Sally Cronin is a prolific author and blogger, a nutritional therapist, an ardent supporter of indie authors, and has worked on radio and Internet television as producer and presenter. She is originally from England but has lived and worked all over the World. Her books can be purchased through Amazon US, Amazon UK, and Moyhill Publishing. I’m thrilled to feature her as my guest today, as we celebrate the launch of her new book.
Buy Sally’s books HERE and HERE
Welcome, Sally!
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Thank you so much, Tina, for this lovely invitation to join you today. I am only sorry it is not in person, but perhaps that might happen this year.
I’m hoping we’ll meet up at the Bloggers Bash, Sally. Keeping my fingers crossed. In the meantime . . .
Tell us a little about yourself. I am a 64-year-old explorer. I have done the tough bits on the knees climbing mountains in reality and have climbed a few metaphorical ones too. Great life, wonderful people and a sense that there is always something more to come. Adore reading and writing and cannot imagine doing anything else. I have been married to David for 37 years. He is my partner in life and in my work. He makes me laugh, likes the same movies that I do, loves books and keeps me grounded. Can’t ask for more than that.
What is the title and genre of your latest book? Who published it? We have just published What’s in a Name, which is the first volume of 20 short stories that feature men and women in alphabetical order. One for Anne and one for Alexander. The first volume goes up to the letter J and includes tales of loss, murder, revenge, romance, rebirth and a couple of ghosts. Something for everyone I hope. I am self-published under our own label, Moyhill Publishing.
You have written in several different genres. What motivates you to write? I believe that I have always been a good communicator. My mother tells me I was talking out of turn at a very early age! Most of my jobs relied on good communication, both oral and written, especially when managing large teams. I was writing songs and poems from the age of ten or eleven, which coincided with my thirst for reading; not just fiction but also non-fiction books, particularly about animals and adventure. That balance of the two crept into my writing and motivates me to share subjects of interest to me, as well as ones that are a product of my imagination.
How do you write – outline or free flow? Both I would think. For my novels, I would outline the chapters and what I am planning to cover in each of them, and then flesh out the characters and the major events and locations etc. For my short stories, I tend to write them in my head first; and when I have them more or less complete, I sit down and put them on paper. I may make a change as it flows, but invariably it stays true to the image in my head.
How do you schedule your time between writing and keeping your physical life together? Both David and I are what some might call workaholics. When we went freelance 15 years ago, we had to put the hours in across our various projects to make ends meet. Neither of us has ever been a 9-to-5 person. But lines have to be drawn to avoid being in a stressed environment. I have worked out strategies that work for me with regard to combining an active online routine and my own projects. But we take healthy breaks during the day for exercise and meals, and if something slips by . . . Well, it is not life threatening.
What fostered your love of animals? Growing up, we either had a cat or a dog. I have been on the receiving end of their unconditional love since then. This includes my own dogs and cats who have shared my home in the last forty years. I have had three Rough Collies – Sasha, Sabre and Sam – and several feral cats who have adopted me. Once you have experienced that kind of unconditional devotion, it becomes impossible not to love and respect all animal life.
What inspires you most in life? You made me think quite a bit about this, Tina.
I am not really motivated by money as long as the bills are paid and there is some left over to buy books, movies, the odd trip out for a meal; oh, and a little retail therapy from time to time.
I think what inspires me most are the people around me who smile at my writing or are moved by it. The feedback I receive online and in person motivates me to do more and to do it better.
Have you ever had a paranormal experience? I have had several strange encounters. When I was a young manager of a steak house, I used to do a stock take late Sunday nights to reconcile meals sold and remaining stock. I would go through the bars and kitchen and basement storage and then to an attic room to do the figures. I would be sitting there for about ten minutes when the hair on the back of my neck would stand on end and I would feel that someone was looking at me intensely. I found out from one of our oldest regulars that the first owner of this big Victorian house had starved his wife to death in the attic. There have been a couple of other incidents; stories for another time.
Aside from your lovely eclectic blog, what are your plans for 2017?
I am planning on doing more reading and have freed up time at the weekend to do so. It is my first love, even before writing. And last year, with our move and work on the house, everything took a back seat. I also want to get another four books finished that are sitting in my files glaring at me; two nonfiction and two fiction. I think that will keep me out of mischief for the time being. Well, perhaps not!
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Thank you so much, Tina, for allowing me to share the things I love doing with you and your readers. I value your incredible friendship beyond measure.
You’re most welcome, Sally. It’s been a pleasure having you as my guest. We’ve learned a little more about you, which always delights fellow authors, as we tend to have an insatiable curiosity about the face behind the name on the books we love to read. I treasure your friendship and am blessed to have you in my life.
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Connect with Sally: Blog Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Amazon US Amazon UK Moyhill Publishing
I hope you enjoyed learning more about Sally, her writing process, and her books. Please visit her sites, like and share.
Thank you so much for stopping by ❤
Reblogged this on mira prabhu and commented:
Sally Cronin speaks to Tina Frisco – both are deep and wonderful women who blog and write and support other indie authors generously and intelligently…read on for more. : “Sally Cronin is a prolific author and blogger, a nutritional therapist, and has worked on radio and Internet television as producer and presenter. She is originally from England but has lived and worked all over the World. Her books can be purchased through Amazon US, Amazon UK, and Moyhill Publishing. I’m thrilled to feature her as my guest today, as we celebrate the launch of her new book.” Congratulations Sally!
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Thank you so much Mira for sharing my interview with Tina.. She has done so much to make me feel welcome and I love her generous spirit to myself and all of us. love as always xx
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Reblogged with the following message, Tina: Sally Cronin speaks to Tina Frisco – both are deep and wonderful women who blog and write and support other indie authors generously and intelligently…read on for more. : “Sally Cronin is a prolific author and blogger, a nutritional therapist, and has worked on radio and Internet television as producer and presenter. She is originally from England but has lived and worked all over the World. Her books can be purchased through Amazon US, Amazon UK, and Moyhill Publishing. I’m thrilled to feature her as my guest today, as we celebrate the launch of her new book.” Congratulations Sally!
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Thank you so much, Mira. How nice it is to have you share kicking off Sally’s promo with me. You are a treasure. Love and hugs, my friend ❤
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I am very grateful to Tina Frisco for giving my new book such a wonderful send off. Tina has been a huge support on and off line during the last year of upheaval and I know that many of you have been the recipients of her kindness.. A great start to my morning… and I hope to yours..
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Thank you so much Tina for such a beautiful presentation of myself and my work…It looks amazing. Much love and gratitude. ♥♥
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You’re most welcome, Sally. It’s always a pleasure to host you. I’m grateful for you as well. Love and hugs ❤❤
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Reblogged this on Stevie Turner, Indie Author. and commented:
Re-blogged Tina Frisco’s interview of Sally Cronin. Both ladies are very supportive of self-published authors.
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Thank you for sharing Stevie.. have a great Sunday. xx
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You’re welcome!
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Thanks so much, Stevie ❤
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Lovely post, Sally and Tina. So nice to read about other people who write and blog’s lives. I find it totally fascinating. Tweeted this on @bakeandwrite.
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Thank you Robbie.. much appreciated.. hugs xx
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Thank you for your kind words and for sharing, Robbie ❤
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PLUS, Sally is a dedicated promoter of Authors and their Books 😀
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Thanks so much Chris.. and for the plug.. Tina has done a beautiful post and I am delighted. hugs xx
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My pleasure Sally 👍😃❤❤❤
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Thank you, kind friend. Love and hugs ❤
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My pleasure Tina ❤
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Always great to learn more about Sally. Can’t wait to hear more about her paranormal encounters!! A fab interview, Tina.
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Thank you, Darlene. Maybe we’ll be treated to a paranormal short story from Sally soon 🙂 ❤
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Thank you Darlene… delighted you enjoyed and will have to find some paranormal memories to share. hugs xx
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I rather love the sound of this book Sally so it is going on my TBR pile. Tina, lovely to come by your blog xxxxxx
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Thank you, Shey. Lovely to see you here ❤
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Lovely to be here xxxx
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The follow button was not working earlier..ah the net…the net xxxx
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Could be the WP Grinch. Never know when it’ll strike 🙂
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Well it did strike earlier and I could not get liking things either x
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Thank you Shehanne.. I love being on a TBR pile.. hope you enjoy hugs xx
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I like the sound of it Sally. A most unusual idea x
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Lovely interview – thank you both.
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Thank you Mary.. it was a pleasure to be here. xx
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You’re welcome, Mary. Thank you for stopping by ❤
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What a nice interview. Thank you Sally and Tina.
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You’re welcome, Kimberly. Thank you for stopping by ❤
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Thank you Kimberly.. I enjoyed very much… x
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Wow! What a fantastic interview Tina and Sal. Great questions and insight from Sally. So great to pull back the curtain and reveal more about the great Sally Cronin! ❤ xoxo
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Perhaps we had better stop there before I shock the neighbours.. Glad you enjoyed Debby.. it was lovely being interviewed by Tina. hugs to you both. ♥♥
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Hugs to you both. You’re both stars! ❤ ❤
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Thank you, Debby. I love it when you drop in and give your pompoms a shake or two 🙂 You’re such a terrific support. Love and hugs, girlfriend ❤❤
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And I love dropping in! You know I’d never come without my pom poms!! Big hugs! xoxoxo ❤
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What a lovely interview ladies. I really don’t know how Sally finds the time to do everything she does. She is such a support to us all and is a wonderful author as well!
That supernatural story gave me the shivers too!!! 🙂
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Thank you, Judy. Sally indeed is amazing on all counts. I also got goosebumps when reading her story! Nice of you to stop by ❤
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She does draw you into her stories that’s for sure 🙂
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Thanks for dropping in Judy.. and sorry about the shivers…..xxx
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Sally Cronin is an avid blogger and author who tirelessly supports her fellow authors. I’m sure this collection of short stories will be a great read!
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Thank you, John. I appreciate your stopping by and sharing our friend’s good news ❤
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Happy to do so, Tina!
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Thank you John.. much appreciated.. thank you for spreading the word about the interview and the book.
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It’s my pleasure, Sally!
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It is nice to hear from Sally, benevolence personified…who is always talking about others’ work. Thank you Tina for this wonderful post and letting us know more about her. What delights me is that she is inspired by people around her…no wonder she is always spreading positive vibes amongst us! 🙂
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You’re welcome, Balroop. And yes, being inspired by those closest to us and who share our community speaks of a big heart. And might I say: It takes one to know one … Hugs, my friend ❤
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Thank you Balroop that is very kind of you.. I feel that I am in great company here on Tina’s blog as she gathers so many who feel that they are part of a wider community and give generously. hugs
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Thank you so much, Maliaann ❤
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Thank you very much for sharing…very appreciated.
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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Wonderful interview, Sally and Tina! Thanks for sharing this with us. 🙂
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Most welcome, Natalie. Thank you for stopping by 💕
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Thank you Natalie.. delighted you enjoyed.
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This is a great – between each line the friendship and regard you have for each other shines through. It is not so much an interview as listening in on to two old friends chattering at the next table in a cafe. Both guilty and delicious. You know you shouldn’t but you just can’t stop! And really why the heck should you! Thoroughly enjoyed every word of it. A lovely and enlightening conversation. Thanks
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Thanks so much for your kind and thoughtful comment, Paul. I thought I recognized the gentleman one table over from us ~ so glad it was you 🙂 ❤
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Thank you Paul.. Tess is very easy to love.. and the Cafe of friendship is a special place to be. hugs xx
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I enjoyed this straight-from-the-hip interview, Tina. You are fabulous, Sally. Always a new tidbit to learn as there are so many interesting facets to you. 🙂 ❤
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Thank you, Tess. You always brighten my day ❤
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Thank you Tess.. life’s too short to not be straight from the hip.. Tina makes it easy.. hugs ♥♥
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A lovely interview by two lovely ladies! It is always so fascinating to read what lies beneath the creativity of an author and to read about their own backstories! Well-done, my friend! And I really hope you can all meet at the BB! (I’ll just stow away in your bag, LOL!)
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Thanks so much, Terri. If we could get you past the airline checkpoints, I’d carry an extra suitcase just for you to stow away in! 🙂 ❤
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I meant of course Tina but then again Tina is used to me calling her Tess when I do comments late at night.. Sorry Tina.. did it again…smacked wrist. ♥
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A wonderful and very heart warming interview. Tina and Sally, thank you both x
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Thank you for sharing Adele and glad you enjoyed.. hugs xx
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Hugs to you too Sally xx
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Welcome, Adele ❤
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Thanks so much for sharing, Adele ❤
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My pleasure Tina xx
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Congratulations to Sally. I’ve read some of the stories in her blog and are fantastic. Thanks, Tina! Great interview!
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Thank you Olga.. it was a pleasure to be here.. hugs
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Welcome, Olga. Glad you enjoyed ❤
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Now *that’s* a marvelous Monday! Two of my favorite people in one place. Tina, I’m delighted to see Sally here. Wishing her huge success with this new book. Mega hugs to you both!
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Thank you Teagan.. it has made my weekend. Hope your week goes smoothly.. hugs x
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Monday started off miserable, but I’m working toward marvelous! 😀
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Aaw, Thank you, Teagan, Hugs right back to you ❤❤
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Lovely interview, ladies! I enjoyed learning more about Sally and her new book.
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Thank you Lyn.. it was a lovely opportunity to be here with Tina. xx
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Thank you, Lyn. So nice of you to stop by ❤
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It’s always lovely to see Sally taking the limelight. She does so much for others here in the blogging world and deserves to be standing in the spotlight. Thanks for asking the questions, Tina.
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Thank you Hugh and for the lovely comments.. hugs xx
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You’re welcome, Hugh. It was a pleasure to host Sally ❤
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Thanks so much for your support, Viv ❤
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Wonderful interview Tina, so good to get to know a little more about you Sally! I was particularly spooked by your ‘visitation’ in the attic! You are braver than me, I would have run a mile! I still don’t know how you do it though…I am glad to know you take time to do your favourite things too, as well as working so hard! Thanks so much Tina for shining your limelight on Sally… love & hugs to you both 🙂 ❤ :
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Most welcome, Sherri. Thank you for your lovely comment. Love and hugs, dear friend ❤
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My pleasure dear Tina…much love and hugs to too my sweet friend ❤
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Thanks so much for reblogging, Olga ❤
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Thank you, Sally, for sharing on The Blogger Daily ❤
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Thank goodness this interview was reblogged by more than a few – nudging me to *finally* get over to read it. It is inspirational to see the generous support of the writing community – a model for the world.
Although I follow both of you, I am always curious about the people behind the blogs, so anything I learn is always eagerly read (eventually ::grin::). The two of you did a wonderful job. Thank you – and congrats, Sally, on the new book.
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mgh
(Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – ADDandSoMuchMORE dot com)
ADD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder
“It takes a village to transform a world!”
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So glad you made it, Madelyn. That sounds like a line from TRAFFIC’s song, Gimme Some Lovin’ 🙂 A favorite of mine; and even though decades old, it still makes me jump out of my chair and rock!
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Me too. (oops, ages showing) 🙂
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mgh
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Wonderful interview!! Thanks for sharing it!!!
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Thank you, Hector, and you’re welcome!
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