To further my obsession with the #1 ranked Buckeyes this quiz is all about Ohio fiction authors. See how well you know the authors of my state. This is the last week of Round 1 (looks like there are 3 people in the running for the top spot) so make your guesses even if you haven’t participated yet and you’ll be eligible to win a prize. I’ll have Gage randomly select a second winner on Sunday 🙂 You have until noon on Friday to submit your answers. Each question worth 10 points.
A few rules…No cheating. No looking at other commenter answers. Yes, we’re going by the honor system…Your first answers will be the only ones accepted…Have fun! This round for every participant I have (currently at $32) I will put in a $ for a B&N gift card or a Babies R Us gift card for the winner. Even if you play only once you are eligible to win the second prize (something special I pick out) and you will be adding money to the kitty for the winner.
Last week’s quiz and point tally here. The results of last week’s quiz here. Current Leaderboard here.
1. This Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winning African-American author was born right here in northeast Ohio. One of her most famous novels was set in Ohio after the Civil War. Toni Morrison
2. This Ohio-born author also received her MFA in Fiction from OSU. Many of her light women’s fiction novels are set in small towns in Ohio, her latest has a red cover with a plush red chair and is set in southern Ohio. Jennifer Crusie
3. This bestselling women’s fiction author spent 12 years in Cleveland and her Ministry is Murder series is set in Ohio. Emilie Richards
4. This Ohio born author was most famous for his novel set in Winesburg. Sherwood Anderson
5. Quite a few times I’ve written about this Cleveland transplant, who writes a great mystery series set in Cleveland, even reviewing one of his books earlier this year. Feel free to browse on my blog to find his name. Les Roberts
6. This OSU alumni and former English professor is now a successful author who writes historicals (Elizabeth I series), suspense (Maple Creek Amish series) and romances. Karen Harper
7. The author of the Kent Family Chronicles and the North and South trilogy earned his MA in American Literature from Ohio State. John Jakes
8. The author of the Goosebumps series earned his degree from Ohio State in 1965. RL Stine
9. This author was born in Cleveland Heights and still lives there today. Her book, Some Things That Stay, won awards for debut fiction and she has gone on to write three more. Sarah Willis
10. This stand-up comedian, turned actor is well known for his manic personality and his all black wardrobe. He also wrote a book about his battle with alcoholism. He’s a 1969 OSU grad. Richard Lewis
BONUS- This Cleveland born/OSU grad actress is also the daughter of a well known Cleveland Plain Dealer writer. She currently stars on the funny sitcom The Middle. Patricia Heaton
Stacy's Books 
1 Toni Morrison (Beloved)
2 Jennifer Crusie (Maybe This Time)
3 Emilie Richards
4 ?
5 Les Roberts
6 Karen Harper
7 John Jakes
8 R.L. Stine
9 Sarah Willis
10 Richard Lewis
Bonus – Patricia Heaton
90 points plus the bonus 10. Will it be enough for a third victory?
Ach! I know almost nothing about Ohio!!!
8. R.L. Stine
10. Drew Carey????
Well, you got 10 points 🙂
Hmmm…let’s see if I know any of these at all. I am quite miffed that my Texas Longhorns lost their game – it’s a shame – their season kind of went out with a pfft! Good luck to your guys, Stacy!
1. Toni Morrison ?
2. Jennifer Crusie ?
3. Emilie Richards
4.
5. Les Roberts
6.
7. John Jakes
8. R.L. Stine
9.
10.
No Bonus guess – however, Lesa Holstine of Lesa’s Book Critiques is from Ohio! LOL
60 points! My Buckeyes didn’t fare much better than your Longhorns 🙂
1. Toni Morrison
3. Emilie Richards
5. Les Roberts
6. Karen Harper
7. John Jakes
8. R.L. Stine
These were tough!
60 points is good 🙂
1. Toni Morrison
5. Les Roberts
And while I really doubt this is right, I’m going with Andrew Dice Clay for #10.
Not a good week for me!
20 points it is 🙂 It was a tough week.
1. Toni Morrison
2. Jennifer Crusie
3. Emilie Richards
4.Sherwood Anderson
5. Les Roberts
6. Karen Harper
7. John Jakes
8. R.L Stine
9. Sarah Willis
10.
Bonus – Patricia Heaton
90 + 10 = 100 hard earned points.
#5 = Les Roberts (thanks for letting me search!)
#10 = Richard Lewis (I’m guessing?)
That’s it. That’s all I’ve got. Not the best way to wrap up the quiz round. But it’s been fun! Thanks as always for your hard work.
Good guess! 20 points.
2. Jennifer Crusie
3. Emilie Richards
5. Les Roberts
7. John Jakes
8. R.L. Stine
9. Sarah Willis
60 points for the pregnant lady 🙂
1. Alice Walker
7. John Jakes
8. RL Stine
20 points 🙂
3. Emilie Richards
5. Les Roberts
6. Karen Harper
7. John Jakes
8. R.L. Stine
9. Richard Lewis
60 points 🙂
1. Toni Morrison
2.
3. Emilie Richards
4.
5. Les Roberts
6. Karen Harper
7. John Jakes
8. R.L. Stine
9. Sarah Willis
10. Richard Lewis
Bonus: Patricia Heaton
This one was rough!
80 + 10. Can you hold on to your lead?
Ok, I am really, really sorry but it seems I know crap about Ohio Authors
1 Toni Morrison
2
3
4
5 Les Roberts
6
7 John Jakes – loved his books!
8 R.L. Stine
9
10 Richard Lewis
Bonus: Patricia Heaton
60 points it is. That’s a pretty good score for a non Ohioan 🙂
1. Toni Morrison
2. Jennifer Crusie (I remember the cover!)
3. Emilie Richards
4. Sherwood Anderson
5. Les Roberts (Followed your hint. I hope i got it right 🙂
6. Karen Harper
7. John Jakes
8. R.L. Stine (I love Goosebumps series:)
9. Sarah Willis
10. Richard Lewis
bonus : Patricia Heaton
110 points! Best score this week 🙂
I’m afraid I only know two.
#3 – Emilie Richardson
#6 – Karen Harper
Good for 20 points and to add another $1 to the winner’s prize 🙂