{"id":25076,"date":"2023-07-17T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/?p=25076"},"modified":"2023-07-22T16:37:09","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T22:37:09","slug":"a-semi-not-horribly-regular-newsletter-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/17\/a-semi-not-horribly-regular-newsletter-22\/","title":{"rendered":"A Semi-Not-Horribly-Regular Newsletter #22"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;text-align: center;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_toolbar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/dot.png\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top: 5px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_t=new Array(\"Twitter\",\"Facebook\",\"Google Plus\",\"Pinterest\",\"Linkedin\",\"Tumblr\",\"StumbleUpon\",\"Digg\",\"Reddit\",\"Email\",\"Print\");var hupso_background_t=\"#EAF4FF\";var hupso_border_t=\"#66CCFF\";var hupso_toolbar_size_t=\"big\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_twitter_via=\"bxwretlind\";var hupso_url_t=\"\";var hupso_title_t=\"A%20Semi-Not-Horribly-Regular%20Newsletter%20%2322\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/share_toolbar.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this issue: <a href=\"#something\">Something About Something<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"#iae\">A Transformative Journey<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"#freescifi\">Free SciFi &amp; Fantasy<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"#newposts\">New Posts<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"#author\">Author Highlight<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"#street-team\">Street Team<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"#iarpsel\">Indie Author Program Selection Review<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;<\/em>A learning experience is one of those things that says, \u2018You know that thing you just did? Don\u2019t do that.&#8217;<em>&#8220;<\/em><br><em>~<\/em>Douglas Adams, <em>The Salmon of Doubt<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"something\">Something About Something<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know you can get the first three novels in the <em>Transit <\/em>series all in one place and at half the price? <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3O81K9U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Transit Omnibus<\/a> is available now and includes <em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XJoRdP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Out of Due Season<\/a><\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3NNdwoI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunshine and Shadow<\/a><\/em>, and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XI4s9c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All We Leave Behind<\/a><\/em> as one 1426-page book with a full glossary, dramatis personae, and several maps in the back. I bring this up because&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;I am much closer to finishing up the fourth book in <a href=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/the-transit-series\/\">the series<\/a>, which will look at the colonists&#8217; life fifty-five years later. The focus of <em>The Widening Gyre<\/em> is on betrayal, power struggles, and the fear generated by the unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I should have it ready for beta readers by mid-August. If you&#8217;re interested in being one of the first people to read <em>The Widening Gyre<\/em>, I encourage you to <a href=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/become-a-beta-reader-or-arc-reviewer\/\">sign up to be an early reader<\/a>. As a gift, you&#8217;re welcome to choose <em>any <\/em>of my books for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re curious about the title, I present the following stanza from William Bulter Yeats &#8220;The Second Coming.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><em>Turning and turning in the widening gyre   \nThe falcon cannot hear the falconer;\nThings fall apart; the centre cannot hold;\nMere anarchy is loosed upon the world,\nThe blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere   \nThe ceremony of innocence is drowned;\nThe best lack all conviction, while the worst   \nAre full of passionate intensity.<\/em>\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cover_no_title.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cover_no_title-300x209.jpg\" alt=\"The Widening Gyre - something\" class=\"wp-image-25081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cover_no_title-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cover_no_title-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cover_no_title.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"iae\">A Transformative Journey<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Coming July 25&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44fFb8B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ink and Enlightenment: 100 Insights &amp; Exercises for the Writer&#8217;s Soul<\/a><\/em> is my personal labor of love, designed to guide you through a transformative journey of self-discovery. Each prompt was originally intended to be explored for a dedicated day or week, focusing on topics I personally struggled with and wanted to delve into further in my writing and life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prompts cover themes such as forgiveness, communication, and self-care, encouraging contemplation of life&#8217;s complexities. By weaving together threads of silence, gratitude, and suffering, my hope is that you might enrich your literary tapestry and explore mindfulness, compassion, and interconnectedness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This book serves as both a resource for artistic growth and a path to personal enlightenment. Engaging with the exercises and prompts opens doors to self-understanding and a renewed sense of purpose and creativity. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44fFb8B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ink and Enlightenment: 100 Insights &amp; Exercises for the Writer&#8217;s Soul<\/a><\/em> nurtures a deeper connection with yourself and the world, fostering inner harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/blog-series-ink-and-enlightenment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read some Excerpts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3PpkrH8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preorder this one of a kind creative writing companion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Jr3ubn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IAE_ad.jpg\" alt=\"Ink and Enlightenment\" class=\"wp-image-24155\" style=\"width:400px;height:310px\" width=\"400\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IAE_ad.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IAE_ad-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IAE_ad-768x595.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\" id=\"freescifi\"><a href=\"https:\/\/books.bookfunnel.com\/sci-fi-fantasy-100-jul\/hj5dvzdksf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/bf_promo_july_2023.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25077\" style=\"width:419px;height:104px\" width=\"419\" height=\"104\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Searching for your next favorite story?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of science fiction and fantasy books. And they&#8217;re all free! Hurry! There&#8217;s only a few days left and something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/books.bookfunnel.com\/sci-fi-fantasy-100-jul\/hj5dvzdksf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check them out!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"newposts\"><p id=\"newposts\">New Posts<\/p><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/11\/4-embrace-non-attachment\/\">4\u2014Embrace Non-Attachment<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Explore the concept of non-attachment in your writing process. Recognize that your words and ideas are fluid.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/03\/riding-the-waves-of-impermanence-in-the-creative-writing-journey\/\">Riding The Waves Of Impermanence In The Creative Writing Journey<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Let&#8217;s take a scenic stroll along the unpredictable yet thrilling path of creative writing.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxwretlind.com\/blog\/books\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/all_together_now_sm.jpg\" alt=\"Books by Benjamin X. Wretlind (something)\" class=\"wp-image-24268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/all_together_now_sm.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/all_together_now_sm-300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/all_together_now_sm-768x128.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"author\">Author Highlight<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>I&#8217;ve had the pleasure of getting to know many authors over the last several years, and I thought I would start highlighting them in my newsletter. I mean: you like to read, they like to write, and the two of you would make a wonderful couple.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lou Kemp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I &#8220;met&#8221; Lou Kemp through&#8230;I can&#8217;t remember, but what I do know is that for the past few years I have had the pleasure of working with her on several projects as a beta reader. Although originally from California, Lou resides in the Pacific Northwest with family and a herd of cats who like to block her computer screen whenever possible. Before turning to writing full time, she was an engineer and project manager. When not writing, Lou quilts for charity and edits on a pro-bono basis for other authors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her early work was horror and suspense, while later work&nbsp;morphed into a combination of magical realism, mystery and adventure painted with a horrific element as needed. Lou is one of those writers who doesn\u2019t plan ahead&#8211;no outlines, no clue, and sometimes that means she will write herself into a corner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I highly recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44iOOmX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Violins Played Before Junstan<\/em><\/a>, a delightfully rich steampunk historical fiction piece that will get you into the Celwyn series. I <a href=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/16\/review-the-violins-played-before-junstan-by-lou-kemp\/\">reviewed this book in 2021<\/a> along <a href=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/20\/review-music-shall-untune-the-sky-by-lou-kemp\/\">with the follow-on novel<\/a> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43cNlxi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Music Shall Untune The Sky<\/a><\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:36% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Daj6MY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/new-cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25182 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/new-cover.jpg 696w, https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/new-cover-300x266.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her latest is <em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Daj6MY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sea of the Vanities<\/a><\/em>, which I read in its infancy. Quite a wonderful story! The first companion book to the Celwyn Series is now available. If you enjoy fantastic storms, pirates, and a touch of romance, this supernatural sea adventure may be what you are looking for. The Sea of the Vanities also answers the question, is death to be feared?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"street-team\">Join the Street Team<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you interested in being a beta reader for my upcoming novels or works in progress? Would you like to be notified when Advanced Reader Copies are available so that you can get your hands on them long before they\u2019re released to the wild? Join the Street Team and get <strong>a free novel of your choice<\/strong>! It\u2019s easy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re interested, check out this page: <a href=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/become-a-beta-reader-or-arc-reviewer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/become-a-beta-reader-or-arc-reviewer\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"iarpsel\">Indie Author Program Selection Review<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XHaO8M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"164\" height=\"250\" class=\"wp-image-21264\" src=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/an_end_to_etcetera_cover.jpg\" alt=\"An End to Etcetera\"><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XHaO8M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>An End to Etcetera<\/em><\/a> by B. Conklin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">B. Robert Conklin unfurls a narrative around a fascinating cast of characters, among them a troubled teenager, Leal, and his therapist, Selena. Their story intricately weaves through an unnerving maze of truth and illusion, their professional relationship serving as a dramatic backdrop for exploring these elusive themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each character brings a layer of intrigue. Selena Harris, despite her personal struggles, exudes a relentless humanity in her quest to help Leal, a character shrouded in mystery and charm. Their interplay creates a sense of unease that pervades the novel, pushing both readers and characters alike to question the authenticity of their depicted reality. The plot spirals towards a climax filled with unexpected twists, turning the narrative into a compelling exploration of motive and truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The book, despite its somewhat exaggerated conclusion, leaves a lingering impact. Conklin&#8217;s narrative successfully blends suspense with deep psychological insight. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3pKMypG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">An End to Etcetera<\/a><\/em> stands out as a thoughtfully written tale that effortlessly keeps readers on their toes, immersed in a constant state of uncertainty. Its unique character interactions, layered narrative, and the relentless pull of its intriguing plotline ensure a captivating read from beginning to end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am a student of both psychology and epistemology, that is the study of the mind and the study of knowledge. Or something like that. When I selected <em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3pKMypG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">An End to Etcetera<\/a><\/em> as one of my Indie Author Review Program books for 2023, I did not expect to get both in a one beautifully written package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/16\/2023-indie-review-program-selections\/\">Check out the previous reviews.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please let your friends know if they\u2019re interested in blog posts about writing and all the other odd things you might find on this site. You can forward them this newsletter or they can sign up at this link:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxwretlind.com\/blog\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.bxwretlind.com\/blog\/subscribe<\/a>. They will get a free novella for joining through that link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That does it for this issue of the newsletter. I\u2019ll see you back here next time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 Ben<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/newsletter-archive\/\">Visit the Newsletter Archive<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;text-align: center;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_toolbar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/dot.png\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top: 5px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_t=new Array(\"Twitter\",\"Facebook\",\"Google Plus\",\"Pinterest\",\"Linkedin\",\"Tumblr\",\"StumbleUpon\",\"Digg\",\"Reddit\",\"Email\",\"Print\");var hupso_background_t=\"#EAF4FF\";var hupso_border_t=\"#66CCFF\";var hupso_toolbar_size_t=\"big\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_twitter_via=\"bxwretlind\";var hupso_url_t=\"\";var hupso_title_t=\"A%20Semi-Not-Horribly-Regular%20Newsletter%20%2322\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/share_toolbar.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this issue: Something About Something \u2022 A Transformative Journey \u2022 Free SciFi &#038; Fantasy \u2022 New Posts \u2022 Author Highlight \u2022 Street Team \u2022 Indie Author Program Selection Review<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22360,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[128],"tags":[127],"class_list":["post-25076","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-newsletter","tag-newsletter"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6.1 (Yoast SEO v27.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>A Semi-Not-Horribly-Regular Newsletter #22 - Benjamin X. 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