Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1, and collect the clues through all 25 stops, in order, so you can enter to win one of our top 3 grand prizes!
- The hunt BEGINS with Stop #1 at Lisa Bergren’s site.
- 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, 10/22 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 #25. Many authors are offering additional prizes along the way!
It’s my pleasure to host award winning author, Mindy Starns Clark on this Scavenger Hunt. Mindy has numerous fiction and nonfiction books to her credit and you can be sure of a good read when you pick up one of Mindy’s books. Here’s more about her newest book, My Daughter’s Legacy, a thrilling tale of how two women longing to follow God’s leading, make the most of second chances and find true love at last.
Women of Unfailing Conviction
Virginia, 1864
Therese Jennings cannot abide the thought of owning slaves. When her widowed mother inherits a plantation, Therese flees to Civil War Richmond, where she works as a governess by day and tends to wounded soldiers at night. But when trouble befalls her family, can she reconcile her obligations with her beliefs? And will love—whether with an old beau or a handsome new suitor—ever fit in her broken world?
Virginia, present day
Nicole Talbot’s life is back on track after years of substance abuse. Home from college for the summer, she’s finally ready to share a shocking secret, one that raises new questions about a traumatic childhood experience. But when facts she uncovers cast doubt on her family’s legacy, she must risk all that she’s gained—her fresh start, her family’s trust, and her growing relationship with a new man—to unlock the secrets of the past.
Now it’s Mindy’s turn. Enjoy.
A Southern Belle by Mindy Starns Clark
Just because my latest book is a serious work of fiction doesn’t mean I can’t get a little silly now and then when sharing it with others. “Silly” is definitely the word for this video—though I’m hoping you’ll have as much fun watching it as I did making it!
The Story
A bit of background on the novel first…
- My Daughter’s Legacy , co-written with Leslie Gould, is the third and final book in our Cousins of the Dove series.
- The novel features two heroines living in two different eras—one in the Civil War south of 1864 and one in the modern day—and their stories intertwine in unique and important ways.
The Movie
- The minute-and-a-half film below, which is making its debut here, presents a reenactment of a brief excerpt from the historical portion of the story.
- Like I said, it’s pretty silly—and it doesn’t reflect the tone of the tale, which is far more dignified, I promise—but it is a lot of fun. The star of the movie is my dog, Belle, who plays the roles of both Therese and her mother.
Mother
Therese
- As you watch, bear in mind that NO ANIMALS WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS FILM! If you follow me on Facebook, where Belle is featured every Friday, you’ll know she’s a Therapy Dog and loves any activity—with or without costumes—that puts her at the center of attention. My daughter Emily was her “handler” throughout filming, and the only possible negative ramification from that process was that Belle may have earned a few too many dog treats for her good behavior. J
So, drum roll please, with all of the above in mind, I hope you enjoy Belle’s reenactment of a brief scene from the historical portion of My Daughter’s Legacy…
To see more of Belle, including another upcoming reenactment from the book and an eventual “Making of” video, visit my blog or follow me on Facebook. Thanks for watching, and best wishes as you continue with the Scavenger Hunt!
Thanks, Mindy.
What a fun post! Hope you all enjoyed reading about Mindy’s new book, My Daughter’s Legacy, and watching Belle act out that scene. Don’t think I could have ever talked any of my dogs into wearing a hat!
Mindy Starns Clark is the bestselling author of more than 30 books, both fiction and nonfiction. She has received numerous honors, including Christy Awards, Inspirational Readers Choice Awards, and RT Book Review’s Career Achievement Award. Visit her website at www.mindystarnsclark.com, or find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MindyStarnsClark.
Here’s the Stop #10 Skinny:
You can order Mindy’s book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, CBD, Indiebound or at your local bookstore!
Clue to Write Down: new
Link to Stop #11, the Next Stop on the Loop: Mindy Starns Clark’s own site!
But wait! Before you go, enter my giveaway for all three Rosey Corner books, Angel Sister, Small Town Girl, & Love Comes Home plus a Willow Tree keepsake box. By entering on Rafflecopter you agree to give my occasional e-newsletter a try. If you already receive “Ann’s News,” thanks so much, but be sure to stiIl enter the giveaway. The winner will be picked on October 23, 2017. If you have trouble with Rafflecopter, leave a comment and I’ll make sure you’re entered for the Rosey Corner books and Willow Tree keepsake box. And I hope you’ll take a minute to tell me what you like best about reading Christian Fiction before you go. I love hearing from you.
Now go have fun as you head on to Stop #11 to gather the next Scavenger Hunt clue to enter the drawing for some great grand prizes.
(By the way the computer gremlins are working against me, and the Rafflecopter form won’t show up here, but if you click on the link, you’ll hop over to form where you can enter my giveaway.)
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I signed up for your newsletter but haven’t seen a confirmation in my email. However, I also liked and followed you on facebook, twitter, pinterest, and goodreads. Love this scavenger hunt and being introduced to new authors and lengthening my reading list, and the possibility of winning books is pretty awesome too!
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Way to go, Amy. I appreciate you following me on social media. And I’ll get those confirmation e-mails out after the Scavenger Hunt ends. So glad you’re having fun on the Hunt for clues and new books!
This sure was a cute video ^_^
Ann, is your giveaway open internationally?
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Yes, Samantha, although that postage does come high for you international readers. But I love it when my international friends drop by.
Thank you for your generosity! 😀
I entered the giveaway!
Hi, Ann!
What a cute video.
I love your books, as you know! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Good luck and blessings to everyone~
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Thanks so much, Robbie. I do so appreciate you reading my books. Glad you liked Mindy’s video. She has a very cooperative acting dog. 🙂
Nice to meet you Ann! I’ve met so many new authors through this Hunt…
I look forward to discovering your books.
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Nice to meet you too, Natalya. Discovering new books and new authors does make the Hunt fun.
I love reading about Civil War/plantation era. Thank you for your entry and for letting me find a new author.
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Sounds as though Mindy’s book will be right up your alley, Pat. So glad you decided to do the Hunt!
I love your books and I received you newsletters
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Thank you so much, Patti. I do enjoy my newsletter followers. We have some fun sharing stories sometimes, don’t we?
I love reading all kinds of books, I got drawn in by books on Amish culture, but expanded to lots of authors. This is my first scavenger hunt, and it has been so fun!!!! Learned about lots of new authors and contemporary, historical and suspense Christian fiction.
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So glad you decided to head out on the Scavenger Hunt, Donna. I’ve done it a couple of times before and it is fun reading all the other authors’ posts and getting to know new readers.
I look forward to discovering your books. Thanks for taking part in the giveaway.
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Thanks, Kim. Hope you will find some good books to add to your TBR pile. If yours is like mine, it can sometimes get pretty tall. Of course if you win this Scavenger Hunt prize, you will have many new books to choose from.
I always look forward to this hunt! I love learning about new and upcoming books and the work behind them. 🙂
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The posts are great fun, Cheryl, and each one is something new the author has never posted on the net previously. Makes it all fresh and interesting.
Haha, that is awesome! We had a dog named Belle, but she never starred in any movies! Lol
I love reading Christian fiction because I know that it’s clean and uplifting!
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Glad you enjoyed Mindy’s video, Karen. I guess not every dog can be a star. 🙂
Uplifting – that’s a great way to describe Christian fiction and a great reason to read it.
Thanks for telling us about your books! And thanks for hosting Mindy Starns Clark. I have always enjoyed her books. Fun video!
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Glad you stopped by. The video is fun and Mindy’s books are great.
Hello! So many wonderful new-to-me authors! Thank you for your part in this giveaway. I love Christian fiction, historical, contemporary and suspense. Reading Christian fiction is always such a good reminder to trust God in our own lives when we don’t know how something is going to turn out.
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So glad you are meeting new authors that might become some of your favorites, Jeanne. I like how you think about reading Christian fiction as strengthening our faith and trust in God when we meet real life challenges.
I enjoy reading books that have the same or similar moral values as my own.
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A great reason for reading Christian fiction, Beverly.
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What a great video! I loved it! I love Mindy’s books, too!
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Mindy did a great job on that video, didn’t she, Beverly? Or maybe I should say Belle. 🙂
I would say that Belle did a great job!
Belle did a great job on that video! She had to work really hard playing two characters!
I have greatly enjoyed any books that I have read by Mindy. I look forward to reading more. Reading good Christian Fiction can be very relaxing and it helps me to be more centered. Thanks!
Author
I like a book that leaves me feeling better too, Devon. Thanks for stopping by.
Ann, thanks for the opportunity to read your books. I am new fan and look forward to reading your series
Author
Great, Tina. I need all the reading friends I can get. I appreciate you giving my books a try. The Rosey Corner books are stories close to my heart, especially Angel Sister since I used many of my mother’s memories of growing up during the Great Depression for the background.
Loved that video! Were you also doing the pickin’? Sweet!
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Mindy has a talented dog, doesn’t she? Again thanks for helping me get things back on track with the hunt a while ago. Whew. I still need to take a deep breath. 🙂
I love reading Christian Fiction because I often find a personal and awesome message between the covers and the story always touches my heart,
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That’s great to hear, Glenda. The wonderful thing is that there are so many great Christian fiction books out there for us all to read and in all kinds of genres. Something for everyone.
Hi thank you for participating in the scavenger hunt! I cannot wait to get to the end 🙂 My favorite thing about Christian fiction is how the author uses ordinary people to do great works for God. What a wonderful testament to someone like you or me!
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These scavenger hunts are great fun, Rebekah and a great way to discover some new authors or find out about favorite authors’ new books. I suppose that’s what God does too – uses ordinary people to accomplish His purposes. A nice way to think about that.