Name: Peyton Everet
Significant Other: None. The woman I thought was for me married another.
What is your strongest belief? Life will always be a struggle.
How do you like to spend your time? I don't have a lot of free time. I work, I go to class, and I do homework. My only breaks are when I have a chance to talk to someone on the bus or online, and neither happen often.
If you could go anywhere, where would you go? I couldn't leave this place...too many people are depending on me right now.
What is your favorite food? The kind I don't have to work for.
Describe yourself in one word: Tired.
What type of music could you listen to for hours? I don't have time to listen to anything for that long.
Describe yourself in a single sentence: On the outside, I don't care what others think of me.
What's your goal in life? To be more successful than my parents.
Do you like anyone? I did.
Are you happy? That's not the word I would use right now.
If someone came up to you and told you there was a dragon standing behind you...what would you do? I'd laugh...then when they left I'd look behind, just to be sure.
Peyton, Mical, and Anna can be found in the novel, Shrouded Jewels.
Questions courtesy of Kateri and Bonnie. Thank you!
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Monday, October 29, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
Grammar Day: Plurals
Grammar is a tricky subject. With all the rules and exceptions, how can a person keep track? I can't answer that, but I can help with little pieces here and there.
Today's Topic: Plurals
Well, how do you make a word a plural?
Basic Rule: Unfortunately, there isn't just one. Plurals are complex! But here's picture to help us all out.
Today's Topic: Plurals
Well, how do you make a word a plural?
Basic Rule: Unfortunately, there isn't just one. Plurals are complex! But here's picture to help us all out.
I love to learn; let me know what I'm forgetting!
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Have a grammatical question? Email me at Jansina@rivershorebooks.com to learn the answer--and have your question featured in an upcoming Grammar Day post! I'm here to help and encourage in any way I can.
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Spiritual Invented Creation
Rivershore Books is pleased to announce the publication of Spiritual Invented Creation, an autobiography by Don Richardson. The author is refreshingly honest about the struggles he's gone through, which include cancer, drinking, and the loss of a dear friend. The book also contains much of his poetry, written during these difficulties.
Because of the content it is an emotional read, but worth it.
You can purchase this short but powerful book on CreateSpace and Amazon, for only $10:
CreateSpace
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Book Excerpt: Shrouded Jewels
Shrouded Jewels is available on Amazon, Lulu, the Nook, and Kindle
If Davey was impressed by the size of the Benson’s home, he didn’t show it. He seemed more curious about the people than about the house. None of their father’s business associates had ever shown an interest in them. To Mical, it was unnerving.
“Where do you go to school, Mical?” he asked.
Mical didn’t respond, and instead pointed to the basement stairs. They led to another large room.
Davey peered inside. “This doesn’t look much like a school.”
Jonathan laughed and Mira lifted her hand to hide a smile.
“There’s a bathroom connected to your room you can use,” Mical said flatly.
“I will probably do that,” Davey said.
“Your room is the second door to the right.”
“And straight on till morning?” He asked.
Mical turned to Mira, hoping to find an explanation in her features.
If Davey was impressed by the size of the Benson’s home, he didn’t show it. He seemed more curious about the people than about the house. None of their father’s business associates had ever shown an interest in them. To Mical, it was unnerving.
“Where do you go to school, Mical?” he asked.
Mical didn’t respond, and instead pointed to the basement stairs. They led to another large room.
Davey peered inside. “This doesn’t look much like a school.”
Jonathan laughed and Mira lifted her hand to hide a smile.
“There’s a bathroom connected to your room you can use,” Mical said flatly.
“I will probably do that,” Davey said.
“Your room is the second door to the right.”
“And straight on till morning?” He asked.
Mical turned to Mira, hoping to find an explanation in her features.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Character Interview: Aiden Richardson
Name: Aiden Richardson
Significant Other: That would be the gorgeous Mira.
What is your strongest belief? People can spend a lifetime claiming they've changed, but the proof is in their actions.
How do you like to spend your time? I'm really enjoying the walks with Mira. I also love running. Davey and I used to hang out more, and I miss that, too.
If you could go anywhere, where would you go? Anywhere and everywhere. I love traveling.
What is your favorite food? Ooh...whatever Mira makes for me--I think that's a safe answer.
Describe yourself in one word: A work in progress. Sorry, I don't know one word that means that.
What type of music could you listen to for hours? Davey's guitar playing is just unbelievably amazing. I wish he did it more.
How did you meet Davey? Do I have to answer this? Let's just say we both made some mistakes, but God used them to introduce us to each other.
What was your first impression of Mira? She's gorgeous. I usually don't notice anything but the path ahead of me when I run... seeing her made me slow down... and then we started talking.
Do you have a favorite comic book? Honestly, I don't read much of anything.
Describe your worst nightmare: You don't want to know.
Are you scared of clowns? Ah, you found my weakness: men in heavy make-up! But seriously...who decided that was supposed to bring smiles?
Aiden, Mira, and Davey can be found in the novel, Shrouded Jewels.
Questions courtesy of Kateri and Bonnie. Thank you!
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Friday, October 19, 2012
Grammar Day: Exclamation Points
Grammar is a tricky subject. With all the rules and exceptions, how can a person keep track? I can't answer that, but I can help with little pieces here and there.
Today's Topic: Exclamation Points
I won't tell you to avoid them completely--but do use them sparingly.
Consider them an opportunity to emphasize a point. (See what I did there?) If every sentence ends with one, the writing sounds like a five-year-old on their third energy drink.
Today's Topic: Exclamation Points
I won't tell you to avoid them completely--but do use them sparingly.
Consider them an opportunity to emphasize a point. (See what I did there?) If every sentence ends with one, the writing sounds like a five-year-old on their third energy drink.
We went to a party, and there was dancing and music! My favorite rock star was there! I had pop and danced all night!If you omit most of those, it allows you to showcase the most exciting part.
We went to a party, and there was dancing and music. My favorite rock star was there! I had pop and danced all night.Final Note: Exclamation points have a place in professional and creative writing, but it is a very small one. People don't enjoy being yelled at.
I love to learn; let me know what I'm forgetting!
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Have a grammatical question? Email me at Jansina@rivershorebooks.com to learn the answer--and have your question featured in an upcoming Grammar Day post! I'm here to help and encourage in any way I can.
Visit my website to learn more about me, my books, and my proofreading services, or join the Rivershore Books Writing Forum for support from fellow authors.
Still want more? Find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr, and Twitter!
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Guest Blogger: Building Characters
Today I'm pleased to introduce you to a friend and fellow author, Emilie.
Building Characters
Characters are the most important element in a story. They’re what will shape the story, drive the plot, and pull readers in. You can have the most elaborate, well-plotted story, but if the characters aren’t interesting, a reader is going to get bored and put the book down.
Readers want to read about realistic, relatable characters. If your character is perfect, never does anything wrong, and has no flaws, the reader won’t be able to relate to them. Give them some realistic flaws. Maybe your heroine is quick to jump to conclusions, or your hero has a hard time controlling his temper. Those are faults people can relate to--possibly something they themselves struggle with. Don’t be afraid to make a character human and give him/her imperfections. Believe me, they’ll be more enjoyable, and your reader will be pulled in emotionally.
That’s just one way to make your character interesting. Another is to give your character a history or backstory. This is something that the reader doesn’t need to know in full, but is good for you as the author. It will help you write about your character.
A couple years ago, I had a character, Hermione, who I couldn’t figure out. She was secretive, stubborn, and trusted no one. I had a very vague idea as to why, but couldn’t figure out the real reason. So I sat down and started filling out a character questionnaire for her. I flew through the basic questions (hair, eyes, height etc.) but when I came to the question about childhood/teen experiences, I had to pause and really think about it. By the time I finished, I had a full page and a half of lined paper describing what happened in her past, and those pages were invaluable to me. I finally understood why at the time the story takes place she trusted no one but her sister, and several other things that helped me write the rest of the story.
Past experiences are also going to influence how your character will react. Sheridan, another of my characters, wasn’t very self-confident. His parents favored his older brother, who couldn’t do anything wrong in their eyes. Sheridan is seen as a failure and has to struggle to prove himself his whole life, and when the opportunity comes for him to break a curse and be the hero, he doubts himself, despite his friends encouraging and cheering him on. His past is going to affect his decisions.
His decisions also influence how the story will turn out. Sheridan could turn away; refuse to help break the curse because he’s afraid of failing again. On the other hand, he can stick to it and do his best, regardless of the threat of failing. Those are his options. If he chooses the first option, the story will end very differently than if he goes with the second.
Change is also important for a character. If by the end of the book there is no change whatsoever, the story will have no meaning. This doesn’t mean your character needs to change drastically, but something needs to be changed. If Sheridan breaks the curse, his self-confidence will be boosted, and he’ll start believing in himself more. In contrast, if he doesn’t break the curse, his confidence will wilt even more, crushing what little belief he had in himself. Either way, he ends up changed.
In some stories your character might require a drastic change. Take, for example, Scrooge from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. At the beginning of the story, Ebenezer Scrooge is a cranky, selfish, old man. He goes on a journey into the past, the present, and the future, accompanied by three ghosts. He sees what his life would be like if he continued on his self-centered path, and he changes his ways within a night.
Names can be significant to a character as well. There is no strategy or right way to go about picking a name. Sometimes you just know what name will suit your character; other times it will take a little more work. I tend to look for names with meanings that show the character’s personality, or that intertwine with the story. If you find while you’re writing that the name you’re using isn’t working, change it. Don’t keep working with a name you dislike. It will slow down your writing.
All this rings true when creating your villains as well. They need to be realistic, only their flaws will be more prominent and often they don’t overcome them. Backstories are also just as important for villains as they are for main characters. They show you how your villain became who he/she is at the time your story takes place, and you discover their motive. As for names, I wouldn’t find a villain very intimidating if his name was Elmer.
Finally, your characters will sometimes whisper ingenious ideas into your head that work much better than the ones you had planned; other times, they’ll refuse to tell you anything and you’ll have to struggle through to the next part. Don’t stress. It’s all part of the process of getting to know them, just like you would get to know an acquaintance. Eventually, they become good friends.
So next time you meet new characters for your story, try getting to know them before writing and see what happens. It’s an adventure: get out there and have fun!
Emilie Phillips wasn't much of a writer in her younger years. In fact, it didn't interest her until the age twelve, when her sisters began writing. Not wanting to be left out, she put pen to paper and hasn't stopped since. Many of her stories involved princesses and princes, kidnappings, and there were a number of pioneer stories. While these are still elements she loves, fairy tales and fantasies captivate her.
Building Characters
Characters are the most important element in a story. They’re what will shape the story, drive the plot, and pull readers in. You can have the most elaborate, well-plotted story, but if the characters aren’t interesting, a reader is going to get bored and put the book down.
Readers want to read about realistic, relatable characters. If your character is perfect, never does anything wrong, and has no flaws, the reader won’t be able to relate to them. Give them some realistic flaws. Maybe your heroine is quick to jump to conclusions, or your hero has a hard time controlling his temper. Those are faults people can relate to--possibly something they themselves struggle with. Don’t be afraid to make a character human and give him/her imperfections. Believe me, they’ll be more enjoyable, and your reader will be pulled in emotionally.
That’s just one way to make your character interesting. Another is to give your character a history or backstory. This is something that the reader doesn’t need to know in full, but is good for you as the author. It will help you write about your character.
A couple years ago, I had a character, Hermione, who I couldn’t figure out. She was secretive, stubborn, and trusted no one. I had a very vague idea as to why, but couldn’t figure out the real reason. So I sat down and started filling out a character questionnaire for her. I flew through the basic questions (hair, eyes, height etc.) but when I came to the question about childhood/teen experiences, I had to pause and really think about it. By the time I finished, I had a full page and a half of lined paper describing what happened in her past, and those pages were invaluable to me. I finally understood why at the time the story takes place she trusted no one but her sister, and several other things that helped me write the rest of the story.
Past experiences are also going to influence how your character will react. Sheridan, another of my characters, wasn’t very self-confident. His parents favored his older brother, who couldn’t do anything wrong in their eyes. Sheridan is seen as a failure and has to struggle to prove himself his whole life, and when the opportunity comes for him to break a curse and be the hero, he doubts himself, despite his friends encouraging and cheering him on. His past is going to affect his decisions.
His decisions also influence how the story will turn out. Sheridan could turn away; refuse to help break the curse because he’s afraid of failing again. On the other hand, he can stick to it and do his best, regardless of the threat of failing. Those are his options. If he chooses the first option, the story will end very differently than if he goes with the second.
Change is also important for a character. If by the end of the book there is no change whatsoever, the story will have no meaning. This doesn’t mean your character needs to change drastically, but something needs to be changed. If Sheridan breaks the curse, his self-confidence will be boosted, and he’ll start believing in himself more. In contrast, if he doesn’t break the curse, his confidence will wilt even more, crushing what little belief he had in himself. Either way, he ends up changed.
In some stories your character might require a drastic change. Take, for example, Scrooge from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. At the beginning of the story, Ebenezer Scrooge is a cranky, selfish, old man. He goes on a journey into the past, the present, and the future, accompanied by three ghosts. He sees what his life would be like if he continued on his self-centered path, and he changes his ways within a night.
Names can be significant to a character as well. There is no strategy or right way to go about picking a name. Sometimes you just know what name will suit your character; other times it will take a little more work. I tend to look for names with meanings that show the character’s personality, or that intertwine with the story. If you find while you’re writing that the name you’re using isn’t working, change it. Don’t keep working with a name you dislike. It will slow down your writing.
All this rings true when creating your villains as well. They need to be realistic, only their flaws will be more prominent and often they don’t overcome them. Backstories are also just as important for villains as they are for main characters. They show you how your villain became who he/she is at the time your story takes place, and you discover their motive. As for names, I wouldn’t find a villain very intimidating if his name was Elmer.
Finally, your characters will sometimes whisper ingenious ideas into your head that work much better than the ones you had planned; other times, they’ll refuse to tell you anything and you’ll have to struggle through to the next part. Don’t stress. It’s all part of the process of getting to know them, just like you would get to know an acquaintance. Eventually, they become good friends.
So next time you meet new characters for your story, try getting to know them before writing and see what happens. It’s an adventure: get out there and have fun!
Emilie Phillips wasn't much of a writer in her younger years. In fact, it didn't interest her until the age twelve, when her sisters began writing. Not wanting to be left out, she put pen to paper and hasn't stopped since. Many of her stories involved princesses and princes, kidnappings, and there were a number of pioneer stories. While these are still elements she loves, fairy tales and fantasies captivate her.
She wrote her first complete novel, Midnight Captive during NaNoWriMo in 2010. It is in the revision/editing stages at the moment and once it is finished, Emilie hopes to self-publish it sometime in the new year. She is currently preparing for NaNoWriMo 2012 during which she hopes to write and complete her third book and year participating in the writing fiasco.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Character Interview: Kara Nielson
Name: Kara Nielson
Significant Other: Well, I've been hanging out with Robbie, but I wouldn't call him a significant other. Just a friend. A really, really good friend. Who happens to be a guy. I don't know why I brought him up in this question, either. Can we just erase that and say my answer is "none"? Please?
What is your strongest belief? I'm still sorting that out.
How do you like to spend your time? Helping out the Blakes is fun...watching or playing sports can be, depending who's playing.
If you could go anywhere, where would you go? I don't know. Maybe somewhere in South America...
What is your favorite food? Anything spicy.
Describe yourself in one word: Feisty.
What type of music could you listen to for hours? Country. Gotta love it.
Your dream is to be...? Out of this house. Beyond that, I don't really care.
Do you really like Robbie? I don't think I know you well enough to be comfortable with you asking me that.
Have you gone to Disney World/Land? I haven't even been to Wisconsin.
What was your first impression of Davey? He seemed nice, and he got me to smile...not many people can do that on our first meeting.
Kara, Robbie, Davey, Ella, and Joe can be found in the novels, Shrouded Jewels and Forgotten Memories.
Questions courtesy of Kateri and Bonnie. Thank you!
Want a question answered in a future interview? Email me at Jansina@rivershorebooks.com or visit the Rivershore Books writing forum to give your input!
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Friday, October 12, 2012
Grammar Day: Writing Numbers
Grammar is a tricky subject. With all the rules and exceptions, how can a person keep track? I can't answer that, but I can help with little pieces here and there.
Today's Topic: Writing Numbers
Basic Rule: If the number is twenty or under, it's spelled out.
One...six...twelve...fifteen.If it's 21 or above, it's written in number form.
Any Exceptions? Yes. When there are two or more numbers in the same sentence, the formats should match.
I love to learn; let me know what I'm forgetting!
There were 3 girls and 29 boys.
The party had only two bottles of pop, but one hundred and ten bags of chips.Final Note: In the exceptions, it is your choice to spell out or to use the number form. Since larger numbers are easier to read (and write!) in the number form, I recommend this for numbers over 100.
1,293
vs.
One thousand, two hundred, ninety-three.Still, it's up to you.
I love to learn; let me know what I'm forgetting!
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Book Excerpt: Sanisfreeda
The ebook of Sanisfreeda is available free on Smashwords and Barnes & Noble, and for $0.99 on Amazon.
When their eyes became adjusted to the sudden bright light, the natural light of the outdoors, they looked around the small courtyard in awe.
“It’s so…pretty,” Rosie said, temporarily forgetting her fears.
“Look at that grass—it’s so green it doesn’t look real,” AnnaMarie said.
“That water doesn’t look so good though,” Kyle said, motioning toward a brown waterfall.
“Ew,” Jane said.
“Wait, it’s not dirty," AnnaMarie said, stepping closer. "It looks really clean, actually.”
“You’re kidding, right? Jane, tell me she's kidding,” Rosie said. “It’s like mud.”
“No, she's right.” Bevin put a finger into it. It wrapped around his skin, like melted chocolate would.
“Does it hurt?” Jane asked.
“It’s warm,” he said, “not hot enough to burn. That’s so weird. Isn't water usually cold?”
“Are you sure that’s water?” AnnaMarie asked.
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When their eyes became adjusted to the sudden bright light, the natural light of the outdoors, they looked around the small courtyard in awe.
“It’s so…pretty,” Rosie said, temporarily forgetting her fears.
“Look at that grass—it’s so green it doesn’t look real,” AnnaMarie said.
“That water doesn’t look so good though,” Kyle said, motioning toward a brown waterfall.
“Ew,” Jane said.
“Wait, it’s not dirty," AnnaMarie said, stepping closer. "It looks really clean, actually.”
“You’re kidding, right? Jane, tell me she's kidding,” Rosie said. “It’s like mud.”
“No, she's right.” Bevin put a finger into it. It wrapped around his skin, like melted chocolate would.
“Does it hurt?” Jane asked.
“It’s warm,” he said, “not hot enough to burn. That’s so weird. Isn't water usually cold?”
“Are you sure that’s water?” AnnaMarie asked.
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Monday, October 8, 2012
Character Interview: Anna Martinez
Name: Anna Martinez
Significant Other: None. The young man I care for has his eyes on another.
What is your strongest belief? God works through all circumstances.
How do you like to spend your time? Talking and sipping tea with good friends.
If you could go anywhere, where would you go? I actually really love the twin cities.
What is your favorite food? Sweets as a whole.
Describe yourself in one word: Learning.
What type of music could you listen to for hours? Anything played on a harp.
Do you have a crush on anyone? Unfortunately...yes.
What was your first impression of Mira? I'm not sure I've met her...she's Mical's sister, right? I think I've seen her from afar. It's hard to tell anything from afar. Mical really cares about her, though, so I'm sure she's wonderful.
Have you ever wished for a pony? I'm pretty sure everyone has, at one point.
Do you like pickles? I don't dislike them. They're not my favorite, though.
Anna, Mical, and Peyton can be found in the novel, Shrouded Jewels.
Questions courtesy of Kateri and Bonnie. Thank you!
Want a question answered in a future interview? Email me at Jansina@rivershorebooks.com or visit the Rivershore Books writing forum to give your input!
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Friday, October 5, 2012
Grammar Day: Smiley Faces
Grammar is a tricky subject. With all the rules and exceptions, how can a person keep track? I can't answer that, but I can help with little pieces here and there.
Today's Topic: Smiley Faces
Quick and easy tip: Don't use smileys in professional writing.
I know it's tempting. There are often times where I feel that adding a smiley would soften the message, but I resist.
Smileys, simply put, are unprofessional. Between friends and family, they're great. With your boss, coworker, employee, or client, they don't fit in. Instead, rely on your words to soften the message.
Final Note: Please and thank you are still good phrases.
I love to learn; let me know what I'm forgetting!
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Behind-the-Scenes: Editing Process
When a typical novel is around 70,000 words, it can be intimidating to start the editing portion of writing. I edit my novels at least five times before publishing. I change things every time.
The first few read throughs are to decide which scenes to keep, which scenes to delete, and which scenes to change. This takes a while, and sometimes involves completely rearranging the manuscript.
When it's to the point where it's chronological from beginning to end and contains nothing (overtly) unnecessary, I read it to check continuity. If a character is short and blonde in chapter two, she'd better be short and blonde in chapter twelve--or at least have some explanation for the change (hair dyed purple on a dare; standing on stilts).
The final step is basic proofreading. Of course during the other read throughs I've changed any typos I've noticed, but now that is my only focus.
The first few read throughs are to decide which scenes to keep, which scenes to delete, and which scenes to change. This takes a while, and sometimes involves completely rearranging the manuscript.
When it's to the point where it's chronological from beginning to end and contains nothing (overtly) unnecessary, I read it to check continuity. If a character is short and blonde in chapter two, she'd better be short and blonde in chapter twelve--or at least have some explanation for the change (hair dyed purple on a dare; standing on stilts).
The final step is basic proofreading. Of course during the other read throughs I've changed any typos I've noticed, but now that is my only focus.
This is me during the proofreading phase.
At this point, I also ask for at least one outside pair of eyes (my Grandma is my 'official' proofreader). I've seen the words so many times, I sometimes skim past the mistakes.
After that, it's formatting. I do a little skimming as I format, but I'm more concerned with how the words are lining up on the page.
When my proof copy comes, I read through one final time. Seeing it in print sometimes helps me find things I missed on the computer, and it's a chance to check the formatting.
They say first drafts aren't perfect. Well, neither are second or third drafts. From talking with fellow authors and reading behind-the-scenes pieces, I'm convinced this is a fairly universal experience--so don't be discouraged.
If you'd like a second pair of eyes or formatting help, visit the Rivershore Books website or email me at Jansina@rivershorebooks.com.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Character Interview: Kyle Nielson
Name: Kyle Nielson
Significant Other: None so far.
What is your strongest belief? People have layers.
How do you like to spend your time? I play guitar a lot.
If you could go anywhere, where would you go? Out of state somewhere.
What is your favorite food? Hot chocolate. Is that not a food?
Describe yourself in one word: Skeptical.
What type of music could you listen to for hours? Classical guitar--not played by me.
Who taught you how to play guitar? Mostly, I taught myself. Dad gave me a few pointers, though, when he was around.
Would you consider auditioning for American Idol? Ha! No, thank you. I don't need my technical abilities picked apart in front of the entire TV-watching world.
Do you wish Rosie would be nicer to you? Sometimes, yeah. It's not like I've been perfect toward her, either.
Are you excited about anything? Not really.
Do you ever wish you were someone like Robin Hood? Doesn't everyone?
Kyle, Jane, Rosie, and Bevin can be found in the novel, Forgotten Memories.
Questions courtesy of Kateri and Bonnie. Thank you!
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