Best Marissa Meyer Podcasts (2025)

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219 Stars Above: Carswell's Guide to Being Lucky 40:40

4h ago40:40

40:40

Bethanie is joined by her Tangled Up co-host Daurie to discuss Carswell's Guide to Being Lucky from the Stars Above Anthology. Quick Synopsis: A short story detailing the incident referenced by Carswell Thorne (at thirteen years) between himself, Kate Fallow and the great retrieval of her portscreen. We're able to catch a glimpse of a young Carswel…

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218: Celebrating 6 Years! 41:06

5d ago41:06

41:06

Marissa Meyer joins me to answer reader questions, walk down memory lane, and share some secrets for upcoming projects! Happy 6 Years to Prince Kai Fan Pod! This podcast is by Bethanie Finger and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare. Intro/Outro music composed by Emma Pavvo.…

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217 Stars Above: Queen's Army Part 2 39:43

1M ago39:43

39:43

Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Ayla to discuss The Queen's Army from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology. Quick Synopsis: It is time. The boy must leave his family to serve in the Queen's army. To be chosen is an honor. To decline is impossible. The boy is modified. He is trained for several years, and learns to fight to the death. …

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216 Stars Above: Queen's Army Part 1 29:13

1M ago29:13

29:13

Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Ayla to discuss The Queen's Army from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology. Quick Synopsis: It is time. The boy must leave his family to serve in the Queen's army. To be chosen is an honor. To decline is impossible. The boy is modified. He is trained for several years, and learns to fight to the death. …

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215 Stars Above: Glitches 39:51

2M ago39:51

39:51

Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Olivia to discuss the second story from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology. Quick Synopsis: Linh Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She's a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister, Peony,'s illness. In Glitches, a short prequel story to…

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214 Stars Above: The Keeper 47:48

2M ago47:48

47:48

Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Nat to discuss the first story from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology. Quick Synopsis: A prequel to The Lunar Chronicles, showing a young Scarlet and how Princess Selene came into the care of Michelle Benoit. This podcast is by Bethanie Finger and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo A…

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213 Wires and Nerve Vol 2 The Final Chapters 47:48

2M ago47:48

47:48

Bethanie welcomes back friend of the show Olivia to discuss the final 2 chapters and the epilogue of Wires and Nerve Volume 2. As the friends mourn the loss of Iko, Cress and Keeney share a heart-to-heart about their true friendships with Iko. Cress reveals that she was once jealous of Iko, that she has grown to love her, and...she made a backup Ik…

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212 Wires and Nerve Vol 2 Chapters 7-8 59:00

3M ago59:00

59:00

Bethanie welcomes first time guest Katherine as they discuss Wires and Nerve Volume 2 Chapters 7-8. Cinder confronts Alpha Steele but she's not quite feeling herself. As the gang attempts to aide her, Wolf finally rejoins the fold. But just when our heroes think they've won, Alpha Steele destroys the one thing that could break this group forever. A…

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211 Wires and Nerve Vol 2 Chapters 5-6 50:28

3M ago50:28

50:28

Sierra and Bethanie discuss Chapters 5 & 6 of Wires and Nerve Volume 2. Cinder returns to Earth as the Queen of Luna. Amid cheers and jeers, she's greeted by her friends, and the realization that one of them has joined the other team. Alpha Steele is happy to interrupt Ambassador Winter's television interview to bate Cinder and lure her into a trap…

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210 Announcement 14:01

3M ago14:01

14:01

You're listening to... A Three Sisters Podcast! Join Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha, and their big announcement! This podcast is by Bethanie Finger and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare.By Bethanie Finger

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Saying Farewell after 225 episodes... and Hello to The Happy Writer Book! 47:23

4M ago47:23

47:23

In this final (!) episode of the Happy Writer podcast, Marissa and Joanne chat about the past almost five years and 224 episodes of the podcast: favorite moments, what they learned, what they will (and won’t!) miss, how many people tuned in, and more fun facts and stats. Also discussed: THE HAPPY WRITER book – how it came about, what changed thanks…

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Gothic Romances and Ghosts Galore! with J. Ann Thomas - The Spirit Collection of Thorne Hall 59:49

4M ago59:49

59:49

Marissa chats with J. Ann Thomas about her new adult gothic ghost novel, THE SPIRIT COLLECTION OF THORNE HALL. Also in this episode: the unpredictability of being a podcaster with children, how publishing can be a roller coaster of a career, creating love interests that are not perfect but are perfect for the character, using a real house and its b…

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The Lies We Conjure 2:06:45

4M ago2:06:45

2:06:45

Today I am chatting with my friend and author Victoria Koops about The Lies We Conjure by Sarah Henning. If you love magic, witches, The Inheritance Games, murder mysteries, and treasure hunts, this book is perfect for you! Take a listen as Victoria and I take a deep dive into all things magical and witchy! We chat about the characters, plot, witch…

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209 Writers Wednesday Heather Schnieder 1:12:13

4M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

YA Author Heather Schneider joins me to discuss imposter syndrome, critique partners, beta readers, and character authenticity. Find out more about Heather here: https://www.heatherschneiderauthor.com Also mentioned in the episode, the newly formed Path Finders Writing Collective AKA PaWriCo: https://pathfinderswritingcollective.com This podcast is…

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Militant Outlines and Author Vulnerability with Trisha Tobias - Honeysuckle and Bone 46:27

4M ago46:27

46:27

Marissa chats with Trisha Tobias about her debut gothic YA, HONEYSUCKLE AND BONE. Also discussed: creating author signatures, writing fanfiction across fandoms, writing from a place of grief and vulnerability and using writing to help process, researching a far-off setting through family and the internet, flawed and unreliable characters, militant …

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Banter, Love Confessions, and IP Projects with Paul Coccia - Recommended Reading 47:43

4M ago47:43

47:43

In this first episode of 2025, Marissa chats with Paul Coccia about his upcoming YA romance, RECOMMENDED READING. Also discussed in this episode: Glitterature, projects taking time to find the perfect home and market, feeling confident enough to follow your own path, intellectual property (IP) projects and the audition process, working to a provide…

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Celebrating Accomplishments and Setting Writing Goals for the New Year - with Tamara Moss 1:00:24

5M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Marissa is joined by repeat podcast guest, author, longtime critique partner, fellow Sailor Moon fanfiction writer and now, cowriter, Tamara Moss. Discussed in this episode: Tamara and Marissa’s writing accomplishments for 2024 and how they celebrated (hint: Tamara shares the kind of ‘celebration’ we don’t recommend), the benefits of cleaning and d…

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"Instant Karma" by Marissa Meyer 4:04

5M ago4:04

4:04

If you had the power to dish out karma, would you do it and who would you give karma to?

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208 Bonus Holiday Christmas Prince 1:42:33

5M ago1:42:33

1:42:33

In this week’s episode, my sister Lindsey and I watch the Netflix holiday film A Christmas Prince and provide live commentary. Happy Holidays! When junior editor Amber (Rose McIver) is finally assigned a story of her own, it means she'll have to miss Christmas in New York City with her widowed father. She's sent abroad to get the inside scoop on da…

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207: Holiday Princess Switch Episode 1:42:39

5M ago1:42:39

1:42:39

Rewind! In this weeks episode, my sister Lindsey and I watch the Netflix holiday film Princess Switch and provide live commentary. Happy Holidays! Stacy, a type-A planner with a penchant for schedules, takes a spontaneous trip to the charming land of Belgravia at the suggestion of her sous chef and best friend, Kevin. While preparing for the Royal …

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206 Wires and Nerve Vol 2 Chapter 4 35:00

5M ago35:00

35:00

As Selene prepares for a diplomatic mission to Earth, she tells Sir Clay her thoughts on his future in leadership. Iko finally learns more about her past, but it does little to comfort her and instead makes her question her very personality and reality. This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Silver Sulfage. Logo A…

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Behind the Scenes of Audiobook Narration with Gabi Epstein and Rebecca Soler 1:14:59

5M ago1:14:59

1:14:59

Marissa and Joanne are joined by Rebecca Soler and Gabi Epstein – the narrators for the LET IT GLOW audiobook (You may also recognize Rebecca’s voice from most of Marissa’s other audio books!). Discussed in this deep dive episode all about audio books: the similarities and differences between audiobook narration and stage acting, how much interacti…

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Author Interview: Jason June 39:05

5M ago39:05

39:05

Today I am chatting with NY Times Bestselling author Jason June! We are going to be chatting about his brand new holiday rom com, Flopping in a Winter Wonderland. Flopping in a Winter Wonderland is a deliciously fun YA Queer romance set during the Christmas season. It is reminiscent of all your favorite Hallmark Christmas movies, is full of all kin…

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205 Wires and Nerve Vol 2 Chapter 3 39:33

6M ago39:33

39:33

Despite the fact that she is still finding her footing as a leader, Selene decides it is time abdicate the throne in favor of a Lunar Republic. While she announces to the world her future plans for Luna, our heroes watch from afar, thinking of their own destinies and this could impact their futures. But for one of our heroes it could be more than a…

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Perfect Gifts for Readers, Writers, & Book Lovers - The Happy Writer Holiday Gift Guide 1:09:23

6M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Marissa and Joanne chat all things holiday gifting in this special bonus super-sized episode where they share their favorite presents received and offer their suggestions, along with a few submitted by listeners (thank you!). From free ideas to the lavishly spendy, items to services, you’re sure to find the perfect something for the readers and wri…

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Twists, Mysteries, and Filling Your Artistic Well with Marisha Pessl - Darkly 45:17

6M ago45:17

45:17

Marissa chats with Marisha Pessl about her new YA thriller, DARKLY. Also discussed in this episode: avoiding the trap of feeling like you have to publish a book a year, how planning and outlining can be essential for writing great twists that fool the reader, keeping a names database, finding inspirations for writing gothic and atmospheric novels, …

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The Stones of Burren Bay 1:32:46

6M ago1:32:46

1:32:46

Today I am chatting with my friend Rebecca about YA magical realism novel, The Stones of Burren Bay, by Emily De Angelis. Take a listen as Rebecca and I chat about the plot, characters, Irish/Celtic spiritualism, Native American culture and spiritualism, grief/grieving, and more! The first fifteen minutes are spoiler free! A little about The Stones…

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"The Sun and the Star" by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro 5:41

6M ago5:41

5:41

This is a standalone following the Trials of Apollo series by Rick Riordan.

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204 Wires and Nerve Vol 2 Chapter 2 50:16

6M ago50:16

50:16

Iko and Keeney continue to but heads when they visit Emperor Kai in New Beijing. Kai greets Iko with open arms, making Keeney even more uncomfortable. But the happy reunion is cut short with Scarlet coms to deliver the news that Wolf has joined forces with Alpha Steele. This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Cassi…

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Middle Grade Tips & Tricks with Alyssa Colman - The Gilded Girl 46:40

6M ago46:40

46:40

Marissa chats with Alyssa Colman about her Gilded Magic middle grade fantasy duology and her upcoming WHERE ONLY STORMS GROW in this jam-packed middle grade focused episode. Also discussed: the hallmarks of middle grade (themes, tone, voice), word counts, heavy and difficult themes in middle grade books, voice, humor, creating sympathetic character…

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Author Interview: Kayvion Lewis (Heist Royale) 48:06

6M ago48:06

48:06

Today I am chatting with YA Heist Thriller author Kavion Lewis! Kavion previously joined me to chat about her debut novel, Thieves' Gambit, and today we are chatting about the second book in that duology, Heist Royale. Take a listen as Kavion and I chat all about the book, it's characters, the research necessary to write these amazing heists, how h…

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Let It Glow - Live from Book Tour with Marissa Meyer and Joanne Levy 42:54

7M ago42:54

42:54

Marissa and Joanne get together to tape this special episode (less than 24 hours after they met in person for the very first time!) as they embark on their LET IT GLOW tour! They answer listener-submitted questions on topics like their origin stories, the origin story for LET IT GLOW, writing fanfiction, the inside story on their collaboration, wha…

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Worldbuilding & Romance in Dystopian Sci-Fi with Jill Tew - The Dividing Sky 47:11

7M ago47:11

47:11

Marissa chats with Jill Tew about her debut dystopian romance, THE DIVIDING SKY. Also discussed in this episode: making the transition from the corporate world to writing sci-fi inspired by the corporate world, sci-fi worldbuilding, sci-fi as a cautionary tale (“if this goes on”), plotting out romance to make it feel organic, the irony of promoting…

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Author Interview: Ellen Hopkins (Sync) 44:39

7M ago44:39

44:39

Today I am chatting with New York Times Bestselling author Ellen Hopkins about her new Young Adult novel, Sync. Written in verse, Sync is the story of twins Storm and Lake as they are shuffled through the foster care system and kept apart from each other. In this episode Ellen and I chat about her writing style, what it's been like being the author…

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A Jane Austen-Inspired LGBT+ Romance with Hari Conner - I Shall Never Fall in Love 46:45

7M ago46:45

46:45

Marissa chats with Hari Conner about their queer regency graphic novel rom-com, I SHALL NEVER FALL IN LOVE. Also discussed in this episode: a non-typical (is there such a thing as typical?) road to finding an agent, mining real world history and Jane Austen texts for influences, using comics to make historical stories feel relatable, historical res…

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Solving Impossible Plot Problems with Amanda M. Helander - Divine Mortals 45:23

7M ago45:23

45:23

Marissa chats with Amanda M. Helander about her debut romantasy, DIVINE MORTALS. Also discussed in this episode: how keeping diaries can be a first step in a writing career, publishing timelines and how there’s no such thing as typical, the frustration of fitting books into age categories and writing books in their margins, worldbuilding, planning …

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Author Interview: Sarah Henning (The Lies We Conjure) 51:58

7M ago51:58

51:58

Today I am chatting with award winning author, and fellow Princess Bride lover, Sarah Henning! Sarah is no stranger to YA Book Chat, as she has been here previously to discuss her Kingdoms of Sand and Sky series (The Princess Will Save You, The Queen Will Betray You, The King Will Kill You), and I have previously reviewed her book Sea Witch. Take a…

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203 Writers Wednesday 51:11

7M ago51:11

51:11

Author Abigail Grace joins me to discuss all things writing including foreshadowing, publishing, and the pros and cons of social media. This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest author Abigail Grace. https://www.wattpad.com/story/218743465-the-princess-and-the-guard-book-1 Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on…

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202 Wires and Nerve Vol 2 Chapter 1 40:59

8M ago40:59

40:59

As we dive into Volume 2 of the Wires and Nerve duology, we get a quick recap of our favorite heroes and what they've been up to. We finally catch up with Wolf and Scarlet, who are living their happily ever after at the Benoit family farm in France. But Wolf's inner struggles with his new mutant form still haunt him, and a question he's been dying …

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Author Interview: Nancy McCabe (Vaulting Through Time) 46:48

8M ago46:48

46:48

Today I am chatting with author Nancy McCabe about her debut YA novel, Vaulting Through Time, a story that follows a teen gymnast as she travels through time to learn about her family and discover who she is. Take a listen as Nancy and I chat about her writing style, what it's like being a gymnastics mom, the rules of time travel (we need Marty McF…

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Pacing and Suspense in Big Fantasies with Sabaa Tahir - Heir 46:53

8M ago46:53

46:53

Marissa chats with Sabaa Tahir about the first book in her new YA fantasy duology, HEIR. Also discussed in this episode: Yosemite National Park, using the GMC (Goal, Motivation, Conflict) technique, how the final, typeset draft can be a place where momentum requires deeper revisions (much to publishers’ chagrin), adding unexpected twists midway thr…

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Vampires Meet Jewish Folklore with A.R. Vishny - Night Owls 45:28

8M ago45:28

45:28

Marissa chats with A. R. Vishny about her debut paranormal YA romance, NIGHT OWLS. Also discussed in this episode: the popularity of getting started with fanfiction, how much timing can matter in the submission process, the recent trend (again!) of vampires, the inherent challenges of writing vampire romance, the importance of knowing a character’s…

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Author Interview: Rachel A. Greco (The Hope of Dragons) 38:29

8M ago38:29

38:29

Today I am chatting with young adult author Rachel A. Greco! Rachel is no stranger to the podcast, as she has been on previously to discuss her first book, The Gift of Dragons. Today we are chatting about its sequel, The Hope of Dragons. Take a listen as Rachel and I chat all about her writing process, the complicated characters and their character…

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201 Wires and Nerves Vol 1 Chapter 7 (The Lunar Chronicles) 37:44

8M ago37:44

37:44

So much happens! We finally catch up with Wolf and Scarlet, living their happily ever after but Wolf is struggling with the monster within, holding him back from fully committing to Scarlet. Kai has opened a facility that researches and produces the bioelectrical chip designed by Lihn Garin. It is revealed that he is the only Earthen leader to inst…

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Revise Your Novel, Step by Step! Marissa's Revision Process 34:05

8M ago34:05

34:05

In this bonus craft episode, Marissa shares her steps and processes for revisions. Hint: they begin in the drafting process! Also discussed: celebrating milestones and accomplishments, the importance of letting a project simmer, how to know when to jump back in, making a plan to tackle revisions and the different methods, how many rounds of revisio…

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All Roads Lead to Rome 1:13:39

9M ago1:13:39

1:13:39

Today I'm chatting about a wonderful new YA Rom Com, All Roads Lead to Rome by Sabrina Fedel. Take a listen as my friend Dani and I chat all about the romance, hot Scottish guys, old Hollywood movies, trips to Italy, tropes we love like "he falls first," "normal girl falls for royalty," "European romance," "fake dating," and so much more! The first…

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Vampires Meet Dark Academia with Tigest Girma - Immortal Dark 44:50

9M ago44:50

44:50

Marissa chats with Tigest Girma about her debut, a YA romantic vampire novel, IMMORTAL DARK. Also discussed in this episode: struggling with the young adult/new adult/adult labels, making the change to age down a book and characters and what that entails, writing morally gray characters, crafting an extreme enemies to lovers romantic storyline, cre…

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200: A Look Back at 5 Years of PKFP! 1:08:10

9M ago1:08:10

1:08:10

Ash joins me to take a trip down memory lane as we celebrate 200 episodes of the Prince Kai Fan Pod!!! This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Ash. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.By Bethanie Finger

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Trilogies, Tropes, and Love Triangles with Adalyn Grace - Wisteria (Belladonna series) 44:36

9M ago44:36

44:36

Marissa chats with Adalyn Grace about WISTERIA, the conclusion to her Belladonna trilogy. Also discussed in this episode: the love of and uses for Pinterest, the phenomenon of finishing a book and forgetting having written it, writing a series with differing POVs, the rare book that’s “easy” to write, turning concepts into characters, favorite trop…

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The Dangerous Ones 1:15:34

9M ago1:15:34

1:15:34

Today I am chatting about The Dangerous Ones by Lauren Blackwood. Joining me to chat about this wonderful YA Historical Fantasy, is first time guest Rebecca Ahola. You'll want to take a listen to this episode because I have finally found a YA book with vampires in it that I LOVE! Vampires set in the Civil War...and it's sooooo good! Take a listen a…

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