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!
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- 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!
I’m Roseanna M. White, author of a slew of historical romances, along with some contemporary mysteries from Guideposts. My real life is full (homeschooling mom of two teens, one of whom is now in college, need I say more??) but also very … ordinary. So I offset that by writing about things like spies and nobility and war and mayhem whenever I can. And with my next book, I not only have a pair of private investigators who are clearly at odds, one of them is London’s most popular gossip and fashion writer for the (fictitious) London Ladies Journal! Here’s a bit about A Beautiful Disguise:
Gemma Parks will count herself happy if she can continue to avoid Graham Wharton and all the pain he caused her…difficult on a good day, given that they’re both members of The Imposters, an elite private investigation firm run by her best friend, who is also Graham’s distant cousin. But when a boy is kidnapped–mistaken for his aristocratic cousin–and the authorities won’t help, Gemma can’t turn down the case…even if it means working with Graham. He’s determined to win her back, but she’s just as determined to write him our of her story for good. Will all their scheming restore a broken family? Can their own frozen hearts ever thaw again?
Gemma is a columnist for London Ladies’ Journal, where she writes about the aristocracy–what they’re wearing, who’s seen flirting with whom, and who showed up at what ball or fete. She’s the one who made her best friend, Lady Marigold, into a fashion icon, with her write-ups and features. But until now, Gemma has never accepted an invitation as her alter-ego, G. M. Parker. Instead, she’s posed as servants and maids and occasionally as Marigold to get the information for her column.
For this case, though, she needs an in to a house party so accepts an invitation that had been sent to her pseudonym. Which means that for the first time, Gemma actually has to develop a character to go along with her name.
So for fun, let’s come up with our OWN Edwardian-era nom de plume! We’ll follow Gemma’s very simple method.
1. Take the first letter of your first name (hers is G)
2. Use a middle initial that is your mother’s maiden name (hers is M)
3. For your last name, take the first few letters or syllable of your name (maiden or married) and then add a different ending to it.
So for me, I’d be R.M. Whitson
4. Now…pick a different first name to go with that initial. (Gemma chose Gabrielle)
And voila! There you have it! Your own nom de plume, ready for all the columns you write (because of course you don’t want the duchess whose dress you insulted to know who you really are!).
Share your new name in the comments below for a chance to enter my extra giveaway!
Here’s Your Critical Stop #16 Info:
If you’re interested, you can get a SIGNED copy of A Noble Scheme from me right here (and shop for other fun bookish things too!) or order on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook, Baker Book House, or at your local bookstore!
Clue to Write Down: few novels
Link to Stop #17, the Next Stop on the Loop: Misty M. Beller’s site!
Special Giveaway!
But before you go, I’m offering a special prize!
One lucky winner with a US address will receive a box full of bookish merch, valued at $50!
These items will come from my Box of Bookish Things selections so could include things like book-themed games or puzzles, bookish jewelry, bookish socks, stickers, bookmarks, keychains, notebooks…whatever fits in the box from my overstock!
Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary.
My non de plume would be J.I.Hutham, with the “J’ being Jochebed. Thank you for thinking of such a creative idea for people to comment on! My daughter and I really enjoy your historical fiction, and look forward to each new book of yours that we read.
Um, maybe Jessica C. Meriam. If I understood how to do it correctly.
JR Webster with the J being Jill
My nome de plume is C K Hilliard, C = Cecilia
Mine would be PF Foley “Penelope”
My nim de plume would be CB Alden (Charlotte)
My nom de plume would be Katrina Frankson… sounds like someone serious, right? While I, Faith Marshall, would be publishing romances, Katrina Frankson would be doing an entirely different, more serious genre of dystopian fiction. (If she isn’t already…. ;-))
My nom de plume would be M A Marchion
L. C. “Lucy” Harmon
My name would be Anne M. Cherry
Mine would be B. J. Barnhouse. Fun!
Mine would be S. C. Corwallis!
My nom de plume would be I.R. Peran with “I” being for Isla.
Hm… my new name would be E. R. Huthers, new first name Evelyn.
Fun name idea! Mine would be R. J. Baltic. The R would stand for Raleigh.
My name would be S.W. Smitford, with S standing for Susannah
My nom de plume is J A Sheverson… maybe Juliette. Hah!
PP Rolson and my first name would be Penelope 😀
T.J Whiton and my new first name would be Talia
R.B. Hartland….R for Rita, so I would be Rita B. Hartland.
Anne D. Howland
I’d be G.T. Hollwood
Nora R. Mauton
I would be J. J. Strandhurst, with J for Julianne.
I made a wishlist! So much fun to look at all the cool boom things. One of the things I put on was the watch pendant. Thank you for all the amazing opportunities for books and things!
M.T. Chapson
I think the M would stand for Mariana
J A Carrington
Jillian Amber
Mine would be Abigail Hardy or Ginnie Lynn.
Following the pattern you shared and choosing the new first name “Maeve,” my nom de plume would be Maeve M. McNamara.
I would be D A Huffman. I think the D would be Dottie.. This is such fun,. Thank you.
I added a bunch of books! & Ive thought hard on this because I wanted to start writing myself. I still don’t know for sure but I’ll go with Dreaa Drake it’s what I go by daily to everybody but my real name is Andrea.
I think mine would be E.W. Bucknel. The new E would be for Eleanor
Thanks for the fun scavenger hunt
Mine would be A.C. Bradford. I think I’d pick Anne for the ‘A,’ and my married name is Bradsher but a family name is Bradford, so I rather like that.
RF O’Neal, R stands for Reyna.
My nom de plume would be P. H. Gomez, or a very different one: Evangeline Rodriguez, like my grandmother!
My nom de plume would be Darby H Parker
L.K. Wulfston
L for Lily….. gonna have to work on that last name though 😂
My Nom de Plume would be E.C. Larson. I think I’d choose Elizabeth. 🙂
My nom de plume would be S. R. Krafton (with S for Susannah)!
My nom de plume is C.H. Ingsley. Who knew? So fun. And I love the store. Will be coming back to visit and shop.
L. L. Hutson, and my first name would be Lucinda!
I’m looking forward to your newest book!
My nom de plume is L.R. Pikton. Lucy R Pikton. 🤣
L.B.Barnum, my first name is Lavenia.
How fun! My “nom de plume” would be BI Smithson or Brielle I Smithson.
Love your books, Roseanna! Thank you for sharing your gifts!
BB Jam
This is fun! 🙂 My name would be Rosie P. Kielbaum. In real life I go by my middle name, so extra-hidden identity in my nom de plume. 🙂
Mine would be A.W. Stevens
This was so fun. Mine would be A. P. Farrier. I picked Avanelle as the first name.
I would be Katherine V Sorborg
The nom de plume is so creative and cool! Mine would be L. T. Havil.
I saved the Too Many Books to my wishlist.
J.H. Halbook
Oops. Justine H Halbook
My nome de plume would be L. T. Chilton (with L. for Lorelei)!
This is so fun! My nom de plume would be K. M. Bronwell, with K for “Kadence.”
Greetings from Mount Hermon – Rebecca
I LOVE this so much! My “nom de plume” would be Madison A. Carver. I could even have a nickname MAC…that’s fun. 🙂
My nom de plume is BD Nelling
My nom de plume would be C. S. Perkins (C for Catherine)!
My REAL last name is actually hyphenated (Hartz-Puhac) but I write with just the last name Hartz… helps keep things simple 🙂
Crystal L. Kline
I’m now Autumn L.(leaves) Manchester 😁 and I quite like it!
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to all 🍀
My nom de plume would be R. H. Keyton. R for Rachel
My name would be K.H. Lindon!
Mine would be D. S. Léandre, with the D standing for Dominique.
My name would be: MS Rolex. The M stands for Micheala. Full name: Micheala Susan Rolex
M. A. Woods (M. for Millie)
My nom de plume is T. A. Parsley. (Tillie for T)
Maiden name is Parsons so I thought Parsley would fit, lol! That was fun, I’ve never created a nom de plume before 🙂
My non de plume would be Stephanie P. Borden
Using Gemma’s method:
B.D. Rahl. First name Beth.
I would be A.S. Reynor and the A would stand for Abigail.
My nom de plume would be Susie Quinn, because my dad used to call me his Susie Q.
LL Cissoni, my new L would be Louise.
My nom de plume would be E.M. Keller but I would go by Betsy. You are one of my top 5 favorite authors and I cannot wait to receive my copy of A Noble Scheme soon!
JM Juckert
This is so much fun!
Mine would be: A. C. Bellefrie
My new name would be Arielle
Mine would be K.S. Hanselberry – K for Kulgel
My nom de plume would be B. G. Richey, with the B standing for Brittany.
My nom de plume would be H. M Abbington!
My name would be H. M Abbington!
My name is M.A. Clemson. With M being Magpie.
Jean B Hayson
My nom de plume would be K. M. Grant! (The K the initial for Kathleen.)
That’s so fun!
My nom de plume would be K. M. Grant! (The K the initial for Kathleen.)
That’s so fun!
My nom de plume would be D. F. Carleton. My new “D” would be Dominique.
I’d be S.L. Youth. The “S” would stand for Sophia. What a fun little game and I LOVED A Noble Scheme.
Using Gemma’s method, I might choose Helen C Rafferty.
Thanks for the giveaway!
CutePolarBear
Mine would be Farmer Lulu as my family calls me this because of my love of gardening.
Mine would be E.S. Owain
My name would be E.R. MacKenzie.
I am another Elizabeth. 🙂
I just finished reading The Nature of a Lady.
Mine would be MoSS
ME Little
I would be Marianne M. Lablanc!
I would want to be T.W. Witzen
Rebecca Carruthers. My mother wanted to name me Rebecca Ann.
Mine would be Rose M. Washburn. Definitely adding this book to my TBR!
The nom de plume thing is so cool!! Mine is Hadassah C. Elkin ❤️
Mine would be N.W. Pipston (Nan)
I like the method you came up with for a nom de plume! Mine is Rianne B. Hykner. I like your post.
Mine is M.M. Spendhaven (M is for Maude)
My nom de plume would be K.N. Portman with “K” representing Katrina.
We love to come up with elf names around Christmas doing something similar. My Edwardian-era non de plume is L. G. Lothrom. I already follow you on Facebook and love your books!
Thanks for the opportunity. I truly enjoy your books. My nom de plume would be DS Howard
Thank you for the fun giveaway!
Not sure
My nom de plume would be D.V. Hogson. D for Diana
My nom de plume would be R. (Ruth) B. Howard.
S. S. Minwood
My nom de plume would be H.L. Maxington
My nom de plume would D. (Drusilla) F. Dudikoff.
Mine would be J. S. Masterson. The J stands for Josephine.
My nom de plume would be F. M. Acklington. F for Faith.
Scarlett Night
Mine would be M.E. Everett
My non-de plume would be “L.T. Gilson,” and my “L” would be “LiLi” (pronounced Lēē-Lēē).
V. K. Driston V for Veronica
My nom de plume would be…
S.J. Wollerton. My new “S” would be Sophie.
D.G. Harrison (D for Dawn)
That was so fun! My nom de plume would be M. S. Handburg. M for Moira.
My mom de plume would be M.W. Juniper so Myles Juniper ;). thank you for offering this giveaway!
My nom de plume would N. M. West and my first name would be Nadia. 😊
P.M. Asher
My nom de plume would be T. L. Wells (a good mix of my married name and maiden name (Willie)). And I would go by Tanya. Thank this was fun! 🙂
My nom de plume would be S. H. Drayson, with the “S” being for Sarah.
My new name Malia M. (For Millicent) Masters. I’m not sure why except my daughter helped me with my first and then the rest started with M. I love alliteration? 😅
C. S. Watterson – C for Charlotte
J.L. Cash (my maiden name is Case)
I think back then, I’d go with something that could go either way and say Jordan. Jordan L. Cash.
Katelynn H. Owens
My new name would be P. I. Hennington, with the P for Poppy.
Your books were recently recommended to me, and I cannot wait to start them
E.H. Dojon
K.E. Kelton K for Kate
Mine is B. V. Snodgrass (Bridget Victoria)
E.S. Dorn, the E for Elise
RF Blankenstein – R for Rebekah
L. S. Lawson. L for Laura
R.K. Crivelle
Diana Hunt
I would be Marianne M. Lablanc!
My “nom de plume” would be S R Johns.
My nome de plume would be K. D. Roberts, with the K being ‘Kitty’ or ‘Kimberley’.
My nom de plume would be N. D. Ambleton, with the N for Natalia
My nom de plume would be M.M. Kady, with the “M” being Martha. It was rather fun to come up with this!
My nom de plume would be B.L. Tiepfield and my new name would be Bella.
SF Jennison Sarah
My nom de plum would be K.W. Thabeth. My K would be Kennedy.
J. H. Gilling J for Josephine
My nom de plume would be CC Ferdinand with my new C being Charlotte.
How fun! My nom de plume would be S. R. Gerken. The “S” would stand for Susan – an old family name.😁
My nom de plume would be…
E. P. Wodson, Elody
This was the most fun entry so far!!
I would be C.S. Andrews , my new name Camille. Thank you so much for doing this giveaway.
Mine would be B. R. Gerner (B for Betty)
E.S. Dorn, the E for Elise
My nom de plume would be S.B. Halsey and my new S would be Sabrina.
My nom de plume would be K..K. Rowan and my new K would be Kristina.
S. T. Young (Sabrina)
My nom de plume would probably be F. Valeria
My nom de plume would be AP. Bustlark and my name would be Anna. This was alot of fun, thank you.
Azalea E. Felorin
V. J. Riverwood. I really like my nom de plume. FUN!!!
My nom de plume would be K W Bacon. K would be for Katya.
H.S. Makenna with first name Helena
My Gemma nom de plume would be Demi N. Rynez
Nice giveaway!!
My nom de plume would be K. N. Crisley, with K being Kendra.
My nom de plum would be K M Smitteny
L.H. Fitzgerald . My new L would be Lucy.
My nom de plume is KK Wallace with K being for Katrina.
Your book sounds really good! I will have to check it out!
My new name is S.(Suzanne) M. Howell! 😄 How fun! Thanks, Roseanna!
My nom de plume would be B R Halland, B for Brandy.
My nome de plume would be O.L. Neston (O for Ophelia)
My nom de plume would be C L Kane.
My nom de plume would be C. N. Eisenhower, “C” for Cleo 🙂
Margaret S. Chanson
My “Gemma nom de plume” would be AS Claisen.
My nom de plume would be A E Ingalls (my maiden name of Ingram, can’t think of anything creative for my married name Johnson)..new “A” is Anna. Thanks for having this giveaway!
My nom de plume would be D P Lankston with D as Donna
My nom de plume: E. B. Litman. The new E would be Eleanor. 😀
My nom de plume would be…
E. P. Wodson, Elody
My nom de plume would be T. A. Erickovich T for Tatiana
Choosing a name
C. V. Kaglen
Charlotte
My nom de plume would be E Rhymer E for Elizabeth
My nom de plume would be R. H. Rozenblum. My new “R” would be Raina.
My “Gemma nom de plume” would be JW Shadows with “J” representing Jewel.
Mine would be A.J. Winters. The initials would stand for Aria Joy
E.H. Dojon
My nom de plume would be C.H. Sangberg, with the C being for Carolyn.
My nom de plume would be R.B. Whitman. R for Rosalind