The Challenge Factory discussion

Team Challenge
September 2023- November 30, 2023

Please take some time and choose a team name and your first monster. Let me know once you have decided.

Team
✔️Janeylou
✔️Caipi
✔️Trio

Links
Team Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Q&A
Monster Depository (check-in)
Scoreboard
Collectible
Feedback

Rules
🧛Each monster has specific chains that need to be completed.
Examples:
1. Create a chain of 3 using titles consecutively (ABC)
-All the Light We Cannot See
-Becoming Mrs. Lewis
-Catching Fire
2. Create a chain of 3 with "dog" in the titles
-Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
-The Dog Stars
-Hot Dog Girl
🧛One person should NOT complete a whole chain by themselves. This is a team challenge. However, if a monster has multiple chains and a slower reader can only/want to only read for 1 or 2 chains (they must read at least one), then the other two faster readers on the team can complete the other chains between the two of them.
🧛You may choose which creature to capture first but you MUST complete it BEFORE starting a new creature.
🧛You may use or drop articles: A, An, The
🧛If you somehow manage to incorporate a Formal Buddy Read book into a chain, you will earn 2 bonus points. See the buddy read folder for the current book. They are also listed in the spreadsheet dropdown list (when your team has a thread & spreadsheet assigned to them).
🧛Books should be a minimum of 140 pages
🧛Reading the monthly Group Read book for a task will earn you 2 bonus points.

Scoring
You will get 3 points for every completed book (9 per completed chain) PLUS page points.

Monster List

Frankenstein
Mummy
Witch
Vampire
Zombie
Ghost
Werewolf

Hi girls

Bats n Cats
Free Spirits
Pandoras Candy box
Vamps Tavern
Fresh out the Coffin
Midnight Howlers
Pumpkin Goblins

Janeylou wrote: "Hi girls

Bats n Cats
Free Spirits
Pandoras Candy box
Vamps Tavern
Fresh out the Coffin
Midnight Howlers
Pumpkin Goblins"

Great ideas, Janeylou! 😀
My favorites are Free Spirits and Pumpkin Goblins but I'm okay with whatever you and Trio decide.

I like the alliteration (did I spell that right?) in Pumpkin Goblins!

Want to start at the top of the list with Frankenstein?

Ok..few days left . I loved this last time but there has been a few changes , does need a fair bit of discussion but im quite happy just to go with the flow and enjoy this one .

lol, I need to re-read the rules and instructions Janeylou, this one's new to me!

Girls , its 140 pg minimum for this one

Janeylou wrote: "Girls , its 140 pg minimum for this one"

Yes, I have seen it too. That's such a weird page count, I hope I don't forget it during the challenge. 🙈😂🤞🏻

Sorry, ladies. That is a TCF minimum. I am just trying to keep my challenge in line with the rest of them. The Titan Monster Roundup has a minimum of 100 pages. You are welcome to signup for it over in HOB. There is still time.

Its not a problem Donna , i just think its the only challenge with 140 and we're bound to forget 😄😄😄🙄🙄

I'll make a note of it!

Technically Frankenstein is not the name of this monster. It is the last name of his creator. He was created by Victor Frankenstein out of multiple corpses. He is 8 feet tall and proportionally large. His features are hideous as well with dull, watery eyes and yellow skin. Most people are scared of him and hate him on sight. He gave up hope of ever being accepted by humans. Then he decided that he had a right to happiness and Victor was to blame. He demanded that Victor create a female companion for him. Victor started to comply but had second thoughts. This angered him and he started killing people that Victor loved.

To catch Frankenstein complete the following tasks:

Arm 1: Create a chain of 3 using titles with a common word (all titles have "Dark" in them)
Arm 2: Create a chain of 3 using books with "CORPSE" in the title or series
Leg 1: Create a chain of 3 books with a monstrous character (your interpretation)
Leg 2: Create a chain of 3 using books with black covers (minimum 50%)

So we need to discuss cat 1 ..if im correct last year it was preferred not to use The, and , an etc

What about Omega / Dragon/ Wolf

Clarifying Arm 1: Dark was an example. You may use any word except words like A, An, The, And, Or

Ever heard the saying "Ask and you shall receive"? Well, I had a question about Buddy Reads earlier. After some thought and some consultation with other mods, I have decided to give you the same bonus points for an informal buddy read as the TCF Group Read. Here are the rules:

*Your buddy must be on your team
*You may do a buddy read of 2 or 3 (as you have teams of 3)
*The book must fit one of your tasks, of course

To sign up for an informal buddy read click Here and a thread will be set up for you. This option will be added to the Group Read bonus dropdown in your spreadsheets shortly.

Janeylou wrote: "So we need to discuss cat 1 ..if im correct last year it was preferred not to use The, and , an etc

What about Omega / Dragon/ Wolf"

I think "Omega" is a good choice, with this word I'm sure we can all find something. Although the first books I found with Omega were all under 140 pages.... 😂🙈

Does anyone have any ideas for the "Corpse" book? 🙄

These are from my shelf
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

We can read the same books

I never started the Secrets and Scrabble Series and for the Jon's Mysteries book I'd need to read book 2 first, but I'd be open to try the Pancakes and Corpses (Peridale Cafe Mystery #1) book if we want to make a buddy read out of it.

Caipi wrote: "I never started the Secrets and Scrabble Series and for the Jon's Mysteries book I'd need to read book 2 first, but I'd be open to try the Pancakes and Corpses (Peridale Cafe Mystery #1) book if we..."

Im up for that Caipi..its not an MM book though ( although written by an MM writer , who no longer writes MM aparently !!!)
See what Trio says

I'm fine w non MM stories. I'm not on my laptop so I can't see links, but I'm sure whatever you've picked will be fine for me.

The hollydale Omegas series by susi hawke has several that ate over 140 pgs

If we pick the same one that will give us an extra 6 pts
Vanilla
Nutmeg
Marshmallow
Maple
Cider
Freedom ...all work

Janeylou wrote: "The hollydale Omegas series by susi hawke has several that ate over 140 pgs

If we pick the same one that will give us an extra 6 pts
Vanilla
Nutmeg
Marshmallow
Maple
Cider
Freedom ...all work"

I planned on reading Mardi Gras with His Omega since that would work for two other challenges as well but if you two decide on one of these I'm happy to join. 😊👍🏻

Well yours will.work for me as well ..will see what Trio says

Ive signed us all up as Trio will be fine

oops sorry, yes I will always go with whatever the group wants :)

I had some bad news last night, my brother passed away - he's had some health issues but I really didn't expect this so I'm floundering a bit. His daughter lives Martinique so she's going to come in and help us figure his things out. Very sad :(

Oh Trio, im so sorry and when its sudden like this then it knocks you for six .

Trio, I'm so sorry for your loss! Sending you hugs and strength.

What do you think, is it okay if I start reading Mardi Gras with His Omega even though we are still waiting for our BR thread? I planned to use the book for our Star Trek challenge also and I don't want to keep you waiting any longer.

Caipi..I'll start later as well, lets just post here as we go along and then we can link this thread instead / or move across if we need

Actually, i just noticed someone added their own link ..you do it if you know how , if not ill do when i get home ..gonna be about 4/ 5 hours though

Caipi, ive done one ( didnt think id be able to on my phone )

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Not added Trio as she got a lot on but if she does join in i can add her name later

Janeylou wrote: "Caipi, ive done one ( didnt think id be able to on my phone )

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Not added Trio as she got a lot on but if she does join ..."

Thanks, Janeylou!I I will join you in a little less than an hour for a few pages here and there and then from half past seven tonight I have undisturbed time to read.

Im just putting my shopping away , change the beds ( as weather gorgeous ) then ill start as well

Janeylou wrote: "Im just putting my shopping away , change the beds ( as weather gorgeous ) then ill start as well"

Perfect, see you on the other thread then. :)

Hi girls hope you all ok, please remeber to add your book choices into the SS ..no post needed on this thread .
Trio, how are things at home ?

I will also pause Trio here. The 2 of you will need to complete all of the chains by yourself, though. Divide Trio's tasks amongst yourselves. I will check in on her periodically to see how she is doing.

Thanks Donna 👍

Caipi, im off to work in a bit so will take a look later and see where we are

My book for vanishing in Lakota will work for Trios 50% black

hi I'm sorry team - I'm still here and I want to continue! I see I missed the Omega buddy read, boy you guys are fast!
Let me know what I should do to catch up ;)

Trio,.eveeything is on the SS ..i did complete a few for you ...im presuming that is still ok

We are going to do a BR of Pancake & Corpses over the weekend and you can still read the omega book and write down all youtlr thoughts on BR thread ( message 32)

okay perfect, thanks Janeylou

Trio, did you take Lightning struck heart off that i read for you ?..or did i delete it .

Caipi, when do you want to start pancakes & corpses and do you want to join in as well Trio

Janeylou wrote: "Trio, did you take Lightning struck heart off that i read for you ?..or did i delete it .

Caipi, when do you want to start pancakes & corpses and do you want to join in as well Trio"

I will start tomorrow afternoon, hoping to have some undisturbed reading time. 🤞🏻🤞🏻 Hubby is at home...

Janeylou I didn't add or remove anything from the SS yet.

Trio wrote: "Janeylou I didn't add or remove anything from the SS yet."

Must have been me then 😄

Buddy read thread
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I'll prob start this evening and read main part Sunday.
Trio, have added your name to this , so join in if able

It looks like line 12 of SS has dissappeared / been hidden and i dont know how to get it back ..do any of you 2 ?

Janeylou wrote: "It looks like line 12 of SS has dissappeared / been hidden and i dont know how to get it back ..do any of you 2 ?"

I think I got it back, but don't ask me how. 🤷🏻‍♀️😂