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          <body><![CDATA[Arch, many times the title is not what the writer intended. There are many instances (okay, most) where the team of editors at the publishing house decides what is best suited--essentially what will sell. I've heard horror stories from published authors about having their 1st, even 3rd title suggestion shot down by committee.]]></body>
        
    
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          <body><![CDATA[Thank you for the friend add, Krysta. I hope you will consider adding my debut suspense thriller STACCATO to your bookshelf.]]></body>
        
    
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          <body><![CDATA[Thank you for the friend add Mary. ]]></body>
        
    
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          <body><![CDATA[Thanks for the friend add, Roisu. I've been meeting interesting people from the Next Best Book Club. I look forward to checking out your other groups.]]></body>
        
    
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          <body><![CDATA[Thank you for the friend add, Bradeleine.]]></body>
        
    
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