Meet Mrs. Gruener from "The Cumberland Bride"

Welcome to Stitches Thru Time, Mrs. Gruener.  We’re happy you could join us today and answer a few questions.

Thank you so much for having me! I will do my best, and pray that your readers find my words worthwhile.

  

The Cumberland Bride is mostly about your eldest daughter, Kate, and the scout your husband hired to take your family into the Kentucky wilderness, but share with us some of the behind-the-scenes things that took place leading up to your move. What made your family pack up and leave the relative safety of Virginia?

‘Twas not an easy decision, but it seemed the best for our family, all things considered. My husband Karl, as you may know, was a Hessian in the employ of the British Army at the time we met, and even after the end of the war he has been careful about not noising that about. Our first move occurred because of my family’s displeasure in our marriage, but it was good for Karl and me to depend upon each other in those early years—and upon the Lord. We learned that He is indeed faithful to care for us, that if we commit any such decision to Him in prayer, He will provide all we need. Over the years, as our family grew, we never felt that any place we lived was truly ours, however, and Karl, in particular, felt the tug to continue on and find that.

  

Kate was hurt almost before you got started on your journey. Did that give you pause? Did you and your husband reevaluate your whole decision at that point? What tipped the scales and kept you going forward?

Oh, that was a small enough injury, an inconvenience to be sure, but it couldn’t be helped, and I was thankful we had the wherewithal to accommodate Kate’s recovery while continuing our journey.     

  

The journal Kate keeps is something you don’t approve of. Can you share with us why?

Gracious, that girl—always has her head in the clouds with some story or another, or asking me dozens of questions on “why” this or that. She should learn to better apply herself to hard work. A woman’s life is difficult enough without her distracting herself with the affairs of others, or thinking fanciful thoughts. Scripture tells us to be sober and vigilant. How can she do that if her mind is always flittering off elsewhere?

I suppose, however, that keeping a written record of notable happenings is not such an ill-spent occupation. I simply am concerned whether she can keep her journal to that and not waste time with fanciful things.

A second accident on the trail involved not only Kate but your toddler son as well. As a mother, I can’t imagine what that put you through. But then … something even worse happens. We won’t tell our readers this because we try not to include spoilers, but tell us what held you and your husband together during this time.

Oh my. Gracious, yes. I suppose what held us together was the only thing that can in such a situation … our trust in God Himself. And we have already endured so much together (two of our children going on to heaven before us), why would we allow this to separate us?

I have a huge respect for the women of your time who did extraordinary things. What piece of wisdom would you like to share with our modern readers before you take your leave?

Do not shrink from difficulty or hard work, because those are the things the Lord uses to shape us and refine us.

Thank you for your visit, Mrs. Gruener!

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The Backcountry Brides - Rafflecopter Giveaway!

Today is the official release date for The Backcountry Brides, even though Barbour let it out a couple of weeks early. There are eight historical romances all set in the "backcountry" of Colonial America, as they referred to the frontier. Lots of well-researched history in this collection, nestled in the background of realistic romances for that era.

To celebrate the release, the authors have put together a nice prize package including a copy of the book, a Kindle Paperwhite, some handmade note cards, a CD of Scottish fiddle music, a booklet of Colonial dolls, and - of course! - some quality chocolate. 

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Backcountry Romance

How exciting that Barbour released The Backcountry Brides early! This collection includes Her Redcoat, my story set at Fort Michilimackinac during the Indian uprising known as Pontiac's Rebellion.

The backcountry, which is what the Colonials called the frontier, was sparsely populated, largely inhospitable, and undeniably dangerous. Not the best setting for a romance!

Or is it?

Romance in the backcountry looked very different from romance today. Remember that sparsely populated part? There wasn't a lot to choose from. Marriages were often for protection, companionship, and to share the workload. In short ... they were practical.

But that doesn't mean there couldn't be a spark. A certain something. A change in the air. An awakening of desire. 

My hero and heroine meet at a time when cultures were clashing. The French were moving out, the British were moving in, the local tribes were being forever changed, and a new culture of those with mixed European and native blood was rising. Tensions were high. The stakes were life and death. However, the human heart being what is it, my hero and heroine are drawn together.

They don't have years - or even months - to work out a traditional courtship. Time is short and danger surrounds them. They have one shot and must find the courage to take it, even though it means turning their backs on everything else. 

It was a brutal time in our history and one in which the weak did not survive. I enjoyed writing their story, and I hope readers will enjoy it as well.

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Introducing Colonial Author Amber Lynn Perry

Happy Saturday, Friends! Today is a fun interview for me because I get to introduce you to

another Amber! That doesn't happen every day. ;) 

Amber Lynn Perry is a historical romance novelist, focusing on her favorite time in American history--the Revolutionary era. She received a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from Portland State University and currently lives in Washington state with her husband and two daughters. She loves to hear from readers and you can contact her through her website, www.amberlynnperry.com or through her Facebook page, www.facebook.com/authoramberlynnperry.

Welcome Amber Lynn! We're so glad you could visit us today. Tell us about your recent series.
Hi!! Thank you so much for having me—I’m sincerely honored to be here! The first book in my series, Daughters of His Kingdom, So Fair a Lady, first released in 2014 and I’ve released a book a year since then. It centers around the revolutionary era in colonial Massachusetts—an incredible time in American history.


Where did the inspiration for your series come from?
I’ve always been interested in and inspired by the strength and courage of the people in the colonies during the tense and turbulent years before and during the revolution. My ancestors fought in many battles of the war, and I grew up with a deep appreciation for what they sacrificed. My hope is, that through my series, I can give readers not only a memorable romance story, but also bring to light things they may not know regarding that great time in America’s founding, and inspire them to a greater appreciation for the freedoms we have.

How does your faith and spirituality work in with your writing?

My faith is a foundation for everything I do, and everything that drives me and gives me hope in my life. This was also very much the case for many colonial Americans. They held the teachings of the Bible very close to their hearts and believed God would help them in their quest for freedom. So, naturally, in choosing to write about this time, it was instinctual to include a spiritual thread in the series. I feel so happy and grateful with how God has led me as I write, and I think the inspirational nature of the series is very tangible—a message for everyone, really. (At the very least, it’s a great message for me. ;) )

What is your favorite thing about writing historical romance?
I love being swept away into a different time! No cell phones, no internet, no “electronic pollution” so to speak. The clothes, the food, the way of speaking, their outlook on life—there are so many things to love about historical romance!! This era, for me, holds a particularly luring kind of magic, and has since I was young. It’s SO much fun to immerse myself in the sights, smells, textures tastes, and sounds of Sandwich, MA, 1775.


What are you working on next?
I’m preparing to write the fourth book in the series, SO PURE A HEART. Not sure of a release date yet, but I’m hoping for Spring/Early Summer of next year. This particular story will feature a hero that readers might remember from book two, and the women he once loved…and lost. Super duper excited to share it with readers!!


Very interesting. Looks like you have some great stuff going on. Thank you so much for being with us! 

Readers, Amber has generously offered an ebook copy of HER ENTIRE SERIES as a giveaway! So be sure to leave her a comment to get your name in the hat. You'll also get an extra entry for sharing this post, so be sure to mention that as well. ;)

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Dawn of Liberty by Amber Schamel (ebook)

Liberty comes with a price. Can a fledgling nation bear the cost?

British forces advance upon a struggling colonial army. The time of decision has come. Declare independence, or give up the fight. The weight of a nation rests on Samuel Adams' shoulders as he joins the delegates of the Second Continental Congress. Can he raise the cause of Liberty above the fear of the King's wrath in the hearts of his countrymen?

Three riveting short stories follow Samuel Adams as he struggles through the events surrounding the Declaration of Independence and evokes the Dawn of Liberty.

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Monday: Devotional by Catherine Castle
Tuesday: The Death of Hancock and Adams by Amber Schamel
Wednesday: Surprise!
Thursday:Surprise!
Friday: A warm welcome to Janis Cox, author of Tadeo Turtle by Carole
Brown
Saturday: Interview with Grace Marshall

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The Death of Two Presidents and Patriots

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Thomas Jefferson

July 4th, 1826 was more than just the 50th anniversary of the birth of America. It was also the day that the 2nd and 3rd Presidents died...just hours apart.

Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence and also the 3rd President of the United States of America. July of 1825 brought the deterioration of the patriot's health. Stress due to financial trouble probably contributed to his decline. He suffered from rheumatism as well as digestive disorders. By June of 1826, Jefferson was confined to his bed. A bad fever overcame him on July 3rd, and he passed on July the 4th at 83 years old.

Jefferson wrote his own epitaph which reads:
HERE WAS BURIED THOMAS JEFFERSON, AUTHOR OF THE DECLARATION OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, OF THE STATUTE OF VIRGINIA FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, AND FATHER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA."

John Adams

Just hours after, John Adams, the second President and also a contributor to the Declaration of Independence, was laying on his deathbed, suffering from congestive heart failure. As he breathed his last, he said, "Jefferson still survives." He was unaware of the fact that his friend had beat him to the prize.

Adams' son John Quincy, wrote in his dairy these remarks about the passing of the two men. "The time, the manner, the coincidence with the decease of Jefferson, are visible and palpable marks of divine favour, for which I would humble myself in grateful and silent adoration before the Ruler of the Universe."

Isn't it interesting that these two men, who were such long standing friends, and so closely tied in life were also closely tied in death? 

Interview with Elaine Marie Cooper!

So excited to welcome Elaine Cooper onto the blog today. To start, here is a little about her:

Elaine Marie Cooper is the award-winning author of Fields of the Fatherless and Bethany’s Calendar. Book 1 of the Deer Run Saga (Road to Deer Run) released last December and Book 2 (Promise of Deer Run) releases June 16, 2016. It is available for pre-order at http://www.crossrivermedia.com/portfolio/promise-of-deer-run/gallery/fiction/

Saratoga Letters, a historical romantic suspense, releases on October 4 through Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas and Book 3 of the Deer Run Saga (Legacy of Deer Run) releases in December, 2016 through CrossRiver Media. All of her books will be available at Amazon on their release date.

You can connect with the author at her blog/ website at www.elainemariecooper.com  

Welcome Elaine! We're so glad you could visit us today. 

Thank you so much for having me as your guest, Angela!

We might as well delve right in. Can you tell us what made you decide to become a writer?

Becoming a writer seemed an inevitable path for someone who always wanted to express her inmost feelings in words. I began writing as a child but never thought it would be anything more than a hobby and for years, that’s all it was. When my children were young, I had an opportunity to start freelance writing for newspapers and then magazines. But in 2007, I felt a “calling” as it were, to write my first novel. Since then, I’ve written six novels. I suppose I will continue to write as long as I feel inspired.

We’ll hope that feeling doesn’t ever leave you…so we can hope for many more of your books to come. Where did the inspiration for your latest book come from? 

The plot for “Promise of Deer Run” was inspired by my respect and admiration for the military, as well as my concern for soldiers coming back from war who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD has impacted soldiers in all wars even though we tend to associate the term with recent conflicts. I wanted to tell the story of a young Revolutionary War veteran who suffers from depression and withdrawal from society brought on by his terrible experiences in battle.

That was something that really drew me into your story. I felt for your hero and what he was going through and how much of his life it effected.

How does your faith and spirituality work in with your writing? 

I try to weave Christian beliefs into my story plots in as natural a manner as possible. Messages heard from a pulpit on the Sabbath, a prayer spoken in desperation, the love given to the unlovable, forgiveness…these are all ways that faith becomes an integral message in my novels.

Beautifully put, and beautifully written into your books!

What do you want readers to come away with after reading your books?

I don’t try to downplay the difficulties in life—we all know that our lives can carry many sorrows. But I emphasize that there is hope in faith and that, by following Christ’s guidelines in Scripture, He can bring about healing in our hearts in even the worst of circumstances and the deepest of pain.

Amen. That is a great message!

What is one of your favorite scenes in Promise of Deer Run?

It’s hard to choose just one! I think that—without giving away any spoilers—the scene at the corn husking when Nathaniel is given an unexpected opportunity. ;)

J I have to agree that is a great scene! I love that one as well…and encourage readers to get your book so they can find out what that opportunity entails. ;)

What are you working on next? 

I have two other books ready to release this year: “Saratoga Letters” in October and “Legacy of Deer Run” in December. That is the third book in the Deer Run Saga. I also have a children’s Christmas story that my agent is pitching to publishers. Plus a follow-up series to “Saratoga Letters” is in the planning. J

Looks like you have some great stuff going on, and I know I’m looking forward to those coming books! Thank you so much for being with us! 

I am so honored to be your guest, Angela! Thanks so much for your invitation!

                         Promise of Deer Run Back Cover Copy

The year is 1790.

The American Revolution is long since over, yet the battles still live in the hearts of the survivors.

One young veteran is haunted by the painful memories of war. He still awaits a father who has never returned from battle and feels the sting of betrayal from a former love. He withdraws into his own world, clinging to one hope: Perhaps his father still lives.

Only one person in Deer Run seems to understand him: Nineteen-year-old Sarah Thomsen, who feels a kinship with the loner veteran. She senses the wounds in his spirit as much as she struggles to bury her own traumatic memories of war. And the veteran’s search for his father touches a chord of empathy in Sarah, as she feels the loss of a father she never knew.

While the couple begins to find hope in a mutual affection, others determine to destroy it. Slander and misunderstandings ignite a fire of doubt and mistrust, destroying whatever faith they had in each other.

Can two souls longing for healing and trust love again? Can faith—and a family—be restored?

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Love's Harvest by Linda Matchett

Noreen Hirsch loses everything including her husband and two sons. Then her adopted country goes to war with her homeland. Has God abandoned her?

Rosa Hirsch barely adjusts to being a bride before she is widowed. She gives up her citizenship to accompany her mother-in-law to her home country. Can Rosa find acceptance among strangers who hate her belligerent nation?

Basil Quincey is rich beyond his wildest dreams, but loneliness stalks him. Can he find a woman who loves him and not his money?
Three people. One God who can raise hope from the ashes of despair.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans for welfare and not calamity, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11 NASB)

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 Coming up this week:

Monday, 5/30 - Devotional by Jodie Wolfe
Tuesday, 5/31 - Guest Janice Thompson
Wednesday, 6/1 - Woven Wednesday
Thursday, 6/2 - Book Review: Saving the Marquise Granddaughter
Friday, 6/3 - Cowboy Wisdom with Shirley Raye Redmond
Saturday, 6/4 - Interview with Gail Kittleson

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Announcements:

Congratulations to Crystal Barnes who has just released a new Collection with some amazing authors!

Attention, readers! You're invited to a new Facebook group called "All Roads Lead to Texas," created by authors Janice Hanna Thompson, Crystal L Barnes, Marcia Breshears Gruver, Vickie McDonough, and Kathleen Y'Barbo Turner to celebrate the release of their brand new collection, Lone Star Love. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1611589815825326/) All week long (from May 23rd - May 27th) you can join us in this room for Texas-themed conversation and lots of chatter with the authors. At the end of each day the "author of the day" will give away one copy of the book (ebook only) and a special gift. You don't have to be present to win prizes, but you do have to pop in and out and leave comments in order to be entered. And don't fret! If you can only visit with us one or two days this week, we'll be happy to have you. Please share the word with your friends. The more, the merrier! And while you're at it, please go ahead and pick up a copy of Lone Star Love, now available on Amazon for only .99! (That's quite a bargain for such a lengthy collection!) You'll adore these tall-as-Texas tales!
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Also, my newest book, Dawn of Liberty is now available for pre-order and goes live on June 2!

This short story collection is just in time for the 240th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Check it out here.

 

Colonial Cocoa Recipes of the Revolution

Did you know the founding fathers had a version of Hot Chocolate? I discovered this while researching for Dawn of Liberty, my short story collection about Samuel Adams and the Declaration of Independence. I've featured 12 of the recipes I discovered in a cookbook I'm calling Taste of History, but I thought it would be fun to share one of them with ya'll today.

Colonial Cocoa (Drink)
Sam Adams says: Winters are cold in Boston, and there's nothing like sipping a cup of homemade cocoa with my children while curled up before the hearth. I invite you to try it on the next chilly evening.

Yield: 1 Breakfast Cup

Ingredients:
2 t of the prepared cocoa
1 t vanilla
1 T Sugar
cold milk
boiling milk
boiling water

Instructions:
Boil about 1c. milk in a small pot, taking special care not to scorch it. Once the milk is hot,
remove from heat.
Put the cocoa sugar and vanilla into a breakfast-cup.
Pour over it sufficient cold milk to make it into a smooth paste
Add equal quantities of boiling milk and boiling water
Stir all well together.

If you enjoyed this recipe, you can get all 12 as a pre-order bonus when you purchase Dawn of Liberty. BUT, you have less than 10 days to get your free copy!

Interview with Carrie Fancett Pagels!

Hi everyone, Angela here and I have the great privilege of introducing author Carrie Fancett Pagels to you all today! Here is a little about her:

Carrie Fancett Pagels, Ph.D.

Carrie Fancett Pagels is a multi-published award-winning author of Christian historical romance.  Twenty-five years as a psychologist didn't "cure" her overactive imagination! She resides with her family in the Historic Triangle of Virginia, which is perfect for her love of history. Carrie loves to read, bake, bead, and travel – but not all at the same time!

Welcome Carrie! We're so glad you could visit us today. 

Thanks for having me on, Angela! We’re so glad you joined us over at Colonial Quills blog, too!!! Glad to have you with the Colonial American Christian Writers group!

It has been so fun getting to know you over there and will subtly leave the link here incase anyone here enjoys reading about Colonial America. ;)

What made you decide to become a writer?

When I was a child I loved to read and aspired to be a writer. Ultimately, God drew me to become a writer. He’d been calling to me for years and I’d continued as a psychologist thinking I’d answer that call when I retired. God had other plans and after I became disabled from my RA, He helped me become a pretty productive writer. He helped me get out two short novels in the last year plus two long novellas, completing another standard size novella now, plus get another full-length novel to market!!!

So exciting about all your books! I know you have a great line up this year. It is amazing how the Lord can turn our lives around on us to make us into what He wants us to be. One of your websites is called: Overcoming with God. What does this mean to you?

This originally was my solo blog entitled – Overcoming Through Time with God’s Help. That was my tagline for my writing. I’ve been blessed to have others join me so now this is a group blog. My intention was that in some form this blog would be both a ministry to readers and especially provide reviews of books that had some bibliotherapy element in them. Prior to beginning this blog I posted in a mini blog on both My Book Therapy and on the old ShoutLife site, which no longer exists. My life is about overcoming with God’s help and this happens over time, not necessarily as quickly as we’d like! He’s really brought me through some things, e.g., praise God after five years of barely walking and then surgery and two procedures and much physical therapy I am now walking again (thirty-five to forty minutes a day at least!) God is good!

Yes, He is! I can't imagine life without His help. How does your faith and spirituality work in with your writing? 

Big Daddy Weave explains my story writing far better than I could write it here. I’m sharing the link to the video. This is exactly how I feel, the way this song says!!! And I’m thrilled that my readers use those key words to describe my books: grace, hope, love, victory, freedom, life, overcome, Jesus, praise, savior, and mercy. As he says “To tell you my story is to tell of HIM!”

Wow, what a great song! Thanks for sharing. I'll have to save that to my playlist. Very inspiring! 

Where did the inspiration for your latest book come from? 

I live in the Historic Triangle of Virginia. I have a Civil War book – Return to Shirley Plantation: A Civil War Romance, set in Charles City, Virginia. As part of the research for this book and for another series I wrote (not yet published), I have spent a great deal of time researching this area which is home to many beautiful horses and to the Queen Anne Hunt Club. I’d already had a manuscript set during the War of 1812 and I imagined a bunch of “What Ifs” related to horse racing in the area, before the build up to the war.

Thanks for sharing the picture of the steeple from Grace Episcopal Church in Yorktown which is featured in your story. I must admit that's how must of my books start as well--the big "what ifs". It's fun to be able to discover the answers.

What is one of your favorite scenes in The Steeplechase?

There are a couple. One of my most memorable ones for me is the black moment scene. I don’t want to spoil it, but I had trouble writing this. I wanted there to be justice for the antagonist but we serve a merciful God so I often have difficulty writing hard consequences. So the big scene where Tarleton’s, Martha’s, and Phillip’s lives overlap in such a way that at least one of them isn’t going to get out of that dark moment unscathed is my favorite for this book.

I must admit, dark moments are usually my favorite parts of books, and the emotional depth found there. 

What are you working on next? 

I am completing a novella, entitled “Requilted with Love” for Barbour Publishing for the Blue Ribbon Brides collection, releasing in November, 2016.  I also have another release in May, entitled Mercy in a Red Cloak (Forget Me Not Romances) and a full length novel, Saving the Marquise’s Granddaughter, with White Rose/Pelican in June that I am very excited about! BOTH are colonial era!!!

Very exciting! You have some great stuff going on. Here is a the cover and a little about the Steeplechase:

Martha Osborne fears for her six-year-old brother, who was shuffled off to boarding school when his British mother departed to England. Set in Hampton Roads, Virginia, in the build-up to the War of 1812, expert rider Martha plans to substitute for her older brother in a “race to the steeple” to win the prize—and a bet with Phillip Paulson, equestrian trainer at Yorkview Academy, to help have her little brother returned home. When Phillip stumbles upon the real reasons behind the secret race he finds he may not be able to keep his end of the bargain. Can he save Martha and her brother? And will his heart be lost in the process?

Thank you so much for being with us, Carrie! 

Thanks for having me on, Angela!!!

To connect with Carrie and to find out more about her new books:

Website: www.carriefancettpagels.com

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The Scarlet Coat -- Cover Reveal!

Hi everyone, Angela Couch here. I'm over on Colonial Quills and Facebook today celebrating the release of my WWII short story, When I'm Gone! But I would want to share something else even more exciting with you.

I recently received the cover from White Rose Publishing of Pelican Book Group. While I've published short stories, and even have a novella releasing next month, The Scarlet Coat will be my debut novel.

The first book in my Hearts at War series, The Scarlet Coat plunges us into the American Revolutionary War. Here is the back cover blurb:

A Woman Compelled by Christian Charity
Surrounded by the musket fire of the American Revolution, Rachel Garnet prays for her family to be safe.  When the British invade the Mohawk Valley, and her father and brother don't return from the battle, she goes in pursuit of them. She finds her brother alive but her father has been killed at the hand of the enemy. Amidst the death, how can she ignore a cry for help...? Rachel reluctantly takes in a badly wounded British officer. But how long can her sense of Christian duty repress her hatred for his scarlet coat?

A Man Lost to the Devastation of War
Passages of Scripture and fleeting images of society are all Andrew Wyndham recalls after he awakens to the log walls of his gentle prison. Even his name eludes him. Rachel Garnet insists he is a captain in the British army. He mourns the loss of his memory, but how can he hope to remember war when his “enemy” is capturing his heart?

A Scarlet Uniform Holds the Power to Unite or Divide
Andrew’s injuries are severe, his memory slow to return, and the secret of his existence too perilous to ignore. As Rachel nurses him back to health, his hidden scarlet coat threatens to expose the deeds of her merciful heart, and Andrew is forced to face a harrowing decision—Stay hidden and risk losing the woman he loves or turn himself in and risk losing his life.

And, here is the cover:

So excited to share the rest of the book with you as well, but I'm afraid you're going to have to wait a bit longer. :)

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