My Novel: Watching Glass Shatter – How Can You Get Involved in the Launch?
As part of the launch of my new novel, Watching Glass Shatter, I am beginning to plan key marketing activities for November and December. If you are interested in participating, please private message me through email at jamesjcudney4@gmail.com or via any of my social media accounts. You can find the links at the bottom of this site. I am considering the following items plus anything else you might want to suggest:
- Book Review
- If you’re interested in reading the novel when it’s released, or possibly beforehand as an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC), sign up with your email address on my blog. I will have a few giveaways and freebies for a select number of folks who can help promote the novel.
- Looking to promote and publish reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Pinterest, Instagram, Tumblr, Google+, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, your personal blog and anywhere else you can think of.
- Blog Tour
- If you’d like to be part of a blog tour for the first month after it’s released to help promote and advertise the book, let me know.
- I’m looking to do a 30-day launch party where someone posts on a specific day with advertising and promotion for the book after they’ve read it. I’m open to whatever content you’d like to include to drum up interest.
- Author Interview
- Perhaps you’d like to do an interview feature by asking me a set of questions I can respond to on your blog.
- Let’s talk about options on how you’d like to share more about me and the book with your followers.
I look forward to everyone’s interest and ideas. Thanks in advance for wanting to be part of the street team to help launch Watching Glass Shatter. Very exciting!
Book Summary
A contemporary and mystery fiction novel focusing on a New England family’s drama set in current times. The wealthy Glass family has lost its patriarch, Benjamin Glass, sooner than expected. Benjamin’s widow, Olivia, and her 5 sons each react to his death in their own way while preparing for the reading of his will. But it is Olivia who receives a very unexpected confession from her late husband about one of their sons that could shatter the whole family.
Prior to revealing the secret to her children, Olivia needs to figure out which boy Ben is referring to in the confession he left her in his will. While the family attorney is searching for the mysterious Rowena Hector whom Ben says holds the answers, Olivia asks her sons to each spend a week with her as she isn’t ready to let go of the past. But when Olivia visits her sons, she quickly learns that each one has been keeping his own secret from her.
Olivia never expected her remaining years would be so complex and life altering, but she will not rest until she is able to bring her family back together after Ben’s untimely death. Will she be able to fix them or will the whole family implode? We all need family. We all want to fit in. We’re a mix of quirky fun!
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September 6, 2017 at 7:16 PM
I’ll most definitely read it and always up for a Q&A! ♡
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September 6, 2017 at 7:17 PM
Thank You! I would love that. 🙂
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October 11, 2017 at 10:02 AM
Hi. My blog tour dates will be Mon 11/6 thru Mon 11/20. If you’re still interested, let me know a couple of dates that might work for you for your post(s). I’m preparing a 1-page marketing sheet to send out next week with the schedule.
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September 6, 2017 at 7:40 PM
Sounds delicious!
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September 6, 2017 at 7:44 PM
🙂
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September 6, 2017 at 7:48 PM
I’m very excited for you and I love how you’re inviting everyone to participate!
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September 6, 2017 at 8:30 PM
I really want this to be an immersive experience with everyone from the blog; even though I wrote the book before I truly started the blog, I’ve mentioned it enough, it feels like a whole big family!
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September 6, 2017 at 8:33 PM
😉 yes I agree!
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September 6, 2017 at 8:18 PM
Good luck!
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September 6, 2017 at 8:31 PM
Thx.
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September 6, 2017 at 9:12 PM
It won’t do anything to promote it on my blog since I dont have any followers, but I’d be willing to help out in another way!!!
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September 6, 2017 at 9:48 PM
Thank you. And you’d be surprised! I’ll let you know as I get closer to launch!
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October 16, 2017 at 4:57 PM
Looks like the dates will be 11/6 thru 11/20 if you are still interested.
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October 19, 2017 at 9:36 AM
let me know what you had in mind!!
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October 19, 2017 at 2:12 PM
I just closed on it yesterday! I think we’re ok right now. But if you have a chance to read / review, that would be great. No pressure!
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October 19, 2017 at 2:15 PM
Ohhhhh!!!!! the pressure!!!! i can’t take it!!!
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October 19, 2017 at 2:30 PM
sorry! 🙂
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September 6, 2017 at 9:33 PM
Definitely interested in helping in anyway I can! I’ll be in touch! 😊
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September 6, 2017 at 9:49 PM
That would be wonderful. We authors need to stick together, so I’d be happy to help on your work, too. We could do something to highlight one another!
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September 7, 2017 at 10:42 AM
You’re awesome. Looking forward to it!
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October 11, 2017 at 10:03 AM
Hi. My blog tour dates will be Mon 11/6 thru Mon 11/20. If you’re still interested, let me know a couple of dates that might work for you for your post(s). I know you had a few timing things to work out — no pressure! I’m preparing a 1-page marketing sheet to send out next week with the schedule.
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October 11, 2017 at 8:40 PM
Hi! I could do any days but the 17th-20th. Otherwise, I’m open. 🙂
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October 11, 2017 at 9:01 PM
thx, will be in touch soon
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September 6, 2017 at 10:24 PM
Loved your blurb….definitely interested in revewing it in my blog.
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September 6, 2017 at 10:25 PM
Thank you. I appreciate it and will be in touch soon.
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October 11, 2017 at 10:03 AM
Hi. My blog tour dates will be Mon 11/6 thru Mon 11/20. If you’re still interested, let me know a couple of dates that might work for you for your post(s) if you want to be in the initial launch. Or if you need more time and plan to read in the future instead, I understand! I’m preparing a 1-page marketing sheet to send out next week with the schedule.
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October 12, 2017 at 12:59 AM
Hi, 11/12 to 11/18 would be good for me for the initial launch. I would also love to review it on my blog and will definitely put it next in my TBR.
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October 12, 2017 at 7:42 AM
That would be great. What’s there best way to reach out to you outside of post comments?
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October 14, 2017 at 9:25 AM
You can email me at bookescapadeblog@gmail.com
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September 7, 2017 at 3:29 AM
yes, yes, yes to all of those things! sign me up for everything jay. i would love to support you in every possible way and i am very excited to find out how the story continues! 🙂
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September 7, 2017 at 7:22 AM
Thank you very much. I will get back to you soon on the marketing plan!
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October 11, 2017 at 10:04 AM
Hi. My blog tour dates will be Mon 11/6 thru Mon 11/20. If you’re still interested, let me know a couple of dates that might work for you for your post(s) if you want to be in the initial launch. Or if you need more time and plan to read in the future instead, I understand! I’m preparing a 1-page marketing sheet to send out next week with the schedule.
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October 11, 2017 at 10:48 AM
yes, i am definitely interested. how about 11/17-11/20 – you can choose which one works best for you. it will definitely be one of the next books i am going to read, so i won’t need more time 🙂
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October 11, 2017 at 10:49 AM
perfect, thanks. i’ll let you know in the next few days.
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September 7, 2017 at 4:13 AM
Count me in! 🙂
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September 7, 2017 at 7:23 AM
Thank you very much!
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October 11, 2017 at 10:04 AM
Hi. My blog tour dates will be Mon 11/6 thru Mon 11/20. If you’re still interested, let me know a couple of dates that might work for you for your post(s) if you want to be in the initial launch. Or if you need more time and plan to read in the future instead, I understand! I’m preparing a 1-page marketing sheet to send out next week with the schedule.
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September 7, 2017 at 5:57 AM
hey, I’d like to help with something.
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September 7, 2017 at 7:23 AM
Thank you. I appreciate it and will get back you soon on the marketing plan.
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September 7, 2017 at 8:39 AM
Alright… though i’m horrible with reviews. i’ve only ever written one, struggled through another and gave up. i can post the excerpt , an interview.
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October 11, 2017 at 10:04 AM
Hi. My blog tour dates will be Mon 11/6 thru Mon 11/20. If you’re still interested, let me know a couple of dates that might work for you for your post(s) if you want to be in the initial launch. Or if you need more time and plan to read in the future instead, I understand! I’m preparing a 1-page marketing sheet to send out next week with the schedule.
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October 11, 2017 at 11:14 AM
i’m writing you an e-mail.let me send you an e-mail.
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September 7, 2017 at 6:50 AM
I am definitely interested in reading it and reviewing it on my blog James!! I would love to be able to help you out.
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September 7, 2017 at 7:24 AM
Thank you. You are awesome. I will message you next week once I start pulling together a plan.
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September 7, 2017 at 7:25 AM
Sounds good!!
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October 11, 2017 at 10:04 AM
Hi. My blog tour dates will be Mon 11/6 thru Mon 11/20. If you’re still interested, let me know a couple of dates that might work for you for your post(s) if you want to be in the initial launch. Or if you need more time and plan to read in the future instead, I understand! I’m preparing a 1-page marketing sheet to send out next week with the schedule.
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October 11, 2017 at 10:09 AM
Yes I am still interested. I can’t buy the book until the beginning of the month when I get my check so I am going to go with the 11th and the 17th that way I have time to get the book and read it.
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October 11, 2017 at 10:14 AM
ok, thanks, will message you
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September 7, 2017 at 12:15 PM
I’m in! I’ll help in whatever way you need me, except BookTube…that’s the only thing I don’t do. Sitting in front of a camera and talking just isn’t for me. But everything else you listed I’m down for, so let me know whatever you need!! I’m so excited about this!! I can’t wait to be able to preorder that baby…woohoo!!!
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September 7, 2017 at 5:42 PM
Thank you so much! I’m not a camera person either, so I totally understand. As soon as I have a schedule in place, I’ll let you know about options. I appreciate it very much.
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October 11, 2017 at 10:06 AM
Hi. My blog tour dates will be Mon 11/6 thru Mon 11/20. If you’re still interested, let me know a couple of dates that might work for you for your post(s) if you want to be in the initial launch. Or if you need more time and plan to read in the future instead, I understand! I’m preparing a 1-page marketing sheet to send out next week with the schedule.
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September 7, 2017 at 12:17 PM
That sounds really good, Jay!!!
When do you need an email for a review copy? I don’t know if I have any time in November or December to read the since I want to hand in my thesis right before the Christmas holidays and this is my priority. :’D
Sabrina
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September 7, 2017 at 5:41 PM
As of now, I think the book will launch in mid November, So I’d probably do a 30 day blog tour shortly afterwards. But as I pull things together in the coming days, I’ll keep you posted. Good luck with the thesis!
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September 8, 2017 at 3:35 AM
Thank you so much!!!
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October 11, 2017 at 10:05 AM
Hi. My blog tour dates will be Mon 11/6 thru Mon 11/20. If you’re still interested, let me know a couple of dates that might work for you for your post(s) if you want to be in the initial launch. Or if you need more time and plan to read in the future instead, I understand! I know you have a busy schedule right now. I’m preparing a 1-page marketing sheet to send out next week with the schedule.
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October 11, 2017 at 10:14 AM
I just sent you an email.
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October 11, 2017 at 10:17 AM
got it
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September 7, 2017 at 12:17 PM
I would be happy to help promote you new book. I’m not sure how much publicity it would get due to the fact that my blog has a small amount of followers. I would be up to doing both a review, as well as an interview if you would like. Congratulations on the book!!
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September 7, 2017 at 5:41 PM
Thank you very much. I will keep you posted in the coming weeks as I pull together the posting schedule and options. 🙂
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October 11, 2017 at 10:05 AM
Hi. My blog tour dates will be Mon 11/6 thru Mon 11/20. If you’re still interested, let me know a couple of dates that might work for you for your post(s) if you want to be in the initial launch. Or if you need more time and plan to read in the future instead, I understand! I’m preparing a 1-page marketing sheet to send out next week with the schedule.
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September 7, 2017 at 1:24 PM
Hi James, I am in too! I would love to do a book review (doing some of that with Netgalley), I would be happy to promote on my blog, although I only have ~250 followers so not sure that would be something that would interest you. I have posted book reviews on my blog, mostly of self help books if you are interested in seeing my style. Have you checked out “love books group” They do a great job on promoting authors. So excited for you!
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September 7, 2017 at 5:40 PM
I will take a look at the posts. I did recently connect with love books group, I believe. I’ll keep you posted on the marketing plan in the coming weeks and see how this could work with you. Thanks.
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October 11, 2017 at 10:06 AM
Hi. My blog tour dates will be Mon 11/6 thru Mon 11/20. If you’re still interested, let me know a couple of dates that might work for you for your post(s) if you want to be in the initial launch. Or if you need more time and plan to read in the future instead, I understand! I’m preparing a 1-page marketing sheet to send out next week with the schedule.
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October 12, 2017 at 2:12 PM
The first two weeks in november are good for me! I am hoping to buy the hardback when it comes out (mid october? is that what I read?). Cant wait! please send me the marketing sheet too 🙂
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October 12, 2017 at 5:21 PM
Hi. The physical copy (paperback) will be available in mid-November. I should have the date in a week or so. I will definitely send over the marketing materials early next week.
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September 7, 2017 at 1:49 PM
What is the publication date?
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September 7, 2017 at 5:39 PM
As of now, mid-November. I will know more in a couple of weeks when we finalize the pre-sales dates.
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October 11, 2017 at 10:07 AM
It is released in electronic read as of yesterday. Paperback in mid November.
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October 11, 2017 at 3:00 PM
OK, thanks, James!
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September 7, 2017 at 2:21 PM
I’d love to review it, and possibly blog about it, if there are any food passages. I did that for another fellow blogger who’d written a book and he was very pleased at getting some additional hits to his site and book purchases. Here is the link for your reference: https://foodinbooks.com/2017/03/06/the-feet-say-run-by-dan-blum/
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September 7, 2017 at 5:39 PM
Hi. Thanks, Vanessa. I will take a look at that post in the coming days. I’ll keep you posted. I appreciate it.
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October 11, 2017 at 10:07 AM
Hi. My blog tour dates will be Mon 11/6 thru Mon 11/20. If you’re still interested, let me know a couple of dates that might work for you for your post(s) if you want to be in the initial launch. Or if you need more time and plan to read in the future instead, I understand! I’m preparing a 1-page marketing sheet to send out next week with the schedule.
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September 8, 2017 at 12:43 AM
Reblogged this on aislynndmerrickssondotcom.
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September 8, 2017 at 6:58 AM
Thank you very much.
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September 9, 2017 at 1:38 PM
I would love to do an author interview with you!
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September 9, 2017 at 1:40 PM
Thank you! 🙂 BTW, sent the email this morning thru WP with some websites. Not sure it was what you had in mind, but a few interesting ones!
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September 10, 2017 at 2:38 AM
Hmm, that’s weird, I don’t see the URL email. You said it went through my email address I have on WP? I don’t see it, not even in my little spam folder. You used mainepaperpusher@yahoo.com ?
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September 10, 2017 at 8:07 AM
Very odd. I used the “contact link” in spam as I couldn’t find the notification with your email. It went thru, but wonder if it’s stuck in your WP messages somewhere.. hmm…
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September 10, 2017 at 7:57 PM
Hmmm…I’m not sure. I’m not even sure how to check my WP messages. I haven’t been sent a notification.
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September 11, 2017 at 7:53 AM
Could it be in email spam? I’ll see if I can find it on my side and re-send. 😦
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September 11, 2017 at 9:21 PM
Nope, checked.
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October 11, 2017 at 10:07 AM
Hi. My blog tour dates will be Mon 11/6 thru Mon 11/20. If you’re still interested, let me know a couple of dates that might work for you for your post(s) if you want to be in the initial launch. Or if you need more time and plan to read in the future instead, I understand! I’m preparing a 1-page marketing sheet to send out next week with the schedule.
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October 12, 2017 at 1:12 PM
Just let me know what to do and it shall be done! It’s an honor to have a published author on my blog. Actually, it would be an honor even if you weren’t published. Yes, I like you that much! ❤️
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October 12, 2017 at 5:22 PM
Oh, Linda, thank you so much! I appreciate it. 🙂 I will throw some ideas at you this weekend.
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October 13, 2017 at 3:12 AM
Sounds like a plan!
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September 10, 2017 at 8:03 AM
Oh Jay, you would have gazillion of offers by now.. There is something known as the Spanish wave or something like that, in your games, where everyone stands up in turns, so we can do something like that here
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September 10, 2017 at 9:57 AM
🙂 that would be fun and cool! thank you.
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September 10, 2017 at 11:06 AM
😇
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September 13, 2017 at 11:03 PM
I hardly have any followers so I don’t think I ll be any help in promoting ur book. But I definitely would love to read and review it..
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September 14, 2017 at 7:28 AM
Hi. I will keep you posted in the coming weeks as we pull together the final pieces of a marketing plan. Thank you!
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