M.B. Kelly
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To Want for Nothing: Book One of the Urban Warlocks. Out now! You have been summoned.
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How about "boy summons girl" as a premise? Check out To Want for Nothing: Book One of the Urban Warlocks.
www.mb-kelly.com/towantfornot...
5 months ago
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Working on Urban Warlocks Book 3 for my weekly writing date today while book 2 is still with the editor.
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
6 days ago
My darling treasures! We have some delightful nonsense planned for Friday Tea tonight at 6:30 PM Pacific, but I also posted part 1 of my guide to help out travellers joining us for
@wildwestcon.bsky.social
this year!
www.patreon.com/posts/152407...
Photo courtesy of Pete Mecozzi
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
11 days ago
My darlings! It's the start of a new month which means adventure ahead. Mostly, Wild West Con focused escapades this month ā¤ļø It's also the perfect time to confirm your information on Patreon.
www.patreon.com/posts/secret...
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The Secret Tea Society: Frock-date | Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter
Get more from Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/secret-tea-frock-151736836
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Time for my weekly writing date. Also found the copy of my book I gifted them out on their bookshelf.
11 days ago
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
13 days ago
If you have not yet read these and you love really exquisite fantasy, treat yourself! Be sure not to read whilst hungry, though!!
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Eating Pretz gifted to me. This was tasty. Excited to try some other ones.
13 days ago
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
19 days ago
Tea minus 15 minutes until I Sip the Tea with special guest
@jessisreading.bsky.social
! Come chat with us about Romance, books, and the power of joy this morning
youtube.com/@madameaskew...
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Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter
For more than a dozen linear earth-years, Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter have hosted their cheeky interactive eventsāTea Duelling, Splendid Teapot Racing, Compliment Duelling, and the Cog Match Ga...
https://youtube.com/@madameaskew2739?si=lCXOv8aDBIqwO2Yr
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The Steampunk Explorer
22 days ago
The Fourth Annual Tippy Golden Teacup Awards will be presented Friday night during a free live streaming event. The awards recognize accomplishments by
#steampunk
luminaries.
@madameaskew.bsky.social
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
@everiotartist.bsky.social
steampunk-explorer.com/news/fourth-...
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Fourth Annual Tippy Golden Teacup Awards Set for Friday Night
Madame Askew, The Grand Arbiter, and Eve Riot will team up on Friday, Feb. 20, to host the Fourth Annual Tippy Golden Teacup Awards, honoring authors, artists, and other personalities in the steampunk...
https://steampunk-explorer.com/news/fourth-annual-tippy-golden-teacup-awards-set-friday-night
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
25 days ago
My darlings! Join me and
@b1llz1lla.bsky.social
for our monthly book chat this afternoon at 4:30 PM Pacific (Seattle) I am pleased as punch to discuss Rust in the Root by
@justinaireland.com
with all of you!
madameaskew.com/2026/02/15/f...
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February Book Chat: Rust in the Root
February the 15th at 4:30 PM Pacific (Seattle) ā 7:30 PM Eastern (Atlanta) I am over the moon with excitement for this monthās book chat. I know we are going to have a marvelous discussā¦
https://madameaskew.com/2026/02/15/february-book-chat-rust-in-the-root/
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Time for my weekly writing date!
25 days ago
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
30 days ago
My darlings!
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
and I have invited the truly delightful
@drslayton.bsky.social
and
@atimpson.bsky.social
to join us this Friday, the 13th, for a rousing chat about queer romance. Join us live at 6:30 PM Pacific
madameaskew.com/2026/02/11/2...
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Special Edition Friday Tea Time
Friday, February 13th, 6:30 PM Pacific (Seattle) ā 9:30 PM Eastern (Atlanta) In honour of Valentinesā Day, the Grand Arbiter and I have invited our dear friends David R. Slayton and Amanda frā¦
https://madameaskew.com/2026/02/11/2459/
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I can't be the only one who downloaded the demo for The Killing Stone just so I could listen to Liam O'Brien's voice as One Eye...
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Time for my weekly writing date.
about 1 month ago
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
about 1 month ago
Friday at CONpossible Welcome to the Fae Realm 5 PM Eastern/2 PM Pacific Game of Grids: A Cooperative Comparison Experience 6 PM EST/ 3 PM PST VIP Meet & Greet 8:30 PM EST/5:30 PM PST Divining the Leaves: Tasseography with Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter 10:30 PM EST /7:30 PST
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One cat (Vax) melty in the window seat. The other (Vex) in the shade.
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I joined the upcoming Tempest Raven Battle with writers from around the world. Get Ready to Battle on Feb 3, 2026!
@writingbattle.bsky.social
#flashfiction
#writingprompts
#writerslife
#WritingCommunity
#writersofbluesky
Join the Battle and Learn More
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Writing Battle
The league for creative writers. Join the largest writing competition and most supportive community for writers on the web.
https://writingbattle.com/join-battle/?utm_source=redraw_share&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=en_tempest_raven_2026
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
about 1 month ago
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
and I are thrilled to return to
@conpossible.bsky.social
!! There will be tea and tomfoolery galore, and we shall unleash the whimsy!
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
about 1 month ago
Darlings, make art, be fiercely kind, and hold onto your resilience and joy. Taking action and helping people gives me hope. Making art lifts my spirits. I hope in these hard days these things can sustain you, too
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Just watched D(e)ad by Isabelle Roland. It made me laugh and cry through the whole thing. Not only was it exciting to see some of my favorite people from Dropout, but the subject was so touching. It was just the kind of thing I needed this evening. I 100% recommend.
www.imdb.com/title/tt3399...
about 1 month ago
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Time for my weekly writing date.
about 2 months ago
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
about 2 months ago
I had such a marvelous time chatting with
@clpolk.com
today! The conversation was so good that
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
even made an appearance and brought his own great questions!
www.youtube.com/live/71xQbbn...
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Sip the Tea with Special Guest CL Polk
YouTube video by Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter
https://www.youtube.com/live/71xQbbnTLm0?si=wa0TeH83vnWa9UG7
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
about 2 months ago
My darlings! Tomorrow, I'm sitting down to Sip the Tea with
@clpolk.com
! I'm so delighted to welcome them back and I know we'll have a grand time. Join us live at 10 AM Pacific (Seattle) on YouTube or Twitch Details at the link:
madameaskew.com/2026/01/23/s...
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Sip the Tea with C.L. Polk
Saturday, January 24th, at 10 AM Pacific (Seattle) I am thrilled to welcome back C.L. Polk as my very special guest tomorrow morning. Iāve invited Polk to come Sip the Tea with me and discussā¦
https://madameaskew.com/2026/01/23/sip-the-tea-with-c-l-polk/
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
about 2 months ago
Monsieur GĆ¢teau is helping me get ready for today's Stich and Twitch, live in all the usual spots. I kick things off at 5pm Pacific. Maybe by then I'll know exactly what I'm working on! Or maybe I'll grab whatever fabric Monsieur hasn't claimed and hope for the best
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Time for my weekly writing date. I have a deadline tonight, so time to get to it! š
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
about 2 months ago
My darlings! You may have heard that it's Award Season, but did you know
@everiotartist.bsky.social
,
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
, and I have been hosting our annual awards show since 2022? Help us celebrate art and kindness by voting and nominating at the link below
madameaskew.com/2026/01/17/n...
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Nominations and Voting Are Open for the 4th Annual Tippy Golden Teacup Awards!
As the golden rays of dawn pierce 2026 so too do the first nominations for the Tippy Golden Teacup Awards emerge! Your contributions, nominations, and votes will help us in celebrating our CommuniTā¦
https://madameaskew.com/2026/01/17/nominations-and-voting-are-open-for-the-4th-annual-tippy-golden-teacup-awards/
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What if the wizard child never got his invite to wizarding school? To Want for Nothing: Book One of the Urban Warlocks is out August 26, 2025.
www.mb-kelly.com/towantfornot...
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
about 2 months ago
My darlings! When
@everiotartist.bsky.social
,
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
and I are left alone in a room with enough tea and biscuits magic things happen Come watch some of that nonsense unfold tonight at 6:30 PM Pacific on YouTube and Twitch
madameaskew.com/2026/01/16/f...
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Friday Tea with special guest host, Eve Riot
Friday, January 16th, at 6:30 PM Pacific Are your engines steeping??! Because itās time to get yapping about Splendid Teapot Racing with our special guest and teapot racing devotee, Eve Riot!ā¦
https://madameaskew.com/2026/01/16/friday-tea-with-special-guest-host-eve-riot/
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January flew by, but I did remember to do my newsletter! Want to make sure you get a copy sent to your inbox next week with insider details about the next release and what I've been up to? Sign up here:
subscribepage.io/ndgaCZ
about 2 months ago
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Time for my weekly writing date. Also need to work on my newsletter this week. š
about 2 months ago
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
2 months ago
My darlings!
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
is hosting a cosy teatime this Friday, the 9th, with special guests, Morelitea! Get ready for scads of tomfoolery and charming nonsense
madameaskew.com/2026/01/08/f...
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Friday Tea with special guests, Morelitea
Friday, January 9th, at 6:30 PM Pacific (Seattle) This week, while I am off gallivanting in the fae wild over the next few days, the Grand Arbiter welcomes the wonderful people behind Morelitea to ā¦
https://madameaskew.com/2026/01/08/friday-tea-with-special-guests-morelitea/
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
2 months ago
A little over a year ago, my monthly newsletter went on an unplanned hiatus. Because of enshitification, honestly. We have a new home, a new platform, and if you were subscribed before, it should be in your inbox. I am thrilled!
madameaskew.com/2026/01/07/t...
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The Return of the Monthly Meowsive!
So much is happening behind the scenes in the Workshop of Doom, and we have many plots afoot for the coming months. So my heart is very full, indeed, with joy and relief that I can announce the re-ā¦
https://madameaskew.com/2026/01/07/the-return-of-the-monthly-meowsive/
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Krista D. Ball: Canada's offline potato
2 months ago
I want to do a thread on "Small Press Red Flags" brought to you by years in the trenches combined with some issues Iām seeing pop up again in writer circles. Note: an isolated incident might not be a red flag, but cumulative flags are always worth examination. First off: Letās talk about money.
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
2 months ago
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
and I unleash our annual Hogmanay Variety Show tonight at 5pm Pacific. Experience the unhinged tomfoolery, laughter, a end chaos that is the heart of what we do Oh yes, and Babushka Askew is coming to harass us all
madameaskew.com/2025/12/31/h...
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Hogmanay Variety Show
5PM Pacific, December 31st Our annual Hogmanay Variety Show to celebrate the New Year is this Wednesday, December 31st, at 5PM Pacific (Seattle)ā6PM Mountain (Tucson)ā7PM Central (Madisā¦
https://madameaskew.com/2025/12/31/hogmanay-variety-show/
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Time for the last writing date of 2025.
2 months ago
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
3 months ago
For the last few years, I have been sharing my annual list of book recommendations for Jólabókaflóð. We didn't talk about this tradition during our last Friday tea, but giving books for the holidays really is one of my favourite things to do!
madameaskew.com/2025/12/24/1...
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16 Book Recs for Jólabókaflóð
Originally posted to our Patreon My favourite gift giving tradition of the year is almost upon us. Jólabókaflóð, Icelandās book giving tradition during the winter holidays, is a delightful custom Iā¦
https://madameaskew.com/2025/12/24/16-book-recs-for-jolabokaflod/
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You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who's coming to save you?
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3 months ago
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www.writingbattle.com/join-battle
I joined the upcoming Tempest Owl Battle with writers from around the world. Get Ready to Battle on Jan 13, 2026!
@writingbattle.bsky.social
#flashfiction
#writingprompts
#writerslife
#WritingCommunity
#writersofbluesky
Join the Battle and Learn More
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Writing Battle ā Write. Read. Win.
Write. Read. Win. A competitive writing platform for storytellers around the world. Receive oodles of feedback. Join the most supportive writing community on the web. You up for the chal...
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3 months ago
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
3 months ago
My darlings,
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
and I are thrilled to welcome back our dearest
@everiotartist.bsky.social
for our last Friday Tea of 2025. And I am excited to see you tonight for some irreverent sewing nonsense
madameaskew.com/2025/12/16/w...
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Weekly Tea and Tomfoolery
The Grand Arbiter and I have another week full of good cheer and cheeky nonsense to share with you! This is our last Friday Tea before Christmastide and the New Year. and I am thrilled that we can ā¦
https://madameaskew.com/2025/12/16/weekly-tea-and-tomfoolery-7/
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The Grand Arbiter
3 months ago
Yāall Iāll be playing commander on stream with
@ajanisgaypridemate.bsky.social
,
@aerin-of-locthwain.bsky.social
, and Russ! At 4PM Pacific/7PM Eastern on Twitch! Smushing cards at each other means we love each other, regardless of the complaints of bullying.
#mtg
Twitch.tv/The_Locthwain_Lobby
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Krista D. Ball: Canada's offline potato
3 months ago
"My Grandfather's Cat" is a cross-Canada organization that helps dying seniors find homes for their beloved animals. They also offer a senior's pet food pantry, to help support low income seniors. Please consider donating as a gift for the pet lover in your life.
www.mygrandfatherscat.ca
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support fill the dishes ā My Grandfather's Cat
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My sister knit me these socks last year for the holidays and I absolutely love them. Couldnāt wait for it to get cold enough again to pull them out. Now sheās selling them (and dog sweaters) in her own shop.
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
3 months ago
Tea minus ten minutes until Friday Teatime live with
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
and moi! And yes, we have yet another unhinged holiday topic for the evening! Find us in YouTube at 6:30 PM Pacific (Seattle)
youtube.com/@madameaskew...
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Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter
For more than a dozen linear earth-years, Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter have hosted their cheeky interactive eventsāTea Duelling, Splendid Teapot Racing, Compliment Duelling, and the Cog Match Ga...
https://youtube.com/@madameaskew2739?si=HUdZ385ToOi9AM8o
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One of my favorite short stories I've read this year is "Charged and Ready" by T.M. Kuta. It's a smutty queer M/F sci-fi short story with lots of feelings between two best friends who finally sleep together.
www.amazon.com/Charged-Read...
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Time for my weekly writing date. The holiday music has started. After years of working in retail, I donāt know if Iām going to make it⦠I hope I brought my noise canceling headphones. š
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
3 months ago
My darlings!
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
and I are back! I hope you're ready for Tea and nonsense because that's exactly what we're serving Join us on YouTube or Twitch for the best experience:
youtube.com/@madameaskew...
madameaskew.com/2025/12/05/f...
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Friday Tea: Now with Holiday High Jinks
Friday, December 5th, 6:30 PM Pacific (Seattle) After our short hiatus for the November holiday, the Grand Arbiter and I are back with our weekly Tea and Tomfoolery! And yes, we absolutely have plaā¦
https://madameaskew.com/2025/12/05/friday-tea-now-with-holiday-high-jinks/
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You can also get digital copies directly from me as well now!
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One of our cats was sitting on a small rug by the window. I moved the blinds so he could sit on the rug without sitting in the blinds. Turns out it was never about the rug.
3 months ago
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Time for my weekly writing date. Edits are done! š And now thereās a blank page in front of me.
3 months ago
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
4 months ago
My darlings, I'm mostly here to promote books, engage in cheeky nonsense, and share my shop cats. But I come from a family of artists. My dearest auntie makes the most glorious cards. Perfect for the holidays. She's not on here so I can be extravagant in my praise
www.etsy.com/shop/WoodHor...
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Madame Askew ā”ļø Embracing the Crone Within
4 months ago
Since I've been running a quirky little steampunk and historical fantasy book club for almost 15 years combined, naturally I have opinions and recommendations about books for new readers Now seems like a perfect time to share.
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7 Book Recommendations for the New Steampunk Reader
Today, during our monthly book chat, I had the pleasure of welcoming some new Steampunk readers to the CommuniTea! What an absolute delight and a perfect reminder to share my favourite book recommeā¦
https://madameaskew.com/2025/08/25/7-book-recommendations-for-the-new-steampunk-reader/
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