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The Withering | Official Book Trailer

Their world has reached its end... the fight for their future has only just begun.

If you weren't already excited for The Withering to launch, you will be after watching this trailer!

I'm pleased as punch to present to you the official book trailer for The Withering...

https://youtu.be/Jjjc8TuV9qE WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE WITHERING

"The Withering is a compelling story set against a stark dystopian landscape. Patton has put together a gripping scenario that combines suspense, intrigue, and a truly likeable cast of characters to cheer on. This smartly written, tautly paced, and carefully plotted tale will linger with you long after you turn the last page." —Shana Dow, Author of The Keepers of the Balance series. "I stayed up into the wee hours and read the whole thing. Superb storytelling … Compelling and thought-provoking. It will be a great witnessing tool for the sci-fi/fantasy community!”​ —Daphne Self, author of When Legends Rise and Into the Unknown: Seven Short Stories of Faith and Bravery​“I really felt those Perelandra vibes throughout, and the mix of tension with (superbly done) supernatural elements made me feel like I was reading a peer of Peretti or Dekker.” —Kate Stein, Author of the Earthbound series.​

Baz Luhrmann's Elvis

Well this past Saturday, the kids were away for the night, so we took the opportunity to sneak off and see a movie. We dressed ourselves up like real people for once and went out for a nice dinner, then ended up at the Downtown Cinema for Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis, and while I have very mixed feelings about, but I liked it overall.

Even with all it’s flaws (which were numerous and glaring), I love the artistic vision and originality that Luhrmann brings to his films. The bombastic flurry of over-the-top imagery, the anachronistic musical numbers, and the un-apologetically bold framework for this story were refreshing and much appreciated, because I don’t have it in me to sit through another Marvel movie or another dull reboot. This film really stands out in the current cinematic landscape, earning it a lot of points for style.

With all of that said, Elvis still failed to land a spot in my top three Baz Luhrmann films. I'm not crazy about Luhrmann's films, but I do really appreciate his unique approach to story-telling. It's been a while since I've seen Moulin Rouge and Romeo and Juliet, but I want to say those remain at number one and two, respectively. The Great Gatsby is currently sitting at number three. I'd put Elvis decidedly below Gatsby, and I think the only BL film I've seen other than those would be Australia. I think I actually liked Australia, but it ranks last for me because it’s been over a decade since I’ve seen it and I can’t remember the first thing about it, so it couldn’t have been terribly memorable.

The biggest sore spot in this film for me was Tom Hanks. Hanks was an absolutely terrible casting choice. I couldn't take him seriously, and I had literally over two and a half hours to get used to that distracting accent. Unfortunately, it didn't happen. Putting Tom Hanks in a fat-suit and giving him a thick vaguely-Dutch accent felt about as believable as Johnny Depp's Willy Wonka for me. With one of the most distinctive voices and most recognizable faces in the world, altering both landed Hanks right smack at the deepest point of the "uncanny valley" where I simply could not find a way to suspend my disbelief no matter how hard I tried (and from the reviews, I am far from alone in this). Additionally, Hanks' accent didn't sound Dutch at all, or at least not like any Dutchies I know.

Austin Butler was phenomenal. I had no idea who this guy was, so maybe that made it easier for me to see him as Elvis, but he really just lived in the role. Though he doesn't particularly look like Elvis, he embodied something truly special in this film. He was magnetic, spectacular, and really, really likeable. Unfortunately, there were a lot of trademarks Elvis was known for that we didn't get to see in the film. Unless I missed it, I don't think we ever heard him say "taking care of business", and we definitely didn't get to see him enjoying a peanutbutter and banana sandwich, which were more disappointing to me than I would have expected, but still, I'm not mad about it.

As expected, there was no pretense of reality or accuracy in this film, so I was able to just sit back and enjoy the show without worrying about whether or not Elvis was really like that, or would have really said that. As I watched, I just assumed that none of what I was watching actually happened, or at least not in the way it was portrayed. It was a given right out of the gate that this was not going to be that sort of movie, and it certainly was not.

Probably the most notable example of a major liberty taken was the love story between Elvis and Priscilla. Priscilla was portrayed as the love of his life, and his mostly exclusive partner throughout his life. Of course, even those who know very little about Elvis at least know that he had many, many girlfriends, was the very epitome of a womanizer, and that he had other high-profile relationships that weren't even hinted at in this film. This is not surprising at all however, as Priscilla Presley was highly involved in helping Baz Luhrmann "fact-check" Elvis' story for the film. This didn't really bother me, as the film was highly selective on which elements of Elvis' life it wanted to focus on, and it definitely painted everything in a very creative light with little regard for accuracy.

The other major sore spot for me was the fact that the editors were apparently trying to keep the cutting room floor spotless. They could (and really should) have cut at least an hour off of this film. It was so on the surface, keeping you out of the characters' heads, focusing instead on their outfits, their energy, their place in the culture, their personas, that you never really connect or understand any of them. That's fine, but it gives you the impression you're watching an incredibly long music video instead of a film. Additionally, this was an exhausting film to watch. It seems this was done intentionally, and you feel the stress and the exhaustion of Col. Parker working Elvis into the ground as he devolves into an overweight, depressed, lonesome drug-addict. While I do appreciate the way Luhrmann was able to bring the audience into this gilded cage, and show us just how exhausting it was to be caught in the machine, it was not a pleasant place to be. Somehow the movie alternated between beautiful/boring/fun/frustrating, and always exhausting. I think it must have been at about the two hour mark when I, despite genuinely enjoying the movie, seriously considered walking out—not out of protest or boredom, but because it was just a lot to take. It felt like a theme park ride that I really enjoyed for the first five minutes, but after two hours I didn't care how great it was, I just didn't want to be strapped in anymore.

More than anything, this film was an experience. It really was more like “Elvis, The Ride” than it was a serious biopic, and it was a pretty entertaining one at that. So far people seem to be either loving it or hating it, but somehow, I ended up somewhere in the middle.

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Welcome to Noloro

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the setting for my upcoming novel, The Withering. It's a clean, apocalyptic adventure novel that is appropriate for ages 12+. If you haven't preordered your copy of The Withering yet, you can do that here!

https://youtu.be/Beef406wmsc

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Dangerous Waters: Deadly Women of the Sea

Felt creative. Might submit later.

Do you ever write specifically for a submission call?

I just did for the first time. Yesterday, I saw a call from Brigids Gate Press looking for dark fantasy stories “about malevolent mermaids, sinister sirens, scary selkies, spirits, and other deadly and dangerous women of the sea.”

I do have quite a bit of experience out on the ocean, so I figured I’d give it a go, and five or six drafts later, I’m feeling pumped on this story! I’d like to get another set of eyes on it before I submit, so if anyone feels like critiquing a ~2500 word short, let me know!

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The Needle Gate: Can a rich man enter heaven?

Can a rich man get into heaven? What did Jesus say?https://youtu.be/Bh-qCeoq7Zw

I was just asked about Matthew 19:24 and the rich man—how it's easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Now there are a lot of interpretations of what people think Jesus meant when he referred to the eye of a needle. Maybe he just meant the eye of a needle—just the literal interpretation? I think he did mean that, but I don't think that's all he meant.

There were a lot of ways to enter the old city of Jerusalem: the Golden Gate, the Damascus Gate, the Lion's Gate, etc. Well supposedly, there was a secret, after-hours gate called the Needle Gate. It was called the Needle Gate because it was a much smaller enterance than the other gates for security reasons. It wasn't designed for high traffic. Still, if your journey didn't go as expected, and you arrived too late, trying to enter the Holy City, but you think you missed your chance... there may be hope for you. You can still enter through the Needle Gate.

The Needle Gate was not designed for camels, especially camels packed high with goods to trade. Even if you weren't a merchant, a rich man would be travelling with many of his possessions, and they would be loaded on the backs of his camels.

The only way a camel can pass through the Needle Gate is to first remove all of its burdens. You'd have to remove the entire load from its back. Once it's laid down all its burdens, it needs to get down on its knees. So it can be done. A camel can enter through the Needle Gate, but not with any burdens on its back, and only after it is bowing down on its knees. It can't carry any goods or possessions in through the gate with it, just like a rich man entering heaven.

Now there are some who say that this is a fable, that there was no needle gate, and that Jesus simply meant the eye of a needle. Well, maybe that is what He meant, and maybe that is ALL he meant. Either way, when the disciples heard this, they asked him, "who then can be saved?"

Jesus' answer should give you hope. This is what he said:"With men, this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible."

Matthew 24: 23-26

23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

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Top Five Best Books of All Time

In the author/writer/reader community, I end up getting a lot of questions like... What's your favorite book? What's your favorite series? What do I read next after I finish (book/series)? What book/series do you recommend for this fantasy nerd who enjoyed (book/series)? As a result, I've recommend the books below so often that it just felt right to make a list of my personal Top Five favorite books.

Furthermore—since we all know that a good book and a bad book are completely subjective descriptions—I hereby declare the following, my...

Top Five Best Books of All Time (according to me)!

One quick disclaimer: Also according to me, The Bible is the best book of all time, hands down, no questions asked, but if you agree, you already know that, and if you don't, I won't be influencing you with a simple top five list, so I'm sticking with extra-biblical titles for the purposes of this list.

5. Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson

Series: The Stormlight Archives

The second installment in Brandon Sanderson's highly-acclaimed Stormlight Archives series, Words of Radiance really stood out as my favorite of the series so far. To be fair, I'm about 90% finished with the third book, Oathbringer. While I'm enjoying it, and the ending could certainly change my opinion, I have a strong feeling that Words of Radiance will remain my favorite so far. I've also heard others refer to WoR as the best book of the series.

Without spoiling anything, the scenes that really stood out to me were the last scene that Jasnah and Shallan had together on the ship, Adolin's final duel, and the entire sequence of Kaladin and Shallan in the chasms.

The Stormlight Archives are a must-read for anyone who enjoys fantasy, sci-fi, fleshed out fantastical worlds, and some really cool and unique magic systems.

4. Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

As the Amazon book description states, In this classic, C.S. Lewis, the most important writer of the 20th century, explores the common ground upon which all of those of Christian faith stand together. Bringing together Lewis’ legendary broadcast talks during World War Two from his three previous books The Case for Christianity, Christian Behavior, and Beyond Personality, Mere Christianity provides an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear this powerful apologetic for the Christian faith.

This is the only non-fiction book on my list, and I must say, it's been a while since I've read it. I've read it multiple times, and I'm probably overdue for a re-read. That being the case, I'm not going to be able to expand very much on what I loved about this book, and why. It's one of those cases where the feeling I had when I read it, the amount of "mind-blown" moments, and the sheer level of inspiration has stayed with me far longer than the details of any particular argument.

3. East of Eden by John Steinbeck

Of every book I've ever read, this book is probably the closest book to my heart. East of Eden is the masterpiece that I almost didn't read because the beginning was so painfully slow to me at the time. If it weren't for the fact that I was on tour and stuck in a van, traveling across the United States with eight other people for an entire summer, I almost certainly would not have pushed through—but I'm so glad I did. I read this one in 2008, and it remains at the top of my list of all-time favorites, and depending on the day, you might hear me say that it is in fact my favorite book of all time. It is hard to explain just how important this book was in shaping the way I think and the way I write.

There is far too much to say about this book, so I will simply say that the nobel prize-winning author has an incredible way of storytelling that moves in ever expanding cycles, much like our Father in heaven. Reading East of Eden felt a lot like reading the Bible—not only in the use of progressive parallelism underlying the book's structure, but in the symbolism; and in the types and motifs that are firmly and flagrantly rooted in the Bible. The heartache and struggles of the Trask family are the trials of each and every one of us, and the dire question at the heart of it all, along with its proposed answer (presented as the very last word of the novel) have brought so much hope to those struggling with their own faith. Without spoiling anything, I will say that the famous last word of this novel is one that I have told myself repeatedly over the years as a reminder to be strong and do what is right in the face of temptation, and as a reminder in the darkest of times, and in my greatest failures, that hope is never completely lost.

2. Perelandra by C.S. Lewis

Series: The Space Trilogy

Oh, Perelandra... What can I say about this book. It's almost better to say nothing at all except for "read it—you won't regret it."

The first book in the series, "Out of the Silent Planet" absolutely blew my mind and shattered my idea of what fiction was, and could be, and should be. The second book of the series, Perelandra, raised all of the bars higher still. That Hideous Strength finishes up the series as one of the most insightful and perpetually relevant books to have ever been written. If you are a reader of Christian fantasy and science fiction, these books are must-reads. In fact, I would venture to say that if you can read, this entire series is an absolute must-read.I will say that this will be a struggle for still developing readers, and should be read as an adult, or high school for strong readers. If read too early, much of the implication and relevance of these works may be lost even on the brightest readers. A good amount of real life experience and observation is necessary to fully appreciate and comprehend Lewis' genius.

As a young Christian, this wonderful series—Perelandra in particular—shaped who I am, shaped how I think, shaped how I write, and shaped my goals during my time on this earth. This series is the reason I am an author. The themes in this book continue to echo within my soul some 20 years later, so strongly in fact that you will find the same themes at the very heart of my own novel, The Withering. Out of any novel I've ever read, this one stands out as the one which has had the most influence on my life, on my imagination, and on my writing.

1. by Patrick Rothfuss

Series: Kingkiller Chronicles

Okay, I'm not sure this book belongs at the top, especially after describing how meaningful and powerful the last two books were, and how much they impacted my life.

That being said, The Name of the Wind is at the top for a very different set of reasons that have nothing to do with truth and relevance, and everything to do with prose and craft—not to mention the all-important "cool factor".

The Name of the Wind is the first installment of the Kingkiller Chronicles. Its sequel is The Wise Man's Fear, and in my mind, they are one book. I honestly can't remember where book one ends and book two begins, as they are simply one continuing story that has easily become my favorite story of all time.

I read this one after I had finished the first draft of my novel The Withering, so I can't rightfully say that it has influenced my writing, but there is no question in my mind that it will shape the way I write moving forward.

If you want to be completely sucked into a fantasy world, to really live inside that world, and to experience some of the most incredible things you can imagine through the pages of a book, then this is the read for you. I must add a warning with this one however: This series is for adults only—teens, wait til you're all the way grown up before reading this one. There are moments in this book that made me hesitant to recommend it, and it will undoubtedly chase off some readers. I do not endorse everything that goes on in these books, but overall, I have never read a series I have loved so much. This is by far the most entertaining story I've ever read.

Honorable Mentions

There are a handful of books that I highly recommend in no particular order, that didn't quite make the list. I'm not going to dive into them like I did above, but they deserve to be listed. In the case of a series I loved, I will list my favorite book of the series.

The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson (Series: Mistborn [era one])

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Series: Harry Potter) *note: I never did get past book four of the Harry Potter series, and I know that the later books are even more beloved. In my defense, I read the first four in real time as they were released, and there was a very, very, very long wait between Book Four and Book Five, and by the time it finally did come out, I had grown a lot, and was on to other books*

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia)

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin

Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

Wizard and Glass by Stephen King (Series: The Dark Tower) * note: Overall, I did not like this series and don't recommend. I read these when I was a young man with a higher tolerance for filth, and even then, I questioned whether or not I should be reading it. These books are absolutely not for kids, and probably not for self-respecting adults either. That being said, King's voice was very inspirational to me, particularly in the first half of the series. The tale of Wizard and Glass will haunt me forever, for better or worse, and is one of my favorite stories of all time. The Gunslinger, The Waste Lands, and The Wind Through the Keyhole were also fantastic if you can get past the unnecessary grossness that King always has to throw in. In fact, the feeling I had as I finished The Gunslinger was the spark that inspired me to begin writing The Withering (I expand more on that in this interview). The Drawing of the Three and Wolves of the Calla were also interesting and fun. The last two books, Song of Susannah and The Dark Tower were incredibly disappointing, and just gross. While there were some moments of inspiration that indeed found their way into my own novel, The Withering, I simply can't recommend this series in good conscience.

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

V for Vendetta by Alan Moore and David Lloyd

Skyward by Brandon Sanderson

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

Cannery Row by John Steinbeck

If you and I have similar taste in books, then there's a good chance you'll fall in love with my end-of-the-world fantasy adventure The Withering.

Here's a short cover reveal video to give you a little taste of what to expect!

https://youtu.be/wF0p67fa4ck

Click here to learn more about The Withering, or purchase your copy here!

Cover Reveal | The Withering

HERE IT IS!!! I am pleased to finally be able to share with you the front cover of my upcoming novel The Withering!

The Withering will be released on July 26, and is available for PREORDER right now!

https://youtu.be/wF0p67fa4ck

Their world has reached its end… the fight for their future has only just begun.

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The moon will soon collide with the surface of Noloro, and three orphaned teens have nothing left in the world but each other. As the apocalypse threatens to end all life on their world, Rho is desperate to protect his little brother and secure a future for themselves, while Jeema falls captive to her dark past. A sardonic traveling magician offers them a way off their dying world, but at what cost? Their search for an escape will force them to face questions of flesh v. spirit, natural life v. eternal life, and physical death v. spiritual death. Family, faith, and courage are at the heart of this end of -the -world adventure.

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In the vain of C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy, Patton brings questions of eternity to the forefront in this imaginative and heart-wrenching apocalyptic adventure. The Withering is a Young Adult (YA) Christian Speculative Fiction novel with elements of Fantasy, Science Fiction (sci-fi), and a whole lot of adventure!

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THE WITHERING: Cover Reveal Announcement!

https://youtu.be/CXBl9_r3hzw

"The Age of Noloro is over..."

In just five more days, we’ll get to unveil the cover for The Withering for the very first time, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you!!!

The Withering begins on July 26, and I’ve got a whole lot more to reveal between now and then, so strap in. It’s going to be quite a ride!

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Book Review: Skyward

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdJqcvHimQ0

Let me start of by saying this is a spoiler-free review, so if you haven't read Skyward, you're safe to proceed!

I've read a lot of young adult novels in my day, and my early readers have mixed opinions on whether or not my upcoming novel The Withering should be called YA or not. That being said, it's been some time since I've read a full-fledged YA novel (though I did see Mistborn in the YA section of Barnes and Noble for some reason—a bit brutal in my opinion, but I guess that doesn't surprise me).

Since my 12 year-old daughter devours books like The Lopen devours Chouta... no, that's not right. She burns through books like Spook burns through tin. Yeah, that's more accurate for sure. In any case, I'm constantly trying to score cool points by recommending books she will love. I've struck out a few times—surprisingly on books that I personally read and loved, like Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young and Seventh City by Emily Hayes—so I'm thinking she's probably just a bit too young to really appreciate those at the moment—so I've been sort of on a mission to find a good one for her.

Enter Skyward by Brandon Sanderson. Being a full-fledged Brandon Sanderson fan, I expected this book to be great, but I honestly had so much fun reading this book (boys, don't worry that there's a girl on the cover, this book is rad). It was mostly clean, with the exception of a few random minor expletives, nothing worse than what you would expect to hear (sadly) in any family film these days. There was very little romance, but it does seem like there's a slow burn romance brewing, so I'm fully expecting that to pick up steam (pun intended—sorry ,not sorry) in the subsequent books of this series.

While this is certainly more of a sci-fi book, there are definitely some fantasy elements to it as well. The themes are clear and the character arcs are satisfying. The world we get to know very quickly is small, well-thought out, and enjoyable. The premise is great, and it over delivers on its promises, by a lot. The battles in the sky are by far the most exciting parts of the book. I really had no idea one could make a battle that exciting to read, but Brandon Sanderson, so...

Then there is the sheer awesomeness of it all. I don't know how Sanderson does it, but he really has a way of putting you in his characters' shoes—or in this case, it Spensa's cockpit. He is a master at slow-building progress that somehow keeps you on the edge of your seat. The fact that it's much shorter than most of Sanderson's work means that the pace is a lot quicker, resulting in one of the most fun books I've read in a while. It's a non-stop roller coaster that definitely hits you in the feels.

Skyward gets a five out of five for me. I still haven't convinced by daughter to start it, but I 100% recommend this to anyone, but especially to younger readers who will have a blast on this ride. What are you waiting for? Fly out to your nearest book store and claim the stars!

Standby for Launch: 07.26.22

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I am so happy to finally announce that The Withering is going to be released on July 26!!!

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As many of you know, this journey has been a long one, but it’s been incredible, and beautiful, and powerful, and meaningful to me.

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I honestly didn’t know exactly how The Withering would end—I knew in general, but not how these characters would react to it. As I said goodbye to writing characters I’d spent over a decade with, the emotions really caught me by surprise. I remember fighting through tears to write the final scene, and feeling so grateful that somehow the ending had turned out to be so beautiful.

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I am so grateful to God for placing this story in my mind and in my heart. I began with a simple idea of two “broken” kids—Rho and Jeema—trying to somehow escape the end of the world. That was back in 2009, the year my daughter Sophia was born. Now Sophia is nearly as old as Jeema (you’ll meet Jeema in an upcoming post). It’s a testament to the magnitude of what I’ve somehow managed to accomplish: I wrote a novel.

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I somehow managed to keep myself working toward that end, through many obstacles, complications, and revisions to tell this story the way it needs to be told. I don’t think I could have kept myself working on it for that long if I didn’t believe in it so strongly.

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After many rounds of beta readers and revisions, I was thrilled when early readers began to tell me that they loved it, and in some cases that they stayed up all night to finish it in one sitting because they couldn’t put it down.

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I knew that readers would connect with these characters, with their journey, and with the very human emotions they are struggling with as they ask the very questions we grapple with here in our where and when.

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The Withering is a fantasy adventure with sci-fi elements. It is a bit gritty, but it’s clean and safe for younger readers.

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This story is truly an adventure, but it also challenges the reader with questions of flesh/spirit, natural/eternal life, and physical/spiritual death. Above all, it is a story about family, faith, and courage.

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I can’t wait to share it with you so GET READY!!! Because I’m planning to reveal some exciting things over the next 10 weeks leading up to LAUNCH DAY!!!

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