Have a great weekend!
MIA
Friday, September 30, 2016
I apologise to everyone because I must leave the blogsphere for the following 3 days. I'll only be able to answer emails and maybe a little on Twitter.
Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend!
Cover Reveal: "RIVETED" (Saints of Denver #3) by Jay Crownover
Thursday, September 29, 2016
I am excited to let you know that today the cover for the third book of the "Saints of Denver" series by Jay Crownover is revealed! A new story and a new couple are added in this amazing spin-off series based on the "Marked Men" series by Jay Crownover.
Here's the cover!
Summary
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Marked Men books comes the next installment in the Saints of Denver series.
Everyone
else in Dixie Carmichael’s life has made falling in love look easy, and
now she is ready for her own chance at some of that happily ever after.
Which means she’s done pining for the moody, silent former soldier who
works with her at the bar that’s become her home away from home. Nope.
No more chasing the hot as heck thundercloud of a man and no more
waiting for Mr. Right to find her; she’s going hunting for him...even if
she knows her heart is stuck on its stupid infatuation with Dash
Churchill.
Denver has always been just a pit stop for Church on his way back to rural Mississippi. It was supposed to be simple, uneventful, but nothing could have prepared him for the bubbly, bouncy redhead with doe eyes and endless curves. Now he knows it’s time to get out of Denver, fast. For a man used to living in the shadows, the idea of spending his days in the sun is nothing short of terrifying.
When Dixie and Church find themselves caught up in a homecoming overshadowed with lies and danger, Dixie realizes that while falling in love is easy, loving takes a whole lot more work…especially when Mr. Right thinks he’s all wrong for you.
Denver has always been just a pit stop for Church on his way back to rural Mississippi. It was supposed to be simple, uneventful, but nothing could have prepared him for the bubbly, bouncy redhead with doe eyes and endless curves. Now he knows it’s time to get out of Denver, fast. For a man used to living in the shadows, the idea of spending his days in the sun is nothing short of terrifying.
When Dixie and Church find themselves caught up in a homecoming overshadowed with lies and danger, Dixie realizes that while falling in love is easy, loving takes a whole lot more work…especially when Mr. Right thinks he’s all wrong for you.
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About the author:
Jay Crownover is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Marked Men, The Point, and the Saints of Denver series.
Like her characters, she is a big fan of tattoos. She loves music and
wishes she could be a rock star, but since she has no aptitude for
singing or instrument playing, she'll settle for writing stories with
interesting characters that make the reader feel something. She lives in
Colorado with her three dogs.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJayCrownover?ref=hl
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/JayCrownover
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/Crownover
Review: "A Torch Against the Night" (An Ember in the Ashes, #2) by Sabaa Tahir
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Summery from Goodreads
Elias and Laia are running for their lives.
After the events of the Fourth Trial, Martial soldiers hunt the two fugitives as they flee the city of Serra and undertake a perilous journey through the heart of the Empire.
Laia is determined to break into Kauf - the Empire's most secure and dangerous prison - to save her brother, who is the key to the Scholars' survival. And Elias is determined to help Laia succeed, even if it means giving up his last chance at freedom.
But dark forces, human and otherworldly, work against Laia and Elias. The pair must fight every step of the way to outsmart their enemies: the bloodthirsty Emperor Marcus, the merciless Commandant, the sadistic Warden of Kauf, and, most heartbreaking of all, Helene - Elias's former friend and the Empire's newest Blood Shrike.
Bound to Marcus's will, Helene faces a torturous mission of her own - one that might destroy her: find the traitor Elias Veturius and the Scholar slave who helped him escape... and kill them both.
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REVIEW
The anticipating sequel of "An Ember in the Ashes" was everything I loved in a well written sequel. Action, adventure, lots of traveling and romance. No Second Book Syndrome (SBS) here and since we'll have 2 more books in the series, I'm preparing for some major changes in both sides of good and evil.
A Torch Against the Night takes place right where we were left in the end of the first book. Laia and Elias are running for their lives as the Commandant is pursuing them. In a cruel, twisting way Elias's life is put in the worst and most agonizing danger I could ever imagine and Laia will have to find a way to save her brother too.
At the same time Helene, the new Blood Shrike, will be forced to hunt them down due to the Emperor's orders but dark forces are gathering and the plot thickens as a sub-plot makes its appearnce.
In this book, I came to admire Elias. Usually in YA we need strong heroines who make a place for themselves and prove their power over and over again. But sometimes there are also the male protagonists who deserve a medal for their own accomplishments. Elias knows what is happeming to him and despite everything he still wants to help Laia...and love her from afar. Was I surprised by the turn of some events? Very much. Did I want some things not to become so complicated? Yes, but also that's the beauty of Sabaa Tahir's writing.
Laia and Helene also have to deal with their own choices. And I think Helene had the hardest ones to make. What happens towards the ending of the book couldn't make me hate the Commandant more. I didn't expect the events to turn that way and Helene changed quite in the end of the book. Laia is strong, yet afraid which is really realistic. You can't be brave all the time and hope to defeat every single enemy in your way. Being afraid is what makes you more human. With more secondary characters making their appearance, the story was filled with lush descriptions and well hidden secrets.
I liked the second book more more than the first. All the characters experience change as they grow slowly and decide to make a stand for every evil thing that will come in their way. Very recommended and surely I'll read the sequel! ;)
And don't miss the first book of the series!
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Cover Reveal: "INIQUITY" (The Ascent #1) by Melody Winter
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Hello! And welcome to the cover reveal of INIQUITY, the new series by the acclaimed author of the Sachael Dreams series, Melody Winter! I'm so excited for this new series, which it a touch darker than the usual reads I have.
Don't miss the chance to add the book on GoodReads as also pre-order it! ;)
Genre: New Adult, Dark Romantic Fantasy
Book Blurb:
Athena Harrow is about to turn twenty-one, but there will be no celebration. What is there to celebrate when the world is ruled by demons?
She hates the darkness the demons brought with them and longs for the light to return to the world—a world she only vaguely remembers. The people in her forest village blindly accept the life the demons forced upon them, even tolerating the yearly ascension ceremony where all the girls who have turned twenty-one are either sent away to serve the Master Demon or left in the village and forced to procreate.
But Paymon, the assigned village demon, selects a different role for Athena, a role that pits her against the village. While she adapts to her new life, Erebus, a younger, more powerful demon, arrives, and Athena must play a dangerous game with his emotions in return for information about the demon’s reign of darkness.
As Athena’s dreams of restoring the light begin to fade, her life with Erebus takes an unexpected turn, and this time it’s her life being put to the test.
Set in the forest around Buttercrambe in North Yorkshire, England, INIQUITY explores the frightening, darker side of romance and the uncontrolled emotions it can unleash.
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Melody Winter lives in York, North Yorkshire, England with her husband and two sons. When not dealing with football, rugby, and a whole plethora of ‘boy’ activities, she will be found scribbling notes for her stories, or preparing for another trip to the nearby beaches at Scarborough and Whitby. With an obsession for anything mythical, Melody revels in reading and writing about such creatures, and creating her own.
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Blog Tour ARC Review: "Broken God" by Nazarea Andrews
Saturday, September 24, 2016
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Summary from GodReads
Power is a strange and broken thing.
He was the sun god, the god of healing and song.
And prophecy.
Apollo has lived alone for centuries, content to spin out the years wandering a new and strange world, lost in the past and endless versions of the future. He has cut all ties with the remains of Olympus and his power, and hidden himself in humanity.
His twin thinks he’s depressed, spending his time in coffee shops, hospital waiting rooms, and concert halls…and nothing matters. Not really.
Until her.
Iris. With her teasing mouth and soulful music and eyes that remind him of the past.
He can’t resist her smile.
A girl as wild as he was, once, with a poet’s tongue and the body of a siren, who for one night makes him forget all the years and everything he gave up.
And he can’t stop fate.
Gods knows he’s tried.
He can’t help taking her.
Even if he knows better.
When Iris wakes up screaming, caught up in visions of the future, Apollo realizes that he didn’t leave his power quite as far behind as he thought.
He’s the god of prophecy and he’s been running from it, for centuries.
Iris is everything he has to avoid.
Now he has a furious Oracle on his hands, his sister trying to fix him, and someone is killing the gods.
It’s not just his tenuous sanity that hangs in the balance this time.
It’s all of Olympus.
Godhood really wasn’t supposed to be this hard.
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Amazon: http://bit.ly/BrokenGodAMZ iTunes: http://bit.ly/BrokenGodIBOOKS
REVIEW
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Broken God introduces us into the Greek mythology, or rather at the end of it. What happens to the Gods when their era has ended? Nazarea Andrews gives the answer and she follows with the story of Apollo the god of sun, poetry, song and plagues. We all know him, have seen him in other similar books and he is as famous as Hades, regarding his background in mythology.
But in this story, Apollo is also...mad. Since he is also the god of prophecy, he can give his gift into an Oracle and so regain his sanity.
In our time his story unfolds with flashbacks of the ancient times as Apollo strives to remain sane as also to keep himself away from Iris, the beautiful girl with the guitar.
There is quite the mystery here and the intrigue, which I liked since this story was quite different from what I usually read, regarding the mythology in NA. While the story was good I struggled with the errors in grammar and syntax, which should easily be corrected after a good edit.
In the end, the book was satisfying and I expected nothing less from Nazarea Andrews! ;)
Nazarea Andrews' Bio:
Author Links:
Site - http://www.nazareaandrews.com/
Blog - http://www.nazarea-andrews.blo
Twitter - https://twitter.com/NazareaAnd
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Nazar
Street Team - https://www.facebook.com/group
Newsletter - http://eepurl.com/MtHwj
Feature & Follow #28
Friday, September 23, 2016
THE FUTURE & FOLLOW IS HOSTED BY TWO HOSTS, PARAJUNKEE OF PARAJUNKEE'S VIEW AND ALISON OF ALISON CAN READ. EACH HOST WILL HAVE THEIR OWN FEATURE BLOG AND THIS WAY IT’LL ALLOW US TO SHOW OFF MORE NEW BLOGS.
HOW DOES THE #FF WORK?
The goal is to increase blog followers, make friends and have something to post.
If someone comments and says they are following you, be a dear and follow back. Spread the Love…and the followersYou create your own post using the post prompt. You leave your link and thumbnail in the linky list that links back to your post prompt. Once you have your post up and linked, visit other posts and tell them hi. The point is to FOLLOW them not just comment. If you see a post that just hit it to the moon, or just want to show appreciation to a fellow blogger friend, like their name on the linky list to show some appreciation. The person with the most likes gets chosen as the next Feature (you can be chosen every 90 days unless we are in need of features) It is required that if you participate that you have to follow the FEATURE. It is a big no-no to participate and ignore the feature. They are the special snowflake in this little blizzard. As a participant it is up to your discretion on how you want people to follow. Please post RSS, GFC etc if you have a follow of choice.
Specific RULES
Put your Blog name & URL in the Linky thing. You can also grab the code if you would like to insert it into your posts.
Grab the button up there and place it in a post, this post is for people to find a place to say “hi” in your comments and that they are now following you.
If you are using WordPress or another CMS that doesn’t have GFC (Google Friends Connect) state in your posts how you would like to be followedFollow Follow Follow as many as you can, as many as you want, or just follow a few. The whole point is to make new friends and find new blogs. Also, don’t just follow, comment and say hi. Another blogger might not know you are a new follower if you don’t say “HI”
Follow Follow Follow as many as you can, as many as you want, or just follow a few. The whole point is to make new friends and find new blogs. Also, don’t just follow, comment and say hi. Another blogger might not know you are a new follower if you don’t say “HI”
THE POST PROMPT:
What's Your Book Betrayal Story? (Someone borrowed a book and destroyed it? Waited for a book for forever and it was terrible?)
MY ANSWER:
Well, it's actually pretty simple.
I like to loan books to my friends, I even enjoy it, because after that we can talk about the book and swoon over the characters and the potential sequels. True story: 2 weeks ago, I gave my ACOTAR and Throne of Glass books to a friend of mine and she came back demanding the sequels and dancing around wanting her own Rhys and Dorian.
But, when I have one of my books returned in a bad shape, then i kind of become like this:
Once, when I found coffee stains in the pages of the ONLY ONE copy of "The Winner's Kiss" I own, I actually asked her to buy me a new copy. And I am not sorry for that.
As for bookish betrayals, I'd mention two books:
1) How the Twilight series ended. Meyer shouldn't have done that to Jacob. I'm not against the baby
which kind of looked like it had jumped out of a horror movie in the film, but PLEASE, he deserved better!
2) The neding of the book "Honesty" by Seth King. The story in its core it's heart-gut-wreching but ohh so sweet. The ending had me crying so hard after THAT plot-twist and worse I was reading the book in the bus. The old lady next to me thought I had broken up with my boyfriend (I don't even have one!)
How about you?
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Blog Tour Review+Giveaway: "Blood of the Prophet" (The Fourth Element #2) by Kat Ross
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Blood of the Prophet
Kat Ross
(The Fourth Element #2)
Publication date: September 12th 2016
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
Visionary. Alchemist. Savior. Saint.
The Prophet Zarathustra has been called many things. Now he spends his time drawing pictures of weird-looking goats. That’s what happens when you’ve been stuck in a prison cell for two hundred years. But the man who might be mad, and is definitely supposed to be dead, has suddenly become very valuable again…
It’s only been a few weeks since Nazafareen escaped the King’s dungeons with her daēva, Darius. She hoped never to set foot in the empire again, but the search for the Prophet has led them to the ancient city of Karnopolis. They have to find him before Alexander of Macydon burns Persepolae, and Darius’s mother with it. But they’re not the only ones looking.
The necromancer Balthazar has his own plans for the Prophet, and so does the sinister spymaster of the Numerators. As Nazafareen is drawn in to a dangerous game of cat and mouse, her newfound powers take a decidedly dark turn. Only the Prophet understands the secret of her gift, but the price of that knowledge may turn out to be more than Nazafareen is willing to pay…
REVIEW
I received an ecopy in exchange for an honest review.
of this series! The setting, the world-building and the mythology behind the story had me hooked from the first book and I am pleased to say that the sequel doesn't disappoint!
As Nazafareen and Darius race against time to save the Prophet, dark forces gather in the upcoming battle between empires but also good against evil. The surprises don't stop here and while I was expecting more to the plot, Kat Ross gave more importance to the details and the character development. We have more POVs in the sequel and each turn of the events marks the movement of the other players in this game of cat and mouse.
The romance was sweet and I loved the moments between Nazafareen and Darius who despite their wounds and scars still complete each other in a unique way!
The ending was again a cliffhanger for me and I will make sure to read the third book of this series, because Kat Ross knows when to make you addicted into a very well written story!
Sequel to:
Author Bio:
Kat Ross worked as a journalist at the United Nations for ten years before happily falling back into what she likes best: making stuff up. She lives in Westchester with her kid and a few sleepy cats. Kat is also the author of the dystopian thriller Some Fine Day (Skyscape, 2014), about a world where the sea levels have risen sixty meters. She loves magic, monsters and doomsday scenarios. Preferably with mutants.
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Feature & Follow #27
Friday, September 16, 2016
THE FUTURE & FOLLOW IS HOSTED BY TWO HOSTS, PARAJUNKEE OF PARAJUNKEE'S VIEW AND ALISON OF ALISON CAN READ. EACH HOST WILL HAVE THEIR OWN FEATURE BLOG AND THIS WAY IT’LL ALLOW US TO SHOW OFF MORE NEW BLOGS.
HOW DOES THE #FF WORK?
The goal is to increase blog followers, make friends and have something to post.
If someone comments and says they are following you, be a dear and follow back. Spread the Love…and the followersYou create your own post using the post prompt. You leave your link and thumbnail in the linky list that links back to your post prompt. Once you have your post up and linked, visit other posts and tell them hi. The point is to FOLLOW them not just comment. If you see a post that just hit it to the moon, or just want to show appreciation to a fellow blogger friend, like their name on the linky list to show some appreciation. The person with the most likes gets chosen as the next Feature (you can be chosen every 90 days unless we are in need of features) It is required that if you participate that you have to follow the FEATURE. It is a big no-no to participate and ignore the feature. They are the special snowflake in this little blizzard. As a participant it is up to your discretion on how you want people to follow. Please post RSS, GFC etc if you have a follow of choice.
Specific RULES
Put your Blog name & URL in the Linky thing. You can also grab the code if you would like to insert it into your posts.
Grab the button up there and place it in a post, this post is for people to find a place to say “hi” in your comments and that they are now following you.
If you are using WordPress or another CMS that doesn’t have GFC (Google Friends Connect) state in your posts how you would like to be followedFollow Follow Follow as many as you can, as many as you want, or just follow a few. The whole point is to make new friends and find new blogs. Also, don’t just follow, comment and say hi. Another blogger might not know you are a new follower if you don’t say “HI”
Follow Follow Follow as many as you can, as many as you want, or just follow a few. The whole point is to make new friends and find new blogs. Also, don’t just follow, comment and say hi. Another blogger might not know you are a new follower if you don’t say “HI”
THE POST PROMPT:
Show us your TBR pile(s)!
MY ANSWER:
This is my TBR list now, not counting the e-copies. I'm also waiting for "Crooked Kingdom" and "GEMINA" to arrive. :)
For more of my read books you can find them on my Instagram (link below).
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Book Blitz+Giveaway: #BAE (Hashtag #8) by Cambria Hebert
#Bae
Cambria Hebert
(Hashtag #8: Conclusion)
Publication date: September 16th 2016
Genres: New Adult College Romance
BEFORE ANYONE ELSE
The Hashtag Series #8
Happily-ever-after.
That’s what happens when you get married.
Right?
Turns out sparkly rings, cake and a fantastic wedding do not automatically grant you that, not even when it’s all you truly want.
I’m even starting to doubt the bottomless, unconditional love I share with the man I married will be enough.
I can’t have happily ever after, know why?
Because I can’t give Romeo what he truly wants. I’ve tried. So hard. I won’t be happy unless he is and something is missing. Someone.
Paparazzi are in my face. The flashing cameras and prying eyes are everywhere. My secret is getting harder to hide, and I know the second the scoop is dished the grip I have on the fraying rope of that happily ever after will snap right in my face.
In our face.
I can’t let that happen. No matter what.
Because with or without a happy ending, Romeo comes Before Anyone Else.
—
Author Bio:
Cambria Hebert is an award winning, bestselling novelist of more than twenty books. She went to college for a bachelor’s degree, couldn’t pick a major, and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair.
Besides writing, Cambria loves a caramel latte, staying up late, sleeping in, and watching movies. She considers math human torture and has an irrational fear of chickens (yes, chickens). You can often find her running on the treadmill (she’d rather be eating a donut), painting her toenails (because she bites her fingernails), or walking her chorkie (the real boss of the house).
Cambria has written within the young adult and new adult genres, penning many paranormal and contemporary titles. Her favorite genre to read and write is romantic suspense. A few of her most recognized titles are: The Hashtag Series, Text, Torch, and Tattoo.
Cambria Hebert owns and operates Cambria Hebert Books, LLC.
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Review: "Arcana Rising" (The Arcana Chronicles, #4) by Kresley Cole
Thursday, September 15, 2016
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Summary from GoodReads
Losses mount and deadly new threats converge in this next action-packed tale of the Arcana Chronicles by #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole.
When the battle is done . . .
The Emperor unleashes hell and annihilates an army, jeopardizing the future of mankind--but Circe strikes back. The epic clash between them devastates the Arcana world and nearly kills Evie, separating her from her allies.
And all hope is lost . . .
With Aric missing and no sign that Jack and Selena escaped Richter's reach, Evie turns more and more to the darkness lurking inside her. Two Arcana emerge as game changers: one who could be her salvation, the other her worst nightmare.
Vengeance becomes everything.
To take on Richter, Evie must reunite with Death and mend their broken bond. But as she learns more about her role in the future--and her chilling past--will she become a monster like the Emperor? Or can Evie and her allies rise up from Richter's ashes, stronger than ever before?
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REVIEW
So...HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO WAIT FOR ANOTHER YEAR?
*clears throat*
This will be a hard review to write, the third in a row after "Unknown" and "Nevernight", and in this one I actually can't say anything of the plot because it will spoil everything!
If you have read the novella "Day Zero", which was published in the summer, then you'll get the idea of how some characters actually feel and act in this book. Following the events of "Dead of the Winter" Evie will have to gather allies in order to fight the Emperor. This is the only tibit I'll give you of the plot.
What I really liked from this book was the introduction of the new Arcana as also the mention of the Minor Arcana. I didn't know that the other cards will also play a part in this destroyed world, not to mention that the GODS who actually created this game, did it because they were bored (apparently).
The whole book felt actually a deja vu to me, like I was watching 2012 unravel before me as Evie fights her way and at some point comes into some hurtful desicions.
Two things are sure in this book: your heart will be torn into million pieces and there is also a cliffhanger! So while I recommend this book, read at your own choice. ;)
Book Series (Amazon Links)
Book Depository
Poison Princess
Endless Knight
Dead of the Winter
About the author:
Cover Reveal: "Heat Wave" by Karina Halle
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
We are very excited to bring you the cover for the upcoming standalone novel HEAT WAVE from NEW YORK TIME Bestselling Author Karina Halle. HEAT WAVE is a new alluring forbidden romance you do not want to miss releasing on November 3rd.
They say when life closes one door, another one opens. This door happens to lead to paradise. And a man I can never, ever have. Still grieving the loss of her sister who died two years ago, the last thing Veronica "Ronnie" Locke needed was to lose her job at one of Chicago’s finest restaurants and have to move back in with her parents. So when a window of opportunity opens for her – running a kitchen at a small Hawaiian hotel – she’d be crazy not to take it. The only problem is, the man running the hotel drives her crazy: Logan Shephard. It doesn’t matter that he’s got dark brown eyes, a tall, muscular build that’s sculpted from daily surfing sessions, and a deep Australian accent that makes your toes curl. What does matter is that he’s a grump. Kind of an asshole, too. And gets under Ronnie’s skin like no one else. But the more time Ronnie spends on the island of Kauai, falling in love with the lush land and its carefree lifestyle, the closer she gets to Logan.
And the closer she gets to Logan, the more she realizes she may have pegged him all wrong. Maybe it’s the hot, steamy jungles or the invigorating ocean air, but soon their relationship becomes utterly intoxicating. There’s just one major catch. The two of them together would incite a scandal neither Ronnie, nor her family, would ever recover from. Forbidden, Illicit, off-limits – sometimes the heat is worth surrendering to, even if you get burned.
Karina Halle is a former travel writer and music journalist and The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author of The Pact, Racing the Sun, Sins & Needles and over 25 other wild and romantic reads. She lives on an island off the coast of British Columbia with her husband and her rescue pup, where she drinks a lot of wine, hikes a lot of trails and devours a lot of books.
Halle is represented by the Waxman Leavell Agency and is both self-published and published by Simon & Schuster and Hachette in North America and in the UK.
Hit her up on Instagram at @authorHalle, on Twitter at @MetalBlonde and on Facebook. You can also visit www.authorkarinahalle.com and sign up for the newsletter for news, excerpts, previews, private book signing sales and more.FACEBOOK TWITTER GOODREADS AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE
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