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 6/15 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, 6/18 at midnight MST)! 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!
Welcome! My name is Cathy Gohlke. I write historical novels inspired by today’s headlines–stories that battle oppression, woven with the hope I’ve found in Christ. You can learn more about me and my eleven novels at my website, on Facebook, on Instagram, and Youtube–Book Gems with Cathy Gohlke.
My newest release, Ladies of the Lake, begins on beautiful Prince Edward Island, moves to a 
girls’ New England boarding school, and makes its way to Halifax, Nova Scotia for a sudden and dramatic turn of events. It’s the story of the friendship–the sisterhood–of four girls who vow to always be there for one another. But that is before love and jealousy come between Adelaide and Dorothy, the closest of the friends . . . before the dawn of WWI upends their world and casts baseless suspicion onto the German American man they both love. Before a terrible explosion in Halifax Harbor rips the sisterhood irrevocably apart. Seventeen years later Rosaline Murray receives an unsuspecting phone call that draws her into a past she’d determined to put behind her–of a man she once loved . . . of a sisterhood she’d abandoned . . . and of the day she stopped being Adelaide MacNeill.
Prince Edward Island, Halifax, Nova Scotia–I’d dearly love to return. As beautiful as it all was, there is one image that haunts my memory . . .
THE DAY TIME STOOD STILL
I could hardly believe before reading John U. Bacon’s book, The Great Halifax Explosion, that I’d never heard that in the midst of The Great War (WWI) two ships collided—the Imo, a Norwegian relief ship ultimately bound for Belgium and the Mont-Blanc, a munitions ship destined for France. That collision in Halifax Harbor created the most destructive manmade explosion in history before the dropping of the atomic bomb. Hundreds died, hundreds were blinded, thousands more injured, and entire communities were flattened.
In the explosion’s aftermath, when countless records were destroyed, some took the opportunity to reinvent themselves with new identities, allowing their families and the world to believe they’d perished. I wondered, why would someone do that?
SO off we flew to Nova Scotia. Besides Prince Edward Island and Charlottetown (all things Anne and Lucy Maud Montgmery who figures into Ladies of the Lake), Africville (a community further impoverished by the blast), and Halifax topped my research list. The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and its bookshop was a treasure-trove of information.
Fairview Lawn Cemetery , where the remains of those unidentified after the explosion are interred—as well as victims of the Titanic, both saddened and inspired me.
Halifax’s breathtaking Victorian Public Gardens provided beauty and respite—for my main character and for me.
Halifax has memorialized the Explosion in locations throughout the city. More than a century later residents refer to time before the Explosion and time after. The marker for the City Hall tower clock reads:
“The hands on the north clock face in the City Hall tower, opposite on Duke Street, are permanently fixed at 9:04:35 the exact moment of the wartime Halifax Explosion on the morning of 6 December 1917. The clock face, a replica of the City Hall clock stopped by the Explosion, is a memorial to more than 1900 who died and 10,000 who suffered injuries, many grievous and life-long, in the most violent man-made non-laboratory explosion before the atomic bomb.”
Frozen in time, the clock face is a poignant reminder that all of life can change in a moment. Each new day is precious. Each day irreplaceable.
Here’s Your Critical Stop #12 Info:
If you’re interested, you can order Ladies of the Lake on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, CBD or at your local bookstore!
Clue to Write Down: weather,
Link to Stop #13, the Next Stop on the Loop: Crystal Caudill’s site!
But wait! Before you go, I’m offering three books to three entrants–Ladies of the Lake. All you have to do to enter is sign up to receive my e-newsletter (at LET’S STAY IN TOUCH on the Home Page of my website) and/or leave a note that you’re already a subscriber in the Comments below. Additional points for those who follow me as an author on Bookbub, Goodreads, or on Instagram! (USA only). Start Date for this drawing: 6/15/23 at 12:01 Mountain Time and the End Date is 6/18/223 at 12:01 Mountain Time.
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Thank you for the chance, I am following you on Goodreads and Bookbub and FB, I do not have Instagram. Your book sounds like a great read and your book cover is Gorgeous!
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Thanks so much for participating in the Scavenger Hunt – I’m always looking for great reads for Book Club, and excited to discover so many Christian fiction authors. Subscribed to your newsletter and following on BookBubs!
Thank you so much for stopping by, Mary! I’m glad you found me and so many new authors through the Scavenger Hunt. You mentioned your book club. Just a note on that–I offer free virtual book club visits via Zoom or FaceTime to book clubs that have read any of my books. Usually those are done through the hostess or book club members guiding the discussion with questions they might have. Those are always fun times. I love getting to know readers! Should you choose to do that to set up a time you can reach me through the Contact page on my website, http://www.cathygohlke.com
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Hi Cathy, I am already a subscriber. 😉 I was just thinking about Anne with an E today and now see your book set there! Sounds so good.
Thank you, Heidi! Great minds think alike! ; )
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Hello, I already receive your newsletter and just enjoyed the recent issue. I also follow you on BookBub.
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I just subscribed to your newsletter, and followed you on BookBub and Instagram:) I love the cover of Ladies of the Lake! Can’t wait to read it!
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Oh wow! I can’t wait to read Ladies of the Lake now!
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Subscribed to your newsletter and following on Facebook, Goodreads and BookBub. This book sounds very interesting and we are visiting Halifax next summer! Great information!
Oh, Jan–you will love Nova Scotia! Have a wonderful trip. You are entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
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Subscribed! I thought the Halifax history tidbit was really interesting. Where I’m from, there’s a cemetery that also has a memorial set up for victims of a chemical explosion.
Thank you, Cate. Those cemetery memorials are poignant reminders that life really can change in a moment. Each day is precious.
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I am already subscribed to your newsletter as well as already following you on Bookbub and Goodreads. (I don’t have Instagram at this time.) Ladies of the Lake is the kind of book both my mother and I will love reading. I have family in NS, so I’m always interested in information and history of the area.
Thank you, Roxanne. Having family in NS will certainly make this story interesting for all its historical significance. I learned so much in the research for Halifax that I never knew before. I hope you and your mother will enjoy the story.
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I enjoy reading about historical stories woven into great books. For me while reading the book it makes me feel like I’m right there along side the characters in the story.
That’s exactly how I feel when I’m writing or reading, Joyce! Thanks so much for entering the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
You are a favorite author. I receive your newsletter and follow you on Goodreads and Bookbub. Lookiing forward to reading Ladies of the Lake. Thank you for the chance to win.
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I am already a newsletter subscriber and I also follow you on Bookbub & Goodreads too. Looking forward to reading your newest book as well!
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I LOVE your books Cathy and am an avid follower of yours! Thank you for sharing your gift of writing with us!
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Thank you so much, Heidi. I loved the research–an easily productive treasure hunt this time! You are entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake!
I just subscribed to your newsletter and am following you on Bookbub and Instagram. I love all things in Nova Scotia. We will be in Halifax in August!
Thank you, Robin. You will LOVE Halifax–such a fascinating place with great opportunities for historical research. Enjoy your trip! You are entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
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Hello Cathy, what a wonderful sounding book! I agree with the others about the beautiful cover. Definitely makes me want to sit down to relax reading it.
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Hi! I’m a new subscriber, but also follow you on Instagram, Bookbub & Goodreads. And also a fan of your writing, Ladies of the Lake is on my TBR list!
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Thank you for this opportunity. Ladies of the Lake sounds like a wonderful book. You are a new author to me and I can’t wait to read it. This is my first scavenger hunt and I’m finding so many books and authors! I’m looking forward to reading your books.
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Thank you, Nicole, and Welcome! I’m glad you joined us on this Scavenger Hunt–so much fun–and that you’re discovering new books and authors. I wish you the best! You are entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
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I love your books, and I follow you on everything. Thanks so much. God Bless.
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Visiting via the scavenger hunt ! This is actually fun ! Just subbed to your newsletter and followed on Insta ! Blessings to you !
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I’m glad for this scavenger hunt. I have not heard of you before and from what I read here I think your an author I would enjoy reading!
Thank you so much for those kind words, Cheryl! I hope you do enjoy my books. You have been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
Hi Cathy! You are a new-to-me author! This book sounds fascinating. I signed up for your newsletter and followed you on the 3 platforms you listed.
Thank you so much, Kristin! I’m glad to meet you and hope you will enjoy my books. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
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Yes, I am already a subscriber to your newsletter. I am looking forward to reading Ladies of the Lake. I first heard of the Halifax disaster when visiting Nova Scotia and the Maritime Museum.
Ah, TJ–a kindred spirit who loves Lucy Maud Montgomery’s books, too! I hope you’ll enjoy Ladies of the Lake. Thank you for stopping by. You are entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
Thank you, Phyllis! I’m glad you already know about the Halifax Explosion–a fascinating bit of history that few I’ve spoken to know about. I hope you enjoy Ladies of the Lake. You have been entered in the drawing.
I already subscribe to your newsletter, follow you on Bookbub and Goodreads.
L.M. Montgomery is one of my favorite authors, so of course I am interested in reading your upcoming book, Ladies of the Lake!
Ah, TJ–a kindred spirit who loves Lucy Maud Montgomery’s books, too! I hope you’ll enjoy Ladies of the Lake. Thank you for stopping by. You are entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
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I am a new subscriber and look forward to discovering your books. I also followed on all three suggested platforms! I see on my Goodreads I have one of your books on my list to read already! It’s Secrets She Kept! Thank you for the opportunity!
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Subscribed! I’d actually never heard of the Halifax explosion, but would love to learn more. Ladies of the Lake sounds fascinating!
Thank you, Bailey! The Halifax Explosion was new to me before my research, too. The history is fascinating. You have been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
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Looking forward to reading LADIES OF THE LAKE!
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What a heartbreaking story, thank you for sharing! I am already an email subscriber and follow you on Instagram, Goodreads, and Bookbub.
Thank you so much, Laura. Yes, the Explosion and its aftermath was absolutely heartbreaking. You have been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
I’m on your newsletter and following you on Instagram. I actually hadn’t heard of the Halifax explosion until a few years ago. Such a tragic event and so interesting to learn about. It’s a shame it isn’t spoken of much.
Thank you so much, Kelsey. Yes, I was surprised that I’d never heard of the Halifax Explosion before this, too. It was a truly heartbreaking event. You have been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
I already subscribe to your newsletter. I also follow you on BookBub, Goodreads, Instagram, and Amazon. I love your books and look forward to reading your new one. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Hi! I tried to sign up for the newsletter but the Let’s Stay in Touch has no hyperlink on the Home Page. Help? 🙂
Hi, Kat,
I’m sorry that wasn’t working for you. I know technology can be finicky at times. I’ll check it. Would you like me to sign you up for my newsletter and enter you in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake? I’d be glad to do so, just let me know.
Absolutely! Thank you!
Kat, I just need your email address to add you to my newsletter. But if you’d rather not post that here you can try again on my website’s home page. Where you see “Let’s Keep In Touch” just fill in your email and name, then beside that on the right click the box that says “Sign Up”. I just tried that and it works. Now I’ll get my own newsletter! ; )
I’m already a subscriber and I love all of your books!
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Your book sounds so good. I love PEI and Nova Scotia. I subscribed to your newsletter.
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Thank you, Lynn! PEI and Nova Scotia are truly beautiful places and all the people we met there are so friendly. You have been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
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How fun! I would love to be in your giveaway. I follow you on FB, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, GoodReads, Amazon & BookBub. Thank you!
Hello, Cathy!
I am a newsletter subscriber, but I’ve created a new email address for all my bookish things and author newsletters. So I unsubscribed with my previous email address and just subscribed to your newsletter with my new one.
Ever since I read the Anne books, I have wanted to visit PEI. My parents once visited Nova Scotia; their pictures were beautiful!
I love the cover of your Ladies of the Lake book, and I look forward to reading it.
Yes, I am following you on those three sites!
Thank you for participating in this great scavenger hunt. It’s been fun!
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Thank you for letting me know of the change, Laura.
Nova Scotia is beautiful and PEI is the perfect place for those of us who love Anne and all the books Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote! I hope you get to visit there someday. You’d love it!
You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
Thank you, Cathy!
Oh, what a good idea to have an email just for bookish things! Right now I just move them all into a couple of folders in Outlook.
Hi Cathy, I’m already subscribed to your newsletter (although I subscribed again before I read the instructions…) and I follow you on BookBub, Goodreads and Instagram.
And I love your books!!
Thank you!
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Thank you so much, Kay! I’m delighted that you enjoy my books. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
Thank you for a chance to win a copy of your book, Ladies of the Lake. Growing up just outside of Boston, I was aware of the great Halifax explosion. Boston was the first city to hurry to Halifax’s aid. As an expression of their gratitude, Halifax would send a Christmas tree each year to Boston for public display during the holidays. Later on, while visiting Nova Scotia, my husband and I met the nephew of someone who had stayed home sick from school on that fateful day. The poor man lost every single one of his classmates that day and subsequently suffered survivor’s guilt until his final day.
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Kate, thank you so much for sharing that story of the person who survived the Explosion because he’d stayed home sick from school. What a remarkable story! I’ve read that many people suffered survivor’s guilt, so similar to some who survived the sinking of Titanic. That’s so sad, knowing that their life was spared, but I do understand it.
I love how Boston rushed to the aid of Halifax, even before they knew all the facts. I wrote about that and about the annual Christmas tree gift to the people of Boston in my Notes to Readers in the back of Ladies of the Lake. Until researching this story I never knew about that.
Thank you for stopping by. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
Congratulations, Kate! You have won a signed copy of Ladies of the Lake. Please email me at cathygohlke@gmail.com and let me know if you would like the copy signed to you or someone else, and where you would like me to send it. I look forward to getting it into the post to you as soon as possible. God bless!
A great collection of authors. Thank you all. I believe that I am signed up for just about all of your newsletters, however, as I am technically challenged, I may have resigned with you all. Also, I was supposed to comment on someones blog, but couldn’t find it!! I did, however, comment on FB. Thank you Cathy for your writings and your inspiring insights and encouragement to be all that God calls us to be.
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Thank you, Anne-Marie, for stopping by, and for your encouragement. I so understand being technologically challenged! Social media is a daily challenge for me!
God bless!
This book sounds amazing! I’d love to read it! Thanks for the chance to read it! Already subscribed and following you on Goodreads, Bookbub and Instagram (@patyhgbookish)!
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Thank you so much, Paty. I hope you enjoy Ladies of the Lake. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
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Thank you, Christine! I’m so glad you enjoy my books. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
Thank you for a chance to win. I do enjoy reading your books.
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Thank you so much for stopping by, Nancy. I’m delighted that you enjoy reading my books. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
I have never read any of your books but liked the description of your type of writing. I love reading books that are historical and also have a christian message through it. I definitely want to find and read some of your books. I have never really been to America – you can’t call a few hours in Bellingham to see the fireworks on July 4th , then back to Vancouver a visit. I live in New Zealand and my sister lives in Vancouver. I was so interested in the Halifax explosion as I have Norwegian relatives. I do so wish I could visit the places you mentioned but will certainly look it all up. Thank you for the photos and information. My next job is to find some of your books and start reading. Bless you
Thank you so much for stopping by, Beryl. I’m honored that you’re reading my blog all the way from New Zealand! I hope you enjoy my books. I think you will, given that you are interested in historical stories with Christian worldview. Yes, it sounds like reading about the Halifax Explosion will be of special interest to you. Thank you, again, and God bless you!
It was fascinating to learn more about history via your website.
Thank you for the chance to win a copy of Ladies of the Lake. I am subscribed to your newsletter and follow you on Instagram, Goodreads, and Bookbub.
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Thanx for the giveaway!!! I subscribed, and follow you on Bookbub, Goodreads, Instagram, Amazon & Facebook! I enjoy your posts and books!!!
Thank you so much, Jennifer! I’m glad you stopped by. You have been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
I’m already a newsletter subscriber, and follow you on Instagram, Goodreads, and Bookbub. Thanks for participating in the scavenger hunt and offering a giveaway!
Thank you for stopping by, Shelley! This Scavenger Hunt is so much fun. You have been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
Subscribed and follow you on all other platforms. So enjoying the hunt. I would love to go to PEI
Thank you, Lisa! I hope you do get to travel to PEI one day. It really is a lovely place. You have been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
The book looks great! I subscribe to your newsletter, and follow you on BookBub.
Thank you, Marti! I hope you enjoy Ladies of the Lake. You have been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
My mom just read Ladies of the Lake and loved it—I’m looking forward to getting my chance to read it one day, too! Sounds like a great read. 🙂 I’m subscribed to your newsletter, and follow you on Bookbub, Goodreads, and IG. 🙂 Thanks for offering this giveaway!
Thank you, Esther! I’m so glad your mom enjoyed Ladies of the Lake and hope you will, too. You have been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
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This book sounds fascinating! I learned about the Halifax explosion from my parents’ recommendation of a related documentary. I also love books that follow the friendships of a group of women. I’ve subscribed to your newsletter and followed you on goodreads. Thank you for the opportunity!
Thank you for stopping by, Melody, and for subscribing! You are one of the few I’ve met through this Scavenger Hunt that knows about the Halifax Explosion. It was such a revelation to me. I hope you enjoy Ladies of the Lake! You have been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
Congratulations, Melody! You have won a signed copy of Ladies of the Lake. Please email me at cathygohlke@gmail.com and let me know if you would like it signed to you or someone else, and where to send it. I look forward to getting it into the post for you as soon as possible.
God bless!
I am a subscriber, and I follow you on Goodreads and Bookbub. Your novel sounds like a great read!
Thank you so much, Kerri! I hope you enjoy Ladies of the Lake. You have been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
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Good morning! I’m already on your email listserv and follow you on bookbub; now following on Goodreads. Instagram and most social media are not something I do. Because I’m old, I suppose, and I say that with a bit of pride. 😀
As well you should take pride, Carole! It takes a lot to weather this world. I’m old, too! Thanks so much for stopping by. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
This sounds like a fascinating story! I look forward to reading (or listening) to it. I have subscribed to your newsletter, and am following you on all your social media platforms. 🙂
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Thank you for the opportunity to win a book, I am now a subscriber and following you on Goodreads. I was already following you on Bookbub.
Also, thank you for taking part in this scavenger hunt. I always find such great authors.
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Thank you, Charity! You are entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
I’m a long time newsletter subscriber and I always thoroughly enjoy your novels. I follow you on Bookbub and Goodreads but I don’t have Instagram. Thanks for the bonus give away. I look forward to Ladies of the Lake!
Thanks so much, Perrianne! I’m so glad you enjoy my novels, and I hope you’ll enjoy Ladies of the Lake. You are entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
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Thank you for the extra giveaway! I have very much enjoyed your past books — with my favorite being ‘Promise Me This.’ One of the neatest takes on the Titanic!
Thank you so much, Stephanie. Promise Me This holds a special place in my heart! You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
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I entered the contest. I am looking forward to this newest story.
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I am a follower on all 3 platforms. This book sounds so interesting!
Thank you so much, Lisa! I hope you enjoy Ladies of the Lake. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
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I am a huge fan and can’t wait to meet the Ladies of the Lake!
Thank you so much for your encouragement, Jennifer! I hope you enjoy the story. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
Thanks so much. I subscribed to your newsletter and followed on Goodreads. I’m really enjoying finding some new to me authors on this hunt.
Thanks so much, Amber. I’m delighted to hear that you’re finding new authors and books on this Scavenger Hunt–that’s exactly what we’ve all hoped for! You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
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Thank you so much, Kelsie! I hope you do enjoy Ladies of the Lake. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
I already subscribe to your newsletter! I love your books, and I can’t wait to read your newest one!
Thank you so much, Meredith! I’m so glad you enjoy my books. You have been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake
Your new book sounds so interesting! Nova Scotia is on my list of places to visit. I have not heard of this event, so I am super intrigued! I’ve signed up for your newsletter. Thanks!
Thank you so much, Debbie. I do hope you get to Nova Scotia for a visit. It’s truly a lovely area and the people we met were all very friendly. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
I just subscribed. Thanks for the chance! I love the cover of Ladies of the Lake!
Thank you, Dana! I love the cover of this book, too. Tyndale does a great job with designing book covers. I’ve been pleased with each one they’ve done for my books. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
Just signed up for your newsletter. I enjoyed your pictures and description of Halifax. I look forward to getting to know you as an author!
Thank you so much, Nancy! It’s a pleasure to meet you. You’re entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
I am already a subscriber. I actually learned of this Scavenger Hunt through your newsletter! 🙂
Great, Linda! I’m so glad my newsletter brought you to the Scavenger Hunt. I hope you discover lots of new books and authors through it. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
Hi! I am already a subscriber. You are one of my favorite authors!
Thank you so much, Christine. You’re very encouraging! You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
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Thank you so much, Elaine! I’m so glad you enjoy my books. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
Wow, I’d never heard of that explosion either. Very interesting. I am already subscribed to your newsletter.
Thank you, Sue. The Explosion seems to be a little known part of history, at least for those of us in the U.S. It was new to me before I read Bacon’s book about it. You have been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
I signed up for your newsletter! And Ladies of the Lake is going straight to my TBR. I love PEI and Halifax. My husband and I visited a few years ago and we’re hoping to go back this fall.
Marinda–I’m jealous!!! I can only imagine how beautiful PEI and Nova Scotia will be deep into the fall! Enjoy every minute, and enjoy Ladies of the Lake. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
Congratulations, Marinda! You have won a signed copy of Ladies of the Lake. Please email me at cathygohlke@gmail.com and let me know if you would like the copy signed to you or someone else, and where to send it. I look forward to getting Ladies of the Lake into the post for you as soon as possible.
God bless!
I did not know about that explosion!! How tragically sad.
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Thank you so much, Jackie. The Explosion was news to me, too, until I read Bacon’s book about it. A truly tragic event that led to so much heartache and suffering.
You have been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
You had me at PEI (HUGE LMM fan!), and then hooked me with the Halifax explosion. And what a beautiful cover! Looking forward to reading this whether I win or not. 🙂
Thank you so much, Stephanie–a truly kindred spirit! I, too, love PEI and everything LLM wrote. I even have her journals. I hope you enjoy Ladies of the Lake! You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
This was so interesting! Thank you for sharing. I am already a subscriber to your newsletter and I follow you on Goodreads. I just followed you on Bookbub as well. I do not have Instagram. I will definitely be checking out Ladies of the Lake!
Thank you so much, Megan! I hope you enjoy Ladies of the Lake. It’s a book I so enjoyed researching and writing. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
I signed up for newsletter and I’m following on BookBub, Goodreads, and Instagram. Thanks for being part of the Scavenger Hunt. Your books sound very interesting.
Thank you so much, Charlotte! I hope you enjoy Ladies of the Lake and any other of my book you might discover. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
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I’ve read several of your earlier books and enjoyed them very much! Ladies of the Lake sounds amazing, and is certainly on my wishlist! I’ve signed up for your newsletter, and follow on all the sites listed above.
Thank you so much, Michelle! I’m delighted that you’ve read and a enjoyed several of my earlier books. That’s very encouraging. I hope you enjoy Ladies of the Lake as well. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
I already subscribe to your newsletter. I also follow you on Goodreads, Bookbub and Instagram. Your book sounds great. Thanks!
Thank you so much, Ellen! I appreciate your encouragement. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
Thanks for the chance to win! I signed up for the newsletter and I’m following you on Bookbub, Instagram, and Goodreads. I’m looking forward to reading your new book soon!!
Thank you so much, Elizabeth! I hope you enjoy Ladies of the Lake. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
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Thank you, Nicole. I hope you enjoy Ladies of the Lake. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
Thank you for participating in the scavenger hunt! I love finding new authors & your book sounds fabulous!
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Thank you, Texas Momma! I’m glad you’re enjoying the Scavenger Hunt, and I hope you enjoy Ladies of the Lake. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
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This book sounds so good! I just signed up for your newsletter and I also follow you on Bookbub, Goodreads, or on Instagram. Thanks for the fun time you’ve given me!
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I subscribe and follow you on Amazon, GR, and BookBub. I look forward to reading this new release. It sounds like an amazing story!
Thank you so much, Phyllis! I hope you enjoy Ladies of the Lake. You’ve been entered in the drawing for Ladies of the Lake.
I just finished your latest book, Ladies of the Lake. I have all of your books and I treasure them and will reread them again. I also lend them to my friends. I enjoy the historic places and events you pursue by your travels. I’m older 83, and hope to enjoy your coming books. Thank you so much for your caring and and giving God the credit for your ability. Looking forward to your next one! Prayers for you as you continue to use your gifts for Him.
Thank you so much, Shirley. You have greatly encouraged me. I’m so glad you enjoy my books. I praise God for the joy and gift of writing. It’s wonderful to journey with you in this way. God bless!