I hereby launch the first activity for “My Kind Of Mystery” guests:
A RIEDEL Clue! You may join right up until February 28, 2015.
RIEDEL challenges are about interacting together, in a fun outlet with prizes shared internationally. They consist of treats from here at home, options that I hope appeal to everyone. :) Book taste is so personalized. I also like the reward of contests that aren’t random.
A RIEDEL Clue gives you 2 days to catch my post. Alert me, by e-mail, if you have solved it: AlyshaeB[at]hotmail[dot]com. Don’t post any guesses in the comment box. Success swings to those who have a leg up first!
You may use the comment box to request: “Hint Please” and also chat to your heart’s content. If 48 hours elapse without a winner, a hint will ensue. The subsequent round will then be granted 2 days. If a round garners more than one winning answer, a draw shall be conducted among those.
I am in North American central standard time.
You have 48 hours to solve this riddle, or request a hint, starting… NOW!
**** CONCLUDED. I HAD FUN WITH OUR PLAYERS! ****
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WHICH AUTHOR SHOWED AN INTEREST IN THE FAIRY HOAX?
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RIEDEL Clue #1 was answered correctly by every e-mail entrant!
The winner is: RACHELLE LERNER! Congratulations!
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THE ANSWER IS: SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE.
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Read the 1917 story of Frances Griffiths and Elsie Wright.
I learned of the cousins in a 1997 film, “Fairy Tale: A True Story”.
PRIZES ARE:
{Door #1} A used book. I can e-mail a PDF list.
{Door #2} A quartet of Canadian postcards.
{Door #3} A packet of pumpkin planting seeds.
RIEDEL FASCINATION 
Is it too early to ask for a hint, PLEASE!!!
Disregard the hint request….I think I may have figured it out – I sent an email…
Good morning competitors! A hint may be requested as early as you wish. I give two days to see if anyone solves a clue in the first round. Then a hint would follow. On our first occasion: everyone has sent answers without it. In nine hours, I will hand draw a prize-winner, from among all e-mailers! :)
A note from your hostess: I am pleased you played our very first game and thank you heartily. It was hard work on a slow connection but I advised every member to check our primary page, so they would see this activity underway; via their blog or Goodreads. From now on: are you content to subscribe or watch this blog, or would you like me to e-mail you when a festivity is taking place? Shoot a note to the e-address above to let me know. I had fun and hope you did too! Yours Truly, Carolyn.
Carolyn with your slow internet connection I would say if anyone is interested they can subscribe or watch! Looks like you will have to set a time limit and then draw again. At any rate it’s fun no matter what!
I sent an email reply and did not specify anything as I like surprises.
Now having a good idea of what you like and use: prepare to be surprised! Congratulations from all of your peers in “My Kind Of Mystery”!