Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #6

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 the stops, in order, so you can enter to win one of our top 5 grand prizes!

• The hunt BEGINS on 4/10 at noon Mountain 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, 4/13 at midnight Mountain)! So take your time, reading the unique posts along the way; our hope is that you discover new authors/new books and learn new things about them.
• 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 the final stop, back on Lisa’s site. Many authors are offering additional prizes along the way!

Hi, I’m Lindsay! I wear many hats in the publishing world, but I’m a storyteller at heart, a weaver of whimsical young adult fantasy tales. You can find out more about me and my books on this site or see what I’m up to over on Instagram.

My latest release is The Unraveling of Emlyn DuLaine, and here’s a peek into the story:

Desperate to find proof that her missing sister is still alive, seventeen-year-old Emlyn DuLaine chases a dragon through a portal and is thrust into Rivenlea—home to the magical library of her childhood imaginings. Forced to join a team that repairs rogue classics, Emlyn uncovers a sinister plot that threatens to tear apart both the world of fiction and reality itself.

Sound fun? Perhaps I should let Emlyn tell you more in her own words . . .

I haven’t been a Novemite long, and if you want advice from an absolute expert, you’ll have to ask Captain Doyle or maybe Laramie, if you can manage to push your way past the cloud of ego that surrounds him at all times.

But I’ve been diving into upside-down classics, wrangling rogue characters, bridging broken plots, and saving story spheres long enough to give some helpful pointers on how to keep your wits about you when you, too, traverse the fantastical, fictional universes we all know and love.

Read on for my hard-won wisdom.

1. Never accept apples from anyone. Ever. Even if they swear it’s organic and locally sourced. Just don’t.

2. If a book starts whispering, close it immediately. This is not the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Cursed tomes are not to be trifled with.

3. Stay away from unattended spinning wheels and mirrors that look a little too shiny. Exercise caution around wardrobe-shaped furniture. Odds are high you’re about to be enchanted, imprisoned, or transported. Stay vigilant.

4. Beware of overly charming men in masks, hoods, and/or capes. It’s 50/50 on whether he’s a tragic hero or a villain with a vendetta. Proceed with caution.

5. Always check the fine print on magical contracts. If the terms include “firstborn child” or an unspecified “favor” to be named later, run.

6. Characters who break into song at random intervals are either harmless or extremely dangerous. If they’re just narrating their morning routine, you’re fine. If the music gets ominous, assume the worst.

7. If you find yourself in the company of a talking animal sidekick, always ask for its backstory. Talking cats may be friend or foe, sometimes both if it starts telling riddles. Grumpy toads are probably cursed nobles. Overdramatic ravens are almost always bad news.

8. When in doubt, follow the protagonist—but not too closely. The main character has plot armor. You do not.

Stay safe out there, friends. And happy sphere-diving!

Here are the stop #6 basics:

If you’re interested, you can order The Unraveling of Emlyn DuLaine everywhere books are sold, including the retailers below.

Clue to Write Down: and trees

Link to stop #7, the next stop on the loop: Elizabeth Goddard’s site!

BONUS GIVEAWAY!

Before you go! I’m offering an additional prize to one winner—a signed paperback of The Story Peddler, a Christy Award finalist and Carol Award winner for debut novel.

All you have to do is sign up for my email list using the “Stay Connected” form at the bottom of this page or anywhere else on this site. Extra entries for following me on Instagram and Facebook! Once you’ve signed up (or are ready to confirm you’re already a subscriber), head to Rafflecopter to fill out the entry form. I’ll announce the winner of this bonus giveaway after the hunt is over!