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Ok, i'll try this.... we'll see how we do! :)I shan't be the ultimate copy cat this time around though -- I read this book when it first came out. :)
be a TCF Copy Cat, you must duplicate some aspect of the chosen book. It could be a word from the title, the author's name, something on the cover, the genre, the year it was first published, the plot, or a main character's name. The possibilities to imitate are endless.
Levels:
a bit familiar: 1-2 books
just 'inspiration': 3-4 books
too close for comfort: 5-6 books
blatant plagiarism: 7+ books
ultimate copy cat: read the book
Rules:
Duration : January 1 - 31, 2017
Books must be at least 150 pages.
Please state how your book copies this month's book.
This month's book is - Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor
1.Laughing All the Way to the Mosque: The Misadventures of a Muslim Woman by Zarqa Nawaz - 1/1 (MC is a writer)
2. Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman by Lindy West - 1/2 (red and black on the cover)
3. The Sisters Weiss by Naomi Ragen - 1/4 (modest clothing)
4. Fever by Mary Beth [author:Ed McBainKeane|2776754] - 1/5 (red and black on the cover)
5. Missing, Presumed by Susie Steiner - 1/8 (mystery genre)
6. Outline by Rachel Cusk - 1/9 (MC is a writer)
7. The Ice Beneath Her by Camilla Grebe - 1/26 (mystery genre)
8. Ten Plus One by Ed McBain - 1/29
Completed Blatant Plagiarism Level 1/29/17
I should be able to do a level or two of this.:-)
Completed 11 of 7+ = "blatant plagiarism"
Duration : January 1 - 31, 2017
It could be a word from the title, the author's name, something on the cover, the genre, the year it was first published, the plot, or a main character's name. The possibilities to imitate are endless.
MATCH:
Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor (Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor (Jane Austen Mysteries #1) by Stephanie BarronMass Market Paperback, 352 pages, Pub Dec 1st 1996 by Crimeline (first pub 1996)
MP Genres: Mystery, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical, Mystery > Historical Mystery
1 ~ one female shown on cover & female Author ~ Infinity Bell done 1-2-17
2 ~ 1st in series & female Author ~ Elite done 1-3-17
3 ~ one female shown on cover, street view shown & female Author ~ City of Ghosts done 1-4-17
4 ~ MP Mystery, one female shown on cover, "the" & female Author ~ Ghost in the Polka Dot Bikini done 1-6-17
5 ~ MP Mystery, skull shown on cover, "the" & female Author ~ Death by the Dozen done 1-7-17
6 ~ MP Mystery, 1st in series & female Author ~ A Catered Murder done 1-10-17
7 ~ MP Mystery, book case shown on cover, "and" & female Author ~ Magic and Macaroons done 1-11-17
8 ~ MP Mystery, MP Fiction, "The" & female Author ~ The Look of Love done 1-14-17
9 ~ MP Historical Fiction, MP Fiction, MP Historical, "The" & female Author ~ The Fiery Cross done 1-21-17
10 ~ MP Fiction, 1st in series, published Dec 1st, & female Author ~ Wild Magic done 1-22-17
11 ~ MP Mystery, MP Fiction, 1st in series & female Author ~ Catering to Nobody done 1-23-17
?? ~ MP Historical Fiction, MP Fiction, MP Historical & "The" ~ The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead Currently Reading
TCFBe a Copy Cat - January 2017
Duration : January 1 - 8, 2017
1. You Belong To Me- Mary Higgins Clark- 1/2/17 (genre- mystery)
2. Hiding in the Shadows- Kay Hooper- 1/4/17 (genre-mystery)
3. Kitty and the Midnight Hour- Carrie Vaughn- 1/5/17 (first in series)
4. The Cat Who Could Read Backwards- Lilian Jackson Braun- 1/5/17 (first in series)
5. The Red Box- Rex Stout- 1/7/17 (genre-mystery)
6. Nightfall Gardens- Allen Houston- 1/7/17 (first in series)
7. The Moving Finger- Agatha Christie- 1/8/17 (setting- United Kingdom)
This sounds fun!Be a Copy Cat
Duration: January 1/17 - January 31/17
Levels:
just 'inspiration': 3-4 books
Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor
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Interesting idea. I'm game. I think I understand the instructions but if I'm wrong, let me know and I'll try again.Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor - Stephanie Barron
READ: 5/5
✔1. The Beekeeper's Ball - Susan Wiggs (m.c. is named Isabel) 1/12
✔2. Omens - Kelley Armstrong (streetview of buildings) 1/28
✔3. Birdman - Mo Hayder (mystery set in England) 1/7
✔4. Blue Monday - Nicci French (mystery set in England) 1/26
✔5. Off Kilter - Hannah Reed (mystery where m.c. helps friend) 1/1
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Mod
Looks good, Barbara.
The Challenge Factory ♦Monthly Challenges♦ > Be a Copy Cat - January 2017
January 1, 2017 to January 31, 2017
Completed 0/2
Level: A bit familiar 1-2 books
This month's book is Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor by Stephanie Barron
The House on Prague Street by Hana Demetz 193 pages (a house is shown on the cover)
To be a TCF Copy Cat, you must duplicate some aspect of the chosen book.It could be a word from the title, the author's name, something on the cover, the genre, the year it was first published, the plot, or a main character's name. The possibilities to imitate are endless.
Level: blatant plagiarism: 7+ books
This month's book is -
Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor by Stephanie BarronMy Books -
Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin (9 in publishing year, 1983 --> 1996) 1/7/17
Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis (same publisher) 1/10/17
The 21-Day Sugar Detox: Bust Sugar & Carb Cravings Naturally by Diane Sanfilippo (woman on cover) 1/31/17
The Magnolia Story by Chip Gaines (woman on cover) 1/5/17
No Time Like Forever by Zoe York (woman on cover) 1/2/17
At Last by Jill Shalvis (same publisher) 1/13/17
Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis (same publisher) 1/18/17
Win by Submission by Melynda Price (#1 in series) 1/19/17
Feversong by Karen Marie Moning (woman on cover) 1/24/17
It Happened at the Fair by Deeanne Gist (historical fiction genre) 1/26/17
It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis (same page count, 352 pp.) 1/29/17
Snow White: A Graphic Novel by Matt Phelan ( 6 in publishing year, 2016 --> 1996) 1/29/17
The Young Elites by Marie Lu (#1 in series) 1/27/17***Completed 13 Books!***
Be a Copy CatJanuary 1/17 - January 31/17
just 'inspiration': 3-4 books
8/4 DONE
Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor
1. **** and the **** The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree 1/8
2. at ***** Murder at Redwood Cove 1/12
3. at ***** A Face at the Window
4. lone woman on cover
OK I'll try this out. I'm not sure how far I'll get but I'm in.
Be a Copy CatDuration: 1/1/17 - 1/31/17
Level: just 'inspiration' (3-4 books)
Progress: 5 of 3 books
Books must be at least 150 pages.
by Stephanie Barron1.
by Karen Rose (1/1/17) - Romantic Suspense #1; Chicago #1 ~ seal on cover2. Claudia and Mean Janine by Ann M. Martin (1/7/17) ~ girl's name in title
3. Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare (1/10/17) ~ nobility - Marquess
4. The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong (1/18/17) ~ death & accusations of murder & 1st book in a series
5. Close Your Eyes by Iris Johansen (1/29/17) ~ mystery
TCF Copy CatDuration: January 1/17 - January 31/17
Level: just 'inspiration': 3-4 books
This month's book: Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor by Stephanie Barron
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Mod
Duration: Jan. 1 - 31, 2017
level - too close for comfort: 6/6 books
1. Ammie, Come Home 1/2/17 ****
this author also uses a pen name
2. Deadly Homecoming at Rosemont 1/4/17 ***
this book is also a mystery
3. Wired Love - A Romance of Dots and Dashes 1/5/17 ****
this book is also set in the 1800's
4. When All The Girls Have Gone by Jayne Ann Krentz 1/5/17 ***
Jane Austen and Jayne Ann Krentz
5. A Lord for Miss Larkin 1/6/17 ***
also set in the early 1800's
6. Haunting Miss Trentwood 1/10/17 **
also takes place at a manor
Finished one -- cap similar to Jane's on the charwoman:
I hope I did it correctly.Finished!!
Be a Copy Cat - January 2017
Duration : January 1 - 8, 2017
1. You Belong To Me- Mary Higgins Clark- 1/2/17 (genre- mystery)
2. Hiding in the Shadows- Kay Hooper- 1/4/17 (genre-mystery)
3. Kitty and the Midnight Hour- Carrie Vaughn- 1/5/17 (first in series)
4. The Cat Who Could Read Backwards- Lilian Jackson Braun- 1/5/17 (first in series)
5. The Red Box- Rex Stout- 1/7/17 (genre-mystery)
6. Nightfall Gardens- Allen Houston- 1/7/17 (first in series)
7. The Moving Finger- Agatha Christie- 1/8/17 (setting- United Kingdom)
Mod
Finished!!"
You did great, Sam.
Can I do more than one level? I want to read the book but I also want to try the blatant plagiarism level1. My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand (Genre: Historical Fiction)
2. Heat Wave by Richard Castle (Genre: Mystery) - January 3
3. Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas by James Patterson (Both stories involve a widow) - January 5
4. The Pelican Brief by John Grisham (Both involve a scandal)
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Mod
You bet. I'm reading the book as well as working on the 'too close for comfort' level.
Wow already got 4 without looking for a single book fitting the challenge :-)))))) In that case I'll try to reach 'blatant plagiarism'Be a Copy Cat
Duration: 1/1/17 - 1/31/17
Completed: 11
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by Mindy Quigley 1st in Series, female MC, Genre: Mystery, involves a widdow2.
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by J.D. Robb Genre: Mystery, this author also uses a pen name (J.D. Robb is pen name of Nora Roberts)3.
by Roseanna M. White Genre: Historical & Historical Fiction, quite a bunch of English aristocrats, involves a widdow and more than one scandal, 1st book in series, one female shown on cover & female Author4.
by Jeffery Deaver Genre: Mystery, important character accused of murder (he didn't commit)5.
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by J.D. Robb Genre: Mystery, this author also uses a pen name (J.D. Robb is pen name of Nora Roberts)6.
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by J.D. Robb Genre: Mystery, this author also uses a pen name7.
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by J.D. Robb Genre: Mystery, this author also uses a pen name8.
by Zanna Mackenzie Genre: Mystery, Cover: only some few red accents among other colours, Character: amateur sleuth, 1st book in series9.
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by Agatha Christie Set in historical Englad, Genre: Historical Mystery, MC: Jane & amateur sleuth10.
by Cindy Blackburn MC: female writer & amateur sleuth, Main plot: a friend asked for help in solving the murder, Genre: Mystery, Secondary plot: historical, titled male MC11.
by Roseanna M. White historical Mystery, one female shown on cover & female Author(view spoiler)
Mod
It has been easier than I thought it was going to be, too.
FINISHED MY CHALLENGE...HAPPY READING!Be a Copy Cat
Duration: January 1/17 - January 31/17
Levels:
just 'inspiration': 3-4 books
Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor
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Lanelle wrote: "Agnieszka wrote: "Wow already got 4 without looking for a single book fitting the challenge :-))))))"It has been easier than I thought it was going to be, too."
I agree about that so much even if I'm still struggling with the 150 pages rule - the five Cherringham books I read this month would fit so perfectly (all set in UK and Mystery - at least one with strong historical ties and one with imprtant character accused of murder he didn't commit) - that's life you can't always get what you want and there're so many other books I plan to read this month and mystries are among my favorite genres :-)
BTW: books 7 & 8 were so far the best in the series and it looks like they get better with each book.
Be a Copy Cat - January 2017Duration : January 1 - 31, 2017
Copy Cat: It could be a word from the title, the author's name, something on the cover, the genre, the year it was first published, the plot, or a main character's name. The possibilities to imitate are endless.
Levels:
a bit familiar: 1-2 books
just 'inspiration': 3-4 books
too close for comfort: 5-6 books
blatant plagiarism: 7+ books
ultimate copy cat: read the book
Rules:
Books must be at least 150 pages.
Please state how your book copies this month's book.
Book to copy: Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor by Stephanie Barron
Copy Cats
1. The Goose Girl
Read: 01/01/17
Match: 1st book in series
2. The Phantom of the Opera
Read: 01/04/17
Match: Both characters on the cover are wearing a hat
3. The Watchmaker of Filigree Street
Read: 01/10/17
Match: MP Historical Fiction and Mystery
4. Faking It
Read: 01/11/17
Match: 1st book in series
5. Aunt Dimity and the Summer King
Read: 01/15/17
Match: MP Mystery
6. Forever Charmed
Read: 01/17/17
Match: 1st book in series
7. The Jewel of Seven Stars
Read: 01/19/17
Match: Author share initials [Bram Stoker]
8. Opal Fire
Read: 01/20/17
Match: MP Mystery
9. Talisman Of El
Read: 01/21/17
Match: 1st book in series
10. Larklight
Read: 01/24/17
Match: 1st book in series
11. The Sweet Dreams Bake Shop
Read: 01/26/17
Match: MP Mystery
12. Reawakened
Read: 01/28/17
Match: 1st book in series
13. The Girl with Ghost Eyes
Read: 01/30/17
Match: MP Historical Fiction
14. A Darkly Beating Heart
Read: 01/31/17
Match: MP Historical Fiction
Got a few more. I'm restricting myself to the things on the cover because it's been so long since I read the book I don't remember that much about it. 
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window in the wall
Do just author initials work? If so same order only?
Mod
Initials work. They don't need to be in the same order.
Ok, I finally went back and put in my books I hope work.Lanelle are all my reasons ok? Not sure if I stretched too far on some of the comparisons. I am in message #4
Mod
They all look great, Alison.
Lanelle wrote: "Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "Lanelle are all my reasons ok? Not sure if I stretched too far on some of the comparisons. I am in message #4"They all look great, Alison."
Cool!
Thanks, figured it was better to ask before I try for Februarys.
:-)
I finished the challenge with 11 books - for details see the updated message #22
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To be a TCF Copy Cat, you must duplicate some aspect of the chosen book.
It could be a word from the title, the author's name, something on the cover, the genre, the year it was first published, the plot, or a main character's name. The possibilities to imitate are endless.
Levels:
a bit familiar: 1-2 books
just 'inspiration': 3-4 books
too close for comfort: 5-6 books
blatant plagiarism: 7+ books
ultimate copy cat: read the book
Rules:
Duration : January 1 - 31, 2017
Books must be at least 150 pages.
Please state how your book copies this month's book.
This month's book is - Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor