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Peace,
JLT =)
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Brothers LaFon: Cover Reveal, Video Unveiling, Excerpt, and Giveaway!

I'm so excited to finally share Brother LaFon's brilliant cover! It was created by the insanely talented Bey Deckard and it captures the dark, gritty, and intense emotions of the book so perfectly that I actually got a bit choked up when I first saw it.

Equally as exciting is the unveiling of the book's trailer. The video is just...fucking phenomenal! Talk about capturing the feeling of something! Kathy Kyle McFarland created a visual journey into the book that left me reeling. It is breathtakingly beautiful and I've watched it no less than a few hundred times. *grins*

Lastly, there's an exclusive excerpt of Brothers LaFon, a giveaway, and preorder information...head over to The Blogger Girls and check it all out (link).

(Bey and Kathy, you have my deepest and most heartfelt gratitude and appreciation! You guys fucking rock!)

Peace,
JLT
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www.josephlancetonlet.com

PS Although unseen here, the print book's haunting back cover—and mind-blowing promo items, like the banner above—were meticulously created by the super artistic Preston Hultz. Thank you SO much for all the amazing, amazing things you do! Love you, man!

Kora Knight: Upending Tad Series

I bought these four novelette/novella length stories last night and finished them this morning. SO fucking enjoyable! I highly recommend them!

Amazon Link

Peace,
JLT
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Brothers LaFon: Crucial Lessons Sneak Peak

Hey Guys!

I thought I'd post a little sneak peak of Brothers LaFon. The link below leads to the first chapter. I hope you enjoy!

Check it out here.

Peace,
JLT
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The Don't... Series By Jack L. Pyke

I was completely flattered by the invitation I recently received to share my thoughts on my favorite book or series. I selected the phenomenal Don't... series by Jack L. Pyke.

Check out the full article at Bike Book Reviews.

Peace,
JLT
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www.josephlancetonlet.com 

Love Bytes Reviewers Favorite Books of 2014!

Love Bytes Reviews has put together their list of Top Picks for 2014. I'm so honored to be among them! Check out the awesome company Grif's Toy is in here.

Peace,
JLT
#PleasureThroughDenial

www.josephlancetonlet.com 

Top Picks of 2014 by the Kimi-chan Staff

The Kimi-chan Staff has put together their list of Top Picks for 2014. I'm so honored to be among them! Check out the awesome company Grif's Toy is in here.

Peace,
JLT
#PleasureThroughDenial

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The Trevor Project and Our Most Sincere Thanks!

Sometimes the most fulfilling experiences are born out of spur-of-the-moment ideas. The Hot Reads for The Trevor Project was just one of those ideas.

A group of indie authors got together, at the eleventh hour, and decided to do something which expressed our appreciation to our readers for the holidays, while also doing something which embodied the essence of the holidays: the spirit of giving. Hot Reads for The Trevor Project was born.

In less than 24 hours the details were hammered out; additional indie authors were contacted to join in, a charity was selected, books were collected, an online store was created, digital art was developed, and bloggers were solicited to aid in promotion. Again, all this took place in less than 24 hours.

We, the six indie authors, had no expectations regarding the number of sales. However, the package went up for sale, and you showed up; you purchased the bundle AND, in doing so, supported an awesome charity. For that, we are extraordinarily grateful.

The success has cemented our decision to make this an annual event. In fact, we are already kicking around ideas for improvement. Some of which include: a selection of smaller bundles, genre specific bundles (BDSM, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Contemporary, etc.), and work by a greater number of indie authors.

Again, none of this could have been done without the amazing support of you, the m/m readers. You guys are nothing short of wonderful and you have our most heartfelt thanks.

Last, but certainly not least, we’d like to express our sincere gratitude to the blogging community* (listed below**). We approached you at the busiest time of the year—at the last moment—and your support was unwavering and instantaneous.

• BFD Book Blog
• Bike Book Reviews
• Boy Meets Boy Reviews
• Brandilyn Carpenter
• Carly’s Book Reviews
• Cathy Brockman Romances
• Christy Loves 2 Read
• Dino Keith
• Fangirl Moments and My Two Cents
• Love Bytes Reviews
• Multitasking Mommas
• Rainbow Gold Reviews
• Scott Burkett
• Sinfully Sexy Books
• The Blogger Girls
• The Novel Approach
• Up All Night Read All Day
• Will Parkinson

Our warmest regards and best wishes for a happy new year, 

- Rain Carrington 
- Bey Deckard 
- Varian Krylov 
- Matt Ortiz 
- Joseph Lance Tonlet 
- Brad Vance 

* Alphabetically Listed

** We made every attempt to record all supporting bloggers and websites. However, we have likely overlooked a few. Our most sincere apologies if you are not listed.

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Chatting With Bey Deckard

I recently had the supreme pleasure of being interviewed by the talented author and artist Bey Deckard.

Our chat is here

Peace,
JLT
#PleasureThroughDenial

www.josephlancetonlet.com 

Jen of Twinsie Talk Book Reviews July - December Top Picks

Jennifer over at Twinsie Talk Book Reviews has put together her list of Top Picks for July through December of 2014. I'm so honored to be among them! Check out the awesome company Grif's Toy is in here.

Peace,
JLT
#PleasureThroughDenial

www.josephlancetonlet.com 

Grif's Toy Character Interview and Giveaway!

Grif gets intimate with JustJen over at The Blogger Girls...oh, and there's also a giveaway!

Check it out the candid interview here

Peace,
JLT

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Grif's Toy Trailer

Woot, WOOT!

Grif's Toy has a trailer! Sincere thanks, Nicole Angela...it's totally beautiful!

Check it out here

Peace,
JLT

#PleasureThroughDenial

www.josephlancetonlet.com

Holidays, Hot M/M Reads, and The Trevor Project!

Hey Everyone!

To celebrate the holidays, a few friends (who also happen to be amazingly talented authors) and I got together to do something festive. We've bundled some of our work together and listed it for a very special holiday price. But, the best part is ALL of the proceeds are going the The Trevor Project. (click the link to learn more about this amazing non-profit organization.)

Get ready to lower your thermostat because your winter is about to get hot! For a limited time only, get SIX great reads by some of the hottest authors in M/M! A guilt-free guilty pleasure at an incredibly low price with all proceeds going to The Trevor Project!

THE BOOKS:

• ROAD RUNNER (ENCHANTMENT #1) By Rain Carrington
• CAGED: LOVE AND TREACHERY ON THE HIGH SEAS (BAAL'S HEART #1) By Bey Deckard
• DANGEROUSLY HAPPY By Varian Krylov
• LUXURIA: THE OSWALD WITCHES By Matt Ortiz
• GRIF'S TOY (TEASE AND DENIAL #1) By Joseph Lance Tonlet
• SAM AND DEREK: THE WHOLE STORY By Brad Vance

So, if you're interested in some steamy reading - while supporting a wonderful group dedicated to assisting LGBTQ youth - check out the link: http://goo.gl/6GHMK9

Again, happy holidays to you and yours!

Peace,
JLT

#PleasureThroughDenial

www.josephlancetonlet.com

Tina of Leafmarks Gives 5 Stars to Amazon Best Seller Grif's Toy!

Tina says:

"Wow… this one was one amazing roller coaster of emotions… and I’m so grateful I bought the ticket for this ride. It took me to a brilliant book, definitely one of my top favorite reads 2014."

Read the full review here

Peace,
JLT

#PleasureThroughDenial

www.josephlancetonlet.com

(18+ Blog) Love Bytes Book of The Month

Hey everyone!

I'm completely thrilled Grif's Toy has made it into the finals over at Love Bytes Reviews. I'm totally humbled to be amongst such amazing authors and would be honored to have your vote.

Peace,
JLT
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(18+ Blog) Liza of Sinfully Sexy Reviews gives 5 Stars to Amazon Best Seller Grif's Toy!

Liza says:

"I love reading stories about men who are very real – real looks, real problems, including those of the physical variety. This story is about Grif, who has a unique problem, for a book character at least, and who has struggled to find someone who is prepared to not only love him, but give him what he needs."

Read the full review here

Peace,
JLT

#PleasureThroughDenial

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(18+ Blog) Diane and Kol of GGR Offer a Female/Male Viewpoint Review of Amazon Best Seller Grif's Toy!

Diane says:

"I couldn’t put this down. I can’t wait for the next in the series (Wes’ story apparently). This ain’t for the faint of heart and it takes erotica to an entirely new level…[Y]ou won’t be able to turn away. To me, that’s damn fine writing, make no mistake about it.”

Read the full review here

Peace,
JLT

#PleasureThroughDenial

(18+ Blog) 2014 Goodreads Member's Choice Awards

Voting is now open for 2014 Goodreads Member's Choice Awards. Humbled doesn't even begin to convey my feelings at being included along side such amazing artists as

Jack L Pyke
Bey Deckard
Kol Anderson
PT Denys

and SO MANY others whose work I haven't yet had the opportunity to experience.

If you're a member, and have a few moments, check out the link and show your favorite authors some 'click love.' Personally, I can't want to get started *wink*

Voting Links:
Best Book Debut
Best Cover Art
Best BDSM
Best Kink/Fetish


Peace,
JLT =)

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(18+ Blog) Dan of Love Bytes Review gives Grif's Toy 5 Stars!

Dan says:

"The author has done a great job with this book. I highly recommend it, and eagerly anticipate the next book in the series, “Wes’ Denial” due in 2015! I’ve already added it to my book request page on Love Bytes so no one else sneaks in and gets it before me on our end! Take my advice. Pick this book up today. You will enjoy it!”

Read the full review here

Peace,
JLT

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(18+ Blog) Grif's Toy Breaks into Amazon's Top 50!

So this completely unexpected and totally cool thing happened today: Grif's Toy broke into Amazon's Top 50 in two categories.

The reception the book has received has been nothing short of astonishing, and I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude. Sincere thank you's and my deep appreciation go out to each and every one of you who've supported, purchased, reviewed, commented, told your friends, posted it on your wall, shared in groups......aaaand now I'm babbling *goofy grin*......so let me just say once again, THANK YOU very much!

Here's wishing you and yours the happiest of holidays!

Peace,
JLT =)

#PleasureThroughDenial

Pick up your copy here.

(18+ Blog) 3 Chicks After Dark gives Grif's Toy 5 Stars!

3 Chicks says:

"Beautiful coupling, bewitching words, security and unadulterated love. Grif’s Toy will gently walk you through a journey like no other."

Read the full review here

Peace,

JLT

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(18+ Blog) Kimi of The Kimi-chan Experience gives Grif's Toy an awesome review!

Kimi says:

"From the moment that the story opened with Grif and his boyfriend Wes meeting for a dinner at a swank restaurant, I knew this was not going to be a run of the mill love story. It snared me from the start…”

Read the full review here

Peace,

JLT

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(18+ Blog) Christi of Goodreads gives Grif's Toy 5 Stars!

Christi says:

"Joseph is a masterful story teller and has a very fluent and natural writing style. It is always exciting for me to read something from a new writer and I cannot wait to read what he has next.”

Read the full review here

Peace,
JLT

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(18+ Blog) KathyMac of MM Good Book Reviews gives Grif's Toy 5 Stars!

KathyMac says:

"Reading a book from a new author provokes a certain amount of anticipation in me. I always have a bit of trepidation not knowing what to expect. I choose books that interest me hoping to be able to get lost in the words, and to feel a connection. Grif’s Toy, by Joseph Lance Tonlet, not only pulled me into the story, but also kept me there for the duration.”

Read the rest here

Peace,
JLT

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(18+ Blog) Jen of Twinsie Talk Book Reviews gives Grif's Toy 5 Stars!

Jen says:

"Wow, what a great start to what I'm sure will be a promising writing career for Joseph Lance Tonlet. This story was captivating and gorgeously written. I was completely hooked on these characters from the first pages. It's a story that just pours emotion off the pages. This book is definitely in my top books of the year!!"

Read the rest here

Peace,
JLT

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(18+ Blog) Author Jack L. Pyke gives Grif's Toy 5 Stars!

Jack says:

"It's always such a hard flip of the coin with picking up a novel from a new author. I've got to admit, though, this one was a... wicked little surprise.”

Read the rest here
 
Peace,
JLT

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(18+ Blog) Beth of Rainbow Gold Reviews gives Grif's Toy 5 Stars!

Beth says:

"This sensual story doesn’t waste any time getting underway with action; we meet the main character, Grif, and his partner Wes, going out to dinner on Page One. What transpires during dinner is pretty steamy, and sets the tone for the entire story, which as you can gather from the title of the book, is 'Tease and Denial.'"

Read the rest here

Peace,
JLT

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(18+ Blog) Wendy of Hearts On Fire Reviews gives Grif's Toy 5 Stars!

Wendy says:

"Holy hell – I was blown away by this story. I knew from the blurb it hit many of my hot buttons, but jeez, I was not expecting something that completely captivated me and could be both deliciously dark and sweetly romantic at the same time!"

Read the rest here

Peace,
JLT

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(NSFW Blog) Jen of The Blogger Girls gives Grif's Toy 5 Stars!

Jen says:

"This unique story completely captivated me almost right from the very start. From the absolutely gorgeous cover to the intriguing blurb, I had a good feeling about it, and I was not disappointed.

This story is unique in a few ways. First and foremost, it is about a young man and his struggles through life with having a smaller than average package."

Read the rest at The Blogger Girls

Peace,
JLT

#PleasureThroughDenial

(NSFW Blog Post) Bea's Hive Romance Book Reviews give Grif's Toy 5 Stars!

Bea says:

"I had the opportunity to review Grif’s Toy, by Joseph Lance Tonlet and jumped at the chance.  When finding a new author, it’s much like discovering a new band or actor.  You get an opportunity to discover his writing style and then watch over the books and series as it matures and develops. So getting a chance to see it at the creative birth?  Magic."

Read the rest at Bea's Hive Romance Book Reviews


Peace,
JLT

#PleasureThroughDenial
 

(NSFW Blog Post) Dreams Do Come True

Yesterday was one of those days that’ll stick with me for a long, long time. You know the type — where something amazing happens and you hope to yourself that you’ll remember it always? Yeah, that was yesterday; I became a published author!

I sat down at my MacBook nearly eighteen months ago and thought to myself, “I’m gonna just do it. I’m gonna write a book.” And I did. Less than four weeks later, I had written a 120,000 word novel — I’d written Grif’s Toy.

Little did I know then that it’d be another seventeen months before it was published. I never could have imagined the ups and downs that were ahead of me; the amazing beta readers, the lengthy editing process, the learning of the ‘business side’ of being a writer…the font choices, the cover photo choices, the finding a cover artist, the Amazon process, the Smashwords process, the…well, you get the idea, there’s a shit-fuck-load of stuff that I didn’t even know that I didn’t know.

But, all of it — every damn bit of it — was forgotten yesterday when I saw my first book up for pre-order! It was AMAZING! I sat with my iPad in my lap, staring at the Amazon page, and yeah, I got a little misty-eyed. MY fucking book is there for anyone who wants to read it. MY book! Yeah, it still seems totally unreal!

So how did I celebrate yesterday’s event? Well, the book’s first chapter is set in this amazing restaurant here in San Diego called Bertrand at Mister A’s. It’s the main characters’ favorite dining spot, and it boasts stunning views of downtown and the bay. And, just by happenstance, I had made plans to meet a good friend there for happy hour long before I knew yesterday would be the day Grif’s Toy went public. I’d only been to the place once before — it’s pricy menu is well above this writer’s means — but spending last evening there was…just…apropos; perfect in every way!

This evening, twenty-four hours later, I’m still exhilarated, still dazed, still unable to comprehend a dream has actually come true. But, fuck if I did it on my own. There are so many people who’ve supported me. Hell, not just supported, but gone out of their way — spent time and put in a lot of hard work — in helping me succeed. All just because…well, to be honest, I don’t know why. I’m constantly amazed — fucking dumbfounded — by the caliber of friends I’ve managed to fall in with:

Preston Hultz
Ann Wright
JustJen Reviews
Beth Bellanca
Bey Deckard
Rhys Ford
Louis Stevens
Amanda Eisenthal
Twitter #posse
@JP_inPDX
@LoneSaturn
@brotherslover
@T_Dot_Maria_82

..and, God, literally countless others.

Yeah, tonight, a full day later, I’m still stupefied — but oh so happy and grateful!


Til later…

Peace,
JLT

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(NSFW Blog Post) Fun In Writing

A few weeks ago, several of us who belong to a writing/reading group took inspiration from the pictures below and had some fun coming up with a story surrounding them. A friend led off with what's happening at the time the pictures where taken, another took us on a journey of their first day together, and I followed up next with a prologue.

The writing itself was very enjoyable as I'd never attempted composing anything nearly as dark as the previous writers' stories necessitated. It was also refreshing to step away from my first two novels (still works in progress) and let myself write something completely different.

Just a few notes quick notes, 1) it’s unedited, 2) I face great challenges with tense (see item number one), 3) this is my first attempt at third person (both of my books are in first person), 4) kindness is always appreciated (unless we’re talking about the bedroom *grin*), and 5) I in NO WAY advocate violence - sexual or otherwise - outside the realm of FICTION!

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Basanizo distractedly dropped the spent butt of his unfiltered Pall Mall to the ground and ground it out with a heavy work boot. It joined the half-dozen others already there and he knew it would go unnoticed in the littered ally.

He pulled at the hoodie’s dark drawstrings as he stood in the chilly, shadowed passage, hidden from view by the aromatic dumpster.

He didn't notice either the cool night air, or the stench wafting from the heaping garbage can; his focus was on one thing - Billy.

Tonight was the night. The night he’d dreamt about for more than two years. The night he’d planned for since…since Mario. Absently, he fingered the scar hidden beneath his well-groomed beard and was confident he wouldn’t make the same mistakes with Billy as he had with fucking Mario.

It hadn’t been Mario’s fault, really. The blame lay in his own stupidity and he knew it. Then again, he knew a lot of things he hadn’t two and a half years ago. Yeah, the fucking mess that had been Mario taught him a lot.

He now knew not to keep weapons - or anything sharp - within reach of the cage…the damn scar still hurt like hell in the mornings. He knew the chain and collar, secured in the middle of the cage’s floor with an I-bolt, would ensure his new toy couldn’t get anywhere near the bars of the entrance door. And, lastly, the one thing he didn’t need a lesson on was what not to do if Billy ever did manage an escape.

Yeah, he’d overreacted with Mario - probably due to the searing pain of a knife slicing open his skin. But, what was it his worthless father used to say? Something about fucking hindsight. No, he couldn’t bring Mario back to the Land of the Living, but he could make sure he did things right this time around - with Billy.

Movement in the Dance Studio’s storefront bay window caught his eye. Billy! Well, Billy and his girlfriend. But, the street, which lay between him and his prize, provided enough distance that he easily blotted out her inconsequential shape.

Billy wore his usual workout clothing, and Baz didn’t need to actually see him to appreciate the sinewy muscle hidden behind the outfit. No, he knew everything about Billy; from the curve of his body, to his shoe size, to his love of heavy metal bands, to his addiction to Skittles, to his dream of becoming a famous contemporary dancer, to what his father looked like.

Not any of those things were important to Baz. In fact, they were completely meaningless to him, and they’d become meaningless to Billy after a few years, too. Well, except what his father looked like.

Senior looked just like his son - just as handsome as Billy - only 25 years older. Baz decided if money could buy something, it was looks - in the way of good nutrition, regular visits to the dentist, and designer clothing. And Senior’s looks were important because Baz wanted someone who would age well; Billy would be his last and final catch - Baz was planing long term.

His future captive went thought the motions of bundling up for the chilly night air and Baz knew his own painfully long wait was nearly over. The beginning was nearing - his beginning with Billy. His palms began to sweat.

Rubbing them down the front of his jeans, Baz fingers grazed over the tiny lump in his pocket. He dug his moist fingers in and pulled out the two pills. One was Billy’s - the benzodiazepine - and the other - an antipsychotic - was his.

Separating them, he stuffed the smaller of the two back in, and then dry swallowed the larger one.

He hated the fucking pills, but he realized long ago there wasn’t a choice. They didn’t make him normal - not normal like everyone else - but they sure the fuck kept him from eating his own gun like his shit-bag father had. 

(NSFW Blog Post) Gratitude

Flying High
I sat on the plane last night, traveling home from the dreaded day-job, listening to my iPod as it pleasantly drowned out everything around me. It shuffled through one of my playlists and landed on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ 2012 Same Love. 

iTunes Link

One of the ‘perks’ of living on the road (and climbing the ranks of  airline status programs) is frequent upgrades to first class on many flights. The real perk being free cocktails. I’d had several by the time Same Love began playing and a comforting, warm buzz was nicely burning away the stress of yet another week on the road.

Alcohol tends to mellow me. Meaning, unlike some folks who get loud, or rude, or even angry when drinking, I chill and tend to take on a “Isn’t everything wonderful and right with the world” outlook. It also makes me pretty damn horny. *wink*

Anyhow, the section of lyrics below (which I’ve listened to countless times) really stuck me—again. The last three lines invoked, as they often do, strong feelings of gratitude and hope. Gratitude for the straight men (and women) who are at the forefront of supporting us—we couldn’t do it without you. And, hope that the ideas about/perceptions of gay people continue to grow and shift in the positive direction they have over the last decade or so. I look forward to the day when the only concern gay teenagers face is which boy or girl they’re going to ask to the prom—and not wondering whether they’re good enough, or if it’s safe enough, to attend said prom.

“…The same fight that led people to walk-outs and sit-ins
It's human rights for everybody, there is no difference
Live on! And be yourself!
…When everyone else is more comfortable remaining voiceless
Rather than fighting for humans that have had their rights stolen
I might not be the same but that's not important
No freedom til we're equal
Damn right I support it…”

 

Grif’s Toy (the book)
Firstly, as many of you know, I recently had feedback returned to me from beta readers. Beta reading is a pretty thankless task; folks meticulously read through your work, take the time to make notes (sometimes quite extensive), offer ideas, criticisms, praise (hopefully much more of the latter than the former *smile*) and receive precious little in return. Thus, with that in mind, I’d like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the amazing folks who’ve been so incredibly gracious with their time—please know that I’m eternally grateful to each of you!

Secondly, with said feedback returned, I begin the task of rewrites; i.e. putting some of those amazing ideas and criticisms in place…which will only serve to improve the book and, thus, the reader’s experience.

Lastly, the task of locating a publisher for my novel, and its rather avant-garde subject matter, still looms ahead. But, I can’t really focus on that right now; rewrites are the current priority.

Til later…

Peace,
JLT

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