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<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk.Web">
<PropertyGroup>
<TargetFramework>net8.0</TargetFramework>
<Nullable>enable</Nullable>
<ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
</PropertyGroup>
<ItemGroup>
<Content Remove="bundleconfig.json" />
<Content Update="web.config">
<CopyToPublishDirectory>Never</CopyToPublishDirectory>
</Content>
</ItemGroup>
<ItemGroup>
<None Include="bundleconfig.json" />
<None Include="node_modules\bootstrap\scss\_custom.scss" />
</ItemGroup>
<ItemGroup>
<PackageReference Include="bootstrap" Version="5.3.3" />
<PackageReference Include="Humanizer.Core" Version="2.14.1" />
<PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Data.SqlClient" Version="5.2.2" />
<PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Web.Administration" Version="11.1.0" />
<PackageReference Include="SendGrid" Version="9.29.3" />
<PackageReference Include="SixLabors.Fonts" Version="2.0.6" />
<PackageReference Include="SixLabors.ImageSharp" Version="3.1.5" />
<PackageReference Include="SixLabors.ImageSharp.Drawing" Version="2.1.4" />
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<PackageReference Include="System.Net.Http" Version="4.3.4" />
<PackageReference Include="WebMarkupMin.AspNetCore8" Version="2.18.0" />
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using CatherineLynwood.Models;
using CatherineLynwood.Services;
using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc;
using Newtonsoft.Json;
namespace CatherineLynwood.Components
{
public class BlogCommentComponent : ViewComponent
{
private DataAccess _dataAccess;
public BlogCommentComponent(DataAccess dataAccess)
{
_dataAccess = dataAccess;
}
public async Task<IViewComponentResult> InvokeAsync(int blogID)
{
BlogComments blogComments = await _dataAccess.GetBlogCommentsAsync(blogID);
PreFillContact preFillContact = Request.Cookies["PreFill"] != null ? JsonConvert.DeserializeObject<PreFillContact>(Request.Cookies["PreFill"]) : new PreFillContact();
blogComments.Name = preFillContact.Name;
blogComments.EmailAddress = preFillContact.EmailAddress;
blogComments.Age = preFillContact.Age;
blogComments.Sex = preFillContact.Sex;
return View(blogComments);
}
}
}

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using CatherineLynwood.Helpers;
using CatherineLynwood.Models;
using CatherineLynwood.Services;
using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc;
using Newtonsoft.Json;
using SendGrid.Helpers.Mail;
namespace CatherineLynwood.Controllers
{
[Route("ask-a-question")]
public class AskAQuestion : Controller
{
private DataAccess _dataAccess;
public AskAQuestion(DataAccess dataAccess)
{
_dataAccess = dataAccess;
}
public async Task<IActionResult> Index(bool showThanks)
{
Questions questions = await _dataAccess.GetQuestionsAsync();
questions.ShowThanks = showThanks;
PreFillContact preFillContact = Request.Cookies["PreFill"] != null ? JsonConvert.DeserializeObject<PreFillContact>(Request.Cookies["PreFill"]) : new PreFillContact();
questions.Name = preFillContact.Name;
questions.EmailAddress = preFillContact.EmailAddress;
questions.Age = preFillContact.Age;
questions.Sex = preFillContact.Sex;
return View(questions);
}
[HttpPost]
[Route("ask-a-question")]
public async Task<IActionResult> AskQuestion(Question question)
{
bool showThanks = false;
if (ModelState.IsValid)
{
bool visible = await _dataAccess.AddQuestionAsync(question);
if (!visible)
{
var to = new EmailAddress(question.EmailAddress, question.Name);
var subject = "Thank you from Catherine Lynwood Web Site";
var plainTextContent = $"Dear {question.Name},/r/nThank you for taking the time to ask me a question. ";
var htmlContent = $"Dear {question.Name},<br>" +
$"<p>Thank you for taking the time to ask me a question.</p>" +
$"<p>This email is to let you know that all questions are reviewed before appearing on the ask a question page. " +
$"This is unfortuantely necessary to avoid spam and possible offensive remarks. " +
$"I will endevour to review your question as soon as possible. " +
$"Please check back soon.</p>" +
$"<p>Catherine Lynwood<br>" +
$"Author: The Alpha Flame<br>" +
@$"Web: <a href=""https://www.catherinelynwood.com"">www.catherinelynwood.com</a></p>";
await SendEmail.Execute(to, subject, plainTextContent, htmlContent);
}
showThanks = true;
}
PreFillContact blogPreFill = new PreFillContact
{
Name = question.Name,
EmailAddress = question.EmailAddress,
Age = question.Age,
Sex = question.Sex
};
string json = JsonConvert.SerializeObject(blogPreFill);
CookieOptions cookieOptions = new CookieOptions
{
Expires = DateTime.Now.AddYears(1)
};
Response.Cookies.Append("PreFill", json, cookieOptions);
return RedirectToAction("Index", new { showThanks = showThanks });
}
}
}

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using System.Diagnostics;
using System.Text;
using System.Xml.Linq;
using CatherineLynwood.Helpers;
using CatherineLynwood.Models;
using CatherineLynwood.Services;
using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc;
using SendGrid.Helpers.Mail;
namespace CatherineLynwood.Controllers
{
public class HomeController : Controller
{
#region Private Fields
private readonly ILogger<HomeController> _logger;
private DataAccess _dataAccess;
#endregion Private Fields
#region Public Constructors
public HomeController(ILogger<HomeController> logger, DataAccess dataAccess)
{
_logger = logger;
_dataAccess = dataAccess;
}
#endregion Public Constructors
#region Public Methods
[Route("about-catherine-lynwood")]
public IActionResult AboutCatherineLynwood()
{
return View();
}
[Route("contact-catherine")]
[HttpGet]
public async Task<IActionResult> ContactCatherine()
{
Contact contact = new Contact();
return View(contact);
}
[Route("contact-catherine")]
[HttpPost]
public async Task<IActionResult> ContactCatherine(Contact contact)
{
if (ModelState.IsValid)
{
var to = new EmailAddress("catherine@catherinelynwood.com", "Catherine Lynwood");
var subject = "Email from Catherine Lynwood Web Site";
var plainTextContent = $"Email from: {contact.Name} ({contact.EmailAddress})/r/n{contact.Message}";
var htmlContent = $"<strong>Email from: {contact.Name} ({contact.EmailAddress})</strong><br>{contact.Message}";
await SendEmail.Execute(to, subject, plainTextContent, htmlContent);
return RedirectToAction("ThankYou");
}
return View(contact);
}
[ResponseCache(Duration = 0, Location = ResponseCacheLocation.None, NoStore = true)]
public IActionResult Error()
{
return View(new ErrorViewModel { RequestId = Activity.Current?.Id ?? HttpContext.TraceIdentifier });
}
[Route("feed.xml")]
[Route("rss.xml")]
[Route("rss")]
[Route("feed")]
public async Task<IActionResult> DownloadRssFeed()
{
BlogIndex blogIndex = await _dataAccess.GetBlogsAsync(string.Empty);
XNamespace atom = "http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"; // Define the Atom namespace
XDocument rss = new XDocument(
new XElement("rss",
new XAttribute("version", "2.0"),
new XAttribute(XNamespace.Xmlns + "atom", atom), // Add Atom namespace
new XElement("channel",
new XElement("title", "Catherine Lynwood Blog"),
new XElement("link", "https://www.catherinelynwood.com/blog"),
new XElement("description", "Latest blog posts from Catherine Lynwood"),
// Add atom:link with rel="self"
new XElement(atom + "link",
new XAttribute("href", "https://www.catherinelynwood.com/feed"),
new XAttribute("rel", "self"),
new XAttribute("type", "application/rss+xml")
),
// Update image link to match channel link
new XElement("image",
new XElement("url", "https://www.catherinelynwood.com/images/jpg/catherine-lynwood-11-400.jpg"),
new XElement("title", "Catherine Lynwood Blog"),
new XElement("link", "https://www.catherinelynwood.com/blog") // Updated to match the channel link
),
from blog in blogIndex.Blogs
select new XElement("item",
new XElement("title", blog.Title),
new XElement("link", $"https://www.catherinelynwood.com/the-alpha-flame/blog/{blog.BlogUrl}"),
// Construct the image URL with "-400.jpg"
new XElement("description", new XCData($"<img src='https://www.catherinelynwood.com/{ConvertToJpgUrl(blog.ImageUrl)}' alt='{blog.ImageAlt}' /> {blog.IndexText}")),
new XElement("pubDate", blog.PublishDate.ToString("R")),
new XElement("guid", $"https://www.catherinelynwood.com/the-alpha-flame/blog/{blog.BlogUrl}"),
// Use the 400px JPEG for the enclosure element
new XElement("enclosure",
new XAttribute("url", $"https://www.catherinelynwood.com/{ConvertToJpgUrl(blog.ImageUrl)}"),
new XAttribute("type", "image/jpeg"),
new XAttribute("length", GetFileSizeInBytes(ConvertToJpgUrl(blog.ImageUrl)))
)
)
)
)
);
byte[] rssBytes = Encoding.UTF8.GetBytes(rss.ToString());
return File(rssBytes, "application/rss+xml", "rss.xml");
}
// Helper method to get the file size in bytes
private long GetFileSizeInBytes(string imageUrl)
{
string filePath = Path.Combine(Directory.GetCurrentDirectory(), "wwwroot", imageUrl.TrimStart('/').Replace("/","\\"));
FileInfo fileInfo = new FileInfo(filePath);
return fileInfo.Exists ? fileInfo.Length : 0;
}
// Helper method to convert the original image URL to a 400px JPEG URL in the "jpg" folder
private string ConvertToJpgUrl(string originalFileName)
{
// Get the filename without the extension
string fileNameWithoutExtension = Path.GetFileNameWithoutExtension(originalFileName);
// Construct the full URL for the 400px JPEG in the "jpg" folder
string jpgUrl = $"images/jpg/{fileNameWithoutExtension}-400.jpg";
return jpgUrl;
}
public async Task<IActionResult> Index()
{
//await SendEmail.Execute();
return View();
}
[Route("samantha-lynwood")]
public IActionResult SamanthaLynwood()
{
return View();
}
public IActionResult ThankYou()
{
return View();
}
#endregion Public Methods
#region Private Methods
private bool IsMobile(HttpRequest request)
{
string userAgent = request.Headers["User-Agent"].ToString().ToLower();
return userAgent.Contains("mobi") ||
userAgent.Contains("android") ||
userAgent.Contains("iphone") ||
userAgent.Contains("ipad");
}
#endregion Private Methods
}
}

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using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc;
namespace CatherineLynwood.Controllers
{
[Route("preview-group")]
public class PreviewController : Controller
{
public IActionResult Index()
{
return View();
}
}
}

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using System.Text;
using System.Xml;
using CatherineLynwood.Models;
using CatherineLynwood.Services;
using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc;
namespace CatherineLynwood.Controllers
{
public class SitemapController : Controller
{
private DataAccess _dataAccess;
public SitemapController(DataAccess dataAccess)
{
_dataAccess = dataAccess;
}
// Action to generate the sitemap dynamically
[HttpGet("sitemap.xml")]
public async Task<IActionResult> Sitemap()
{
var urls = await GetUrlsForSitemap();
var sitemap = GenerateSitemapXml(urls);
return Content(sitemap, "application/xml", Encoding.UTF8);
}
// Method to retrieve all URLs for the sitemap
private async Task<List<SitemapEntry>> GetUrlsForSitemap()
{
var urls = new List<SitemapEntry>
{
new SitemapEntry { Url = Url.Action("Index", "Home", null, Request.Scheme).TrimEnd('/'), LastModified = DateTime.UtcNow },
new SitemapEntry { Url = Url.Action("ContactCatherine", "Home", null, Request.Scheme).TrimEnd('/'), LastModified = DateTime.UtcNow },
new SitemapEntry { Url = Url.Action("AboutCatherineLynwood", "Home", null, Request.Scheme).TrimEnd('/'), LastModified = DateTime.UtcNow },
new SitemapEntry { Url = Url.Action("SamanthaLynwood", "Home", null, Request.Scheme).TrimEnd('/'), LastModified = DateTime.UtcNow },
new SitemapEntry { Url = Url.Action("Index", "AskAQuestion", null, Request.Scheme).TrimEnd('/'), LastModified = DateTime.UtcNow },
new SitemapEntry { Url = Url.Action("Index", "TheAlphaFlame", null, Request.Scheme).TrimEnd('/'), LastModified = DateTime.UtcNow },
new SitemapEntry { Url = Url.Action("Blog", "TheAlphaFlame", null, Request.Scheme).TrimEnd('/'), LastModified = DateTime.UtcNow },
new SitemapEntry { Url = Url.Action("Characters", "TheAlphaFlame", null, Request.Scheme).TrimEnd('/'), LastModified = DateTime.UtcNow },
// Additional static pages
};
string[] characters = { "Maggie", "Beth", "Rosie", "Rob", "Zoe", "Rick", "Rebecca", "Sophie" };
foreach(var character in characters)
{
urls.Add(new SitemapEntry
{
Url = Url.Action(character, "TheAlphaFlame", null, Request.Scheme).TrimEnd('/'),
LastModified = DateTime.UtcNow
});
}
// Add blog URLs dynamically, with PublishDate as LastModified
BlogIndex blogIndex = await _dataAccess.GetBlogsAsync(null);
foreach (var post in blogIndex.Blogs)
{
urls.Add(new SitemapEntry
{
Url = Url.Action("BlogItem", "TheAlphaFlame", new { slug = post.BlogUrl }, Request.Scheme).TrimEnd('/'),
LastModified = post.PublishDate
});
}
return urls;
}
// Generate XML sitemap from URL list
private string GenerateSitemapXml(List<SitemapEntry> entries)
{
var xmlSettings = new XmlWriterSettings
{
Indent = true,
Encoding = Encoding.UTF8,
OmitXmlDeclaration = false // Ensures the XML declaration is included
};
using var memoryStream = new MemoryStream();
using (var xmlWriter = XmlWriter.Create(memoryStream, xmlSettings))
{
xmlWriter.WriteStartDocument(); // Writes <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
// Write <urlset> with both sitemap and xhtml namespaces
xmlWriter.WriteStartElement("urlset", "http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9");
xmlWriter.WriteAttributeString("xmlns", "xhtml", null, "http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml");
foreach (var entry in entries)
{
xmlWriter.WriteStartElement("url");
xmlWriter.WriteElementString("loc", entry.Url);
xmlWriter.WriteElementString("lastmod", entry.LastModified.ToString("yyyy-MM-dd"));
xmlWriter.WriteElementString("changefreq", "weekly");
xmlWriter.WriteElementString("priority", "0.5");
xmlWriter.WriteEndElement();
}
xmlWriter.WriteEndElement(); // Closes <urlset>
xmlWriter.WriteEndDocument(); // Closes document
xmlWriter.Flush(); // Explicit flush to ensure all data is written
}
// Convert the memory stream to a UTF-8 encoded string
return Encoding.UTF8.GetString(memoryStream.ToArray());
}
}
}

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using CatherineLynwood.Helpers;
using CatherineLynwood.Models;
using CatherineLynwood.Services;
using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc;
using Newtonsoft.Json;
using SendGrid.Helpers.Mail;
namespace CatherineLynwood.Controllers
{
[Route("the-alpha-flame")]
public class TheAlphaFlame : Controller
{
#region Private Fields
private DataAccess _dataAccess;
#endregion Private Fields
#region Public Constructors
public TheAlphaFlame(DataAccess dataAccess)
{
_dataAccess = dataAccess;
}
#endregion Public Constructors
#region Public Methods
[Route("characters/beth-fletcher")]
public IActionResult Beth()
{
return View();
}
[Route("blog")]
public async Task<IActionResult> Blog(BlogFilter blogFilter)
{
// Convert the Categories list to a comma-separated string for querying
string categoryIDs = blogFilter.Categories != null ? string.Join(",", blogFilter.Categories) : string.Empty;
// Retrieve the blogs filtered by categories
BlogIndex blogIndex = await _dataAccess.GetBlogsAsync(categoryIDs);
blogIndex.BlogFilter = blogFilter;
blogIndex.BlogFilter.TotalPages = (int)Math.Ceiling((double)blogIndex.Blogs.Count / blogFilter.ResultsPerPage);
blogIndex.IsMobile = IsMobile(Request);
if (blogFilter.TotalPages != blogFilter.PreviousTotalPages)
{
blogFilter.PageNumber = 1;
}
// Determine sorting direction: 1 = newest first, 2 = oldest first
if (blogFilter.SortDirection == 1)
{
// Sort by newest first
blogIndex.Blogs = blogIndex.Blogs.OrderByDescending(b => b.PublishDate).ToList();
}
else if (blogFilter.SortDirection == 2)
{
// Sort by oldest first
blogIndex.Blogs = blogIndex.Blogs.OrderBy(b => b.PublishDate).ToList();
}
// Paginate the results based on ResultsPerPage
int resultsPerPage = blogFilter.ResultsPerPage > 0 ? blogFilter.ResultsPerPage : 10; // Default to 10 if not specified
// Calculate the items for the current page
blogIndex.Blogs = blogIndex.Blogs
.Skip((blogFilter.PageNumber - 1) * resultsPerPage)
.Take(resultsPerPage)
.ToList();
// Show advanced options if any category filters are applied
blogIndex.ShowAdvanced = !string.IsNullOrEmpty(categoryIDs);
return View(blogIndex);
}
[Route("blog/{slug}")]
public async Task<IActionResult> BlogItem(string slug, bool showThanks)
{
Blog blog = await _dataAccess.GetBlogItemAsync(slug);
blog.ShowThanks = showThanks;
if (blog.Template == "slideshow")
{
return View("SlideShowTemplate", blog);
}
return View("DefaultTemplate", blog);
}
[Route("characters")]
public IActionResult Characters()
{
return View();
}
[Route("comment")]
public async Task<IActionResult> Comment(BlogComment blogComment, string blogUrl)
{
bool showThanks = false;
if (ModelState.IsValid)
{
bool visible = await _dataAccess.AddBlogCommentAsync(blogComment);
if (!visible)
{
var to = new EmailAddress(blogComment.EmailAddress, blogComment.Name);
var subject = "Thank you from Catherine Lynwood Web Site";
var plainTextContent = $"Dear {blogComment.Name},/r/nThank you for taking the time to comment on my blog post. ";
var htmlContent = $"Dear {blogComment.Name},<br>" +
$"<p>Thank you for taking the time to comment on my recent blog post.</p>" +
$"<p>This email is to let you know that all comments are reviewed before appearing on the blog page on which they were made. " +
$"This is unfortuantely necessary to avoid spam and possible offensive remarks. " +
$"I will endevour to review your comment as soon as possible. " +
$"Please check back soon.</p>" +
$"<p>Catherine Lynwood<br>" +
$"Author: The Alpha Flame<br>" +
@$"Web: <a href=""https://www.catherinelynwood.com"">www.catherinelynwood.com</a></p>";
await SendEmail.Execute(to, subject, plainTextContent, htmlContent);
}
showThanks = true;
}
PreFillContact blogPreFill = new PreFillContact
{
Name = blogComment.Name,
EmailAddress = blogComment.EmailAddress,
Age = blogComment.Age,
Sex = blogComment.Sex
};
string json = JsonConvert.SerializeObject(blogPreFill);
CookieOptions cookieOptions = new CookieOptions
{
Expires = DateTime.Now.AddYears(1)
};
Response.Cookies.Append("BlogPreFill", json, cookieOptions);
return RedirectToAction("BlogItem", new { slug = blogUrl, showThanks = showThanks });
}
public IActionResult Index()
{
return View();
}
[Route("characters/maggie-grant")]
public IActionResult Maggie()
{
return View();
}
[Route("characters/rebecca-jones")]
public IActionResult Rebecca()
{
return View();
}
[Route("characters/rick")]
public IActionResult Rick()
{
return View();
}
[Route("characters/rob-jackson")]
public IActionResult Rob()
{
return View();
}
[Route("characters/rosie-macdonald")]
public IActionResult Rosie()
{
return View();
}
[Route("characters/sophie-jones")]
public IActionResult Sophie()
{
return View();
}
[Route("characters/zoe-davies")]
public IActionResult Zoe()
{
return View();
}
[Route("chapters/chapter-1-beth")]
public IActionResult Chapter1()
{
return View();
}
[Route("chapters/chapter-2-maggie")]
public IActionResult Chapter2()
{
return View();
}
[Route("front-cover")]
public IActionResult FrontCover()
{
return View();
}
#endregion Public Methods
#region Private Methods
private bool IsMobile(HttpRequest request)
{
string userAgent = request.Headers["User-Agent"].ToString().ToLower();
return userAgent.Contains("mobi") ||
userAgent.Contains("android") ||
userAgent.Contains("iphone") ||
userAgent.Contains("ipad");
}
#endregion Private Methods
}
}

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using SendGrid.Helpers.Mail;
using SendGrid;
namespace CatherineLynwood.Helpers
{
public class SendEmail
{
public static async Task Execute(EmailAddress to, string subject, string plainTextContent, string htmlContent)
{
var apiKey = "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";
var client = new SendGridClient(apiKey);
var from = new EmailAddress("catherine@catherinelynwood.com", "Catherine Lynwood");
var msg = MailHelper.CreateSingleEmail(from, to, subject, plainTextContent, htmlContent);
var response = await client.SendEmailAsync(msg);
}
}
}

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namespace CatherineLynwood.Middleware
{
using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Http;
using Microsoft.Extensions.Logging;
using Microsoft.Web.Administration;
using System.Linq;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
public class BlockPhpRequestsMiddleware
{
private readonly RequestDelegate _next;
private readonly ILogger<BlockPhpRequestsMiddleware> _logger;
private IWebHostEnvironment _environment;
public BlockPhpRequestsMiddleware(RequestDelegate next, ILogger<BlockPhpRequestsMiddleware> logger, IWebHostEnvironment environment)
{
_next = next;
_logger = logger;
_environment = environment;
}
public async Task InvokeAsync(HttpContext context)
{
var requestPath = context.Request.Path.Value;
if (requestPath != null && (requestPath.EndsWith(".php") || requestPath.EndsWith(".env")))
{
var ipAddress = context.Connection.RemoteIpAddress?.ToString();
if (ipAddress != null)
{
_logger.LogWarning($"Detected PHP request from IP {ipAddress}.");
if (!_environment.IsDevelopment())
{
// Only attempt to block IP if not in development
BlockIpAddressInIIS(ipAddress);
}
context.Response.StatusCode = StatusCodes.Status403Forbidden;
return;
}
}
await _next(context);
}
private void BlockIpAddressInIIS(string ipAddress)
{
using (var serverManager = new ServerManager())
{
// Replace "Default Web Site" with your actual site name
var site = serverManager.Sites["CatherineLynwood"];
var config = site.GetWebConfiguration();
var ipSecuritySection = config.GetSection("system.webServer/security/ipSecurity");
var ipSecurityCollection = ipSecuritySection.GetCollection();
// Check if IP already exists in the list to avoid duplicates
var existingEntry = ipSecurityCollection.FirstOrDefault(e => e.Attributes["ipAddress"]?.Value?.ToString() == ipAddress);
if (existingEntry == null)
{
// Add a new IP restriction entry with deny access
var addElement = ipSecurityCollection.CreateElement("add");
addElement.SetAttributeValue("ipAddress", ipAddress);
addElement.SetAttributeValue("allowed", false);
ipSecurityCollection.Add(addElement);
serverManager.CommitChanges();
}
}
}
}
}

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namespace CatherineLynwood.Middleware
{
public class RedirectToWwwMiddleware
{
private readonly RequestDelegate _next;
public RedirectToWwwMiddleware(RequestDelegate next)
{
_next = next;
}
public async Task InvokeAsync(HttpContext context)
{
var host = context.Request.Host.Host;
if (host.Equals("catherinelynwood.com", System.StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
{
var newUrl = $"https://www.catherinelynwood.com{context.Request.Path}{context.Request.QueryString}";
context.Response.Redirect(newUrl, permanent: true);
return; // End the middleware pipeline.
}
// Continue to the next middleware.
await _next(context);
}
}
}

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namespace CatherineLynwood.Models
{
public class Blog
{
#region Public Properties
public string AudioTeaserText { get; set; }
public string AudioTeaserUrl { get; set; }
public string AudioTranscriptUrl { get; set; }
public BlogComment BlogComment { get; set; } = new BlogComment();
public int BlogID { get; set; }
public List<BlogImage> BlogImages { get; set; } = new List<BlogImage>();
public string BlogUrl { get; set; }
public string ContentBottom { get; set; }
public string ContentTop { get; set; }
public string ImageAlt { get; set; }
public string ImageDescription { get; set; }
public bool ImageFirst { get; set; }
public string ImageUrl { get; set; }
public string IndexText { get; set; }
public int Likes { get; set; }
public DateTime PublishDate { get; set; }
public bool ShowThanks { get; set; }
public string SubTitle { get; set; }
public string Template { get; set; }
public string Title { get; set; }
public string DefaultWebpImage
{
get
{
string fileName = Path.GetFileNameWithoutExtension(ImageUrl);
return $"{fileName}-600.webp";
}
}
#endregion Public Properties
}
}

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namespace CatherineLynwood.Models
{
public class BlogCategory
{
#region Public Properties
public string Category { get; set; }
public int CategoryID { get; set; }
public bool Selected { get; set; }
#endregion Public Properties
}
}

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using System.ComponentModel.DataAnnotations;
namespace CatherineLynwood.Models
{
public class BlogComment
{
[Required(ErrorMessage = "Please enter your age.")]
[Range(18, 120, ErrorMessage = "You must be at least 18 years old.")]
[Display(Name = "Your Age", Prompt = "Your age")]
public int Age { get; set; }
public int BlogID { get; set; }
[Required(ErrorMessage = "Please enter your message.")]
[Display(Name = "Your Message", Prompt = "Your message")]
public string Comment { get; set; }
[Required(ErrorMessage = "Please enter your email address.")]
[EmailAddress(ErrorMessage = "Please enter a valid email address.")]
[Display(Name = "Your Email Address", Prompt = "Your email address")]
public string EmailAddress { get; set; }
[Required(ErrorMessage = "Please enter your name.")]
[Display(Name = "Your Name", Prompt = "Your name")]
public string Name { get; set; }
[Required(ErrorMessage = "Please enter your sex")]
[Display(Name = "Your Sex", Prompt = "Your sex")]
public string Sex { get; set; }
}
}

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using System.ComponentModel.DataAnnotations;
namespace CatherineLynwood.Models
{
public class BlogCommentExisting : BlogComment
{
#region Public Properties
public DateTime CommentDate { get; set; } = new DateTime();
public string ImageUrl { get; set; }
public string Reply { get; set; }
public string ResponderName { get; set; }
#endregion Public Properties
}
}

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namespace CatherineLynwood.Models
{
public class BlogComments : BlogCommentExisting
{
#region Public Properties
public int BlogID { get; set; }
public string BlogUrl { get; set; }
public List<BlogCommentExisting> ExistingComments { get; set; } = new List<BlogCommentExisting>();
#endregion Public Properties
}
}

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namespace CatherineLynwood.Models
{
public class BlogFilter
{
public int SortDirection { get; set; } = 1;
public int ResultsPerPage { get; set; } = 10;
public int PageNumber { get; set; } = 1;
public List<int> Categories { get; set; }
public int TotalPages { get; set; }
public int PreviousTotalPages { get; set; }
}
}

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namespace CatherineLynwood.Models
{
public class BlogImage
{
public int ImageID { get; set; }
public int BlogID { get; set; }
public string ImageUrl { get; set; }
public string ImageCaption { get; set; }
public string ImageText { get; set; }
}
}

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namespace CatherineLynwood.Models
{
public class BlogIndex
{
#region Public Properties
public List<BlogCategory> BlogCategories { get; set; } = new List<BlogCategory>();
public BlogFilter BlogFilter { get; set; }
public List<Blog> Blogs { get; set; } = new List<Blog>();
public bool IsMobile { get; set; }
public bool ShowAdvanced { get; set; }
#endregion Public Properties
}
}

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using System.ComponentModel.DataAnnotations;
namespace CatherineLynwood.Models
{
public class Contact
{
[Required(ErrorMessage = "Please enter your name.")]
[Display(Name = "Your Name", Prompt = "Your name")]
public string Name { get; set; }
[Required(ErrorMessage = "Please enter your email address.")]
[EmailAddress(ErrorMessage = "Please enter a valid email address.")]
[Display(Name = "Your Email Address", Prompt = "Your email address")]
public string EmailAddress { get; set; }
[Required(ErrorMessage = "Please enter your message.")]
[Display(Name = "Your Message", Prompt = "Your message")]
public string Message { get; set; }
}
}

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namespace CatherineLynwood.Models
{
public class ErrorViewModel
{
public string? RequestId { get; set; }
public bool ShowRequestId => !string.IsNullOrEmpty(RequestId);
}
}

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namespace CatherineLynwood.Models
{
public class PageModelBase
{
#region Public Properties
public bool IsMobile { get; set; }
#endregion Public Properties
}
}

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using System.ComponentModel.DataAnnotations;
namespace CatherineLynwood.Models
{
public class PreFillContact
{
#region Public Properties
public int Age { get; set; }
public string EmailAddress { get; set; } = string.Empty;
public string Name { get; set; } = string.Empty;
public string Sex { get; set; } = string.Empty;
#endregion Public Properties
}
}

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using System.ComponentModel.DataAnnotations;
namespace CatherineLynwood.Models
{
public class Question
{
[Required(ErrorMessage = "Please enter your age.")]
[Range(18, 120, ErrorMessage = "You must be at least 18 years old.")]
[Display(Name = "Your Age", Prompt = "Your age")]
public int Age { get; set; }
[Required(ErrorMessage = "Please enter your question.")]
[Display(Name = "Your Question", Prompt = "Your question")]
public string Text { get; set; }
[Required(ErrorMessage = "Please enter your email address.")]
[EmailAddress(ErrorMessage = "Please enter a valid email address.")]
[Display(Name = "Your Email Address", Prompt = "Your email address")]
public string EmailAddress { get; set; }
[Required(ErrorMessage = "Please enter your name.")]
[Display(Name = "Your Name", Prompt = "Your name")]
public string Name { get; set; }
[Required(ErrorMessage = "Please enter your sex")]
[Display(Name = "Your Sex", Prompt = "Your sex")]
public string Sex { get; set; }
public DateTime QuestionDate { get; set; }
}
}

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namespace CatherineLynwood.Models
{
public class Questions : Question
{
public List<Question> AskedQuestions { get; set; } = new List<Question>();
public bool ShowThanks { get; set; }
}
}

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namespace CatherineLynwood.Models
{
public class SitemapEntry
{
#region Public Properties
public DateTime LastModified { get; set; }
public string Url { get; set; }
#endregion Public Properties
}
}

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using System.IO.Compression;
using CatherineLynwood.Middleware;
using CatherineLynwood.Services;
using Microsoft.AspNetCore.ResponseCompression;
using WebMarkupMin.AspNetCore8;
namespace CatherineLynwood
{
public class Program
{
public static void Main(string[] args)
{
var builder = WebApplication.CreateBuilder(args);
// Retrieve the connection string from appsettings.json
var connectionString = builder.Configuration.GetConnectionString("DefaultConnection");
builder.Services.AddSingleton(new DataAccess(connectionString));
builder.Services.AddControllersWithViews();
// Add IHttpContextAccessor for accessing HTTP context in tag helpers
builder.Services.AddHttpContextAccessor();
// Add response compression services
builder.Services.AddResponseCompression(options =>
{
options.EnableForHttps = true;
options.Providers.Add<BrotliCompressionProvider>();
options.Providers.Add<GzipCompressionProvider>();
});
builder.Services.Configure<BrotliCompressionProviderOptions>(options =>
{
options.Level = CompressionLevel.Fastest;
});
builder.Services.Configure<GzipCompressionProviderOptions>(options =>
{
options.Level = CompressionLevel.Fastest;
});
// Add HTML minification
builder.Services.AddWebMarkupMin(options =>
{
options.AllowMinificationInDevelopmentEnvironment = true;
}).AddHtmlMinification();
var app = builder.Build();
// Configure the HTTP request pipeline.
if (!app.Environment.IsDevelopment())
{
app.UseExceptionHandler("/Home/Error");
app.UseHsts(); // Adds the HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) header
}
app.UseMiddleware<BlockPhpRequestsMiddleware>(); // Add custom middleware
app.UseMiddleware<RedirectToWwwMiddleware>(); // Add custom middleware
app.UseHttpsRedirection(); // Redirect HTTP requests to HTTPS
app.UseStaticFiles();
app.UseRouting();
app.UseWebMarkupMin();
app.UseAuthorization();
app.MapControllerRoute(
name: "default",
pattern: "{controller=Home}/{action=Index}/{id?}");
app.Run();
}
}
}

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{
"profiles": {
"http": {
"commandName": "Project",
"launchBrowser": true,
"environmentVariables": {
"ASPNETCORE_ENVIRONMENT": "Development"
},
"dotnetRunMessages": true,
"applicationUrl": "http://localhost:5119"
},
"IIS Express": {
"commandName": "IISExpress",
"launchBrowser": true,
"launchUrl": "http://localhost:32618",
"environmentVariables": {
"ASPNETCORE_ENVIRONMENT": "Development"
}
}
},
"$schema": "http://json.schemastore.org/launchsettings.json",
"iisSettings": {
"windowsAuthentication": false,
"anonymousAuthentication": true,
"iisExpress": {
"applicationUrl": "http://localhost:32618",
"sslPort": 0
}
}
}

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using System.Data;
using CatherineLynwood.Models;
using Microsoft.Data.SqlClient;
namespace CatherineLynwood.Services
{
public class DataAccess
{
#region Private Fields
private readonly string _connectionString;
#endregion Private Fields
#region Public Constructors
public DataAccess(string connectionString)
{
_connectionString = connectionString;
}
public async Task<Questions> GetQuestionsAsync()
{
Questions questions = new Questions();
using (SqlConnection conn = new SqlConnection(_connectionString))
{
using (SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand())
{
try
{
await conn.OpenAsync();
cmd.Connection = conn;
cmd.CommandType = CommandType.StoredProcedure;
cmd.CommandText = "GetQuestions";
using (SqlDataReader rdr = await cmd.ExecuteReaderAsync())
{
while (await rdr.ReadAsync())
{
questions.AskedQuestions.Add(new Question
{
Age = GetDataInt(rdr, "Age"),
EmailAddress = GetDataString(rdr, "EmailAddress"),
Name = GetDataString(rdr, "Name"),
Text = GetDataString(rdr, "Question"),
QuestionDate = GetDataDate(rdr, "QuestionDate"),
Sex = GetDataString(rdr, "Sex")
});
}
}
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
}
}
}
return questions;
}
public async Task<BlogIndex> GetBlogsAsync(string categoryIDs)
{
BlogIndex blogIndex = new BlogIndex();
using (SqlConnection conn = new SqlConnection(_connectionString))
{
using (SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand())
{
try
{
await conn.OpenAsync();
cmd.Connection = conn;
cmd.CommandType = CommandType.StoredProcedure;
cmd.CommandText = "GetBlog";
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@CategoryIDs", categoryIDs);
using (SqlDataReader rdr = await cmd.ExecuteReaderAsync())
{
while (await rdr.ReadAsync())
{
blogIndex.BlogCategories.Add(new BlogCategory
{
CategoryID = GetDataInt(rdr, "CategoryID"),
Category = GetDataString(rdr, "Category"),
Selected = GetDataBool(rdr, "Selected")
});
}
await rdr.NextResultAsync();
while (await rdr.ReadAsync())
{
blogIndex.Blogs.Add(new Blog
{
BlogID = GetDataInt(rdr, "BlogID"),
BlogUrl = GetDataString(rdr, "BlogUrl"),
Title = GetDataString(rdr, "Title"),
SubTitle = GetDataString(rdr, "SubTitle"),
PublishDate = GetDataDate(rdr, "PublishDate"),
Likes = GetDataInt(rdr, "Likes"),
IndexText = GetDataString(rdr, "IndexText"),
ImageUrl = GetDataString(rdr, "ImageUrl"),
ImageAlt = GetDataString(rdr, "ImageAlt"),
ImageDescription = GetDataString(rdr, "ImageDescription")
});
}
}
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
}
}
}
return blogIndex;
}
public async Task<Blog> GetBlogItemAsync(string blogUrl)
{
Blog blog = new Blog();
using (SqlConnection conn = new SqlConnection(_connectionString))
{
using (SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand())
{
try
{
await conn.OpenAsync();
cmd.Connection = conn;
cmd.CommandType = CommandType.StoredProcedure;
cmd.CommandText = "GetBlogItem";
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@BlogUrl", blogUrl);
using (SqlDataReader rdr = await cmd.ExecuteReaderAsync())
{
while (await rdr.ReadAsync())
{
blog.AudioTeaserText = GetDataString(rdr, "AudioTeaserText");
blog.AudioTeaserUrl = GetDataString(rdr, "AudioTeaserUrl");
blog.AudioTranscriptUrl = GetDataString(rdr, "AudioTranscriptUrl");
blog.BlogID = GetDataInt(rdr, "BlogID");
blog.BlogUrl = GetDataString(rdr, "BlogUrl");
blog.ContentBottom = GetDataString(rdr, "ContentBottom");
blog.ContentTop = GetDataString(rdr, "ContentTop");
blog.ImageAlt = GetDataString(rdr, "ImageAlt");
blog.ImageDescription = GetDataString(rdr, "ImageDescription");
blog.ImageFirst = GetDataBool(rdr, "ImageFirst");
blog.ImageUrl = GetDataString(rdr, "ImageUrl");
blog.IndexText = GetDataString(rdr, "IndexText");
blog.Likes = GetDataInt(rdr, "Likes");
blog.PublishDate = GetDataDate(rdr, "PublishDate");
blog.SubTitle = GetDataString(rdr, "SubTitle");
blog.Template = GetDataString(rdr, "Template");
blog.Title = GetDataString(rdr, "Title");
}
await rdr.NextResultAsync();
while (await rdr.ReadAsync())
{
blog.BlogImages.Add(new BlogImage
{
ImageID = GetDataInt(rdr, "ImageID"),
BlogID = GetDataInt(rdr, "BlogID"),
ImageUrl = GetDataString(rdr, "ImageUrl"),
ImageCaption = GetDataString(rdr, "ImageCaption"),
ImageText = GetDataString(rdr, "ImageText")
});
}
}
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
}
}
}
return blog;
}
public async Task<BlogComments> GetBlogCommentsAsync(int blogID)
{
BlogComments blogComments = new BlogComments();
using (SqlConnection conn = new SqlConnection(_connectionString))
{
using (SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand())
{
try
{
await conn.OpenAsync();
cmd.Connection = conn;
cmd.CommandType = CommandType.StoredProcedure;
cmd.CommandText = "GetBlogComments";
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@BlogID", blogID);
using (SqlDataReader rdr = await cmd.ExecuteReaderAsync())
{
while (await rdr.ReadAsync())
{
blogComments.BlogID = GetDataInt(rdr, "BlogID");
blogComments.BlogUrl = GetDataString(rdr, "BlogUrl");
}
await rdr.NextResultAsync();
while (await rdr.ReadAsync())
{
blogComments.ExistingComments.Add(new BlogCommentExisting
{
BlogID = GetDataInt(rdr, "BlogID"),
Comment = GetDataString(rdr, "Comment"),
CommentDate = GetDataDate(rdr, "CommentDate"),
EmailAddress = GetDataString(rdr, "EmailAddress"),
Name = GetDataString(rdr, "Name"),
Reply = GetDataString(rdr, "Reply"),
ResponderName = GetDataString(rdr, "ResponderName"),
ImageUrl = GetDataString(rdr, "ImageUrl")
});
}
}
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
}
}
}
return blogComments;
}
public async Task<bool> AddBlogCommentAsync(BlogComment blogComment)
{
bool visible = false;
using (SqlConnection conn = new SqlConnection(_connectionString))
{
using (SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand())
{
try
{
await conn.OpenAsync();
cmd.Connection = conn;
cmd.CommandType = CommandType.StoredProcedure;
cmd.CommandText = "SaveBlogComment";
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@BlogID", blogComment.BlogID);
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@Comment", blogComment.Comment);
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@EmailAddress", blogComment.EmailAddress);
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@Name", blogComment.Name);
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@Sex", blogComment.Sex);
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@Age", blogComment.Age);
using (SqlDataReader rdr = await cmd.ExecuteReaderAsync())
{
while (await rdr.ReadAsync())
{
visible = GetDataBool(rdr, "Visible");
}
}
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
}
}
}
return visible;
}
public async Task<bool> AddQuestionAsync(Question question)
{
bool visible = false;
using (SqlConnection conn = new SqlConnection(_connectionString))
{
using (SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand())
{
try
{
await conn.OpenAsync();
cmd.Connection = conn;
cmd.CommandType = CommandType.StoredProcedure;
cmd.CommandText = "SaveQuestion";
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@Question", question.Text);
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@EmailAddress", question.EmailAddress);
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@Name", question.Name);
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@Sex", question.Sex);
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@Age", question.Age);
using (SqlDataReader rdr = await cmd.ExecuteReaderAsync())
{
while (await rdr.ReadAsync())
{
visible = GetDataBool(rdr, "Visible");
}
}
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
}
}
}
return visible;
}
#endregion Public Constructors
#region Protected Methods
protected bool GetDataBool(SqlDataReader rdr, string field)
{
int colIndex = rdr.GetOrdinal(field);
return rdr.IsDBNull(colIndex) ? false : rdr.GetBoolean(colIndex);
}
protected byte[] GetDataBytes(SqlDataReader rdr, string field)
{
int colindex = rdr.GetOrdinal(field);
if (rdr.IsDBNull(colindex))
{
MemoryStream rs = new MemoryStream();
return rs.ToArray();
}
int bufferSize = 100; // Size of the BLOB buffer.
byte[] outbyte = new byte[bufferSize];
long startIndex = 0;
MemoryStream ms = new MemoryStream();
BinaryWriter bw = new BinaryWriter(ms);
long retval = rdr.GetBytes(colindex, startIndex, outbyte, 0, bufferSize);
while (retval == bufferSize)
{
bw.Write(outbyte);
bw.Flush();
// Reposition the start index to the end of the last buffer and fill the buffer.
startIndex += bufferSize;
retval = rdr.GetBytes(colindex, startIndex, outbyte, 0, bufferSize);
}
bw.Write(outbyte, 0, (int)retval);
bw.Flush();
bw.Close();
return ms.ToArray();
}
protected DateTime GetDataDate(SqlDataReader rdr, string field)
{
int colIndex = rdr.GetOrdinal(field);
return rdr.IsDBNull(colIndex) ? new DateTime() : rdr.GetDateTime(colIndex);
}
protected Decimal GetDataDecimal(SqlDataReader rdr, string field)
{
int colIndex = rdr.GetOrdinal(field);
return rdr.IsDBNull(colIndex) ? 0 : rdr.GetDecimal(colIndex);
}
protected Int32 GetDataInt(SqlDataReader rdr, string field)
{
int colIndex = rdr.GetOrdinal(field);
return rdr.IsDBNull(colIndex) ? 0 : rdr.GetInt32(colIndex);
}
protected long GetDataLong(SqlDataReader rdr, string field)
{
int colIndex = rdr.GetOrdinal(field);
return rdr.IsDBNull(colIndex) ? 0 : rdr.GetInt64(colIndex);
}
protected string GetDataString(SqlDataReader rdr, string field)
{
int colIndex = rdr.GetOrdinal(field);
return rdr.IsDBNull(colIndex) ? string.Empty : rdr.GetString(colIndex);
}
protected TimeSpan GetDataTimeSpan(SqlDataReader rdr, string field)
{
int colIndex = rdr.GetOrdinal(field);
return rdr.IsDBNull(colIndex) ? new TimeSpan() : rdr.GetTimeSpan(colIndex);
}
#endregion Protected Methods
}
}

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using System.Text.Json;
using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Razor.TagHelpers;
namespace CatherineLynwood.TagHelpers
{
[HtmlTargetElement("MetaTag")]
public class MetaTagHelper : TagHelper
{
// Shared properties
public string MetaTitle { get; set; }
public string MetaDescription { get; set; }
public string MetaKeywords { get; set; }
public string MetaAuthor { get; set; }
public string MetaUrl { get; set; }
public string MetaImage { get; set; }
public string MetaImageAlt { get; set; }
// Open Graph specific properties
public string OgSiteName { get; set; }
public string OgType { get; set; } = "article";
// Article specific properties
public DateTime? ArticlePublishedTime { get; set; }
public DateTime? ArticleModifiedTime { get; set; }
// Twitter specific properties
public string TwitterCardType { get; set; } = "summary_large_image";
public string TwitterSiteHandle { get; set; }
public string TwitterCreatorHandle { get; set; }
public int? TwitterPlayerWidth { get; set; }
public int? TwitterPlayerHeight { get; set; }
public override void Process(TagHelperContext context, TagHelperOutput output)
{
output.TagName = null; // Suppress output tag
var metaTags = new System.Text.StringBuilder();
// General meta tags
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(MetaDescription))
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta name=\"description\" content=\"{MetaDescription}\">");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(MetaKeywords))
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta name=\"keywords\" content=\"{MetaKeywords}\">");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(MetaAuthor))
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta name=\"author\" content=\"{MetaAuthor}\">");
// Open Graph meta tags
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(MetaTitle))
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"{MetaTitle}\">");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(MetaDescription))
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"{MetaDescription}\">");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(OgType))
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"{OgType}\">");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(MetaUrl))
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"{MetaUrl}\">");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(MetaImage))
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"{MetaImage}\">");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(MetaImageAlt))
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta property=\"og:image:alt\" content=\"{MetaImageAlt}\">");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(OgSiteName))
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"{OgSiteName}\">");
if (ArticlePublishedTime.HasValue)
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"{ArticlePublishedTime.Value:yyyy-MM-ddTHH:mm:ssZ}\">");
if (ArticleModifiedTime.HasValue)
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"{ArticleModifiedTime.Value:yyyy-MM-ddTHH:mm:ssZ}\">");
// Twitter meta tags
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(TwitterCardType))
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"{TwitterCardType}\">");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(MetaTitle))
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"{MetaTitle}\">");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(MetaDescription))
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"{MetaDescription}\">");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(TwitterSiteHandle))
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"{TwitterSiteHandle}\">");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(TwitterCreatorHandle))
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"{TwitterCreatorHandle}\">");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(MetaImage))
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"{MetaImage}\">");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(MetaImageAlt))
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta name=\"twitter:image:alt\" content=\"{MetaImageAlt}\">");
if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(MetaUrl))
{
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta name=\"twitter:player\" content=\"{MetaUrl}\">");
if (TwitterPlayerWidth.HasValue)
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta name=\"twitter:player:width\" content=\"{TwitterPlayerWidth}\">");
if (TwitterPlayerHeight.HasValue)
metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta name=\"twitter:player:height\" content=\"{TwitterPlayerHeight}\">");
}
// JSON-LD for schema.org
var jsonLd = new
{
@context = "https://schema.org",
@type = "WebPage",
name = MetaTitle,
description = MetaDescription,
url = MetaUrl,
author = new
{
@type = "Person",
name = MetaAuthor,
url = MetaUrl
},
publisher = new
{
@type = "Organization",
name = MetaAuthor,
url = MetaUrl
},
mainEntityOfPage = new
{
@type = "WebPage",
@id = MetaUrl
},
inLanguage = "en",
datePublished = ArticlePublishedTime?.ToString("yyyy-MM-dd"),
dateModified = ArticleModifiedTime?.ToString("yyyy-MM-dd"),
headline = MetaTitle
};
string jsonLdString = JsonSerializer.Serialize(jsonLd, new JsonSerializerOptions
{
WriteIndented = true
});
metaTags.AppendLine($"<script type=\"application/ld+json\">{jsonLdString}</script>");
// Output all content
output.Content.SetHtmlContent(metaTags.ToString());
}
}
}

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using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Http;
using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Razor.TagHelpers;
using SixLabors.Fonts;
using SixLabors.ImageSharp.Drawing.Processing;
using SixLabors.ImageSharp.Formats.Jpeg;
using SixLabors.ImageSharp.Formats.Webp;
namespace CatherineLynwood.TagHelpers
{
[HtmlTargetElement("responsive-image")]
public class ResponsiveImageTagHelper : TagHelper
{
private readonly IHttpContextAccessor _httpContextAccessor;
public ResponsiveImageTagHelper(IHttpContextAccessor httpContextAccessor)
{
_httpContextAccessor = httpContextAccessor;
}
[HtmlAttributeName("src")]
public string Source { get; set; }
[HtmlAttributeName("alt")]
public string AltText { get; set; }
[HtmlAttributeName("class")]
public string CssClass { get; set; }
[HtmlAttributeName("display-width-percentage")]
public int DisplayWidthPercentage { get; set; } = 100;
private readonly string[] _resolutions = { "1920", "1400", "1200", "992", "768", "576" };
private readonly string _wwwRoot = "wwwroot";
public override async Task ProcessAsync(TagHelperContext context, TagHelperOutput output)
{
// Adjust for mobile display width if applicable
if (IsMobile(_httpContextAccessor.HttpContext.Request))
{
DisplayWidthPercentage = 100;
}
string rootPath = Path.Combine(Directory.GetCurrentDirectory(), _wwwRoot, "images", Source);
string directory = Path.GetDirectoryName(rootPath);
string fileName = Path.GetFileNameWithoutExtension(rootPath);
string extension = Path.GetExtension(rootPath);
// Define paths for "webp" and "jpg" subfolders
string webpDirectory = Path.Combine(directory, "webp");
string jpgDirectory = Path.Combine(directory, "jpg");
string watermarkText = "© Catherine Lynwood 2024";
// Ensure the subdirectories exist
Directory.CreateDirectory(webpDirectory);
Directory.CreateDirectory(jpgDirectory);
// Generate HTML for <picture> tag with WebP sources only
output.TagName = "picture";
foreach (string res in _resolutions)
{
int effectiveWidth = int.Parse(res) * DisplayWidthPercentage / 100;
string webpPath = Path.Combine(webpDirectory, $"{fileName}-{effectiveWidth}.webp");
if (!File.Exists(webpPath))
{
await CreateResizedImage(rootPath, webpPath, effectiveWidth, watermarkText, true); // WebP format
}
output.Content.AppendHtml(
$"<source srcset='/images/webp/{fileName}-{effectiveWidth}.webp' media='(min-width: {res}px)'>");
}
string webpPathFallback = Path.Combine(webpDirectory, $"{fileName}-400.webp");
if (!File.Exists(webpPathFallback))
{
await CreateResizedImage(rootPath, webpPathFallback, 400, watermarkText, true); // WebP format
}
// Generate the 400px JPEG for RSS feed or other uses (without adding to the <picture> element)
string jpgFallbackPath = Path.Combine(jpgDirectory, $"{fileName}-400.jpg");
if (!File.Exists(jpgFallbackPath))
{
await CreateResizedImage(rootPath, jpgFallbackPath, 400, watermarkText, false); // JPEG format
}
// Add the default WebP fallback in the <img> tag (JPEG is not included in HTML)
output.Content.AppendHtml($"<img src='/images/webp/{fileName}-400.webp' class='{CssClass}' alt='{AltText}'>");
}
private async Task CreateResizedImage(string originalPath, string outputPath, int width, string watermarkText, bool isWebP)
{
using (var image = await Image.LoadAsync(originalPath))
{
image.Mutate(x => x
.Resize(width, 0)
.DrawText(watermarkText, SystemFonts.CreateFont("Arial", 12), Color.White, new PointF(30, image.Height - 20)));
if (isWebP)
{
var webpEncoder = new WebpEncoder { Quality = 75 };
await image.SaveAsync(outputPath, webpEncoder);
}
else
{
var jpegEncoder = new JpegEncoder { Quality = 75 };
await image.SaveAsync(outputPath, jpegEncoder);
}
}
}
private bool IsMobile(HttpRequest request)
{
string userAgent = request.Headers["User-Agent"].ToString().ToLower();
return userAgent.Contains("mobi") ||
userAgent.Contains("android") ||
userAgent.Contains("iphone") ||
userAgent.Contains("ipad");
}
}
}

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using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Razor.TagHelpers;
namespace CatherineLynwood.TagHelpers
{
[HtmlTargetElement("social-media-share")]
public class SocialMediaShareTagHelper : TagHelper
{
// The URL of the page to share
public string Url { get; set; }
// Optional title for the shared content
public string Title { get; set; }
// Additional CSS classes for the div
public string Class { get; set; }
public override void Process(TagHelperContext context, TagHelperOutput output)
{
// Ensure Url is encoded
var encodedUrl = $"https://www.catherinelynwood.com{Url}"; // Replace with a default if URL is not provided
var encodedTitle = Title ?? "Check this out!";
// Define the social media sharing URLs
var facebookUrl = $"https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u={encodedUrl}";
var twitterUrl = $"https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url={encodedUrl}&text={encodedTitle}";
var linkedinUrl = $"https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url={encodedUrl}";
var pinterestUrl = $"https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url={encodedUrl}&description={encodedTitle}";
// Set the tag output
output.TagName = "p"; // container for the social media buttons
output.TagMode = TagMode.StartTagAndEndTag;
// Apply the passed CSS classes along with "social-media-share" default class
var cssClass = string.IsNullOrEmpty(Class) ? "social-media-share" : $"social-media-share {Class}";
output.Attributes.SetAttribute("class", cssClass);
// Construct HTML for each button
var content = $@"
<a href='{facebookUrl}' target='_blank' class='share-button facebook'><i class='fab fa-facebook-square'></i></a>
<a href='{twitterUrl}' target='_blank' class='share-button twitter'><i class='fab fa-twitter-square'></i></a>
<a href='{linkedinUrl}' target='_blank' class='share-button linkedin'><i class='fab fa-linkedin'></i></a>
<a href='{pinterestUrl}' target='_blank' class='share-button pinterest'><i class='fab fa-pinterest-square'></i></a>
";
// Set the inner HTML for the output
output.Content.SetHtmlContent(content);
}
}
}

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@model CatherineLynwood.Models.Questions
@using Humanizer
@{
ViewData["Title"] = "Ask A Question";
}
<div class="row">
<div class="col-12">
<nav aria-label="breadcrumb">
<ol class="breadcrumb">
<li class="breadcrumb-item"><a asp-controller="Home" asp-action="Index" class="text-light">Home</a></li>
<li class="breadcrumb-item active text-white" aria-current="page">Ask A Question</li>
</ol>
</nav>
</div>
</div>
@if (Model.ShowThanks)
{
<div class="row">
<div class="col-12">
<div class="alert alert-success alert-dismissible fade show">
<strong class="alert-heading">Success!</strong><button type="button" class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="alert" aria-label="Close"></button><br />
<p>
Your comments have been submitted and are awaiting approval. Thank you for your feedback.
</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
}
<div class="row">
<div class="col-12">
<h1>Ask A Question</h1>
</div>
<div class="col-12">
The questions shown below have already been suggested, and are ones I plan to respond to in my upcoming podcast. If you have a question you'd like me
to answer, please use the form below to ask it. Try to make sure no one else has asked it previously.
</div>
<div class="col-12">
@foreach(var question in Model.AskedQuestions)
{
<div class="row align-items-center p-2">
<div class="col-2 col-md-1">
<i class="fad fa-question fa-3x text-white"></i>
</div>
<div class="col-10 col-md-11 bg-white text-dark rounded-3">
<div class="row p-3">
<div class="col-md-6">
Asked by: @question.Name
</div>
<div class="col-md-6">
Asked @question.QuestionDate.Humanize(true) on: @question.QuestionDate.ToString("dd MMMM yyyy 'at' h:mmtt")
</div>
</div>
<div class="row border-top pt-2">
<div class="col-12 pb-3">
@question.Name asked: &ldquo;<i>@question.Text</i>&rdquo;
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
}
</div>
</div>
<div class="row">
<div class="col-12">
<form asp-action="AskQuestion" class="row" id="question">
<div class="col-12 pb-3">
<h2>Ask A Question</h2>
In the future I intend to record a question and answer podcast. The idea is that you will be able to ask me anything about the
book I'm currently writing, or indeed anything else related to my work processes and ultimately getting my novel published. I might
even answer the occasional more personal question if you're that inquisitive. Please use the form below to ask your question. As on
our blog comments page I asked for your name, email address, age and sex, as these are all relevant to the question you're asking.
In the event I need you to clarify your question I may email you about it before including it in the podcast so please make sure your
email address is acurate.
</div>
<div class="col-12">
<div asp-validation-summary="ModelOnly" class="text-danger"></div>
</div>
<div class="col-md-4 text-dark">
<div class="form-floating mb-3">
<input asp-for="Name" name="Name" class="form-control">
<label asp-for="Name"></label>
<span asp-validation-for="Name" class="text-danger"></span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-md-4 text-dark">
<div class="form-floating mb-3">
<input asp-for="EmailAddress" name="EmailAddress" type="email" class="form-control">
<label asp-for="EmailAddress"></label>
<span asp-validation-for="EmailAddress" class="text-danger"></span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-6 col-md-2 text-dark">
<div class="form-floating mb-3">
<select asp-for="Age" name="Age" class="form-select" aria-label="Select your age">
<option value="" selected>Select your age</option>
@for (var age = 18; age <= 120; age++)
{
<option value="@age">@age</option>
})
</select>
<label asp-for="Age"></label>
<span asp-validation-for="Age" class="text-danger"></span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-6 col-md-2 text-dark">
<div class="form-floating mb-3">
<select asp-for="Sex" name="Sex" class="form-select" aria-label="Select your sex">
<option value="" selected>Select Gender</option>
<option value="female">Female</option>
<option value="male">Male</option>
<option value="other">Other</option>
<option value="prefer-not-to-say">Prefer not to say</option>
</select>
<label asp-for="Sex"></label>
<span asp-validation-for="Sex" class="text-danger"></span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-12 text-dark">
<div class="form-floating mb-3">
<textarea asp-for="Text" name="Text" style="height: 40vh;" class="form-control"></textarea>
<label asp-for="Text"></label>
<span asp-validation-for="Text" class="text-danger"></span>
</div>
</div>
<!-- Terms Agreement Section -->
<div class="col-12">
<div class="alert alert-info">
<h3 class="alert-heading">Please Note</h3>
<p>
By asking a question, you agree to allow us to contact you regarding your question. Additionally, you consent to receive occasional updates, blog posts, and news about our latest content and book releases. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
</p>
<div class="form-check pb-3">
<input type="checkbox" class="form-check-input" id="agreeTerms">
<label class="form-check-label" for="agreeTerms">
I agree to the terms and conditions.
</label>
<span id="termsWarning" class="text-danger d-none">Please accept the terms to proceed.</span>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<!-- Placeholder Button and Submit Button -->
<div class="d-grid">
<button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary mb-3" id="fakeSubmitButton">Ask Question</button>
<button type="submit" class="btn btn-dark mb-3 d-none" id="submitButton">Ask Question</button>
</div>
</form>
</div>
</div>
<script>
// JavaScript to handle checkbox and button toggle functionality
document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () {
const agreeCheckbox = document.getElementById("agreeTerms");
const fakeSubmitButton = document.getElementById("fakeSubmitButton");
const submitButton = document.getElementById("submitButton");
const termsWarning = document.getElementById("termsWarning");
// Toggle buttons based on checkbox state
agreeCheckbox.addEventListener("change", function () {
if (this.checked) {
fakeSubmitButton.classList.add("d-none"); // Hide placeholder button
submitButton.classList.remove("d-none"); // Show real submit button
termsWarning.classList.add("d-none"); // Hide warning
} else {
fakeSubmitButton.classList.remove("d-none"); // Show placeholder button
submitButton.classList.add("d-none"); // Hide real submit button
}
});
// Show warning if placeholder button is clicked
fakeSubmitButton.addEventListener("click", function () {
termsWarning.classList.remove("d-none"); // Show warning
agreeCheckbox.focus(); // Focus on checkbox
});
});
</script>
@section Meta {
<meta name="description" content="Have a question for Catherine Lynwood? Ask anything about her books, characters, writing process, or themes explored in The Alpha Flame. Get involved today!">
<meta name="keywords" content="Catherine Lynwood, Ask a Question, The Alpha Flame, writing process, characters, novels, storytelling, author questions, book themes">
<meta name="author" content="Catherine Lynwood">
}

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@{
ViewData["Title"] = "About Catherine Lynwood";
}
<div class="row">
<div class="col-12">
<nav aria-label="breadcrumb">
<ol class="breadcrumb">
<li class="breadcrumb-item"><a asp-controller="Home" asp-action="Index">Home</a></li>
<li class="breadcrumb-item active" aria-current="page">About Catherine Lynwood</li>
</ol>
</nav>
</div>
</div>
<div class="row">
<div class="col-12">
<div class="float-md-start w-md-50 p-3">
<figure>
<responsive-image src="catherine-lynwood-14.png" alt="Catherine Lynwood" class="img-fluid rounded-5 border border-3 border-dark shadow-lg" display-width-percentage="50"></responsive-image>
<figcaption>Catherin Lynwood</figcaption>
</figure>
</div>
<header>
<h1>About Catherine Lynwood</h1>
</header>
<section>
<p>Catherine Lynwood was born in Birmingham in 1980, growing up amidst the urban landscapes and industrial heritage of Britain’s second city. Raised in Rubery, Catherine was drawn to the arts from an early age, finding creative inspiration in the sights, sounds, and stories around her. She attended Colmers Farm School, where teachers quickly recognized her talent for drawing and storytelling, often encouraging her to explore her creativity in school projects and art classes.</p>
</section>
<section>
<p>Following secondary school, Catherine continued to hone her skills at Bournville College, just a stone’s throw from the famous Bournville Village. There, she immersed herself in design, illustration, and creative writing, constantly sketching ideas and characters in the margins of her notebooks. With a growing portfolio and an eye for detail, she pursued her passion further, enrolling in the art program at the University of Birmingham. Her studies in fine arts allowed her to experiment across media, from painting and illustration to digital design, while her interest in narrative and character continued to develop in parallel.</p>
</section>
<section>
<p>After university, Catherine began her career as a graphic designer, working with various agencies across Birmingham. Her work ranged from branding for local businesses to designing magazine layouts and digital content. While she found joy in design, Catherine often felt that something was missing—an unfulfilled creative ambition that kept pulling her back to the written word. She had a notebook dedicated to story ideas, character sketches, and plot outlines, slowly building a world in her imagination where her characters could live and breathe.</p>
</section>
<section>
<p>It was only after years of juggling her design work and her love for storytelling that Catherine decided to take the plunge and begin writing her first novel. Drawing on her life experiences, her love for strong, complex characters, and the rich settings of her hometown, Catherine wrote <a asp-controller="TheAlphaFlame" asp-action="Index" class="link-dark fw-bold">The Alpha Flame</a> as a deeply personal exploration of resilience, mystery, and identity. Her transition from graphic design to the literary world has allowed her to combine her eye for visual storytelling with the depth of narrative, creating a unique voice that speaks to readers on many levels.</p>
</section>
<section>
<p>Outside her creative career, Catherine’s life is deeply rooted in family. She lives just outside Birmingham with her daughter, who is her greatest inspiration and, often, her toughest critic. She describes her as having curious, quick-witted, and strong-willed—traits she values deeply and strives to cultivate in her own writing. Catherine finds joy in observing the unique perspectives her daughter brings to the world, and she often reminds her of the importance of resilience and self-discovery, themes central to her work.</p>
</section>
<section>
<p>Balancing family life with her career, Catherine believes in nurturing a creative household. She encourages her daughter <a asp-action="SamanthaLynwood" class="link-dark fw-bold">Samantha</a> to explore her passions, whether through art, music, or reading, hoping to instill in them a love for creativity and storytelling. Their family time often involves visits to museums, local theaters, or simply gathering around a table for sketching and brainstorming, making Catherine’s home a space where stories are shared and ideas take shape.</p>
</section>
</div>
</div>
@section Meta {
<meta name="description" content="Learn about Catherine Lynwood, author of *The Alpha Flame*, a compelling novel of romance, mystery, and family secrets. Discover Catherine’s inspirations, her journey as a novelist, and her commitment to stories featuring strong female characters and intricate plots.">
<meta name="keywords" content="Catherine Lynwood author, about Catherine Lynwood, Catherine Lynwood biography, women’s fiction author, mystery and romance novelist, family secrets book author, female protagonists in fiction, Catherine Lynwood novels, women’s novel writer, The Alpha Flame author, female fiction writers">
<meta name="author" content="Catherine Lynwood">
<script type="application/ld+json">
{
"@@context": "https://schema.org",
"@@type": "Person",
"name": "Catherine Lynwood",
"url": "https://www.catherinelynwood.com/about-catherine-lynwood",
"description": "Learn more about Catherine Lynwood, author of *The Alpha Flame*, a novel featuring romance, mystery, and family secrets.",
"jobTitle": "Author",
"knowsAbout": ["fiction writing", "mystery novels", "family drama"]
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}

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@model CatherineLynwood.Models.Contact
@{
ViewData["Title"] = "Contact Catherine Lynwood";
}
<div class="row">
<div class="col-12">
<nav aria-label="breadcrumb">
<ol class="breadcrumb">
<li class="breadcrumb-item"><a asp-controller="Home" asp-action="Index">Home</a></li>
<li class="breadcrumb-item active" aria-current="page">Contact Catherine Lynwood</li>
</ol>
</nav>
</div>
</div>
<div class="row justify-content-center">
<div class="col-md-6">
<form asp-action="ContactCatherine" class="row">
<div class="col-12 col-sm-8 col-md-12">
<h1>Contact Catherine</h1>
<p>I would love to hear your thoughts regarding my work. Please feel free to contact me and I will try my best to reply as soon as I can.</p>
<p>Use the form below to send Catherine a message.</p>
</div>
<div asp-validation-summary="ModelOnly" class="text-danger"></div>
<div class="col-12 text-dark">
<div class="form-floating mb-3">
<input asp-for="Name" class="form-control">
<label asp-for="Name"></label>
<span asp-validation-for="Name" class="text-danger"></span>
</div>
<div class="form-floating mb-3">
<input asp-for="EmailAddress" type="email" class="form-control">
<label asp-for="EmailAddress"></label>
<span asp-validation-for="EmailAddress" class="text-danger"></span>
</div>
<div class="form-floating mb-3">
<textarea asp-for="Message" style="height: 40vh;" class="form-control"></textarea>
<label asp-for="Message"></label>
<span asp-validation-for="Message" class="text-danger"></span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="d-grid">
<button type="submit" class="btn btn-dark btn-block mb-3">Send Message</button>
</div>
</form>
</div>
</div>
@section Meta {
<meta name="description" content="Get in touch with Catherine Lynwood, author of *The Alpha Flame*. For inquiries about her novels, collaborations, or just to connect, use the contact form to reach out to Catherine and stay updated on her latest work.">
<meta name="keywords" content="contact Catherine Lynwood, connect with Catherine Lynwood, message the author, Catherine Lynwood contact, author inquiries, The Alpha Flame author, book inquiries Catherine Lynwood, women’s fiction author contact, mystery novelist contact">
<meta name="author" content="Catherine Lynwood">
<script type="application/ld+json">
{
"@@context": "https://schema.org",
"@@type": "ContactPage",
"url": "https://www.catherinelynwood.com/contact-catherine",
"name": "Contact Catherine Lynwood",
"description": "Get in touch with Catherine Lynwood, author of *The Alpha Flame*, for inquiries and updates on her latest work."
}
</script>
}

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@{
ViewData["Title"] = "Catherine Lynwood";
}
<div class="row">
<div class="col-12">
<nav aria-label="breadcrumb">
<ol class="breadcrumb">
<li class="breadcrumb-item active" aria-current="page">Home</li>
</ol>
</nav>
</div>
</div>
<div class="row">
<div class="col-md-6 text-center">
<responsive-image src="catherine-lynwood-11.png" alt="Catherine Lynwood" class="img-fluid rounded-5 border border-3 border-dark shadow-lg" display-width-percentage="50"></responsive-image>
</div>
<div class="col-md-6">
<header>
<h1>Welcome to Catherine Lynwood's World</h1>
</header>
<section>
<p>Step into the pages of <em><a class="link-dark fw-bold" asp-controller="TheAlphaFlame" asp-action="Index">The Alpha Flame</a></em>, where emotions burn brightly, secrets twist through each chapter, and powerful women shape their own destinies. As a debut novelist, Catherine Lynwood invites you to experience a story crafted with depth, grit, and heart—a journey that pulls you into the lives of characters who refuse to live within anyone else’s lines.</p>
</section>
<section>
<p>In <em><a class="link-dark fw-bold" asp-controller="TheAlphaFlame" asp-action="Index">The Alpha Flame</a></em>, readers will meet Maggie Grant, a woman whose fierce intelligence and subtle dominance lead her on a thrilling path through 1980s Britain. Set against a backdrop of mystery and romance, Maggie’s story delves into the complexities of family, the weight of secrets, and the power of self-discovery. From the streets of Birmingham to quiet English countrysides, Catherine weaves a narrative that is as provocative as it is poignant.</p>
</section>
<div class="text-center pb-4">
<a asp-controller="TheAlphaFlame" asp-action="Blog" class="btn btn-dark">Read The Alpha Flame Blog</a>
</div>
<section>
<p>Catherine writes with a keen sensitivity to the struggles and triumphs of women who navigate love, loyalty, and identity on their own terms. <em><a class="link-dark fw-bold" asp-controller="TheAlphaFlame" asp-action="Index">The Alpha Flame</a></em> is not simply a romance or a thriller; it’s an exploration of strength, vulnerability, and the desire to be fully seen and heard. Each chapter unfolds with rich detail, bringing the 1980s to life in a way that feels both timeless and deeply personal.</p>
</section>
<section>
<p>Whether you’re here to discover more about Catherine's debut or to explore the upcoming projects she’s hinted at, welcome. This is a space for stories that challenge convention and celebrate resilience. Follow along as Catherine Lynwood shares updates, reflections, and glimpses into the worlds and characters she is passionate about bringing to life.</p>
</section>
</div>
</div>
@section Meta {
<meta name="description" content="Explore the captivating world of Catherine Lynwood’s *The Alpha Flame*, a powerful novel blending romance, mystery, and family secrets set in the 1980s. Follow twin sisters as they unravel hidden truths and face emotional challenges. Discover more about Catherine Lynwood’s storytelling and insights on the official website.">
<meta name="keywords" content="Catherine Lynwood, The Alpha Flame novel, women's fiction, 1980s drama book, family secrets novel, twin sisters story, romance and suspense fiction, strong female characters, women’s novels, Catherine Lynwood blog, mystery novels for women, female protagonist book, family thriller">
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<script type="application/ld+json">
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@{
ViewData["Title"] = "Samantha Lynwood";
}
<div class="row">
<div class="col-12">
<nav aria-label="breadcrumb">
<ol class="breadcrumb">
<li class="breadcrumb-item"><a asp-controller="Home" asp-action="Index">Home</a></li>
<li class="breadcrumb-item"><a asp-controller="Home" asp-action="AboutCatherineLynwood">About Catherine Lynwood</a></li>
<li class="breadcrumb-item active" aria-current="page">Samantha Lynwood</li>
</ol>
</nav>
</div>
</div>
<div class="row">
<div class="col-12">
<div class="float-md-start w-md-50 p-3">
<figure>
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<figcaption>Samantha Lynwood</figcaption>
</figure>
</div>
<header class="character-header">
<h1>Samantha Lynwood</h1>
</header>
<section class="character-introduction">
<p>Samantha Lynwood, 21, is a spirited media student at the University of Birmingham, where she’s immersed in the world of storytelling and communication. Studying both digital and traditional media, she has a natural talent for connecting with audiences and crafting engaging narratives. As a young woman deeply invested in both her studies and her family, Samantha lends her voice to her mother Catherine's book readings, where she embodies the character of Maggie with an impressive depth and maturity. Her unique tone and inflection bring Maggie to life, making her a fan favorite in the audiobook series.</p>
</section>
<div class="row justify-content-center p-3">
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<source src="/audio/samantha-lynwood.mp3" type="audio/mpeg">
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</audio>
</div>
</div>
<section class="character-interests">
<p>Beyond her academic and narration work, Samantha has a keen interest in visual media, particularly in film and photography. She spends weekends exploring Birmingham with her vintage camera, capturing scenes that resonate with her appreciation for both the gritty and the beautiful aspects of city life. A true creative, Samantha is known among her peers for her eclectic taste in music, which ranges from classic rock to indie pop. She often creates playlists for the characters she voices, which she finds helps her connect even more with their unique personalities and stories.</p>
</section>
<section class="character-goals">
<p>When she’s not studying or helping run her mother’s website, Samantha is an active member of the university’s drama club, where she occasionally acts but mostly directs short performances. She finds that directing gives her a sense of control and freedom, similar to the feeling she gets when narrating a character. Her goal after graduation is to dive into the film industry, perhaps as a director or voice artist, using her experiences and studies to carve out a distinctive path in media. Samantha's vibrant personality, combined with her knack for storytelling, makes her a natural fit for Catherine Lynwood's world, bringing depth and life to every role she takes on.</p>
</section>
</div>
</div>
@section Meta {
<meta name="description" content="Learn about Samantha Lynwood, audio producer of *The Alpha Flame* podcasts, a compelling novel of romance, mystery, and family secrets. Discover Catherine’s inspirations, her journey as a novelist, and her commitment to stories featuring strong female characters and intricate plots.">
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@{
ViewData["Title"] = "Thank You";
}
<div class="row justify-content-center mt-5">
<div class="col-md-6">
<h1>Thank You</h1>
<p>
Thank you for contacting Catherine Lynwood. Your message has been received and will be reviewed as soon as possible.
</p>
</div>
</div>

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@*
For more information on enabling MVC for empty projects, visit https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=397860
*@
@{
}

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@model CatherineLynwood.Models.BlogComments
@using Humanizer
<hr />
<div class="row">
<div class="col-12">
@if (Model.ExistingComments.Count > 0)
{
<div class="row">
<div class="col-12">
<h2>Reader Comments</h2>
@foreach (var comment in Model.ExistingComments)
{
<div class="row p-3">
<div class="col-12 bg-white text-dark rounded-3 p-3">
<div class="row py-2">
<div class="col-6">
Posted by: @comment.Name
</div>
<div class="col-6">
Posted @comment.CommentDate.Humanize(true) on: @comment.CommentDate.ToString("dd MMMM yyyy 'at' h:mmtt")
</div>
</div>
<div class="row border-top pt-2">
<div class="col-12 pb-3">
@comment.Name wrote: &ldquo;<i>@comment.Comment</i>&rdquo;
</div>
@if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(comment.Reply))
{
<div class="col-3 col-md-2 col-xl-1">
<img src="~/images/webp/@comment.ImageUrl" class="img-fluid img-thumbnail rounded-circle" alt="Catherine Lynwood" />
</div>
<div class="col-9 col-md-10 col-xl-11 pt-2">
@comment.ResponderName's reply: &ldquo;@comment.Reply&rdquo;
</div>
}
</div>
</div>
</div>
}
</div>
</div>
}
<form asp-action="Comment" class="row" id="comment">
<div class="col-12 pb-3">
<h2>Leave a Comment</h2>
In invite you to leave comments regarding this blog post. As you can see I ask that you give me your name and email address, as well as your age and sex.
This is so I can better understand my audience and tailor my content to suit your needs. I will never share your information with anyone else. I look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that I may email you and ask for a reply before publishng your comment. This is to ensure that I am not publishing spam comments.
</div>
<div class="col-12 text-dark">
<div asp-validation-summary="ModelOnly" class="text-danger"></div>
</div>
<div class="col-md-4 text-dark">
<div class="form-floating mb-3">
<input asp-for="Name" name="Name" class="form-control">
<label asp-for="Name"></label>
<span asp-validation-for="Name" class="text-danger"></span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-md-4 text-dark">
<div class="form-floating mb-3">
<input asp-for="EmailAddress" name="EmailAddress" type="email" class="form-control">
<label asp-for="EmailAddress"></label>
<span asp-validation-for="EmailAddress" class="text-danger"></span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-6 col-md-2 text-dark">
<div class="form-floating mb-3">
<select asp-for="Age" name="Age" class="form-select" aria-label="Select your age">
<option value="" selected>Select your age</option>
@for (var age = 18; age <= 120; age++)
{
<option value="@age">@age</option>
})
</select>
<label asp-for="Age"></label>
<span asp-validation-for="Age" class="text-danger"></span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-6 col-md-2 text-dark">
<div class="form-floating mb-3">
<select asp-for="Sex" name="Sex" class="form-select" aria-label="Select your sex">
<option value="" selected>Select Gender</option>
<option value="female">Female</option>
<option value="male">Male</option>
<option value="other">Other</option>
<option value="prefer-not-to-say">Prefer not to say</option>
</select>
<label asp-for="Sex"></label>
<span asp-validation-for="Sex" class="text-danger"></span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-12 text-dark">
<div class="form-floating mb-3">
<textarea asp-for="Comment" name="Comment" style="height: 40vh;" class="form-control"></textarea>
<label asp-for="Comment"></label>
<span asp-validation-for="Comment" class="text-danger"></span>
</div>
</div>
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<div class="col-12">
<div class="alert alert-info">
<h3 class="alert-heading">Please Note</h3>
<p>
By posting a comment, you agree to allow us to contact you regarding your comment. Additionally, you consent to receive occasional updates, blog posts, and news about our latest content and book releases. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
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<label class="form-check-label" for="agreeTerms">
I agree to the terms and conditions.
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<span id="termsWarning" class="text-danger d-none">Please accept the terms to proceed.</span>
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</div>
</div>
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<div class="d-grid">
<button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary mb-3" id="fakeSubmitButton">Post Comment</button>
<button type="submit" class="btn btn-dark mb-3 d-none" id="submitButton">Post Comment</button>
</div>
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<input asp-for="BlogUrl" name="BlogUrl" type="hidden" />
<input asp-for="BlogID" name="BlogID" type="hidden" />
</form>
</div>
</div>
<script>
// JavaScript to handle checkbox and button toggle functionality
document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () {
const agreeCheckbox = document.getElementById("agreeTerms");
const fakeSubmitButton = document.getElementById("fakeSubmitButton");
const submitButton = document.getElementById("submitButton");
const termsWarning = document.getElementById("termsWarning");
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agreeCheckbox.addEventListener("change", function () {
if (this.checked) {
fakeSubmitButton.classList.add("d-none"); // Hide placeholder button
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termsWarning.classList.add("d-none"); // Hide warning
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fakeSubmitButton.classList.remove("d-none"); // Show placeholder button
submitButton.classList.add("d-none"); // Hide real submit button
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});
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fakeSubmitButton.addEventListener("click", function () {
termsWarning.classList.remove("d-none"); // Show warning
agreeCheckbox.focus(); // Focus on checkbox
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@model ErrorViewModel
@{
ViewData["Title"] = "Error";
}
<h1 class="text-danger">Error.</h1>
<h2 class="text-danger">An error occurred while processing your request.</h2>
@if (Model.ShowRequestId)
{
<p>
<strong>Request ID:</strong> <code>@Model.RequestId</code>
</p>
}
<h3>Development Mode</h3>
<p>
Swapping to <strong>Development</strong> environment will display more detailed information about the error that occurred.
</p>
<p>
<strong>The Development environment shouldn't be enabled for deployed applications.</strong>
It can result in displaying sensitive information from exceptions to end users.
For local debugging, enable the <strong>Development</strong> environment by setting the <strong>ASPNETCORE_ENVIRONMENT</strong> environment variable to <strong>Development</strong>
and restarting the app.
</p>

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8" />
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" />
<title>@ViewData["Title"] | Catherine Lynwood</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="~/lib/bootstrap/dist/css/bootstrap.min.css" asp-append-version="true" />
<link rel="stylesheet" href="~/css/site.min.css" asp-append-version="true" />
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<link rel="manifest" href="/manifest.json">
<meta name="msapplication-TileColor" content="#17C8EB">
<meta name="msapplication-TileImage" content="/ms-icon-144x144.png">
<meta name="theme-color" content="#17C8EB">
<link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="Catherine Lynwood Blog Feed" href="https://www.catherinelynwood.com/feed">
<link rel="canonical" href="@($"https://www.catherinelynwood.com{Context.Request.Path}{Context.Request.QueryString}")" />
@RenderSection("Meta", required: false)
</head>
<body class="bg-primary text-white">
<div class="fixed-background"></div> <!-- Fixed background div -->
<div class="content">
<!-- Content wrapper to keep everything on top of the background -->
<header>
<nav class="navbar fixed-top navbar-expand-sm navbar-toggleable-sm navbar-dark border-bottom border-2 border-primary box-shadow mb-3 bg-dark">
<div class="container-fluid">
<a class="navbar-brand" asp-area="" asp-controller="Home" asp-action="Index">Catherine Lynwood</a>
<button class="navbar-toggler" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target=".navbar-collapse" aria-controls="navbarSupportedContent"
aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Toggle navigation">
<span class="navbar-toggler-icon"></span>
</button>
<div class="navbar-collapse collapse d-sm-inline-flex justify-content-between">
<ul class="navbar-nav flex-grow-1">
<li class="nav-item">
<a class="nav-link text-primary" asp-area="" asp-controller="Home" asp-action="AboutCatherineLynwood">About Catherine</a>
</li>
<li class="nav-item">
<a class="nav-link text-primary" asp-area="" asp-controller="TheAlphaFlame" asp-action="Blog">Blog</a>
</li>
<li class="nav-item">
<a class="nav-link text-primary" asp-area="" asp-controller="AskAQuestion" asp-action="Index">Ask Catherine</a>
</li>
<li class="nav-item dropdown">
<a class="nav-link dropdown-toggle text-primary" href="#" role="button" data-bs-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
The Alpha Flame
</a>
<ul class="dropdown-menu">
<li class="py-2"><a class="dropdown-item" asp-controller="TheAlphaFlame" asp-action="Index">Book Previews</a></li>
@* <li><hr class="dropdown-divider"></li> *@
<li class="py-2"><a class="dropdown-item" asp-controller="TheAlphaFlame" asp-action="Characters">Meet the Characters</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class="nav-item">
<a class="nav-link text-primary" asp-area="" asp-controller="Home" asp-action="ContactCatherine">Contact Catherine</a>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
</nav>
</header>
<div class="container-lg" style="margin-top: 70px;">
<main role="main" class="pb-3">
@RenderBody()
</main>
</div>
</div> <!-- End of content wrapper -->
<footer class="border-top border-2 border-primary footer bg-dark">
<div class="container">
<div class="row justify-content-center align-items-center" style="height: 140px;">
<div class="col-12">
<social-media-share title="Catherine Lynwood Blog" url="@Context.Request.Path" class="text-center m-3"></social-media-share>
</div>
<div class="col-12 text-center">
<a class="text-light" asp-area="" asp-controller="Home" asp-action="ContactCatherine">Contact Catherine</a>
</div>
<div class="col-12 text-center text-light">
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</div>
</div>
</div>
</footer>
<script src="~/lib/jquery/dist/jquery.min.js"></script>
<script src="~/lib/bootstrap/dist/js/bootstrap.bundle.min.js"></script>
<script src="~/js/site.js" asp-append-version="true"></script>
<script src="~/lib/jquery-validation/dist/jquery.validate.min.js"></script>
<script src="~/lib/jquery-validation-unobtrusive/jquery.validate.unobtrusive.min.js"></script>
@RenderSection("Scripts", required: false)
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/* Please see documentation at https://learn.microsoft.com/aspnet/core/client-side/bundling-and-minification
for details on configuring this project to bundle and minify static web assets. */
a.navbar-brand {
white-space: normal;
text-align: center;
word-break: break-all;
}
a {
color: #0077cc;
}
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color: #fff;
background-color: #1b6ec2;
border-color: #1861ac;
}
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color: #fff;
background-color: #1b6ec2;
border-color: #1861ac;
}
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border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
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border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
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box-shadow: 0 .25rem .75rem rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
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button.accept-policy {
font-size: 1rem;
line-height: inherit;
}
.footer {
position: absolute;
bottom: 0;
width: 100%;
white-space: nowrap;
line-height: 60px;
}

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@{
ViewData["Title"] = "Beth Fletcher";
}
<div class="row">
<div class="col-12">
<nav aria-label="breadcrumb">
<ol class="breadcrumb">
<li class="breadcrumb-item"><a asp-controller="Home" asp-action="Index">Home</a></li>
<li class="breadcrumb-item"><a asp-controller="TheAlphaFlame" asp-action="Index">Meet The Alpha Flame</a></li>
<li class="breadcrumb-item"><a asp-controller="TheAlphaFlame" asp-action="Characters">Meet The Characters</a></li>
<li class="breadcrumb-item active" aria-current="page">Beth</li>
</ol>
</nav>
</div>
</div>
<div class="row">
<div class="col-12">
<h1>Beth Fletcher</h1>
<p>
<em>The Alpha Flame:</em> Heroine
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="row">
<div class="col-12">
<div class="float-sm-start w-sm-50 p-3">
<div id="carouselControls" class="carousel slide" data-bs-ride="carousel">
<div class="carousel-inner">
<div class="carousel-item active">
<responsive-image src="beth-3.png" alt="Beth Fletcher" class="d-block w-100 rounded-5 border border-3 border-dark overflow-hidden" display-width-percentage="40"></responsive-image>
</div>
<div class="carousel-item">
<responsive-image src="beth-6.png" alt="Beth Fletcher" class="d-block w-100 rounded-5 border border-3 border-dark overflow-hidden" display-width-percentage="40"></responsive-image>
</div>
<div class="carousel-item">
<responsive-image src="beth-9.png" alt="Beth Fletcher" class="d-block w-100 rounded-5 border border-3 border-dark overflow-hidden" display-width-percentage="40"></responsive-image>
</div>
<div class="carousel-item">
<responsive-image src="beth-10.png" alt="Beth Fletcher" class="d-block w-100 rounded-5 border border-3 border-dark overflow-hidden" display-width-percentage="40"></responsive-image>
</div>
<div class="carousel-item">
<responsive-image src="beth-11.png" alt="Beth Fletcher" class="d-block w-100 rounded-5 border border-3 border-dark overflow-hidden" display-width-percentage="40"></responsive-image>
</div>
<div class="carousel-item">
<responsive-image src="beth-12.png" alt="Beth Fletcher" class="d-block w-100 rounded-5 border border-3 border-dark overflow-hidden" display-width-percentage="40"></responsive-image>
</div>
</div>
<button class="carousel-control-prev" type="button" data-bs-target="#carouselControls" data-bs-slide="prev">
<span class="carousel-control-prev-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
<span class="visually-hidden">Previous</span>
</button>
<button class="carousel-control-next" type="button" data-bs-target="#carouselControls" data-bs-slide="next">
<span class="carousel-control-next-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
<span class="visually-hidden">Next</span>
</button>
</div>
</div>
<h2>Beth Fletcher</h2>
<p>I love the character of Beth. To me she's the most interesting of them all. Her harrowing back story and life of poverty and squaller shapes her character, yet through it all she still manages to maintain her personal standards.'</p>
<h2 class="mb-3">Overview</h2>
<p>Beth is a mystery girl, a woman whose life has been shaped by tragedy and resilience. Beth’s journey tells a tale of survival and quiet strength. Beth’s story is uniquely her own.</p>
<p>Raised in challenging circumstances, her troubled past left her with scars, both seen and unseen. Yet, beneath the pain lies a woman with remarkable courage and determination. Beth is fiercely protective of those she loves, and her loyalty runs deeper than her struggles.</p>
<p>Beth’s complexity is central to *The Alpha Flame*. She’s not just a survivor; she’s a fighter, finding ways to rise above her circumstances while navigating the dark shadows of her past.</p>
<p>Through Beth, *The Alpha Flame* explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the unyielding strength of family ties. Her story is raw, emotional, and deeply human—a testament to the power of perseverance and love.</p>
<!-- Physical Description -->
<section class="mb-5">
<h2 class="mb-3">Physical Description</h2>
<ul class="list-group">
<li class="list-group-item"><strong>Hair:</strong> A dyed golden blonde hair.</li>
<li class="list-group-item"><strong>Eyes:</strong> A sharp green that can pierce through lies or sparkle with mischief.</li>
<li class="list-group-item"><strong>Height:</strong> Average, but she carries herself with a natural elegance that makes her seem taller.</li>
<li class="list-group-item"><strong>Style:</strong> Usually wears clothes to go with &ldquo;the job&rdquo;.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section class="mb-5">
<h2 class="mb-3">Personality Traits</h2>
<div class="row d-flex">
<div class="col-md-4 d-flex">
<div class="card border-light mb-3 flex-grow-1">
<div class="card-body">
<h5 class="card-title">Resilient</h5>
<p class="card-text">Beth’s strength lies in her ability to overcome the darkest moments of her life.</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-md-4 d-flex">
<div class="card border-light mb-3 flex-grow-1">
<div class="card-body">
<h5 class="card-title">Loyal</h5>
<p class="card-text">She stands by her loved ones with unshakable dedication, no matter the cost.</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-md-4 d-flex">
<div class="card border-light mb-3 flex-grow-1">
<div class="card-body">
<h5 class="card-title">Compassionate</h5>
<p class="card-text">Despite her struggles, Beth’s empathy for others shines through.</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</section>
<section class="mb-5">
<h2 class="mb-3">Key Themes</h2>
<ul>
<li>Survival and resilience in the face of adversity.</li>
<li>The power of family bonds, especially between twins.</li>
<li>Redemption and the quest for self-forgiveness.</li>
<li>Strength through vulnerability and compassion.</li>
</ul>
</section>
</div>
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<p>An exclusive glimpse into Beth's story</p>
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An excerpt from Chapter 1 of The Alpha Flame, titled "Drowning in Silence - Beth."
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<em>I’d never known silence like that before. The kind that creeps under your skin and settles in your bones, sinking in so deep it feels like it might smother you. When I opened the door, that silence wrapped itself around me, choking me, filling me up until there was nothing else. I didn’t even know what I was seeing at first. I think maybe my mind tried to protect me, tried to shield me from what was right in front of me, even though I knew, deep down, that everything was about to change.</em>
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<em>She was slumped there in the bath, water cold and still around her, her face as blank as a wax doll’s, skin washed out, lifeless. The first thought I had, the thing I’ll never forgive myself for, was how wrong it looked. It felt surreal, like a trick. This wasn’t her. It couldn’t be. My mum wasn’t a drinker, not like this, not ever, but there was an empty bottle lying on its side beside the bath, rolling slightly as I opened the door wider. It felt like it was mocking me, daring me to believe what I was seeing.</em>
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<em>I felt sick, my throat clenching, my stomach twisting, and for a moment, I hated her, or whoever had done this to her. Hated the absurdity, the impossibility of it. She’d never have chosen that bottle over me, over herself. And yet there it was, an empty accusation, staring at me from the floor, her face pale and her lips blue. I couldn’t make sense of it. I just stood there, a dead thing staring back at her, just as lifeless as she was.</em>
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<em>They say your life flashes before your eyes when you die, but I think they’re wrong. I think it’s the people left behind, the ones who have to see it, who have to stand there, watching their entire world collapse around them. I saw everything; all the tiny pieces of a life she’d held together for me, every smile, every reassuring word, every single thing that had kept me safe. And I realised, right then, that I was all alone. Utterly and completely alone.</em>
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<em>There’s something that breaks in you when you lose everything in one heartbeat. It’s like the walls inside you just give way, crumbling into nothing, until all that’s left is this empty shell. I felt it, that shattering, like glass splintering into a million pieces inside my chest. I remember gripping the doorframe so hard my knuckles turned white, the pain grounding me, keeping me from slipping into whatever dark pit was opening up beneath my feet. I couldn’t look away from her. I couldn’t move, couldn’t breathe. I was frozen, trapped in this nightmare that wouldn’t end, a part of me hoping that if I stared long enough, I’d wake up. That this would all just go away.</em>
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<em>But it didn’t. And I knew it wouldn’t. Because that was the moment my life ended too. She may have been the one in the water, but I was drowning right along with her...</em>
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<p><em>There was a knock at the door.</em></p>
<p>“Colin’s here,” called mum.</p>
<p>“Okay, I’ll be there in a second,” I replied.</p>
<p><em>I was so nervous. I wasn’t normally the nervous type, but today was important. Who would book their driving test on Christmas Eve for God’s sake, I must be crazy. It’s going to be manic out there,</em> I thought to myself, <em>trying to stay calm.</em></p>
<p><em>I checked my look in the mirror: Hair – yes perfect, makeup – spot on, my shirt – white and business like, possibly a bit thin but necessarily so, skirt – perfect length, stockings – I always wore stockings, shoes – practical.</em> <em>Okay let’s do this</em>, I thought.</p>
<p>“Maggie,” called Mum, “you’re going to be late.”</p>
<p>“Coming.”</p>
<p><em>I walked into the hallway where mum was talking to Colin.</em></p>
<p>“How do I look?” I asked.</p>
<p>Mum looked at me. “No bra?” she queried.</p>
<p><em>I just looked at her, and mum smiled in response.</em></p>
<p>Colin ran his eyes up and down my body. “Wow, you scrub up well,” he said.</p>
<p>“Good luck, Sweetie,” said Mum.</p>
<p><em>Colin led the way to the car. I don’t know why, it’s not like it was my first lesson. Hopefully, it was my last. We arrived at the car and even more bizarrely he opened the driver’s door for me.</em></p>
<p>“Thank you,” I said. “What’s with the chivalry?”</p>
<p>“No reason,” he replied, scurrying around to the passenger side and getting into the front seat.</p>
<p><em>I started performing all my learner checks, seat belt, mirror, all that bosh, then started the car and put it into reverse.</em></p>
<p>“Just take your time,” said Colin.</p>
<p><em>As if totally ignoring him, I revved the engine far too fast and slipped my foot off the clutch. The car leapt backwards in a tight right-hand arc.</em></p>
<p>“Jesus!” exclaimed Colin. “What are you doing?” as he stamped on the brake pedal.</p>
<p>“Sorry, I’m rather nervous,” I said, looking over my shoulder at Mum, who was stood waving.</p>
<p><em>Colin looked at me closely, clearly wondering why the cool, calm, and collected girl he’d been teaching to drive for the past four months was suddenly driving like a complete idiot. I didn’t know what had come over me. I had been waiting for this day for so long and was so ready, but for some reason I was shaking.</em> <em>Pull yourself together</em>, I thought.</p>
<p>Calmly, he said, “Don’t worry. Let’s just try that again...”</p>
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@*
For more information on enabling MVC for empty projects, visit https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=397860
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<h1 class="text-center mb-4">Meet the Characters</h1>
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When creating a character, I typically start with a visual prompt. I look for a photo of someone who resembles the character I envision, using it as inspiration to craft their description. If I can't find the right match, I turn to AI to generate an image. I refine the prompts and make adjustments until the result aligns with the person I see in my mind’s eye. This image then serves as a reference throughout the writing process.
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I thought it would be fun to share these images with you and give you a little information about their character, but not too much as I don't want to give the plot away.
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The characters in <i>The Alpha Flame</i> are complex, multi-dimensional individuals with unique personalities, histories, and motivations. Each character has a distinct voice, a story to tell, and a role to play in the unfolding narrative. As the story progresses, these characters grow, change, and reveal new facets of themselves, adding depth and richness to the world of the novel.
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Explore the stories of the captivating characters in <i>The Alpha Flame</i>. Click on their thumbnails to learn more about each one.
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<p class="card-text">Beth returns home to find her mother lifeless in the bath, an empty bottle beside her. Overwhelmed by grief and disbelief, she wrestles with feelings of abandonment and anger as her world shatters around her. Left alone at just sixteen, Beth faces the bleak realities of life without her mother, including navigating the cold and impersonal system of social services. When her estranged aunt briefly steps in before leaving her completely alone, Beth is forced to make a desperate decision—to run away and forge her own path, no matter the cost.</p>
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<p class="card-text">On Christmas Eve, Maggie nervously heads out for her driving test, determined to succeed. Dressed to impress and brimming with playful confidence, she charms her instructor Colin and even turns heads at the test center. However, an unexpected incident involving a child running into the road tests her composure and skill. Maggie’s quick thinking earns her a perfect pass, and she celebrates with her family and best friend, Rosie. Driving her newly restored Triumph TR6 for the first time, Maggie revels in her freedom but can’t shake the haunting image of a lonely girl she spots under a flyover, sparking a lingering sense of unease.</p>
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<p>Get to know Maggie, the fiery and magnetic heart of the tale, and Beth, whose troubled past contrasts with her unyielding strength. Meet Rosie, Maggie's best friend, who brings warmth and humor to every scene, and Rebecca, a steady presence with a hidden depth.</p>
<p>Explore the mind of Rob, the gadget-obsessed photographer whose quiet determination matches his deep connection to Maggie. Then there’s Zoe, the sharp-witted ex-policewoman who’s full of surprises.</p>
<p>Not everyone is a friend, though—Sophie brings tension and drama with her prickly demeanor, and Rick, the dark and dangerous antagonist, keeps the stakes high and the tension palpable.</p>
<p>Find out what makes them tick, what drives their actions, and what secrets they’re hiding. Who will you root for, and who will you love to hate? Discover it all in The Alpha Flame.</p>
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<em>The Alpha Flame:</em> Heroine
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<p>Maggie Grant is the fiery and complex heroine of <em>The Alpha Flame:</em>. With her striking red hair, sharp wit, and magnetic personality, she is a force to be reckoned with. Maggie’s journey is one of self-discovery, resilience, and dominance, as she navigates a world full of challenges, betrayal, and passion.</p>
<p>Born and raised in a modest town, Maggie’s life takes unexpected turns that shape her into the strong woman she becomes. Her natural charisma and keen intelligence make her a leader in any room, but it’s her unwavering determination that sets her apart. Maggie doesn’t just survive—she thrives, finding ways to take control of situations that would leave others defeated.</p>
<p>At the heart of her story lies her deep connection with her twin sister, Maggie. Their bond is more than familial; together, they are unstoppable. Maggie’s loyalty to Maggie and her fierce protection of those she loves are as much a part of her character as her fiery temper and unapologetic ambition. The relationship between these two women is a testament to the strength that comes from understanding and embracing their shared history, no matter how dark or painful it may be.</p>
<p>Maggie’s journey is not just about strength—it’s also about vulnerability. Beneath her confident exterior lies a woman grappling with the weight of her past and the choices she must make. Her character explores the balance between dominance and compassion, between power and intimacy. Maggie is not just a heroine; she is a deeply human character who reflects the complexities of life, love, and ambition.</p>
<p>Throughout <em>The Alpha Flame:</em>, Maggie’s love of cars, her sense of justice, and her drive to uncover the truth propel her forward. Whether she’s behind the wheel of her beloved Triumph TR6 or unraveling a family mystery, Maggie’s story is one of grit and grace, fire and finesse.</p>
<p>Discover the unforgettable Maggie Grant—a woman who refuses to be underestimated and always leaves an impression. Her story will inspire you, challenge you, and keep you turning the pages.</p>
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<li class="list-group-item"><strong>Eyes:</strong> A sharp green that can pierce through lies or sparkle with mischief.</li>
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<p>Rebecca is also the younger sister of Sophie, who couldn’t be more different in temperament. While Sophie shares their father’s sharp and often sinister demeanor, Rebecca takes after her mother—kind, warm, and down-to-earth. These traits make her approachable and likable, a stark contrast to Sophie’s hostility, which is directed at Maggie due to a mistaken identity.</p>
<p>Rebecca’s family mansion, a grand estate owned by her wealthy but secretive father, plays a pivotal role in the unfolding mystery. It’s revealed that Beth and Maggie’s mother, Annie, once worked in this mansion, connecting Rebecca’s family to the twins' past and the dark truths they must uncover. Although Rebecca is largely unaware of her father’s clandestine activities, her familial ties place her at the center of Maggie and Beth’s investigation.</p>
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<em>The Alpha Flame:</em> Definite Bad Guy
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<p>Rob is a talented photographer who started out in fashion but soon grew disillusioned with the industry. He often refers to the models he worked with as "clones," women who lacked originality or substance. This world-weary perspective on beauty makes him deeply appreciative of Maggie's fiery personality and her unflinching authenticity. Though their relationship starts on uneven footing, with Maggie sending him away during their first meeting, it’s Maggie who eventually asks him out, much to the amazement of his friends.</p>
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<p>Everyone needs a Rosie in their life. Rosie's character is one of sweet overwhelming loyalty.</p>
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<p>Rosie Macdonald is Maggie's best friend and unwavering ally. The two have been inseparable since their first days at infant school, forging a bond that’s more like sisterhood than friendship. Rosie is the quintessential girl next door—cute, bubbly, and effortlessly charming, with her blonde hair and delicate features. But behind her sweet appearance lies a fierce loyalty: she would die for Maggie, and Maggie loves her just as deeply.</p>
<p>Rosie’s endearing personality makes her universally adored, though her popularity with the boys often stems from her curvy figure, particularly her ample chest—something that frequently embarrasses her, despite the attention. She’s the kind of person who wears her heart on her sleeve, always kind and quick to defend those she cares about.</p>
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<p>One night, her trusting nature nearly gets her into serious trouble when a man and their so-called "friend" Chrissy conspire to spike her drink. But Maggie and Rebecca discover the plot just in time. In a dramatic confrontation, Maggie uses her karate skills to take the man down, saving Rosie from what could have been a terrible fate. From that moment on, Rosie’s gratitude and devotion to Maggie only grow stronger.</p>
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<p>Just a year ago, Zoe was a dedicated policewoman with five years of service under her belt. As the only woman on her shift, she often handled sensitive cases requiring empathy and tact, roles her male colleagues weren’t equipped to take on. However, her life took a sharp turn when her sexuality became known after she was seen leaving a nightclub with her then-partner, Sally. What started as snide comments and jokes quickly escalated into open hostility. The relentless abuse—from being called "The Dyke" to being excluded from key operations—drove Zoe to leave a career she had once loved.</p>
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* Font Awesome Pro 5.15.4 by @fontawesome - https://fontawesome.com
* License - https://fontawesome.com/license (Commercial License)
*/
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font-family: 'Font Awesome 5 Brands';
font-style: normal;
font-weight: 400;
font-display: block;
src: url("../webfonts/fa-brands-400.eot");
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* Font Awesome Pro 5.15.4 by @fontawesome - https://fontawesome.com
* License - https://fontawesome.com/license (Commercial License)
*/
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/*!
* Font Awesome Pro 5.15.4 by @fontawesome - https://fontawesome.com
* License - https://fontawesome.com/license (Commercial License)
*/
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font-family: 'Font Awesome 5 Pro';
font-style: normal;
font-weight: 300;
font-display: block;
src: url("../webfonts/fa-light-300.eot");
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font-family: 'Font Awesome 5 Pro';
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* Font Awesome Pro 5.15.4 by @fontawesome - https://fontawesome.com
* License - https://fontawesome.com/license (Commercial License)
*/
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/*!
* Font Awesome Pro 5.15.4 by @fontawesome - https://fontawesome.com
* License - https://fontawesome.com/license (Commercial License)
*/
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font-family: 'Font Awesome 5 Pro';
font-style: normal;
font-weight: 400;
font-display: block;
src: url("../webfonts/fa-regular-400.eot");
src: url("../webfonts/fa-regular-400.eot?#iefix") format("embedded-opentype"), url("../webfonts/fa-regular-400.woff2") format("woff2"), url("../webfonts/fa-regular-400.woff") format("woff"), url("../webfonts/fa-regular-400.ttf") format("truetype"), url("../webfonts/fa-regular-400.svg#fontawesome") format("svg"); }
.far {
font-family: 'Font Awesome 5 Pro';
font-weight: 400; }

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