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destroy me. love me. warp my image in photoshop with filter presets
push me off the brink of sanity. edit my sister sister fan fiction without my permish
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Heiko Julien (I Am Ready to Die a Violent Death)
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He bade the slave ships speed from coast to coast, Fanned by the wings of the Holy Ghost.
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Robert G. Ingersoll (The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 1 (of 12) Dresden Edition—Lectures)
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Someone’s even made a video analyzing the situation, which I click on. It’s followed by another video, titled “All of Caz Song’s Interviews Pt. 1” … I don’t notice how deep I’ve wandered down this particular rabbit hole until I find myself watching a twenty-minute, fan-edited video compilation of Caz Song drinking water.
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Ann Liang (This Time It's Real)
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But they beckoned; leaves were alive; trees were alive. And the leaves being connected by millions of fibres with his own body, there on the seat, fanned it up and down; when the branch stretched he, too, made that statement. The sparrows fluttering, rising, and falling in jagged fountains were part of the pattern; the white and blue, barred with black branches. Sounds made harmonies with premeditation; the spaces between them were as significant as the sounds. A child cried. Rightly far away a horn sounded.
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Virginia Woolf (Mrs. Dalloway: The Virginia Woolf Library Authorized Edition)
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being an asshole doesn't make you seem like a rock star--it just makes you seem like an asshole.
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Jesse Cannon (Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business: (2023 Edition))
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Have Dolores Umbridge as your mother? or Have Bellatrix Lestrange as your mother?
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Heidi Bee (Would You Rather... The Harry Potter Fan Edition! : An unofficial HP game book filled with over 140 funny, clever, and thoughtful Harry Potter prompts ... (Would You Rather ... Book Series!))
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There is something about the fans in the South . . . they’re insane. They’re wilder and louder than the East and the West.
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Nikki Sixx (The Heroin Diaries: Ten Year Anniversary Edition: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star)
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You look like Balzac’s ‘Femme Peinte Par Elle — Meme’,” he said, as he fanned her with one hand and held her coffee cup in the other.
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Louisa May Alcott (Little Women: Complete Series – 4 Novels in One Edition: Little Women, Good Wives, Little Men and Jo's Boys)
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On the Hunger Games Fan Race fail and the portrayal of POC in fantasy literature:
It is as if the POC in the text are walking around with a great big red sign over them for some editors and it reads I AM NOT A REAL CHARACTER. I AM A PROBLEM YOU MUST DEAL WITH. The white characters are permitted to saunter about with their physical descriptions hanging out all over the place, but best not make mention of dark skin or woolly/curly hair or dark eyes (Unless, of course, that character is white. None of my white-skinned dark-eyed characters had any problem being described as such. And I’m pretty sure that Sól’s curly hair never gave anyone a single pause for thought.) As I said, I understand the desire not to define a POC simply by their physical attributes, and I understand cutting physical descriptions if no other character is described physically – but pussyfooting about in this manner with POC is doing nothing but white wash the characters themselves. It’s already much too hard to get readers to latch onto the fact that some characters may not be caucasian, why must we dance about their physical description as if it were some kind of shameful dirty little secret. You know what it reminds me of? It reminds me of the way homosexuality used to only ever be hinted at in texts. It was up to the reader to ‘read between the lines’ or ‘its there if you look for it’ and all that total bullshit which used to be the norm.
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Celine Kiernan
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those problems (mostly) in the final edition that went to print. Even more satisfying than those responses to the science, though, were all the readers who told me I’d succeeded in my other goal, the one that really made me tremble in fear as I was writing: People kept telling me how exciting and suspenseful and surprising the book was. My favorite fan mail is the kind that starts “Normally I don’t read science-fiction, but …” That response is pretty damn incredible, considering all I really did was write about how much I love science—albeit while tormenting my main character with the constant threat of death. Eh. Mark’s a smart guy. He can handle
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Andy Weir (The Martian)
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Except me,” Blake waved.
“And I’m the one who found her.”
“I found you,” I said. Blake pursed his lips.
“Potato, Romano. Same difference.” Logan looked up at the big guy.
“Do you ever hear yourself?”
Blake beamed. “I’m my biggest fan.”
A & E Kirk (2014-05-26). Drop Dead Demons: The Divinicus Nex Chronicles: Book 2 (Divinicus Nex Chronicles series) (p. 41). A&E Kirk. Kindle Edition.
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A. Kirk
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The first review for Behind the Fan!
Customer Review 5.0 out of 5 stars
She is legacy of days gone bye....!
By M Henderson on August 20, 2018 Format: Kindle Edition
Love the fascinating characters of days gone bye ! A strong woman That strives to do The best she can during the depression !Her love and compassion for family and friends that last a lifetime,She is a legacy of her own time ! May we all have A Love and Intimacy her and Nicky Shared! A Must read........!!!
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Caroline Walken (Behind the Fan)
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Ever since I could remember reading, I was a fan of Horror Novels, then just an Avid reader of all things dark and deeply written or off the cuff styles and not so bland and sterile as if the grammar police forensically wrote it to be safe, then re-edited it to be even more annoyingly not from an emotion but from a text book, I love dark dark fiction that's why i write it. Some of my favorite writers are Anne Rice, Hunter S. Thompson and Clive Barker, perhaps you can sense this in my writing.
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Liesalette (Lalin: Bayou Moon Series Volume I)
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I am often asked by editors, fans, friends about what I read or which authors influence my writing.
My answer seems surprising to them, for people expect names and quotes from me, while I give them the source of "feelings".
I believe that becoming a writer is not about finding similarities, nor following the same trends, with different accessories. I often un-follow subscriptions and newsfeeds when I want to write about something.
When I write I follow, read and am inspired by Life, People and Passion. I guess my "current" is personal and universal.
(Soar)
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Soar (Yours, poetically: Special Deluxe Edition of Selected Poems and Quotes)
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Behind The Fan
Sweet and interesting story
ByWriter and Readeron September 5, 2018
Format: Kindle Edition
How much do we really know about the long lives of our grandparents? When 100-year old Dottie is suddenly surrounded by her family as they decide to move her into a nursing home, a box of glamour photographs is revealed, showing a stunning enchantress behind a fan of ostrich feathers. As her daughters and granddaughters recognise their grandmother as the alluring woman, the story emerges of wild, hard years dancing in a mob-run club, and the great romance finding their grandfather. As the tale is revealed, it gives each of the women in the family perspective and wisdom on their own messy lives. Touching and interesting, I really enjoyed this.
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Caroline Walken (Behind the Fan)
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In France they start to read Balzac at school, and judging by the number of editions in circulation people apparently continue to read him long after the end of their schooldays. But if there were an official survey on Balzac’s popularity in Italy, I am afraid he would figure very low down the list. Fans of Dickens in Italy are a small elite who whenever they meet start to reminisce about characters and episodes as though talking of people they actually knew. When Michel Butor was teaching in the United States a number of yean ago, he became so tired of people asking him about Émile Zola, whom he had never read, that he made up his mind to read the whole cycle of Rougon-Macquart novels. He discovered that it was entirely different from how he had imagined it: it turned out to be a fabulous, mythological genealogy and cosmogony, which he then described in a brilliant article.
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Italo Calvino (Why Read the Classics?)
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Neutrons and protons occupy the atom's nucleus. The nucleus of an atom is tiny- only one millionth of a billionth of the full volume of an atom- but fantastically dense, since it contains virtually all the atom's mass. As Cropper has put it, if an atom were expanded to the size of a cathedral, the nucleus would only be about the size of a fly- but a fly many thousands of times heavier than the cathedral...
The picture that nearly everybody has in mind of an atom is of an electron or two flying around a nucleus, like planets orbiting a sun. This image... is completely wrong... In fact, as physicists were soon to realize, electrons are not like orbiting planets at all, but more like the blades of a spinning fan, managing to fill every bit of space in their orbits simultaneously (but with the crucial difference that the blades of a fan only seem to be everywhere at once; electrons are)...
So the atom turned out to be quite unlike the image that most people had created. The electron doesn't fly around its sun, but instead takes on the more amorphous aspect of a cloud. The "shell" of an atom isn't some hard shiny casing, as illustrations sometimes encourage us to suppose, but simply the outermost of these fuzzy electron clouds. The cloud itself is essentially just a zone of statistical probability marking the area beyond which the electron only very seldom strays. Thus an atom, if you could see it, would look more like a very fuzzy tennis ball than a hard-edged metallic sphere (but not much like either, or, indeed, like anything you've ever seen; we are, after all, dealing here with a world very different from the one we see around us. p145
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Bill Bryson (A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bryson, Bill Published by Broadway Books 1st (first) edition (2004) Paperback)
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Usar la distribución barata de Internet para iniciar el proceso de conectar con los fans, y luego ofrecerles productos, servicios y creaciones artísticas por las que pagarán muchísimo dinero.
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Nicholas Lovell (La curva: El futuro de los negocios: De Freeloaders a Superfans (Gestión del conocimiento) (Spanish Edition))
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La descarga gratuita de Ghosts I y el pirateo inevitable de Ghosts I-IV fueron un canal de marketing que permitió a Reznor descubrir y comunicarse con los 2.500 fans que estaban dispuestos a gastarse 300 dólares en su edición Ultra-Deluxe,
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Nicholas Lovell (La curva: El futuro de los negocios: De Freeloaders a Superfans (Gestión del conocimiento) (Spanish Edition))
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Many musicians suffer from absent periods where they drop off the radar of their fans. This inconsistency destroys your momentum.
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Jesse Cannon (Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business: (2023 Edition))
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U4NBA News: Notice The Version Of NBA 2K18 Is For You
NBA 2K18 is scheduled to debut on store shelves until September 15th for those that who pre-order. It'll come to Xbox One, PS4, Windows PCs and mobile. You must have noticed some NBA 2K18 version informations to help you to decide which version of NBA 2K18 is the one to pre-order now or purchase on release day.
NBA 2K18 Standard Edition
NBA 2K18 Standard Edition is for mild fans of the series that don't care as much about Virtual Currency as they do getting access four-days before everyone else. Standard Edition is $59.99.
Buyers get 5,000 in Virtual Currency, 10 Weeks of MyTeam Packs and some MyTeam themed cosmetic items for use in the game.
This version will come to the Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS4, PS3, PCs and the Nintendo Switch. This version of the game gets you access to the NBA 2K18 Early Tip-Off Weekend, provided you place a pre-order before September 15th.
Also Read: Kyrie Irving Will Grace The Cover Of The Standard Edition Of NBA 2K18
NBA 2K18 Legend Edition
NBA 2K18 Legend Edition is the upgraded version of the standard game and the version is for big-time fans of Shaq. It’s also for anyone that loves MyCareer and wants an early jumpstart to their character. It doesn’t come with any exclusive features. Instead, it packs Virtual Currency that could make starting out in MyCareer a little easier. Legend Edition is $99.99.
There's 100,000 in Virtual Currency included with Legend Edition. Again, you can use Virtual Currency to buy upgrades for your character in the game. The more Virtual Currency you have, the easier it’ll be to get extras in MyCareer. Character add-ons include a Shaq Championship Ring, Shaq Attaq shoes, Shaq Jerseys and Shaq clothing. There are 20 weeks of MyTeam Packs instead of the 10 that the basic version comes with. Physical copies of this game come with 5 Panini cards, Shaq MyTeam Stickers and a poster.
Xbox One, PS4, PCs and the Nintendo Switch will get this version. This version qualifies for Early Tip-Off Weekend.
NBA 2K18 Legend Edition Gold
NBA 2K18 Legend Edition Gold is for the player that enjoys the series year after year and will find themselves spending hours across MyCareer and MyTeam modes for a long time. It’s also for the fan that loves basketball games and doesn’t have a lot of free time to dump into the game to earn Virtual Currency. This version costs $149.99, the most that any version of the game does.
Shoppers get 250,000 in Virtual Currency when they buy Legend Edition Gold. There's 40 weekly MyTeam Packs. Developers guaranteed that players who own those packs can get at least one of Shaq and a TEAM 2K Card. Buyers also get the Shaq Attaq Shoes, the championship ring and Shaq Themed Jerseys and apparel. Physical add-ons include a poster, 10 Panini Cards, Shaq MyTeam Stickers and a lenticular printing.
Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Windows PCs and PS4 will get this version. The game qualifies for Early Tip-Off Weekend.
In order meet player's demand for NBA 2K18 MT during Early Tip-Off Weekend, we decide to bring forward the activity where offers coupon code "NBA2017". You can buy NBA 2K18 MT from now on to gain up to 5% off.
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Bunnytheis
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Malia Ann Haberman’s exceptional editing ability. An excellent writer herself (fans of Harry Potter
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Carrie Cross (Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of the Island Idol (Skylar Robbins mysteries Book 5))
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Just save me a spot in your bed, okay? And for the love of God, don’t become a Steelers’ fan.
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Kandi Steiner (A Love Letter to Whiskey: Fifth Anniversary Edition)
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And for the love of God, don’t become a Steelers’ fan.
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Kandi Steiner (A Love Letter to Whiskey: Fifth Anniversary Edition)
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Would You Rather:
Become a Dementor? or Become a Horcrux? Have Crookshanks as a pet? or Have Hedwig as a pet? Would
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Heidi Bee (Would You Rather... The Harry Potter Fan Edition! : An unofficial HP game book filled with over 140 funny, clever, and thoughtful Harry Potter prompts ... (Would You Rather ... Book Series!))
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Absence is the wind that blows out the little candle, but fans the embers of a fire to a great blaze.
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Rosamunde Pilcher (The Shell Seekers: the beloved classic family drama, as read on Radio 4 (April 2024) (Flipback Edition))
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Damien arrived home after his usual Saturday afternoon visit to the Botolph Museum. He lay down on the living room couch before supper. Just as he was about to slip into a doze, a key rattled in the front door. He sat up, alert and eager, sleepiness gone, “What did the doctor say?”
“More tests,” his wife Adita replied.
“And more waiting,” Damien sighed as she stooped to embrace him. He lay back down afterwards. “We’ll get through it.”
He had a few minutes before supper and went to the third floor study of the house they rented from his father when they moved to Botolph. Old Professor Higginbotham was now living in Florida,
Damien ran a hand along a half-shelf of books his father wrote or edited about Prabashtan, an ancient mountainous country in Central Asia.
His great-grandfather, a merchant trader, had many contacts there. Adita’s parents left the country for Canada after a war started.
These family connections, along with the fact that he and Adita had spent a two week holiday there earlier in the year, inspired Damien to visit the Prabashtan galleries at Botolph’s art museum on Saturday afternoons and whenever he felt adrift. The only thing that came of his gallery-haunting so far was a hundred or so unformed notes he meant as a present for Adita that he based on items in the exhibits. He sat at his father’s old desk and wrote another:
Winsome Lady
Well-proportioned figure at rest.
Leafy fan, lark headdress,
A smile that’s fading.
Green and ochre, brown.
He watched, pleased,
Deceived by scenes
He imagined taking place
In a distant court.
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Richard French (The World, the City, and the Wakemans)
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As a side note to this bibliography, Wikipedia turned out to be the worst possible source. Most of its articles are simply press releases from public-relationship departments, with all the omissions and distortions that they deem appropriate for their business strategies. On the other hand, vintage magazines and newspapers were an invaluable source of information and analysis. If websites like Wikipedia are going to replace the magazines and newspapers of the past, the loss to scholarship will be colossal: the most persistent marketing department (or fan) will decide what information will be available to future generations.
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Piero Scaruffi (A History of Silicon Valley - Almost a 3rd Edition)
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What’s the difference between a sound guy and a toilet? A toilet gets crapped on by one asshole at a time.
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Jesse Cannon (Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business: (2023 Edition))
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19.17883 In this world seed, you will spawn right into a village that is next to the sea, the village does look nice to live in. Beside the village is just a mass flat land with some cave openings.
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Ian The Minecrafter (Minecraft Seeds: 25 Amazing Seeds for Pocket Edition (Unofficial Minecraft Pocket Edition Handbook for All Minecraft Fans))
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back in the seventies four women were killed. Librarians.... The odd message arrived in Dougal Lachlan’s Inbox on the last Friday in May, channeled through his website into a special folder he used for fan mail. He was slouched into the sofa in his East Village apartment, going through line-edits on his latest true crime manuscript. His cat Borden, having been denied her favorite perch—the one on his lap—was curled up on the cushion beside him. Normally
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C.J. Carmichael (A Buried Tale (Twisted Cedar Mysteries, #1))
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GOOD NEWS IN EVERY EDITION! “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” Mark 1:15 Let’s not forget what, exactly, the Gospel is. Here goes: Our sin has separated us from God, but Jesus’s death and resurrection can make things right between us. Our sins can be forgiven. This is good news, indeed! Especially for those of us keenly aware of our spiritual failings. (Don’t get me started!) The Gospel is the same for me up here in Alaska as it is for a warm retiree in Florida. There isn’t one Gospel for NASCAR fans, another for wine connoisseurs, another for hairstylists, and yet another for accountants. The Gospel is good news for Democrats and Republicans, for Lakers fans and Celtics fans. The good news really IS good! Repent for your sins, believe in the Lord, and trust in God’s goodness. SWEET FREEDOM IN Action Today, try to remember how good the “good news” really is. And remember that the Gospel is for everyone. The love and forgiveness of Christ knows no bounds.
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Sarah Palin (Sweet Freedom: A Devotional)
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The most dangerous part of following Jesus tomorrow isn’t what you will lose between now and then. That’s not the worst thing that can happen. The worst thing that can happen is that tomorrow might never come.
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Kyle Idleman (Not a Fan: Teen Edition: What does it really mean to follow Jesus?)
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Followers will do some crazy things for love, but fans want to play it safe.
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Kyle Idleman (Not a Fan: Teen Edition: What does it really mean to follow Jesus?)
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Today, if you’re making music that the world wants to hear, it’s only a lack of hard work; knowledge and imagination that can hold you back.
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Jesse Cannon (Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business: (2023 Edition))
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Among their many fans was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, who became a convinced spiritualist and spent the last dozen years of his life deeply involved in the occult.
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Bill Myers (The Dark Side of the Supernatural, Revised and Expanded Edition: What Is of God and What Isn't)
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Kanye West's influence extends far beyond the confines of music, resonating deeply in the realms of fashion and pop culture. His merchandise, often referred to simply as "Kanye West merch," has become a significant cultural phenomenon, reflecting his unique aesthetic and visionary approach.
Kanye's venture into merchandise began with his concert tours, where limited-edition items became coveted symbols of fandom. The 2013 "Yeezus" tour marked a turning point, with merch that blended gothic motifs and bold graphics, creating a distinctive style that would define his future collections. Fans eagerly lined up for hours to grab a piece of Kanye's world, often reselling items at a premium, further cementing the status of his merch as not just apparel, but collector's items.
In 2016, the "Life of Pablo" pop-up shops took this to a new level. Located in various global cities, these shops sold minimalist, streetwear-inspired pieces emblazoned with religious and personal iconography. The launch was a testament to Kanye's marketing genius and his ability to create a buzz that transcends traditional retail methods. The immediate sell-out of these items showcased his knack for blending exclusivity with mass appeal.
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kanye west Merch
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Have Peruvian Instant Dark Powder? or Have a Quick Quote Quill?
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Heidi Bee (Would You Rather... The Harry Potter Fan Edition! : An unofficial HP game book filled with over 140 funny, clever, and thoughtful Harry Potter prompts ... (Would You Rather ... Book Series!))
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Note that this is the fourth novel starring these characters (this can be a source of confusion, as reissues and new editions can complicate things if you search purely by publication date). They can all be read independently, and if this is your first, I assure you that having read them all in sequence would do nothing to alleviate whatever confusion you’re feeling now. In order, they are: John Dies at the End This Book Is Full of Spiders: Seriously, Dude, Don’t Touch It What the Hell Did I Just Read: A Novel of Cosmic Horror The first was turned into a feature film with the same title and is surely available on at least one video streaming service you have access to. If you are a loyal fan and have been following this series from the start, first of all, thank you, and second of all, please note that all plot and continuity errors, as well as timeline inconsistencies, are intentional. Or at least, my choice to not worry about them is intentional.
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Jason Pargin (If This Book Exists, You're in the Wrong Universe (John Dies at the End #4))
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Would You Rather:
Be stuck in a painting for 24 hours? or In a room with Dolores Umbridge for 24 hours?
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Heidi Bee (Would You Rather... The Harry Potter Fan Edition! : An unofficial HP game book filled with over 140 funny, clever, and thoughtful Harry Potter prompts ... (Would You Rather ... Book Series!))
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XIV [Every day you play with the light of the universe.]”
Every day you play with the light of the universe.
Subtle visitor, you arrive in the flower and the water.
You are more than this white head that I hold tightly
as a cluster of fruit, every day, between my hands.
You are like nobody since I love you.
Let me spread you out among yellow garlands.
Who writes your name in letters of smoke among the stars of the south?
Oh let me remember you as you were before you existed.
Suddenly the wind howls and bangs at my shut window.
The sky is a net crammed with shadowy fish.
Here all the winds let go sooner or later, all of them.
The rain takes off her clothes.
The birds go by, fleeing.
The wind. The wind.
I can contend only against the power of men.
The storm whirls dark leaves
and turns loose all the boats that were moored last night to the sky.
You are here. Oh, you do not run away.
You will answer me to the last cry.
Cling to me as though you were frightened.
Even so, at one time a strange shadow ran through your eyes.
Now, now too, little one, you bring me honeysuckle,
and even your breasts smell of it.
While the sad wind goes slaughtering butterflies
I love you, and my happiness bites the plum of your mouth.
How you must have suffered getting accustomed to me,
my savage, solitary soul, my name that sends them all running.
So many times we have seen the morning star burn, kissing our eyes,
and over our heads the gray light unwind in turning fans.
My words rained over you, stroking you.
A long time I have loved the sunned mother-of-pearl of your body.
I go so far as to think that you own the universe.
I will bring you happy flowers from the mountains, bluebells,
dark hazels, and rustic baskets of kisses.
I want
to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees.
Pablo Neruda, Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair. Trans. W.S. Merwin (Penguin Classics; Bilingual edition, December 26, 2006)
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Pablo Neruda (Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair)
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See a matching pair of socks
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Heidi Bee (Would You Rather... The Harry Potter Fan Edition! : An unofficial HP game book filled with over 140 funny, clever, and thoughtful Harry Potter prompts ... (Would You Rather ... Book Series!))
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What I mean when I say I’m a fan is that I like what an artist has created enough to be interested in what else they might have done and what they might do next.
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Steven Wilson (Limited Edition of One)
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being a professional musician is about constantly re-engaging with your fans almost on a daily basis with more content.
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Steven Wilson (Limited Edition of One)
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The chain of that permanently shifting connection between the artist and the fan can lay heavy for sure. In this case so heavy it made you sick. There is a layer of unreality involved in it, that’s part of the fun.
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Steven Wilson (Limited Edition of One)
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In the words of President Obama to his fellow Americans, “If you’re someone who only reads the editorial page of the New York Times, try glancing at the page of the Wall Street Journal once in awhile. If you’re a fan of Glenn Beck or Rush Limbaugh, try reading a few columns on the Huffington Post website. It may make your blood boil; your mind may not often be changed. But the practice of listening to opposing
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David Livermore (The Cultural Intelligence Difference -Special eBook Edition: Master the One Skill You Can't Do Without in Today's Global Economy)
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En lugar de considerar que la gratuidad era su enemiga, Reznor gestionó su poder para hacer correr la voz, y luego se esforzó por hacer avanzar a sus fans por la curva, para que se convirtieran en clientes selectos, muy valiosos.
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Nicholas Lovell (La curva: El futuro de los negocios: De Freeloaders a Superfans (Gestión del conocimiento) (Spanish Edition))
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Entonces obtendrán beneficios en otros lugares al permitir que aquellos clientes o fans que aman lo que hacen inviertan grandes cantidades de dinero en las cosas que valoran de verdad.
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Nicholas Lovell (La curva: El futuro de los negocios: De Freeloaders a Superfans (Gestión del conocimiento) (Spanish Edition))
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THE WHITE ALBUM IS THE BROKEN ALBUM, THE DOUBLE-VINYL mess, a build-your-own-Beatles kit forcing you to edit the album yourself. They even made the audience come up with the title. (Nobody has ever called it The Beatles.) In the predigital days, everybody made their own cassette for actual listening, with each fan taping a different playlist.
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Rob Sheffield (Dreaming the Beatles: The Love Story of One Band and the Whole World)
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Save Lily? or Save Snape?
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Heidi Bee (Would You Rather... The Harry Potter Fan Edition! : An unofficial HP game book filled with over 140 funny, clever, and thoughtful Harry Potter prompts ... (Would You Rather ... Book Series!))
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As I sat in the sanctuary surrounded by thousands of empty seats, here’s what became clear to me: it wasn’t the size of the crowd Jesus cared about; it was their level of commitment.
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Kyle Idleman (Not a Fan: Teen Edition: What does it really mean to follow Jesus?)
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That’s just liberalism, the worst kind of liberalism, really, bourgeois tolerance, and what I think is that what AIDS shows us is the limits of tolerance, that it’s not enough to be tolerated, because when the shit hits the fan you find out how much tolerance is worth. Nothing. And underneath all the tolerance is intense, passionate hatred.
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Tony Kushner (Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes: Revised and Complete Edition)
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Texas Roadhouse Hey Dudes Shoe Collaboration: An April Fools’ Prank
In the world of creative marketing, few brands manage to capture attention like Texas Roadhouse. Known for its mouthwatering steaks and legendary rolls, the brand took its humor game to the next level with the "Hey Dudes Shoe Collaboration," an April Fools' prank that left everyone talking.
The Setup: A Perfect Match (Or Was It?)
On April 1st, Texas Roadhouse announced a surprising partnership with Hey Dudes, a casual shoe company loved for its comfort and laid-back style. The concept? A limited-edition shoe line inspired by the iconic restaurant. From designs resembling freshly baked rolls to vibrant steakhouse-themed colors, the announcement was too good (or hilarious) to ignore.
The Reaction: Fans Fell for It!
Social media erupted with excitement. Fans speculated whether the quirky collaboration was real or a cleverly disguised April Fools' joke. Some were ready to purchase, while others laughed at the sheer absurdity of walking around in bread-themed footwear. Either way, Texas Roadhouse succeeded in sparking engagement and bringing a smile to its customers' faces.
Why It Worked: The Power of Playful Marketing
This April Fools' prank hit all the right notes:
Relatable Humor: Combining everyday items like shoes with the love of food was a genius move.
Brand Connection: Texas Roadhouse played to its strengths, celebrating its beloved menu items in a fun way.
Viral Potential: The idea was outrageous enough to go viral, driving traffic and visibility for both brands.
The Takeaway for Marketers
The "Hey Dudes Shoe Collaboration" prank serves as a masterclass in playful branding. It shows how a well-executed joke can boost a brand’s image, spark conversations, and create a lasting impression.
While no actual shoes hit the market, Texas Roadhouse walked away with a big win in creativity and customer connection.
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Texasroadhosueme
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Texas Roadhouse Hey Dudes Shoe Collaboration: An April Fools’ Prank
In the world of creative marketing, few brands manage to capture attention like Texas Roadhouse. Known for its mouthwatering steaks and legendary rolls, the brand took its humor game to the next level with the "Hey Dudes Shoe Collaboration," an April Fools' prank that left everyone talking.
The Setup: A Perfect Match (Or Was It?)
On April 1st, Texas Roadhouse announced a surprising partnership with Hey Dudes, a casual shoe company loved for its comfort and laid-back style. The concept? A limited-edition shoe line inspired by the iconic restaurant. From designs resembling freshly baked rolls to vibrant steakhouse-themed colors, the announcement was too good (or hilarious) to ignore.
The Reaction: Fans Fell for It!
Social media erupted with excitement. Fans speculated whether the quirky collaboration was real or a cleverly disguised April Fools' joke. Some were ready to purchase, while others laughed at the sheer absurdity of walking around in bread-themed footwear. Either way, Texas Roadhouse succeeded in sparking engagement and bringing a smile to its customers' faces.
Why It Worked: The Power of Playful Marketing
This April Fools' prank hit all the right notes:
Relatable Humor: Combining everyday items like shoes with the love of food was a genius move.
Brand Connection: Texas Roadhouse played to its strengths, celebrating its beloved menu items in a fun way.
Viral Potential: The idea was outrageous enough to go viral, driving traffic and visibility for both brands.
The Takeaway for Marketers
The "Hey Dudes Shoe Collaboration" prank serves as a masterclass in playful branding. It shows how a well-executed joke can boost a brand’s image, spark conversations, and create a lasting impression.
While no actual shoes hit the market, Texas Roadhouse walked away with a big win in creativity and customer connection.
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Roadhosueme
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Review of Haunted by Obsession
Overall Impression
Haunted by Obsession is a gripping and intense story that skillfully blends elements of suspense, romance, and psychological intrigue. The narrative is immersive, drawing readers into a world where obsession, passion, and fear intertwine. The author does a commendable job of maintaining a tense atmosphere while developing complex and multi-layered characters.
Strengths
Engaging Plot – The storyline is compelling, keeping readers hooked with its mystery and emotional depth. The pacing is well-balanced, allowing tension to build gradually while delivering impactful revelations at the right moments.
Character Development – The characters are well-crafted with distinct motivations and backstories. The protagonist's struggles feel real and evoke empathy, making them relatable despite the dark themes.
Atmospheric Writing – The descriptions and settings contribute to the eerie and unsettling tone of the novel. The use of sensory details enhances the haunting ambiance, immersing the reader fully.
Emotional Depth – The themes of obsession, love, and trauma are explored with sensitivity. The psychological elements add layers to the narrative, making it more than just a suspense story.
Areas for Improvement
Pacing in Certain Sections – While the overall pacing is strong, some sections could benefit from tighter editing to maintain tension and avoid unnecessary slowdowns.
Character Motivations – Some characters' actions could be clarified further to deepen understanding of their psychological states and enhance believability.
Dialogue Authenticity – While generally well-written, some dialogues could be more natural, reflecting how people speak in high-stakes situations.
Ending Resolution – If the novel leans heavily on suspense, ensuring a satisfying resolution that ties up major plot points is crucial. Depending on the intended ending, more clarity might be needed to ensure reader satisfaction.
Final Thoughts
Haunted by Obsession is a compelling novel that masterfully explores dark emotions and intense relationships. With some fine-tuning in pacing and character depth, it has the potential to be even more impactful. Fans of psychological thrillers and dark romance will likely find it an engaging and thought-provoking read.
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MARYAM.A