On a more positive note, Michigan has just mostly reopened, and the libraries can open on Monday. Not that I'm going out much but I would like to go to the library for my mom and me. She still can not have visitors, but that might be lifted by July 1st. I so hope so but am so grateful that no one has gotten the virus there.
Today I'm excited to have debut author Chelsea Ichaso here with her agent Kristy Hunter to share about Chelsea's debut YA psychological thriller LITTLE CREEPING THINGS. I was fortunate to read an ARC and really enjoyed it. It was a fast-paced story that kept me guessing until the end.
Before I get to Chelsea and Kristy's guest post, I have my IWSG Post and Follower News.
FOLLOWER NEWS
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Posting: The first Wednesday is officially Insecure Writer's Support Group Day.
Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
The co-hosts this month are Pat Garcia, J.Q. Rose, and me!
I'm super excited to be a co-host this month. I'm going to skip the optional questions and instead share my progress in the agent spotlights. I've been plugging along at these since last month and determined as I did them that everyone had to be updated because there have been a lot of changes for agents I updated in 2017-2019. I had about 175 to update and am now down to my last 23. I'm doing 3 a day so should be done in less than 10 days.
I'm really happy to finally get them done, and it's been a great way to do something good for the world in the safety of my home. I know they help so many writers, and it's given a good sense of purpose to get them all up-to-date. And as soon as I finish this project, I feel inspired to get back into my writing and spend much of the time I've been spending on the agent spotlights on writing regularly. If I do, it will be the first time in my life that I've been able to do this.
Chelsea and Kristy's Guest Post
Here's a blurb about LITTLE CREEPING THINGS from Goodreads:
When she was a child, Cassidy Pratt accidentally started a fire that killed her neighbor. At least, that’s what she’s been told. She can’t remember anything from that day, and her town’s bullies, particularly the cruel and beautiful Melody Davenport, have never let her live it down.
But then Melody goes missing, and Cassidy thinks she may have information. She knows she should go to the cops, but she recently joked about how much she’d like to get rid of Melody. She even planned out the perfect way to do it. And then she gets a chilling text from an unknown number: I’m so glad we’re in this together.
Now it’s up to Cassidy to figure out what really happened before the truth behind Melody’s disappearance sets the whole town ablaze.
Chelsea Ichaso interviewing Kristy Hunter:
Hi, Kristy! Literary agents have so many different
responsibilities, requiring an array of skills. Can you walk us through a
typical workday? And what do you enjoy most about your job?
There is really no typical workday—which
I love! Any number of things could pop up that require my attention. That said,
a lot of my job includes negotiating deals and contracts, reviewing royalty
statements, reviewing queries, reading submissions, reading and editing client
projects, and reaching out to editors regarding the incredible projects that I
represent—just to name a few. Often, I do my editing and submission reading at
night when there are no distractions. Fewer emails to interrupt my focus!
What do I enjoy most? That’s a hard
question! There’s so much that I love about my job. But there are two
moments that for me are always very special—and my favorite parts of the gig. First,
when I open a new project and there’s that instant spark. As I’m reading, I’m
buzzing with excitement and possibility. I can’t get to the end fast enough. And
second, when I see a client’s book cover for the first time, and it is REALLY
good. Yes, telling the author about the offer is amazing, don’t get me wrong. I
could deliver good news like that all day. But there’s something magical about
finally being able to visualize the book on shelves and in the hands of readers
after months and months of it simply existing as a Word document. Suddenly,
everything feels a little more real.
How has your job changed due to the pandemic?
Very few industries seem to be
impervious to the effects of the pandemic and publishing is no exception. We
are seeing publishers across the board take measures to reduce costs. And it’s always
going to be more of a challenge to reach consumers when they’re in their
homes—and when their disposable income may not be what it once was. We’ve seen
a lot of rallying around local bookstores during this time, and I hope that
continues. They are such a vital part of the industry.
That said, deals are still happening,
and people still need amazing stories. Publishing may have to adapt and shift,
but people need books just as much as ever, and I see no signs of that ever
going away.
For me, as with so many parents, my day
to day life looks a little different. As I balance childcare, I’m working longer
hours and my weekends are even more essential to getting work done. Burnout is
a real thing. But I’ve tried to follow
the same advice that I give my clients—remember that this is a pandemic, not a
productivity contest. Focus on the things you can control and give yourself a
little grace along the way.
What is the toughest part of being a literary agent?
Oh gosh, probably the rejection (which I
know authors are no strangers to as well). As an agent, you never sign every
project, nor do you sell every project that you do sign. But rejection is part
of the job. And for me, the high points—working with amazing writers; that
fabulous feeling when a book does sell—easily make up for the momentary lows. It’s
important for both agents and writers to keep the long game in mind and take
the ups and downs in stride.
How do you decide which projects to work on? Is there
a most important element for you? (the query, the writing, the author’s
credentials, etc.)
Because I work with fiction, the
author’s credentials are very rarely a consideration. Really it comes down to
voice and concept. In both cases, I’m looking for something that feels fresh
and pulls me in.
What’s your best advice on finding the right literary
agent for querying authors?
Research, research, research. Sometimes
I get queries for genres I don’t even represent, which is a
waste of the
querying author’s time. So first and for most, make sure you are querying an
agent who could at least potentially be interested in representing your
work. Check out agency websites, the manuscript wishlist website, and #MSWL hashtags
on twitter to get an even better sense as to whether or not your project might
be a fit for an agent.
Once you’ve done that, you want to
narrow your list down to agents who might actually be a fit for you—not
just your project. Thanks to the internet, there are so many great resources
out there about literary agents—who people have had a great experience with,
and who you might want to avoid. Make sure you are sending your query to a
reputable agency and agent (tools such as QueryTracker and Writers Beware can
be helpful here).
That said, no one agent works for all
authors. It’s important to pay attention to what the agent sees as their
agenting style and how they describe their relationship with their clients.
Most agents have been interviewed on blogs (like this fabulous one right here)
and for podcasts, so you can get an initial sense of your compatibility.
If you get an offer, this is something you
should discuss in more depth during the offer call with the agent. What is
their communication style? Are they an editorial agent? If so, what sort of
changes do they see as necessary before taking your project out on submission? What
happens if this initial project doesn’t sell? And be honest with yourself.
There are many wonderful agents that perhaps just aren’t a fit for you and your
career, and that’s ok! Think about your ideal communication style and the way
you’d like to see your career progress. Are these things the agent you are
querying can provide? Do their clients’ careers (or perhaps the clients of a
more senior member of the agency) mirror the trajectory that you’d like to see
for your own?
If you’ve done your research—and I mean
thoroughly done your research, the next step is to trust your gut. You probably
have an even greater sense of what will work best for you and your career than
you realize.
What made you want to represent LITTLE CREEPING
THINGS?
LITTLE CREEPING THINGS was one of the
few projects that when I saw the title in my inbox, I was immediately
intrigued. I’m sure I told you this at the time, but I just loved the
title—and how you used it within the manuscript itself (I had chills when it
reappeared!). Because a title can change throughout the publication process,
it’s not really something that I give too much thought to, but I’ll admit, this
one hooked me. And I was thrilled that it made it all the way to your book
cover.
While titles are great, what REALLY matters
is the concept and the voice. Your query was very strong, and it posed a unique
idea—of what happens when a murder unfolds just the way you planned, but you
are not the one committing the crime? With murder, you are usually either
involved or you’re not. And here was this unique in between state.
Then of course, the writing was
fantastic. I’m a sucker for unreliable narrators and Cass did not disappoint. I
think this was one where I finished the manuscript in only a few nights? Maybe
even just one or two unless I am misremembering? When we hopped on the phone
and it seemed like we had the same goals and visions, I was very eager to
represent LITTLE CREEPING THINGS (and was overjoyed when you decided to accept
my offer!).
How would an author query you?
Social media links?
Twitter: @kristyshunter
Instagram: @kristyshunter
Kristy Hunter interviewing Chelsea
Ichaso:
Since you mentioned a typical workday, I
wondered if there is anything special you do to get into the writing state of
mind? Especially with the craziness going on now. Is there any sort of helpful
ritual that gets you in the zone?
Life is definitely more chaotic than usual these days.
With three elementary-aged children to homeschool, I have to spread out writing
sessions throughout the day. I try to write once in the morning, before my kids
realize I’m awake, and then once after their schoolwork is done. As for
rituals, I always make a cup of coffee in the morning and tea in the
afternoon/evening. Then, funny as it may sound, lighting a candle does
something to get me in the proper, creative mindset. I never really listened to
music while writing before, but it has become a new part of the process during
the pandemic. With the kids here all day, I’ve found instrumental music and
headphones to be essential for focus.
Your query was excellent, and as I
mentioned, piqued my interest right away. Is there anything you learned along
your querying journey that you wish you had known from the beginning or earlier
on in the process?
Looking back, I wish I’d waited longer to reassess my
query letter and pages before worrying. When agents didn’t respond right away, I
spent the majority of the query period second-guessing myself. At one point, I
even started sending out different sets of opening pages. I now know that
agents work at differing paces, and it can take much longer than a few days or weeks
for them to even look at a query.
I think reading too many agent success stories
definitely played a factor in my mentality. While it can be nice to glean
encouragement from authors’ individual experiences, it’s important to remember
that outliers are outliers. Don’t read an author’s account of how they received
twenty full requests within a few hours, and then beat yourself up when your
path doesn’t match. Even reading too much into what’s considered an “average”
experience could be harmful. Patience is key. Throw yourself into the next
manuscript and wait for the responses on your batch of queries before taking
the next step.
The woods in LITTLE CREEPING THINGS is
such an essential part of the story—and I felt like I was right there along
with Cass and Gideon. Was there a specific location that you were picturing as
you wrote those scenes?
Yes! We travel up to the mountains in Bear Big,
California twice a year, and the woods there are so beautiful and invigorating.
I started visiting when I was a kid and my grandparents owned a cabin. My
cousins and I would play for hours in the woods, and now I get to watch my own
kids play there. I tried to channel my memories—sights, smells, feelings—as I
wrote those scenes.
What is something that has surprised you
now that you are a soon-to-be published author? Any advice you can share with
other future debuts?
It’s just as busy and stressful as everyone says it
is! For some (foolish) reason, I thought I would be impervious and would be
able to ignore everything and focus on my next project. But there is so much
that goes into promo for a new book, and I think the pandemic has magnified
stress levels. I’m definitely going to take a step back on my launch day and
enjoy it. That would be my recommendation. It’s such a long and arduous
journey, and there’s the moving goalpost phenomenon, in which we start to focus
on the next objective without even appreciating the first achievement. I would advise
future debuts to celebrate every milestone. Tell that goalpost to sit tight for
a minute.
What inspired you to become a writer?
Even though I was an English major in college, I never
actually considered writing as a career until years later. I’ve always loved
reading, and that led me to become a high school English teacher. While I was
in the classroom, teaching primarily classic literature, the students started
really getting into young adult books, the Twilight series in
particular. My students insisted I read the series (one of the girls in my
class was so sure I’d love it that she gifted me a hardcopy of the first book).
She ended up being right and I read the whole series, which led me to other YA books.
By the time I got into The Hunger Games, I had paused teaching to stay
at home with my kids. And I realized that a lot of authors of some of the very
books I was enjoying were moms like me. Suddenly, I was reading books and experiencing
something new: the desire to create. I had to know if I was capable of crafting
my own stories.
Without giving anything away (which I
realize may be hard!), do you have a favorite moment or aspect of LITTLE
CREEPING THINGS?
I think Cass as a protagonist is my favorite aspect of
Little Creeping Things. We often want to think in terms of black and
white, or good and evil, but Cass isn’t sure where she fits. She wants to do
the right thing and pursue justice, but her mission in the story is never
purely selfless. She’s a victim of bullying, but as the lines between bully and
victim become blurred, nothing is clear-cut. Cass learns a lot over the course
of the story, but not without mistakes and never without a cost.
When you go to draft a story, what does
your process entail? Would you consider yourself a plotter or a pantser?
I’m definitely a plotter. I allow myself freedom on a
scene level as I’m drafting (and some of my favorite twists happen
spur-of-the-moment), but all of the major plot points are outlined ahead of
time. I usually start by jotting down every possible idea for my new project
into a clean notebook, stream-of-consciousness-style. My notes are a jumbled
mess, but I pick out any promising thoughts and work from there. Once I have a
decently-formed story, I type up a chapter-by-chapter outline. I begin my draft
right inside that document, erasing the outline as I go. At the very end, the
outline is gone and a new draft is in its place!
Links?
Twitter: @chelseaichaso
Instagram: @chelseaichaso
Thanks for sharing all your advice, Chelsea and Kristy!
Here's what's coming up:
Monday, June 8th I have an interview with debut author Josh Roberts and a giveaway of her MG fantasy THE WITCHES OF WILLOW COVE
Monday, June 15th I have a guest post by MG and picture book author Elaine Kaye and a giveaway of three of her picture books
Wednesday, June 17th I have an agent spotlight interview with Kristina Perez and a query critique giveaway
Monday, June 22nd I have an interview with author Niki Lenz and a giveaway of her MG humorous contemporary THE STEPMOM SHAKEUP
Wednesday, July 1st I have Chrys Fey here with a guest post and an e-book giveaway of one of her books
Hope to see you on Monday!
75 comments:
Hi,
I learned a lot by reading Kristy's interview. Thanks for sharing it.
And thanks for being co-host today.
Shalom aleichem,
Pat G @ EverythingMustChange
Loved Kirsty's interview in fact your whole post was awesome to read.
Yvonne.
I hope you get to tackle the library on Monday and then see your mom soon. That's wonderful everyone in her facility is still healthy.
Great Interview.
Natalie, your blog is a wealth of information for writer's. Thank You. And thank you for co-hosting this month!
So much helpful information. I like seeing the writing industry through an agent's eyes. Happy to be co-hosting with you today.
JQ Rose
Wow. Only 23 more to go! You're almost there. You must be so happy about it!
Hi
So glad you put that interview up. So much to learn! Thanks for co-hosting.
Sonia from https://soniadogra.com
With the Internet, it's easier now to get to know an agent a little and decide if they are a good fit as a person.
Glad you are almost done with the agents and can work on your writing again, Natalie. And thanks for co-hosting today!
Congratulations to Lynda! Sounds like a great book.
Congrats to Chelsea, too! Writing with 3 little ones at home sounds so hard!
Great post! That book cover is... creepy awesome! I'm sure the agents appreciate what you do for them.
Thanks for co-hosting today. There's a lot packed into this post and it's all good. Thanks for sharing this interview. The cover of Creey Little Things is just that, creepy, but in a good way.
LOVE your site with all its info and positivity. Talk about the place to do one-stop shopping. Thanks for taking on the additional challenge of co-hosting this month, Natalie!
Yay you on getting all those updates done - that's a TON of work!!
Little Creeping Things sounds excellent!
I have Elle's book on my Kindle already - looking forward to it :)
Thanks so much for featuring my books - you're the best!!
Yeh for libraries opening soon! Ours are doing curb-side service which is something.
Thanks for co-hosting!
Thanks for co-hosting, Natalie. And thank you for this fascinating post. I always knew agents jobs were busy, but oh my goodness. I have a new respect for just how busy. Before I leave, congratulations, Elle!
Natalie, you're being so productive! Good for you.
Thanks for the interesting interviews !Little Creeping Things would catch my eye as well.
Congrats to Lynda!
Thanks for all the hard work to keep us up-to-date. Agents are scary enough when you don't know where they are. ;-)
Anna from elements of emaginette
I'm excited to see Linda's latest book out there. Congrats to her! And you are so lucky to have your libraries opening. I have about a dozen books on 'holds' which won't activate until the system reopens and there is no date for that yet here in California.
I'm reading Jemi's books now, 2 down 1 to go. She's writes great romance! Awesome blog! Congratulations to Linda! You do beautiful work for others, good on you!
Now that a cool, creepy cover! Congrats to Young and Ichaso! :)
Thank goodness for books. I don't know how I would endure this pandemic without them. Congrats to all the authors publishing all these interesting stories.
Thank you, Natalie for giving us another cool behind-the-scenes look at publishing!
This sounds like such a good book. Thank you, Natalie, for these interviews.
Natalie - I am looking forward to the libraries reopening here - but I know it will be a bit of time yet. Way to go with your work on updating your literary agent spotlights and your writing!!! You are a wonderful inspiration.
Congrats to Jemi, Elle, Chelsea, and Kristy. New books fully envisioned and on the shelves are always good. :)
Thanks for co-hosting, Natalie, and congrats on finishing the agent spotlights. I'm glad you'll have access to the library for you and your mom.
Hi Natalie,
Excellent questions that explored so many aspects of her writing and publishing career.
I admire your determination to update your agents. Big job and well worth the time and effort.
I hope your Zoom was a big success.
Lynn La Vita blog: Writers Supporting Writers
Hi Natalie, thank you for all that you do for us writers. Your agent spotlights are a big help!
Well done with the agents list. I'm sure lots of writers will find that useful.
Such useful information in these posts. Thanks! @samanthabwriter from
Balancing Act
Thanks for co-hosting and providing the insights about Chelsea and Kristy. Best of everything to all of you and hope the summer gets better for all of us.
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out
You do such a fabulous job with your agent spotlights! They are always so informative. This was a great co-hosting post today, Natalie.
Love the agent spotlights! Great bunch of books to put on my TBR list. I can't wait to reopen my school library in the fall:)
Sounds like a wonderful creepy story. I know I've said this before, but where were all these great books when I was a book-hungry youth?
Congrats on getting so much done on your agent spotlight project. Yay! Also- congrats to Lynda and Jemie!
I really enjoyed this post. Interesting to learn how both of their jobs have changed during the pandemic. Little Creeping Things sounds very intriguing. Wishing Chelsea the best of luck! :) ~Jess
A big congrats to Lynda and Jemi on their new releases!
And way to go for completing your project of updating all of those spotlights. You're doing an amazing service for writers and agents.
Wow! A lot is happening in the book world. Great interview. Congratulations, Lynda on your latest book, and congratulations, Jemi, on your new series. And Natalie, enjoy your writing.
Thank you for co-hosting today, Natalie!
You've done a great job updating all that information. It's an amazing service which will be useful for many writers.
Loving this post :) (Not entering the giveaway as I am not in the US) :)
Wow, this is a fully-loaded blog post. Congrats to all here with new books, especially to Lynda R. Young and Jemi Fraser - because I know them from blogging :)
One more thing, Natalie. Thanks for co-hosting today. Appreciate your time.
Wow, that's pretty awesome about getting through those author spotlights! Good work!
I am praying too Natalie. This is a really scary week and I hope kindness and compassion pour forward as a result.
Great interviews! The book sounds pretty amazing and I very intrigued. Happy Hop Day :)
A great round-up, as usual! Great interviews. Congrats to Lynda and Jemi!
We're reopening slowly in downstate Illinois (Chicago has its own special challenges).
Thanks for co-hosting today.
Thanks for sharing my book in Follower News!
Congrats to Jemi too
And those agent spotlights are truly fabulous.
LITTLE CREEPING THINGS sounds great!
Thanks for co-hosting today! Congrats on the new release and completing your trilogy Lynda. Congrats on the debut Chelsea. And congrats on your soon to be release new romance series Jemi.
Great interview.
Thanks for co-hosting today, Natalie! I hope that you are having a fun day. Your post was truly interesting. Congrats to Lynda, Chelsea, and Jemi. I found Kristy's information really interesting. Great job on updating everything!
Great when you get one task complete and can move on to writing.
Yeah, the long game is what one has to play. Rejections and all.
Oh what a very cool interview. And I'd love to win this book! The query too, although I would give it to a friend - hope that's ok! My email npyles86[at]gmail[dot]com.
Thanks for hosting! My library is not going to be open for a while. So i can sympathesize. Great interview!
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So much in today’s post. So glad Michigan is opening up. I’m still going to be careful. I hope you will too. Love, love, love Lynda’s new release. Thanks for sharing the interview. Special thanks for cohosting this month.
Thanks for co-hosting, Natalie! How exciting about your library opening up. Ours is opening next week. I can't wait. And that's so wonderful that you've made so much progress on the updates. Keep up the pace with your own writing!
This book sounds pretty riveting, although probably too scary for me. :) I really enjoyed hearing Chelsea's journey. Go mom writers!
Creeping little Things sounds like a book both my niece and I would love! Congrats to Chelsea!
Love the title, love the interview!
Congratulations Chelsea! This sounds like such an interesting read. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity and I've tweeted it :)
Thank you for doing all that you do for the writing community, Natalie! I only found your blog after I queried 140 agents, picked from different resources. Unfortunately, I never managed to win a query letter critique on your site. If I’m ever researching agents again, I now where to come. :-) Thanks for co-hosting this month as well.
Oh, this sounds scary and captivating! Congratulations and best wishes! Love the interview and advice from both of you. Thank you!
Natalie, for some unknown reason (and I have done nothing new) I can now comment! Yay! I will tweet this post for you. :)
love this post featuring both the author and agent. i always look forward to seeing these in my inbox. :)
(i'm also tweeting it).
layne.grime@gmail.com
Natalie, that is a ton of work. Thank you for what you do to get this information out there! It's quite a service.
Natalie... Thank you so much for taking the time to feature agents and ALL the time you are taking to update your files. YOU are a gift to us all. I can't begin to tell you how many times I query an agent you feature. Even though they don't usually pan out, I am still thankful for the information.
Natalie... Thank you so much for taking the time to feature agents and ALL the time you are taking to update your files. YOU are a gift to us all. I can't begin to tell you how many times I query an agent you feature. Even though they don't usually pan out, I am still thankful for the information.
Hi Natalie!
Terrific post, as always. It’s such a wonderful thing you do, and the interviews are so professional. We are incredibly lucky – and grateful to have you! I really enjoyed “meeting” Chelsea and Kristy, the book sounds fantastic! I loved the author/agent insight and am sure the knowledge will benefit some of the “big ideas” (ha!) I have for the summer.
I do hope things calm down soon so you and your mom can get your books again. Not being able to visit is especially hard, I know. Days seem to run into one another. Take care and stay safe : -)
Thanks for co-hosting!
Doll faces always weird me out, but Little Creeping Things sounds wonderful. Congratulations to Chelsea and Kristy on its release. And to you Natalie for all the hard work you've put into your agents list revisions.
Great interview. Wonderful to have the agent and author in the same interview! Crossing my fingers I win a copy of Chelsea's book, which sounds terrific!!
I posted on Twitter about this @DrCCClark.
Another wonderful interview. Thanks for that. The book sounds like a real thriller. I will pass on the giveaway. I am buried in books.
I enjoyed the interview and the excerpt wants me to keep reading more. New author for me, sounds like my kind of read. Just interested in the book, thanks!
Oh I forgot my email tWarner419@aol.com
I love the feeling that comes with completing a big project! Also, this was a great back and forth interview between an author and their agent.
Good luck with the gradual reopening (and libraries really are essential!). I'm another with a mom in a retirement home with so far zero COVID--and hoping it stays that way. Sadly, the whole virus thing means I can't have her with me right now.
Thank you for the interview. I think this book will be fun to read so thank you also for the chance. Please do not enter me in the critque giveaway, just for the novel. I shared on tumblr: https://yesreaderwriterpoetmusician.tumblr.com/post/620096392827994112/chelsea-ichaso-and-kristy-hunter-guest-post-with
Great news about the libraries in Michigan opening. I love libraries and the local bookstores that Kristy talks about. Things will be definitely different in publishing after this pandemic. Great interview. All the luck with the new release. Thanks for co-hosting IWSG, Natalie!
The agent updating sounds like a major project. Congrats for having it almost done! And congrats to all the new releases! Little Creeping Things definitely sounds creepy. Nice interviews. I'm glad your library is opening up again. Thank you for co-hosting! Lori at https://lorilmaclaughlin.com
Congrats on making such amazing progress on the agent updates! Thanks for co-hosting IWSG this month and for the author/agent interview - always so insightful. Super interesting book!
This book sounds interesting! Thank you.
Just reading the blurb for LITTLE CREEPY THINGS gave me goosebumps! Great concept. And thank you, Kristy, for reminding me to research an agent first before sending off my query and checking off her name. wendy@wendybethbaker.com
I loved Kristy's description of the magic moments of being an agent, and Chelsea's honesty about reading success stories and second guessing. Thank you!
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