tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40782784107448870022024-03-14T07:14:52.110-07:00 Angelina C. Hansen Musing on the joy of writing and living the expat life in Dili, Timor LesteAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769602845843608247noreply@blogger.comBlogger291125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-21808131678208827412016-07-10T04:11:00.000-07:002016-07-10T04:19:14.653-07:00Adapting to Culture--Or Not...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
So last weekend I attended a Timorese backyard going away party for some expat friends who are returning to Australia. It was my first party of this sort. Everyone brought heaps of food and as people of all ages arrived, everyone mingled. But then I began to observe something that startled me. All the girls and women migrated to one side of the yard while the men and boys took seats on the other side. I was tired and not feeling very sociable and just wanted to relax with my Timorese fiancé. But I didn't want to offend anyone. I asked him if it was okay to stay where I was. He put his arm around me. I took that as a yes and stayed put. Then it was time to eat. Women first. Which is not the cultural norm. It's just the way it is amongst my peeps. I asked and was told that the norm is men first. Still I felt odd eating while my fiancé waited. The guys didn't go get food until the gals were finished. I tried not to judge, but I must admit--I was a bit bothered. And another thing was bothering me. </div>
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One of the things I noticed right away when I moved here five months ago is that all the women and girls have gorgeous long hair that they wear pulled back in a tight bun. It's hot and humid, but none of them have short hair. I asked a young friend why that was. She just shrugged. I had been thinking of cutting my long hair because of the heat and I was tired of always wearing it "up". So over the weekend I cut it short. And when I arrived at a meeting with my Timorese friends today, my teenage girlfriends looked at me a bit shocked and kept touching my short hair. None of them said anything. No one else did either. The big test, I suppose, will come tomorrow morning when I meet up with my Timorese fiancé who was out-of-town this weekend. I'm curious how he will react. This can be a big deal to men, regardless of culture, right? I've told him many times that even though I am doing my best to adapt to this culture, I can never become a Timorese woman. Cutting my hair is just one of the many tests of this cross cultural relationship adventure. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769602845843608247noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-42228687253773216692016-06-28T18:44:00.000-07:002016-06-28T18:44:05.915-07:00My Huge Adventurous Life Change<i>Yes, my dear ones, I've been gone for a very, very long time. I hope all of you lovely followers haven't given up on me. And I also hope you will enjoy joining me on this adventure of a lifetime--living and writing the expat life in Dili, Timor Leste. Please let me know you are still with me. Please feel free to ask me questions. I love talking about this gorgeous island of children! </i><br />
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Okay, so it's been a long time since I've posted a recent picture of my darling cat. Right now he's waiting for me to close the laptop and give him a couple of treats. Does he look impatient? He is. And so am I, by nature. When I first started writing I was also delusional. I thought I'd be published within a year or two. Like most newbies, I was so impatient that I made some stupid mistakes.<br />
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Learning to be super patient with our writing and with the crazy world of publishing is imperative if we are going to endure. So let's talk patience here. When my impatience starts causing anxiety, I have to step back and focus my attention elsewhere for a spell. Writing is not my life. It is a part of my life that brings me much joy--when I'm patient with it. Kinda like a small child. ^+^<br />
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Congratulations to all of you for enduring to the end of the month. That took patience! Now here's the question of the day: what do you do when you get impatient with your writing career?<br />
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Don't forget our last check-in tomorrow at <a href="http://lstaylor.blogspot.com/">L.S. Taylor's</a>. </div>
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Now you all can see what I did yesterday afternoon and let me tell you, it was the hardest thing I've done in a LONG TIME. Don't get me wrong, I love dressing up as an alien and entertaining children, but yesterday I was absolutely <i>not </i>in the mood. By 2 pm all I wanted to do was crawl into bed and take a nap. I still haven't recovered from being sick plus I've had one of the busiest weeks ever. Pass me a tissue, right? We're all busy and tired. </div>
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So what's my point? Sometimes we must write, even when we don't feel like it. I admit that's been true for me at least 11 of my 22 writing days this month. But as you're all aware, if you wait for the "right mood" chances are you may never finish a project. </div>
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And just for the record, me and the kids ended up having loads of fun yesterday. Isn't that what often happens when we put our butts in the chair and get to work? We often end up having fun in the end. </div>
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Writing a novel, revising, seeking publication, getting published, marketing and promoting that novel--it's like climbing a tall, rugged mountain. You could probably do it alone, but it's much easier and way more encouraging to make that climb with others who will support you along the way, don't you agree?</div>
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That's what March Madness is all about. It's not just about attaining daily writing goals and checking in, it's about meeting fellow climbers--writers who are trekking step-by-step to meet those same goals. Over the years I've found some great partners here with whom I've been joyfully hiking the publication mountain.</div>
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So this post is about making connections. Please feel free to share with us how to connect with you via Twitter, Facebook, your Blog, or wherever else we can find you!</div>
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<b><span style="color: red;">Jennifer Pickrell!</span></b></div>
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Congratulations,<span class="s1"> </span>Jennifer! <a href="http://denisejaden.blogspot.ca/2014/02/march-madness-set-your-goals-wipmadness.html"><span class="s2">Stop by our goal-setting post,</span></a> and choose your prize from those still listed. Email<span class="s1"> </span>Denise at d(at)denisejaden(dot)com with your choice and we'll get it out to you as soon as possible.</div>
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And if you didn't win, there are still LOTS of great prizes to be won, so keep checking in each day...</div>
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So how have things been going this weekend?</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769602845843608247noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-14817376357947102812014-03-09T03:00:00.000-07:002014-03-09T06:44:56.132-07:00March Madness Day 9<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ten years ago, before I started writing fiction, I experimented with a variety of creative outlets. Drawing flowers with colored pencils on black paper was one. Over the years I've sang, danced, played several instruments, written music, cooked, painted, flower-gardened, and written loads of poetry. My latest thing is the celtic harp.<br />
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This week I did something new and completely outside my comfort zone. Curiosity led me to participate in a local poetry slam. The fifty or so people who gathered at the downtown coffee house were mostly English majors from the university. Yesterday, Carol blogged about voice. I found the majority of poets who read Wednesday night had the exact same voice, same rhythm, same theme. I got bored really fast. When my number came up, I read something I'd written as flash fiction a couple years ago. When I finished reading, the room went silent. I knew I'd shocked and disturbed. That was my intention. Will I ever attend a poetry slam again? Probably not. But maybe I'll use the experience in some future scene in some future novel. Maybe. In the meantime, I've fallen behind with my March Madness goal and must catch up!<br />
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So dear ones, do you have other creative outlets? Do you try new things? Does curiosity lead you down new paths? What new thing have you tried lately? How's the March Madness coming along?<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769602845843608247noreply@blogger.com51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-22727301743162578522014-03-03T03:00:00.000-08:002014-03-03T03:00:04.769-08:00Denise Jaden's FAST FICTION Blog TourRather than doing a traditional interview-filled blog tour, Denise Jaden is celebrating the release of her new nonfiction writing book, <a href="http://www.denisejaden.com/denisejadenbooks.html" target="_blank">FAST FICTION</a>, by dropping tips about writing quickly at every stop of her blog tour, and offering some awesome prizes for commenting on any of these posts (including this one!)<br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Denise's Fast Fiction Tip: Keep Inspiration Handy!</span></i></b><br />
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setting board, or a map of the town I’m writing about. I also like to make up a
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All you have to do is enter the rafflecopter for a chance to win (at the bottom of this post, I've included links to all of the other blogs where you can comment for more chances to win).</div>
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<a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781608682546" target="_blank">IndieBound</a></div>
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<a href="http://denisejaden.blogspot.com/">http://denisejaden.blogspot.com</a></div>
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<a href="http://jessikirby.blogspot.com/">http://jessikirby.blogspot.com/</a></div>
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<a href="http://stephaniekuehnert.blogspot.com/">http://stephaniekuehnert.blogspot.com</a></div>
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<a href="http://myramcentire.com/">http://myramcentire.com/</a></div>
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<a href="http://gretchenmcneil.blogspot.com/">http://gretchenmcneil.blogspot.com/</a></div>
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<a href="http://debbierigaud.com/debbie-rigaud-blog/">http://debbierigaud.com/debbie-rigaud-blog/</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.mybignose.blogspot.com/">http://www.mybignose.blogspot.com/</a></div>
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<a href="http://we-have-words.com/">http://we-have-words.com/</a></div>
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<a href="http://jerismithready.tumblr.com/">http://jerismithready.tumblr.com/</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.kristinaspringer.com/">http://www.kristinaspringer.com</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/users/lstolarz/">http://www.livejournal.com/users/lstolarz/</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.melissacwalker.com/blog/" target="_blank">http://www.melissacwalker.com/blog/ </a></div>
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<a href="http://dianarwallach.tumblr.com/">http://dianarwallach.tumblr.com</a></div>
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<a href="http://ellestraussbooks.blogspot.com/">http://ellestraussbooks.blogspot.com</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.judithgraves.com/">http://www.judithgraves.com</a></div>
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<a href="http://lstaylor.blogspot.com/">http://lstaylor.blogspot.com</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.sharigreen.com/">http://www.sharigreen.com</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.shana_silver.com/" target="_blank">http://</a><a href="http://www.shana-silver.com/">www.shana-silver.com</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.tonettedelaluna.com/">http://www.tonettedelaluna.com</a></div>
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<a href="http://careann.wordpress.com/">http://careann.wordpress.com</a></div>
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<i><b><span style="color: #990000;">"As long as we are persistence in our pursuit of our deepest destiny, we will continue to grow. We cannot choose the day or time when we will fully bloom. It happens in its own time."</span></b></i><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #990000;">--Denis Waitley</span></span></div>
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Do you ever get frustrated in the pursuit of your creative goals? Do you feel like a budding artist who will never reach full bloom? What is the key to achieving those goals? Persistence. </div>
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<i>intr.v.</i> <b>per·sist·ed</b>, <b>per·sist·ing</b>, <b>per·sists</b><br />
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<b>1. </b>To be obstinately repetitious, insistent, or tenacious.</div>
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<b>2. </b>To hold firmly and steadfastly to a purpose, state, or undertaking despite obstacles, warnings, or setbacks.</div>
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As March Madness begins, we may be full of good intentions and energy and zeal. Will we persist? Think about it now. What will you do when obstacles or setbacks arise? It's good to have a plan, a mindset, a readiness to work through the difficulties.<br />
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I know this is going to be a tough month for me. I have out of town guests and special events happening throughout March. What will I have to do to persist in my writing goals? Butt in chair. Everyday. No matter what. Which means I'm going to have to be flexible and write at times that are not ideal for me. That's the only way I will succeed in making this madness happen.<br />
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What helps you to persist? What will you do to keep on task throughout the month? Don't forget to check-in over at <a href="http://lstaylor.blogspot.com/">L.S. Taylor's</a> tomorrow.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769602845843608247noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-62885913723026878412014-02-11T03:00:00.000-08:002014-02-11T03:00:10.552-08:00Oh What A Knight! Blog Tour and Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">With a traitor in her ranks,
and a mark on her head, Brody joins forces with Rielle, hoping to keep the
woman he loves safe. Happily-ever-after is not guaranteed, and mythical
creatures aren’t the only danger the couple face. As battles rage, Rielle has
the chance to prove herself a capable leader, but will doing so cost her the love
of her life?</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/4773615/">Rafflecopter Giveaway</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Here are a few personal thoughts from Mary:</i></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">On Writing:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Favorite thing about writing a first draft: <b>Meeting and
learning about my characters.</b></div>
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Best thing about writing for kids and/or teens: <b>Reliving
lots of firsts.</b></div>
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Favorite word: <b>Seriously?</b></div>
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One word that describes your path to publication: <b>educational</b></div>
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If I could have two dream careers, I’d be an author and a: <b>mom
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">On Life:</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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If I could snap my fingers and solve one of the problems
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get along a bit better. :-)</b></div>
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Best thing about being a child: <b>Very little
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Worst thing about being a child: <b>Not realizing how good
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Best thing about being a teenager: <b>Time spent with
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Worst thing about being a teenager: <b>Being stuck between
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Most memorable teen moment: <b>My first kiss.</b></div>
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My<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>dream vacation: <b>Camping
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Everyone would get <b><u>chocolate</u></b> and <b><u>ice
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There would be an abundance of <b><u>sunshine</u></b> and <b><u>happiness</u></b>.</div>
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No one would be deprived of <b><u>love</u></b>.</div>
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Every child would have <b><u>a happy childhood</u></b>.</div>
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No one would ever <b><u>be mean</u></b>.</div>
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<span class="bqQuoteLink" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 26px;">"I believe that anyone can conquer fear by doing the things he fears to do, provided he keeps doing them until he gets a record of successful experience behind him." </span><span class="bodybold" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px;">Eleanor Roosevelt</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.399999618530273px; line-height: 20px;">Since the last time I posted, I figured out what was holding me back from writing again. What I was afraid of. It's a bit complicated, but let me try to briefly explain.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.399999618530273px; line-height: 20px;">When I write, or when I'm totally focused on anything for that matter, I lose complete awareness of space and time. This wasn't a problem until my life circumstances recently changed. Over the past year I've had a daily struggle to get out the door on time, even without writing! So why was I afraid to dive back into my novels? I was afraid the problem would get worse. So I avoided writing, thinking that eventually I'd get better at keeping track of time. But over the past few months my ability to manage time got worse. Thus I was even more terrified to start writing again. But I wanted to write!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.399999618530273px; line-height: 20px;">Last week I found the solution. Voices. Voices coming from my computer. Voices telling me what time it is. Constantly. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.399999618530273px; line-height: 20px;">And so I'm writing again. And I'm getting out of the house on time EVERY DAY.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769602845843608247noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-776751165285831632014-01-16T04:00:00.000-08:002014-01-16T04:50:38.488-08:00Facing Fear<br />
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<b>Welcome to my writing world.</b></div>
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<b>A world of fear, stagnation, indecisiveness, procrastination, downward spiral.</b></div>
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<b>The desire stirs inside.</b></div>
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<b>Need to write.</b></div>
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<b>Another day passes.</b></div>
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<b>Not fear of failure, but something else.</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769602845843608247noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-32492474772373769402014-01-02T05:25:00.001-08:002014-01-02T05:25:24.308-08:00Winner of Jennifer Hubbard's UNTIL IT HURTS TO STOP<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">Of course, all of you are winners, but not everyone wins a copy of Jenn's book. ^_^</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">Our friend Random.org chose one of the commenters:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: lime;">LARISSA!!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Thanks all for entering and make sure you make time to read UNTIL IT HURTS TO STOP!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769602845843608247noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-50254349039878723792013-12-19T03:00:00.000-08:002013-12-19T07:10:00.226-08:00Giveaway! Jennifer R. Hubbard's UNTIL IT HURTS TO STOP<br />
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I'm a big fan of both <a href="http://jenniferrhubbard.blogspot.com/">Jenn Hubbard </a>and her novels. If you haven't read THE SECRET YEAR and TRY NOT TO BREATHE, I recommend you remedy that immediately. </div>
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As it is for all of us who love an author's work, it's with eager anticipation that we await the arrival of their latest novel. I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one and once I did, I couldn't put it down until I reached the end. Because it truly would have hurt to stop. I instantly connected with the main character, Maggie, not through shared experience, but through her love of the outdoors and wild mushrooms. At the same time, my heart strings were pulled as I followed and cheered Maggie along her emotional journey.</div>
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Contemporary YA novels are my favorite, and I've read loads of them. This one sits at the top of my list for freshness and heart. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769602845843608247noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-31200845366911376912013-11-01T03:00:00.000-07:002013-11-01T03:00:11.924-07:00Paperback!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday a box of paperback copies of my book arrived. I took one out, fanned the pages in front of my nose and smiled. Beautiful!<br />
You can buy this beautiful thing <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/julius-caesar-brown-and-the-green-gas-mystery-ace-hansen/1115994329?ean=9781771274241">here</a> or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Julius-Caesar-Brown-Green-Mystery/dp/1771274247/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383256690&sr=1-1&keywords=ace+hansen">here</a>.<br />
Thanks for all your encouragement and support.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769602845843608247noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-63890873583983754712013-10-28T03:00:00.000-07:002013-10-28T03:00:12.359-07:00Week 4 #WIPMADNESS Check-In<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This week was true madness! Not so much by way of working on the WIP, though. The madness came when I arrived home Tuesday afternoon with a terrible headache and discovered 12 men on my roof! Without any notice from my landlord, the roof was being torn off and the skylights were being replaced. So much for the week I declared as officially peaceful and productive. Never mind the roofing debris that's been scattered from one end to the other of my lovely little home. Hopefully they'll finish up early this week. Deep breath. Sigh.</div>
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#3 JULIUS CAESAR BROWN AND THE GREEN GAS MYSTERY is now available in paperback!!! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Julius-Caesar-Brown-Green-Mystery/dp/1771274247/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1382882414&sr=1-8&keywords=Julius+caesar+brown">See it here</a><br />
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And the #wipmadness will continue in November thanks to our host, <a href="http://sharigreen.wordpress.com/">Shari Green</a>.<br />
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Now, for today's theme, my dear writing companions, all of you have aided me in the road to a happier writing life and I thank you. The road this past year has been full of sinkholes and road blocks, but you have stuck with me and encouraged me to keep going. So tell me, what I can do for you this week, Wipsters? What kind of aid do you need from your writing companions right now?</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769602845843608247noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-40829419922790629912013-10-21T03:00:00.000-07:002013-10-21T03:00:14.490-07:00October Wipmadness Check-In: Week 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"></span>Today I'm thinking about food. I woke up hungry. Over these past months I haven't had much of an appetite. Haven't been eating enough. But I'm working on that. This is also true about feeding my book-loving soul.<br />
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I used to eat three or four novels a week. I had an insatiable appetite for fiction. But ever since my life turned upside down, I've barely read three novels a month. And I live across the street from a huge library!!!<br />
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Wipsters, help me get my appetite for books back. Tell me what books I absolutely MUST READ!<br />
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Now, as regards this past week of activity, I hope you all enjoyed a measure of success. Tell me what book-related stuff you did and what you hope to do this week. I doubled my goal--revised six chapters last week. I hope to revise another six this week.<br />
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So, goals? Must-read books? Tell us all about them. ^_^Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769602845843608247noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-652545057644427842013-10-14T03:00:00.000-07:002013-10-20T05:49:50.306-07:00October #WIPMADNESS Week Two<div class="MsoNormal">
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So I attended the SCBWI Arizona Annual Conference over the weekend. Met some cool writers. Enjoyed the heat in Scottsdale. Got that great quote from Ellen Hopkins. And played the harp during the book signing. Never mind that I should have been signing books, but the print release of JCB got delayed due to some sort of technical difficulties. Sigh. </div>
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I'd like to say I've been busy writing this past week, but instead I've been busy with annoying busyness of the business variety. Ugh. I fear this week will be worse, so maybe we should set a weekly goal this week and then be better about some twitter accountability. </div>
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Okay. So I'm going to revise at least three chapters of the WIP this week. Who wants to keep my accountable? </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769602845843608247noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-20658563467758777782013-10-07T15:49:00.002-07:002013-10-07T15:49:28.600-07:00October #WIPMADNESS Week One<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cute enough that you can forgive me for forgetting that I needed to post today?</div>
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What's going on with all of you, Wipsters?</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769602845843608247noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-73385692434167554592013-09-06T03:00:00.000-07:002013-09-06T03:00:07.823-07:00The Most Interesting Thing: Moving Forward<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Lately I've been thinking a lot about what it means to move forward, in many aspects of life. In some ways I've moved forward by leaps and bounds, in other aspects I'm stuck. When it comes to my writing, I'm trudging through thick mud, struggling to put one foot in front of the other, to take even one new step. I did finish print galleys this week, but that wasn't writing. That was proofreading. Never before have I struggled so hard to take just one step forward. I have goals. Plenty of goals. I make promises to myself. I want to move on to better things so I guess I'd better follow Teddy's advice and muster that labor, that painful effort, that grim energy and that resolute courage. Help me, peeps. I need your words of encouragement!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769602845843608247noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-34478346760155604732013-08-09T03:00:00.000-07:002013-08-20T20:48:54.905-07:00The Most Interesting Thing: It's Not About Me<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</span></div>
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Okay, so really, it's not all about me. But that's how I'm feeling right now as I try to go about putting the word out about Ace's debut novel. If you know me, you know I've spent years promoting other people's books. It's what I love to do. But now I need to spread the word about my own book and it's uncomfortable and awkward and I feel like a pushy used car salesperson. I'm struggling to figure out a way to do this that doesn't seem so ucky wuck. This week I came to a liberating conclusion:</div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">The best way to promote my book is to keep doing what I love to do--promote and encourage others!</span></b></i></div>
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So my dear peeps, what are your thoughts on the subject of self-promotion?</div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Thanks so much for hosting me today. It’s fun to swap blogs.
I invite all your readers to visit the <a href="http://www.jqrose.com/">J.Q. Rose blog</a> to see what you are
sharing there.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">You asked some fun AND thought-provoking questions.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">On Writing:</b></div>
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<i><b>Favorite thing about writing a first draft</b></i>: <span style="color: #cc0000;">The excitement
of beginning a new story and defining the characters and making up the world
they live in. Uh-oh, is that three things? Sorry.</span></div>
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<b><i>Best thing about writing for kids and/or teens</i>:</b> <span style="color: #cc0000;">With my
non-fiction book for girls, I hope to broaden their horizons and inspire them
with the stories of amazing women.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><b>Favorite word:</b> </i>supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
(from Mary Poppins)</span></div>
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<i><b>One word that describes your path to publication:</b></i>
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Eye-opening</span></div>
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<i><b>If I could have two dream careers, I’d be an author and a:</b></i>
<span style="color: #cc0000;">video game creator</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">On Life:</b></div>
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<b><i>If I could snap my fingers and solve one of the problems
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<i><b>One question I wish I had a definitive answer to:</b></i> <span style="color: #cc0000;">How do
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<i><b>Best thing about being a child</b></i>: <span style="color: #cc0000;">I wouldn’t have to prepare
meals.</span></div>
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<b><i>Worst thing about being a child:</i></b> <span style="color: #cc0000;">I HAVE to eat what Mom
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<b><i>Best thing about being a teenager:</i></b> <span style="color: #cc0000;">Being strong</span></div>
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<i><b>Worst thing about being a teenager:</b></i> <span style="color: #cc0000;">Fitting into the group.</span></div>
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<i><b>Most memorable teen moment</b></i>: <span style="color: #cc0000;">My senior year of high school, I
had the idea for our fall festival parade float. It was fantastic and our class
created the most beautiful float with all the details, but the FRESHMEN won the
award for best float! I was crushed.</span></div>
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<b><i>One thing I’d like to say to my teen self:</i></b> <span style="color: #cc0000;">It’s alright to
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<i><b>A quote I live by:</b></i> <span style="color: #cc0000;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The
future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.</i>—Eleanor
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<b><i>My dream vacation: </i></b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Actually this winter we are finally going
to go on our “dream” vacation. My husband and I owned a floral shop and
greenhouse business. You can imagine we were always glued to the Rose Bowl
Parade in Pasadena, CA where every float was decorated with plants and flowers
and seeds etc. Nothing man-made could be used to decorate the floats. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We always wanted to go to the parade, and
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Everyone would get ice cream and chocolate cake at least once a week.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">There would be an abundance of flowers and peace.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">No one would be deprived of food.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Every child would have love.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">No one would ever have to use food stamps.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Girls Succeed: Stories Behind the Careers of Successful Women<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b>Tagline</b>: An interactive e-book<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to inspire and empower girls to achieve the
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<b>Back of the Book:</b> An interactive e-book filled with dreams
and passion to inspire, entertain, and empower girls. Fifteen remarkable career
women in a variety of occupations share their stories about their work and the
path they took to become successful in their dream careers. These diverse
careers encompass women in the arts, business, science, medicine, ministry,
entertainment, and sports. Learn about contemporary women who have discovered
cures to stamp out disease, made people laugh, earned Olympic and Paralympic
gold medals, and crossed the country in the cab of an eighteen wheeler.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">BIO</b>: After
writing feature articles in magazines, newspapers, and online magazines for over
fifteen years, J.Q. Rose entered the world of fiction writing with her first
published novella<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">, Sunshine Boulevard</i>,
released by Muse It Up Publishing in 2011. With Girls Succeed she returns to
her first love, writing about real people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Blogging, photography, Pegs and Jokers board games, and travel are the
things that keep her out of trouble. Spending winters in Florida with her
husband allows Janet the opportunity to enjoy the life of a snowbird. Summer
finds her camping and hunting toads, frogs, and salamanders with her four
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yellow's smoochin' red, don't ya think?<br />
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Here we are at the end of July</div>
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Summer's flyin' by</div>
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Are you having fun?</div>
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All I want to do is cry</div>
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But I still write and try</div>
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To have some fun</div>
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And so we reach the end of July, Wipsters.<br />
As for writing, I am still pouring out the angsty poetry.<br />
What about you? Are you having some fun?<br />
And who is going to continue the #WIPMADNESS in August?</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ace has closed his eyes and picked winners from amongst you who helped spread the word about his book. If you're on the list, please email Ace within a week: AceHansenMG(at)gmail(dot)com</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: lime; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Edith</i></b></span><span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i> </i></b></span>wins a copy of Ace's Book</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i><b>Jennifer R. Hubbard</b></i></span> wins an Amazon Gift Card</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">And most important, gummy worms for:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: lime; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Brooke Younker</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: lime; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Sandy</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: lime; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Susan Bernhardt</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: lime; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Suzanne Warr</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: lime; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Beverly Stowe McClure</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">***Big green hugs and kisses to all of you!!!***</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Please keep spreading the word! ^_^</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00769602845843608247noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078278410744887002.post-87951747855375454812013-07-22T03:00:00.000-07:002013-07-22T03:00:00.872-07:00Wipmadness Week 4 Check-InHello Everyone!<br />
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Due to a severe electrical storm Saturday night, I am without Internet. Yikes! So I'm sitting outside my closed library on the bench and it's about to rain again. So without further ado, tell us how you're week has been. Mine has been hectic and emotional and I feel like I need Ace to take me to his home planet for a while.<br />
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