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@suebavey.bsky.social
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Author of Lucky Jack (1894-2000) and Kookaburras, Cuppas & Kangaroos (now available in audiobook) Free prequel can be downloaded from www.SueBavey.com SFINCS judge Proofreader/copy editor

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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Here’s my review of Luck of the Die by Dusti Nalley for the #SFINCS4 #novella contest: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
#SFINCS4 is underway! Here is my review of fantasy heist The Coldwater Job by Mike Cahoon www.goodreads.com/book/show/25... #booksky
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The Coldwater Job: A Crucible of Legacy Novella
What dark secrets are held in the castle that sits at t…
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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Here’s my 5 ⭐️ review of Wild Skies by @rexburke.bsky.social Another exciting adventure full of witty banter, this time with megafauna and military goons getting seen off by Mother Nature! www.goodreads.com/review/show/... #booksky #scifi #sffbooks
Book cover shows Star Runners team on a green planet with pink and purple skies and a rainbow
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The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship @thesfincs.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Last call for novella submissions! We have three spots left! Submissions will be closing tomorrow (September 26th) at 11am EST. #authors #writers #booksky forms.gle/DBM6MPYwQd6e...
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Tabitha | Behind the Pages @behindthepages.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Each day we get closer to closing out the form from max entries! Make sure you don't miss your chance this year! #writers #publishers #authors
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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Here’s my review of an arc copy of scifi adventure Pale Imitators by Ilia Epifanov: pagechewing.com/arc-review-p... #scifi #timetravel #aliens
Book cover shows alien in New Mexico desert
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The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship @thesfincs.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
And it's time! Submit your novellas! #booksky #writingcommunity docs.google.com/forms/d/1tmf...
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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Only just seeing this - am I too late?
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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
@johnfleonard.bsky.social in case you want to enter Strowg into the SFINCS 4 contest:
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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Here’s my review of The Chosen One Con by @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com A story of love, addiction, magic and manipulation: pagechewing.com/arc-review-o...
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Looking Back at a Week of OTHER-Promotion (and other #SPAAW26 thoughts) irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/27/l...
Self-Published Author Appreciation Week Banner has a gray bird on a black disk. Around the disk are the words, 'Self Published Authors Appreciation Week.' In the top left corner, it says, 'July 20-27, 2026.' In the bottom right corner it says, '#SPAAW'
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The series wraps up: SPAAW '26: E. N. Crane Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/24/s...
An image of a pair of speech bubbles. The upper one reads 'E. N. Crane Engages in:' and the lower reads Shameless Other-Promotion' with the Self-Published Author Appreciation raven circle in the upper left corner, and the Irresponsible Reader Pilcrow Icon in the lower left corner.
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published Fantasy #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/24/t...
Self-Published Author Appreciation Week Banner has a gray bird on a black disk. Around the disk are the words, 'Self Published Authors Appreciation Week.' In the top left corner, it says, 'July 20-27, 2026.' In the bottom right corner it says, '#SPAAW'
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published Crime Fiction #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/24/t...
Self-Published Author Appreciation Week Banner has a gray bird on a black disk. Around the disk are the words, 'Self Published Authors Appreciation Week.' In the top left corner, it says, 'July 20-27, 2026.' In the bottom right corner it says, '#SPAAW'
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
SPAAW '26: Troy Lambert Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/24/s...
An image of a pair of speech bubbles. The upper one reads 'Troy Lambert Engages in:' and the lower reads Shameless Other-Promotion' with the Self-Published Author Appreciation raven circle in the upper left corner, and the Irresponsible Reader Pilcrow Icon in the lower left corner.
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published Children's & Picture Books (a look in Grandpappy's Corner) #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/23/t...
Self-Published Author Appreciation Week Banner has a gray bird on a black disk. Around the disk are the words, 'Self Published Authors Appreciation Week.' In the top left corner, it says, 'July 20-27, 2026.' In the bottom right corner it says, '#SPAAW'
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published Science Fiction #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/22/t...
Self-Published Author Appreciation Week Banner has a gray bird on a black disk. Around the disk are the words, 'Self Published Authors Appreciation Week.' In the top left corner, it says, 'July 20-27, 2026.' In the bottom right corner it says, '#SPAAW'
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
HC Chats with JCM Berne about Self-Publishing in 2026 and some other stuff #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/23/h...
The text HC Chats with JCM Berne about Self-Publishing in 2026 and some other stuff between photos of the two
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
HC Chats with Adam Holcombe about Self-Publishing and some other stuff #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/h...
Between photos of HC and Adam Holcombe is the text HC Chats with Adam Holcombe about Self-Publishing and some other stuff
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W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I'm here with an interview with Christiane Knight, author of the Stories of the Eleriannan urban fantasy series, among other books. Come get to know them! @christianek.bsky.social #SPAAW #SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek
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Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week: Interview with Christiane Knight
It’s Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week! This event exists to shine a spotlight on some amazing self-published authors and their books. I’m excited to interview Christiane Knight,…
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
SPAAW '26: DB Rook Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/21/s...
An image of a pair of speech bubbles. The upper one reads 'DB Rook Engages in:' and the lower reads Shameless Other-Promotion' with the Self-Published Author Appreciation raven circle in the upper left corner, and the Irresponsible Reader Pilcrow Icon in the lower left corner.
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W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I'm asked Namita Kumari, author of The Serpent’s Longing: The Naga Princess and the Himalayan Yogi, the sort of tough questions you won't find anywhere else (because they're bonkers). Interview ⏬️ wittyandsarcasticbookclub.home.blog/2026/07/21/t... #SPAAW #SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek
The graphic shows a chalkboard with lightbulbs sketched on it.  The words, "Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub Presents Tough Questions."
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
SPAAW '26: M.K. Felix Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/21/s...
An image of a pair of speech bubbles. The upper one reads 'M.K. Felix (aka Madelyn Smith) Engages in:' and the lower reads Shameless Other-Promotion' with the Self-Published Author Appreciation raven circle in the upper left corner, and the Irresponsible Reader Pilcrow Icon in the lower left corner.
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Manitou by Glen Gabel (a Literary Local): It Went Badly #SPAAW #20BOS26 irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/21/m...
Next to the cover of Manitou by Glen Gabel is an image of a book opening and snow-capped mountains rising from between the pages, a stalk of some sort of grain is next to each side of the book, like parentheses. In large letters 'Literary Locals' and in smaller 'The Irresponsible Reader' are at the bottom of the image.
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published Non-Fiction #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/21/t...
Self-Published Author Appreciation Week Banner has a gray bird on a black disk. Around the disk are the words, 'Self Published Authors Appreciation Week.' In the top left corner, it says, 'July 20-27, 2026.' In the bottom right corner it says, '#SPAAW'
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published Steampunk #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/21/t...
Self-Published Author Appreciation Week Banner has a gray bird on a black disk. Around the disk are the words, 'Self Published Authors Appreciation Week.' In the top left corner, it says, 'July 20-27, 2026.' In the bottom right corner it says, '#SPAAW'
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
SPAAW '26: Glen Gabel Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/21/s...
An image of a pair of speech bubbles. The upper one reads 'Glen Gabel  Engages in:' and the lower reads Shameless Other-Promotion' with the Self-Published Author Appreciation raven circle in the upper left corner, and the Irresponsible Reader Pilcrow Icon in the lower left corner.
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W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
I'm happy to share an interview with Simon Brading, author of the Displacers Series. Interview ⏬️ wittyandsarcasticbookclub.home.blog/2026/07/22/s... @simonbrading.bsky.social #SPAAW #SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek
The graphic shows a repeating pattern of the book The Time Traveller's Nephew.  The cover has a choppy sea with ships on it and a large skull and crossbones, with the crossbones replaced by scimitars. There are cutout words over the book j covers which say, "Interview with Author Simon Brading. "
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published "General" Fiction #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/t...
Self-Published Author Appreciation Week Banner has a gray bird on a black disk. Around the disk are the words, 'Self Published Authors Appreciation Week.' In the top left corner, it says, 'July 20-27, 2026.' In the bottom right corner it says, '#SPAAW'
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
We Be Dragons by Michael Weitz (a Literary Local): A Nice Bit of 80s Nostalgia #20BOS26 #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/w...
Next to the Cover of We Be Dragons by Michael Weitz is an image of a book opening and snow-capped mountains rising from between the pages, a stalk of some sort of grain is next to each side of the book, like parentheses. In large letters 'Literary Locals' and in smaller 'The Irresponsible Reader' are at the bottom of the image.
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The Museum Guide by Nicole Sharp (a Literary Local): A Literary Stroll through Lives and a Museum #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/t...
Next to the cover of The Museum Guide by Nicole Sharp is  An image of a book opening and snow-capped mountains rising from between the pages, a stalk of some sort of grain is next to each side of the book, like parentheses. In large letters 'Literary Locals' and in smaller 'The Irresponsible Reader' are at the bottom of the image.
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Fantasy Book Nerd @fantasybooknerd.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
As Jodie has kicked off #SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek #SPAAW I thought I would repost this that I did a couple of years ago. www.fantasybooknerd.com/2024/07/book...
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BOOK POST | SOME FAVOURITE INDIE READS
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
SPAAW '26: Z.B. Steele Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/s...
An image of a pair of speech bubbles. The upper one reads 'Z.B. Steele Engages in:' and the lower reads Shameless Other-Promotion' with the Self-Published Author Appreciation raven circle in the upper left corner, and the Irresponsible Reader Pilcrow Icon in the lower left corner.
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W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
I'm here with 2026's Big, Long List of Super Self-published Books! #SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek #SPAAW #booksky
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2026’s Big, Long List of Super Self-Published Books
It’s Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week, that lovely time of year when my usual shouting about great self-published books increases in volume and intensity. There’s never a bad ti…
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
SPAAW '26: Adam Holcombe Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/s...
An image of a pair of speech bubbles. The upper one reads 'Adam Holcombe Engages in:' and the lower reads Shameless Other-Promotion' with the Self-Published Author Appreciation raven circle in the upper left corner, and the Irresponsible Reader Pilcrow Icon in the lower left corner.
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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Welcome to Self-Published Author's Appreciation Week 2026! #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/w...
Self-Published Author Appreciation Week Banner has a gray bird on a black disk. Around the disk are the words, 'Self Published Authors Appreciation Week.' In the top left corner, it says, 'July 20-27, 2026.' In the bottom right corner it says, '#SPAAW'
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Run Away It’s The Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Good Morning Blue Sky? Hope you’re all ok? Today I’m currently reading the last sections of the excellent Luminous by Silvia Park. What are you reading at the moment?
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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Good afternoon Womble, I began reading The Phoenix and the Sword by J C Snow this weekend - a book I have been meaning to get to for a year or two and am completely addicted already!! Gorgeous cover, too!
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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
There’s a reason why they send people to Coventry…
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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Hi Regina, could you add me to this discord please?
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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Absolutely!
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W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
This year's Self-published Authors Appreciation Week starts on the 20th! Anyone can join in on shouting about great ##selfpublished books. That includes YOU! More info ⏬️ #SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek #SPAAW #Booksky #bookbloggers #selfpublishedbooks
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Announcement Repost: Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week 2026
Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week 2026 is almost here! This weeklong, multi-reviewer event exists to shine a spotlight on some of the many outstanding self-published authors who do it all! A…
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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Relatable!
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
ARCs anyone? I will send a hardcover copy (with a beautiful Felix Ortiz cover) to any interested reviewer. Ebook formats also available.
Kyrien’s ascendancy from a prisoner of war to the trusted “Fool and Advisor to the God-King” has been the stuff of storybooks. He owes his dramatic reversal of fortune to Vaerain, the God-King himself. Kyrien’s life in the capital city is blessed with fame, riches, and a beautiful young family. 

But when a group of unknown conspirators kidnaps his son, his charmed world collapses. The people holding his son have one demand, which they believe Kyrien is in a unique position to grant—they want to know where the king, the only person in the world who wields god-like magic, derives his powers. 

As Kyrien and his wife, Acali, begin to unravel this mystery under the watchful eyes of the king and his religious zealots, they learn that their blessed life has always come at a steep cost and that a revolution is brewing among the city’s poor and trampled. 

The deeper they dig, the more Kyrien questions his reverence for the man he once saw as a savior. 

Kyrien and Acali will stop at nothing to find answers and get their son back, even if it means tearing the kingdom apart
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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
You’d probably enjoy that one actually - it’s a novella. Unless you’re fully on horror now?
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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Thanks Jodie!
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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Thanks nerdy - It was actually 2 weeks ago but I’m sure @tdevens.bsky.social will be pleased it’s been shared again…
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Run Away It’s The Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
New Review - I get to read The Word for World is Forest by Ursula K Le Guin and loved it. No it’s nothing like Avatar www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2026/6/...
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The Word for World is Forest by Ursula K Le Guin — Runalong The Shelves
Publisher - Gollancz First Published – 1972 When the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altered. Forced into servitude, th...
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Sue’s Musings @suebavey.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
My pleasure!
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SciFanSat Magazine @scifansat.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
This is the moment when everything happens: June’s #SciFanSat theme is CONTACT! Writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy and More, make a connection and send us your manuscripts before submissions close on 06.18.2026 at scifansat.com/landing.html! #SFF #AmWritingScifi #AmWritingFantasy #WritingPrompts
SciFanSat: The Monthly Magazine for Science Fiction, Fantasy and More! June’s theme for issue 35 is CONTACT. The deadline for submissions to issue 34 is June 18th, and it will be published on Saturday, June 27th, 2026.
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