooked on the genre ever since. Thank you.
    Kind regards, Jamie

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      Right, Jamie?!?! Isn’t this a fantastic time for biblical fiction? So many fantastic authors right now writing in this genre. So glad you tried me a few years ago, gal. 😉

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  24. I already am subscribed – thank you for the chance to win this and for participating in the scavenger hunt! I have been enjoying Isaiah’s Daughter so much and love the symbolism of this figurine. 😊

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      Hey, Rayn! Fun to see you here. So happy you’re enjoying ID and the Scavenger Hunt. Isn’t it fun to find the dove symbol on the figurine? I loved it right away. 😉

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  29. I already subscribe. My mother and I LOVE your books, we have read each one and wait with anticipation of what will be next! When I read your books it opens a whole different perspective to the Biblical characters and pulls me in! I can’t put your books down! God blessed you with a wonderful gift, and with His will I pray you continue sharing that gift with others for His glory!

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  30. Signed up and liked your facebook page. But I do not do twitter.

    You are a new-to-me author I believe. I do look forward to reading ISAIAH’S DAUGHTER.

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  33. Hello! Just recently, I became a subscriber to your newsletter. I am a huge fan of biblical fiction and am so excited to dive into your books!!! 🙂 God bless!

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  34. Release the hounds, I’m on the hunt for Day 2!

    Thanks for hosting on this scavenger hunt, Mesu! I’m already subscribed with you. 🙂 And thanks for posting, Kristi!

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  39. Thank you so much for participating in the scavenger hunt, and for the opportunity to win. I already receive your newsletter

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  45. I already subscribe…and I must tell you that I treasure each of your books! God has given you a remarkable gift that touches so many hearts…especially mine. Blessings…

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      Oh, Lori! Thank you so much. What a blessing to hear. I so appreciate your encouragement and praise our God for anything of value you receive from my words. Blessings on you, dear one!

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  51. I’ve heard so many wonderful things about your books! I haven’t read any of them yet, but I’d like to in the near future.

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  54. I signed up for newsletter and went to Facebook, but was a bit confused about the Rafflecopter since that option was not on there.

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  64. I just signed up for your newsletter! 🙂 I love learning more about authors and how they tick and what goes into making their stories. It’s like getting a behind-the-scenes glimpse.

    Thank you for participating in the scavenger hunt, it’s something I look forward to each year, and also for the bonus giveaway. Love those willow tree figurines!

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  66. I’m already a subscriber, and I love your books! I first “met” you through this scavenger hunt several years ago and started reading your books not long after that. I ordered Isaiah’s Daughter through my local Christian book store, and I’m looking forward to reading it when it gets here!

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      Hi Sabrina! That’s part of the reason I love these scavenger hunts–meeting folks like you that I’d never meet any other way! I’m so glad you ordered ID through your local bookstore. LOVE those folks in the “brick & mortars”! Keep in touch. 😉

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      Hi Glenda! Yes, I remember your name because “Glenda” was my mother-in-law’s name. Glad you enjoyed the hunt! And thanks for your faithfulness through the years. 😉

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  77. Tried to sign up for your newsletter, Mesu, but it appears nothing happens. Puzzling. Loved what you said about birds because I feel the same. Company is always nice. 🙂

    Thanks for your writing efforts and for this opportunity!

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      Hi Mary! I checked the contest roster, and you’ve got 1 entry in there, but you’re right…you weren’t signed up yet for the newsletter. I sent you an email if you’d like to subscribe that way. 😉

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  81. I subscribed to your newsletter. Thank you for participating in this scavenger hunt. It’s nice to meet new to me authors who write Christian fiction.

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  83. Already subscribed and following you on Facebook and love reading your books. The dove story sounds so fascinating, I am eager to read Isaiah’s Daughter. I appreciate the research and the Biblical accuracy in your books.

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  88. Is there a list of winners anywhere? I don’t see anything on Stop 30 which is where I thought we were to look? Did you list your winner?

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      Hi Teresa! Sorry for the delayed response. Hubby and I just got back from Florida late last night, and I’m digging out of my piles. 😉

      Here’s the link to my FB post (March 6) for the scavenger hunt winners and the winner from my bonus giveaway: http://bit.ly/2tsUfCS.

      Here’s the list as it was posted:
      Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt winners:
      Linda Van Der Werf
      Doris Lee
      Brenda Hahn
      And the winner of my bonus giveaway is Mezza (username only).

      Thanks so much for participating in this fun event. Hope you enjoyed it!

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