#7 - Indie Author Organization - Keeping Hard-Copy Records

Your dream of writing is daunting when you've got to start out doing everything yourself. Many indie authors work up to hiring stellar editors, book cover designers, formatters, social media coordinator, and the whole works, but in the beginning, they've got to maintain and organize everything on their own.

Until we can hire an incredible support team to streamline our works-in-progress to a polished product ready for public consumption, we've got to muddle through the mud and muck of growing solid business habits.

Learning how to do each step is a pain, but I'm dedicated. I write, read, then write some more, every day. It's an endless cycle, and my reading material consistently includes eBooks about the Indie industry, but I've got to take extra efforts to process all the topics I'm consuming.

After studying the masters of our craft and after reading the latest eBooks for Indie Authors, I work to apply my notes in a practical sense, but that means I must first get and stay organized.

I began wading through the treacherous waters of the Indie Industry by snuggling up to my Kindle and by finding fantastic writing groups. As for Kindle reading, you don't have to buy a special reading device; all you need to do is download the FREE Kindle app from your app store, then you can read from your own device.

I designate a monthly budget for eBook purchases, but I also find FREE eBooks to download by going onto Amazon and typing "Free Books" into their search box, and you'll get a huge, ever-changing list. Writers need you to read and to review their books, which I always try to do on a constructive level, and I've read some wonderful books during their brief time for free on a virtual shelf.

One thing I've noticed is... once you tap to load a free book onto Kindle, make sure to open the app afterward, then click onto the book cover to download it into your library. This is important because it's usually offered free for a very short time, and once it goes up for sale again, your chance to read it for free will disappear, unless you've tapped it to download. You can go then close it out and back to read it later, when convenient.

My Kindle app is my #1 best-friend and teacher for navigating life as an Indie Author, and it allows me to read everything I can find about writing, editing, publishing, formatting, advertising, and it makes it easy to highlight passages or bookmark pages with a fingertip, but I've got to organize useful information for future, quick reference.

I do keep electronic records, but I consistently incorporate an old-fashioned, hard-copy system, and this has proven priceless for my indie author organization.

For instance, I use a Pendaflex (green hanging folder) with a clear tab on it that says, "Marketing." Inside this hanging folder, I keep multiple manila/yellow files for each marketing route... each one is for a separate marketing endeavor, such as one file for "AMS Ads," and another one for "Facebook Ads," or "BookBub," etc. Each file has its coordinating sign-in data with account usernames and passwords written on the inside cover.

Once you set up a file, you know where to find it... fast and easy. When working on your AMS ads, you pull the file, jot down notes on a piece of paper with the dates and actions taken, then you have a comprehensive record of your work, whether or not the system crashes or you lose your electronic history.

With today's requirement of multiple accounts and sign-in's, this filing system allows me to stay organized and on track with what I'm doing by date and activity. It's a hard-copy back-up that won't crash or fail, unless the office burns down. Even then, I still have another hard-copy back-up in place... more on that in a moment.

As for my filing system, If I want to know what's going on with a particular title on Amazon, I can look inside my "AMS Ads" file and review the desired information via pages of lined paper I've headed with pertinent data. Gasp... I'm having to write neat and nice and legible.

The best part about this system is the protection it provides from losing an electronic data, but there's another benefit - the process seems to foster another layer of cerebral application from the efforts to hand-pen ink to paper, as if it etches the data deeper into my brain.

To set up this system requires Pendaflex and manila folders and a label-maker or marker, then you're ready to go. The good new is - the more bent, coffee-stained, and crumpled the files become, the more you're working and using them... all good signs. Maintaining this system takes two minutes a day, but it offers a priceless security blanket. It still works when the transformer is blown.

One other organization system I use on a regular basis is via the color-coded index file box kept on my desk. The little box has alphabetized dividers (easy to find) and a pack of lined index cards, I head each card with a title, such as "MAILCHIMP" then I log sign-up data, email used, password, payment method, important dates, and any other information I might need to find fast. This serves me well, and I take great comfort in knowing my data isn't floating around on an electronic device.

In your office, whether that's a corner in your room or a spacious dedicated suite, it's helpful to create an easy-to-reference cheat-sheet listing your accounts and sign-in info. This at-a-glance list can help you bounce around... just remember to keep this hidden from prying eyes when you have visitors or from times you snap a shot of your writing space. I keep one tacked to the wall with a cover sheet overlaying it and protecting it from prying eyes of visitors for from getting caught in a snapshot.

It's a time-saver to have a comprehensive list readily available, and you don't have to stop to dig for a password and won't have to reset a password or username, yet again.

With my system, if I change a password, I consistently notate the index card and the file's inside cover (if there is one for that account), and presto, my hard-copy back-up is updated. Going against the grain of today, my motto is, "Commit important details to paper." Well, I do have many accounts with their passwords memorized; however, with indie author and publishing activities, the layers are thickening every day, so I'd rather stay organized and focused.

Can we imagine the literary greats who sat at their desk writing classics without spellcheck or typing 110 wpm... without grammar programs or the internet to conduct research? How often did their hand cramp? How well did burning candles light their workspace as daylight faded? What's a little work with file organization compared to the dismay they felt over worn out quills and dried up inkwells?

We've no reason to complain. Get to it! Be kind to yourself by staying organized, and enjoy writing.

# 6 - "GUNS OF THE APOCALYPSE" - An Appreciation of Indie-Entrepreneurs & Independent Artists

Indies are brave souls, and I do my best to spread love for other Indie-Entrepreneurs and Independent Artists who work diligently to share their creations.

Today I made time to watch Christopher R. Mihm's film, Guns of the Apocalypse. This film was released in 2018, and is now available through Amazon Prime. You won't see superb acting on the level of Tom Hanks or Meryl Streep, but that's kind of the point with this film. While watching it, I was reminded of how adults can have incredible purpose and fun through expressing the objective of their art. For a low-budget film that cost approximately $10,000. to produce, I was impressed by Guns of the Apocalypse, which is a story of survival, a purposeful journey, and difficult decisions on behalf of mankind in a "nuclear ravaged wasteland." The film begins with a narration via the main character's first-person perspective and with exposition that gives way to active dialogue as other characters are introduced.

This is a film made possible by many people, but Christopher R. Mihm wrote the story, directed the film, and edited it... he also did a boatload of other necessary tasks indicative of an Independent Artist / Indie-Entrepreneur, and this is one of several films he's released, so he's not a newbie to the industry. Even so, I can only imagine the stress he endures while juggling multiple tasks, but I hope the process to release each new title provides priceless experiences to last a lifetime, and I think most Indie authors can respect his achievements.

With films of today overdosing on computer graphics, Hollywood churns out money-making hits aimed to please broad audiences. But, what about the imperfect and independent film-makers who take big risks with little money? They must make every red cent count with next to nothing available as a contingency.

From the start of the film, it is noticeable that there wasn't much of a budget, but it was refreshing to watch the story come together with an effective use of cool special effects and interesting mutant make-up, and wardrobe which kept me intrigued. The story begin with a punch of color before moving to crisp black and white, giving it an enjoyable old-school vibe, and the mutant-makeup and special effects didn't overwhelm the film's content, which was a pleasant bonus.

There's an applied standard that I've maintained throughout my adult life and that's a refusal to clutter my perspective with outside information or research before I've had a chance to experience it with a "virginal" perspective. If not possible to avoid influential input beforehand, I do my best to keep an open mind. I try to avoid critical-reviews until I've finished reading a book, admiring a piece of art, or watching a movie to give myself the opportunity to solidly settle into my own viewpoint. After I reach "the end," then I can digest and enjoy an outsider's musings.

Too often, we allow outsiders, whether they're a close relation or a distant professional, to dictate the direction of our opinions. Outside interpretations can skew our perspectives, and we mustn't settle for the status quo. Sometimes we've got to go with the whirlings of our own mind. I think it's sometimes a good idea to break free of the hand-holding circle and to take a chance on thoughts and opinions that belong to you. Of course, it can be great to gain the circle's insight, but there's always that fringe-element that remains independent. It's okay to agree with the status quo, but don't let them wrangle you their direction... stroll that way, by choice.

I jotted a couple of brief notes during the film, particularly noting the old-school vibe that I truly enjoyed. So, after I watched the film then read that Christopher R. Mihm purposefully sought to give his films a drive-in-theater quality similar to the standard experience of movie-goers in the 1950's, I wanted to jump for joy. I was thrilled that he successfully delivered that goal to an ordinary observer and that I caught it. Then I read about the reason he went into making these old-style films; they celebrate his childhood years as he and his father watched old films with their "wooden acting" --- his father loved them.

Mihm's father died at age 51 after a brief battle with stomach cancer, then he figured out what we often do after such pivotal experiences... he finally understood that our treasured moments in life don't have to pass away with the ones we love. So, Christopher Mihm started what I am referring to as an "Awkward Acting Revival." After watching Guns of the Apocalypse, which is the first film I've seen by Mihm, I knew I liked it. At first, I was about to turn it off, but something kept me hanging in there, telling me to stay invested, and I'm so glad I did. And now I've become a solid fan. For me, as a writer, it all became even more meaningful after discovering the artist's inspiration for creating his films. 

Of course, in this film, Guns of the Apocalypse, the main character carries a gun to shoot mutants and Death Dealers, and after one scene in particular, I'd love to ask Mihm to contact a professional who has working-knowledge and real-life experience about guns. Some of the scenes indicated the actors and film-crew lacked comfort and knowledge about guns, especially as certain camera angles revealed empty chambers during a scene where the main character's gun is pointing at direct threats, which he shoots. Yes, revolvers need something to block the holes so it appears as if bullets are actually loaded into the gun.

And another thing, if there's not time to reload, then a six-shooter can only shoot six bullets. There are no more bullets to fire until you insert more into the gun. However, those details aren't crucial to an Independent / Indie film-maker...their focus is to tell the story on a choking budget, and to let the viewer use their imagination, which prompted me to reluctantly toss aside the fact that the gun clearly lacked loaded ammunition. I get it, go with the main idea of the story instead of with prop issues.

When an Indie or Independent Artist publishes any format, I love reading their dedications, bonus material or credits because they still have enough creativity and not enough polish, so they'll say what they want or print what they want about their project. So, sit back and watch a film that doesn't have the best acting grade, but can be appreciated for its overall direction and respected for the other things it stands for, such as bravery, fun, risk, and adventure. You'll see interesting tidbits in the credits, such as when Mihm mentioned them having to partially work out of their homes. Yes, that's a determined crew.

Overall, this film should make the people who worked on it feel proud to declare that it was created from a low-budget and I find it interesting to see how far the money can go and to see what locales, settings, and music they use. By the way, some of the music for this film was secured via the public domain site of Archives.org. - further proving that this crew accomplished a great deal with minimal funds. After seeing shows such as "Game of Thrones" with their seemingly infinite budget, it is almost sporting fun to see what people can do with their rent money.

And Mr. Mihm, next time, stuff the gun's empty chambers with cotton that's sprayed with dark metallic or black spray-paint... have the actors shoot the correct number of times to match the number of bullets supposedly available to the coordinating weapon, then have them reload. There is a heart-pounding intensity that comes with having to reload while being observed by or chased by the bad guys. There's added stress that comes with knowing a certain amount of bullets is available, then after they're spent, it's time to hustle while multitasking, which adds realistic tension that transfers to an alert audience. Bullets matter, but it also matters to finish and release another film without going too hungry.

Who knows? Perhaps the mismatching of reminders of gun-ignorance is part of the film's charm. I think artistry allows for a lot of berth, but I'd still rather see filled chambers to reduce distraction. In the end, I suppose it doesn't matter all that much because Mihm tries to release one film a year, since 2006, I believe, and he's not slowing down. I've got some catching up to do since each of his films tie together in some way.

If you're also into quirky things, check out Mihm's website page that details Guns of the Apocalypse:

Visit: http://sainteuphoria.com/bio.html.

In the meantime, beware of those Death Dealers.

#5 - SURVIVING the THRESHOLD

Due to repeated difficulties while searching for my recently released book on Amazon, LaDa Publishing company decided to incorporate a few rapid alterations to the book before a re-release with a fresh title, improved book cover, and with content alterations. 

Surviving the Threshold is again for sale through Amazon, at the same price. This tweaked version should be fairly easy to find by going online to Amazon.com and by typing in the search bar "Surviving the Threshold" but the link is below. If a double-check is needed, you can confirm the author's name as Lana R. Black.

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#4 - Writing Torture - Editing-Addiction

Rain is coming. Soggy conditions and cold temperatures promote indoor activities, which means I’ll focus on writing and researching for the next couple of days. I’ll also give attention to marketing, social media posts, book-keeping, and we can’t forget, oh joy…editing.

A while back, I read the first of several articles that claim well-known writers publish books with an average of one error for every twelve pages. I'm not supplying an academic citation since this information has circulated so often that it’s now a common claim, but it gives the rest of us hope.

We live in a world where professionals and artists are vulnerable to human error, no matter the level of expertise or quality assurance. Mistakes happen, and the most intelligent people among us aren’t immune to making stupid mistakes – that’s the beauty and the curse inflicted upon humanity.

Developing a story with quality isn’t easy. Writers build characters, places, and life-stories into existence, but it’s editing that breathes vibrant meaning into the words. Magic happens as you tidy literary clutter while adding word-brightening bling through research and other details, so you shouldn't short-change the editing phase. If it's difficult for you, then better your skills through public or private study sessions that can improve your craft, but don’t let an editing-addiction sabotage the progress of your writing.

When I edit, I can drive myself nuts by rewriting the same sentence twenty ways. Setting aside a manuscript to view it with new eyes a few days or weeks down the line is a smart and purposeful editing strategy, but we need to know how to walk away from a manuscript that’s gone through changes after a conclusive edit. If we lack the ability to take our hands off it, then we’ve got a problem. A polished manuscript is ready to share, unless clear issues pop up.

I can edit the crap out of a polished manuscript, whether needed or not. The icing on a writer’s cake is forever blemished, it’ll need one more touch-up before it’s shared. Writers are artists plagued with a terrible sense in perpetuity that their project isn’t complete, but it’s important to know this is common-creative-torture for most artists.

You bang your head against the wall while promising to tackle the next project instead of staying on the same one for too long, then you find yourself staring at the computer screen as the cursor blinks in the same place you’ve re-visited thirty times while denying the next project your creative energy. 

Sometimes we must take our hands off a project, bless it, then back away for the last time. No, I’m not saying to ignore manuscript issues that need attention, and I’m not saying you should pretend glaring mistakes within a published book don’t exist. I'm saying it's good to know the difference between constructive editing that tightens and hones your storyline vs. non-productive editing that makes no solid change. Your time and energy can be better spent elsewhere. 

Once you stop editing and allow a manuscript to morph into a publication, you’ll need to prepare for reader feedback because they’re going to inform you that they’ve found about one error for every twelve pages. Then, the post-publication edits begin, and that process is a different beast all together.  

Regardless of the stage of writing or editing you're now enjoying, I wish you a happy and healthy process!

Lana R. Black

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Enjoy reading; I look forward to getting your feedback: Surviving the Threshold

#3 - Office Design and Delights

We are slow to finish the house we've built, and that's our reality; the two of us have become slugs. I am using the time in between sheetrocking, floating, taping, sanding, texturing, painting, and staring at the walls to plan a great office. Unlike the other offices I've enjoyed, this home-office is getting extra tender love and care.

I'm considering design intent with each piece of furniture I preview so it'll have the right layout. Taking measurements, I'm doing my best to be real about the space as I need it to fulfill a triple-purpose function.

#1 It needs to be an inspirational and organized office that calls to me with practical functionality and a welcoming interior design. I'm still undecided, but light colored furnishings and accessories will give balance to the rest of the wood-laden house. Thinking along these lines....

Sideboard by Easmor - Wayfair

White Desk Chair - Rooms to Go

Martha Stewart - Brilliant Office Organization

#2 The room will double as a place for overnight guests who might experience trouble going up and down the stairs to reach the other guest bedrooms, so it must have a loveseat/pullout sleeper that can accommodate two. The sofa below is a sleeper-sofa from Cindy Crawford's line at Rooms to Go, and I'm in love with it. The tufted seat and inner arms of the sofa don't show well on the photo, but it's a beauty.

Sleeper-Sofa from Cindy Crawford's line at Rooms to Go

Magnolia Writing Desk - Star Furniture

#3 The room's third function is to accommodate the times we wish to watch television or read a book in a cozy space. The great room is a large combo-room with soaring vaulted ceilings, so it'll be nice to have a smaller room where we can retreat and relax. With wood floors and a good-sized light colored plush rug, it'll be a beautiful room.

Youati Ivory/Gray Area Rug - Wayfair

Upstairs, we have two bedrooms and a loft along with a third full-sized bathroom. We also have two bedrooms downstairs, well, one of the bedrooms can serve as a den or office, as our floorplan allows.

I considered using one of the bedrooms upstairs as a permanent office, but had second thoughts about the drudgery of climbing stairs every day, so the future office is downstairs, near the kitchen. It has double doors that open into the great room, giving fantastic visibility into the main part of the house. While writing, I'll have a direct view of what's happening in the great room, and this is good because writing can be a lonely business.

The office has windows that give two totally different views into the forest, to the front and side of the house. They provide beautiful perspectives for inspiration and allow me to see who is coming and going.

For now, I do most of my writing wherever I'm sitting with a laptop, but I also write from a temporary desk because our  house is far from finished. Things stay fluid as we work around the house to finish it, room by room, and the "office" is already finished, except for flooring, shelving, and office furniture. Before our crazy move from the Greater Houston area to the country, I sold or gave away all of my beautiful office furniture, so I'll have to start over in that area. I can't complain, it's a fun task to put thought into a dedicated writing space that has some flexibility.

Since we live in the country and welcome heavy wood surfaces as main design elements, I want my writing room to reflect an alternate-existence that embraces white, light, and bright design without fear of one smudge or dog hair! It's a brave direction, but stepping into that office should invite serenity and joy. I'm counting the weeks until its together.

Feel free to share your office space or little corner of inspiration in the comments.

Until the office is ready, I'm quite content to write from my laptop as I make everywhere and anywhere an office while remembering there are no excuses to delay writing the words you can write today!

Click on the link to read a character-driven story about Shelby, a strong-headed teenager who taps into faith, love, and bravery to confront horrors in her family's new home...Surviving the Threshold. Happy reading!

# 2 Little Horrors and a Wrap-Around Porch

Wrap-around porches have their pros and cons. For us, we enjoy sitting outside for lunch, and I often take my laptop or notebook to the table for peaceful inspiration. The view and the fresh air make it worthwhile.

The cons to a wrap-around porch are few, but wasps, spiders, and other creepy crawlers are part of the outdoor deal, so we must be diligent. Living in the forest also requires keeping the porch clear of clutter so visibility gives us an edge to watch for snakes. Last Spring, we found a copperhead had made its way onto the deck, hiding behind a few boards that sat waiting to play their role in the never-ending construction of our home. That day, we cleared the porch of its neatly stacked boards.

Putting wood protector on the decking.

I must say that the wrap-around porch helps to chase away the blues...it pushes away the cabin-fever that can sneak up in a slow and eroding manner. The cold weather and rainy days force us indoors more often during winter months, so we strive to take advantage of every good-weathered day, so it's a good time to promote Surviving the Threshold (this link will take you to the start of the eBook's Chapter 1).

Maybe it was due to the cold weather, but as a writer, there are times when your own creativity surprises you, and the series I'm now tackling surprised me. A lively conversation among friends a while back prompted a different storyline concept, and I worked it into my writing schedule while also finishing larger projects in the historical fiction and romance combo genre.

My focus remains on character-driven stories, but the inspired departure found me writing a series of stories that explore the life of an everyday teenager as she and her family move to a house where something scary lurks in the odd room at the center of the house. We journey with the main character, Shelby, as she enjoys a regular life, yet everything changes after she's forced to confront an unusual and inexplicable threat in her own home.

The story incorporates a supernatural element, and this is where I encounter humor as I write...cold weather traps me indoors, it gets darker earlier, especially in the forest, and as I sit writing scary scenes, I get spooked. In those moments, after getting skittish and jumping at the slightest noise, I have to laugh at myself. 

It's always a riot to freak yourself out while writing.

I write fiction, but this series follows and expands upon a lesson I learned early in life...so many people have experienced one or more strange incidents in their life, moments that cannot be explained. Often, people do not speak of such occurrences because they have trouble absorbing the details or they question their own eyes and mind, leaving them to wonder if they misread reality. So many people opt to push aside uncomfortable little horrors.

Something as simple as a door closing on its own, a house creaking, or lights blinking can prompt us to wonder if spiritual energy is pulling a few strings behind the scenes. And then, there are those who see unnatural shadows...

While writing, I yearn for a consistent return to bright, sunny days with bearable temperatures so I can enjoy writing outdoors from my wrap-around porch more often.

If you can deal with some scary moments that build Shelby's faith, strength, and character, then check out the book.

An Amazon Kindle is NOT required to read the eBook...you can read it on whatever electronic you're using right now to read it. Most Android, Smart Devices or Apple devices have an ap preloaded for eBooks, but you can go to an Ap Store and get the Kindle ap for FREE. The Kindle ap keeps your eBook collection in a neat library, and there are very cool features that you can utilize as your read, such as bookmarks with one tap of the screen, the ability to take notes on a given page or to highlight passages. Once you order the eBook, Amazon will send it to you, and presto...you're reading within a couple of minutes.

Let me know which parts of the book strike you with the most interest. I'm always eager to hear constructive feedback from my readers. You're the reason I write.

I'll post a blog with a link to the second book in this series, soon.

Let me know what spooky things you've encountered...I read blog comments and look forward to being blog buddies! Until next time...

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# 1 - Write to Write

WRITE TO WRITE

In order to write, you've got to write. I'm the worst at getting distracted by loads of research, extensive character development, timelines, and the like.

Life can get in the way of the need or urge to write...household chores, family obligations, social media addiction, and stress can hinder the flow of creativity, but don't give up. Sit down, prep your blank page, then start writing. Treat yourself like a professional, one who wears comfy clothes in the home-office.

You don't have to write like Hemingway or Grisham - write like you, not them. We might write similar stories, but I guarantee, there's no one else like you, so your perspective and your voice that comes through your writing is unique and new. Don't worry about coming up with a fascinating plot with twists and turns, just write to write. Write what you know, and get comfortable with the process, then you can embellish the story later with wowza elements.

One of the ways I maintain focus for both the active storyline and for incoming ideas is to write the broad story and when inspiration hits or an idea for a future chapter comes or a tiny element should be expanded later as an important part of the story, I scroll to the bottom of the page to add details I'll add later. Along the way, details come to me, and if I can't work them into the story at that point, I'll scroll down and make note of them so I won't forget.

The bottom of my working manuscript/document can grow into a significant supplement, sometimes with dialogue suggestions that end up in another chapter or a different storyline. I cut and paste that bonus material into a new document for story references and crucial details. You can save the supplement, then print it to refer to as you continue writing, making sure you cover your points. In the meantime, you'll be creating a new set of ideas as your story progresses, and the cycle continues. Remember to remove the extraneous material before submitting a manuscript or publishing your story!

In this way, you won't write in a linear fashion because you're writing to write...you're putting down your ideas. some for now and some for later. Go with the flow...nurture your creativity, don't put a plug in new ideas or put it on hold, instead, scroll down and record the extra ideas at the bottom of your document, then keep moving forward.

I also buy a few inexpensive spiral notebooks to keep on hand. When I begin working on a new manuscript, I'll assign one for important notes about the storyline, characters, setting, timeline, and other details that need to be recorded. I might use scotch-tape to stick a few magazine pictures to the pages, then I'll have in front of me a helpful writing tool, with visuals.When writing, I thumb through the pictures then describe the scenes or the people in the pictures in my writing.

This is another way for me to grow the story and enliven characters so I can relay important details to the reader. You can draw a mustache on a picture, or draw in arched eyebrows, a beauty-mark, curls of hair falling on the forehead or whatever sets your character apart. Pictures can definitely help the writing process. The spiral also provides a central location for data related to your current story structure, and you can opt to review the notes at any time. The notebook is especially helpful when I'm doing something that isn't electronic-friendly or for the times I'm burnt out by electronics. The pockets of the spiral can hold chapter print-outs as you edit, and can hold your character description forms that you're completing for each character in the story. The spiral can end up like a mini-story-Encyclopedia...the key to secrets and explanations could be resting within its pages.

Regardless, whether on paper or on the computer, I write to write. The story doesn't develop unless I sit, focus. and write one word, then another and another.

After I write to write, then I eat to eat. Life is grand.

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