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Happy New Year

Carlos Hazday

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It wasn't the best of years, it wasn't the worst of years. But it was the definitely a shorter year. Okay, fine. It was only 24 hours shorter than the previous one, but it sure felt like it went by in the blink of an eye. I think it's age related. :P

 

Two years ago tomorrow, on January 1, 2015, I posted the first chapter of CJ's story. Two years, 119 chapters, and over half-a-million words later, the damn kid's wormed his way into my heart. And apparently, he's had a  similar effect on some of you.

 

Some initial readers abandoned the story; I assume something I wrote didn't sit well with them. Others have come on board, read from the beginning, and are now clamoring for more. To each of you, lapsed, current, and future fans, my thanks. Your reactions, comments, and reviews are treasured. It's gratifying to know I've been able to entertain and at times move some of you, my apologies if I disappointed others at any point.

 

I'm committed to finishing Georgetown, there are three more books in the works. Regardless of what I may have said, subsequent entries are possible but not guaranteed. A historical novel, relying on actual people, places, and events, is hard to write in the future. Georgetown concludes in May 2020 and I'm finding it difficult to exclude those little things which have been integral to the tale. Let's see how I feel after CJ graduates from college. Some of it will depend on what happens in the White House, Congress, and the State Department. Some, on how loud the characters scream.

 

What began as therapy for crippling depression has become a joy. I now have a cyber family on Gay Authors, and an imaginary one in CJ, Ozzie, Cesar, Brett, Ritchie and all the others. Both make me smile on a regular basis, something I didn't do much of when I started writing in the summer of 2014. Whatever I decide, please know I've come to appreciate you more than you can imagine and should the story continue, I promise to do my best to remain faithful to you and the characters. Maybe I'll even improve my writing some more.

 

From me and the Abello-Davenport-Liston-Peterson crowd, HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 

May 2018 bring you and yours health and peace. Everything else is secondary.

 

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Kitt

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It has been a pleasure to work with you! 

 

I am so glad that writing has brought you to a better place, and that I had some small part in that journey.

 

Be well, be careful, and enjoy the holiday, but most of all, may your New year be HAPPY! :heart:

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Mikiesboy

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Happy New Year, C!  All the best... 

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Parker Owens

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Happy New Year!  May 2018 see you happy and well and blessed. 

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Valkyrie

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Happy New Year, Carlos!  :D:hug: 

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Defiance19

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A very happy New Year to you Carlos. I hope everyday of 2018 sees you happy and healthy and wonderfully blessed. 

 

Thank you for being an amazing friend. :hug:

 

Also, Sean is tied up but he sends his best...😉 We’re skipping NYC tonight. If Ethan asks? You know nothing! 

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dughlas

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Happy New Year, all the best Carlos.

 

Tell Ethan not to worry. I have a lead on where Def has Sean tied up ...

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Defiance19

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11 minutes ago, dughlas said:

Happy New Year, all the best Carlos.

 

Tell Ethan not to worry. I have a lead on where Def has Sean tied up ...

Happy New Year, to you, and Mum Dugh.. and Thistle.. The wine got delayed, but it’s on it’s way. (This is not to be misinterpreted as a bribe) xoxo

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Reader1810

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Happy New Year’s Carlos! 

 

You are as real and as valued as any corporeal friend. 

 

Finding CJ and following along with him as he and his family and friends journey through life has been a joy for me as well. 

 

Thank you for bringing them to life and giving me a backstage pass to boot. 

 

:hug::hug: 

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Carlos Hazday

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9 hours ago, Kitt said:

It has been a pleasure to work with you! 

 

I am so glad that writing has brought you to a better place, and that I had some small part in that journey.

 

Be well, be careful, and enjoy the holiday, but most of all, may your New year be HAPPY! :heart:

Funny how writing and learning not to use THAT all the time worked better than drugs ever did in the past. :P

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Carlos Hazday

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3 hours ago, Defiance19 said:

A very happy New Year to you Carlos. I hope everyday of 2018 sees you happy and healthy and wonderfully blessed. 

 

Thank you for being an amazing friend. :hug:

 

Also, Sean is tied up but he sends his best...😉 We’re skipping NYC tonight. If Ethan asks? You know nothing! 

 

NYE in NYC is something I've been wanting CJ to experience. Maybe I can have some woman kidnap Sean in the middle of Times Square. What with Kathy Griffin having been fired from CNN, we need a slightly mad, wine drinker to make an appearance. :rofl:

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dughlas

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Hope CJ wasn't too upset by the outcome of last night's Orange Bowl. I'm not gloating, I promise I'm not.

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Reader1810

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3 minutes ago, Carlos Hazday said:

 

NYE in NYC is something I've been wanting CJ to experience. Maybe I can have some woman kidnap Sean in the middle of Times Square. What with Kathy Griffin having been fired from CNN, we need a slightly mad, wine drinker to make an appearance. :rofl:

This woman you speak of wouldn’t happen to be an international spy by any chance, hmm...? 

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Carlos Hazday

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16 minutes ago, dughlas said:

Hope CJ wasn't too upset by the outcome of last night's Orange Bowl. I'm not gloating, I promise I'm not.

 

CJ and Chipper are both in mourning. Or at least they'll be when they sober up. I wasn't surprised. Miami overachieved this year and the media frenzy about the Turnover Chain made people talk crap about hot the U was back. Coach Ritch said we'll be back when we are competing for National Championships year after year. Until then...

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What began as therapy for crippling depression has become a joy.

I've still to see the light, Carlos ...  :ph34r:, but I do recognise this statement. For me, it's not a cure for depression; more, a creative outlet which I never knew I wanted or needed. It gives me immense satisfaction - in the imagining, the writing, and the posting. I hope you have a wonderful, fulfilling 2018, continuing to create the story which has so many, dedicated fans (just not me ... yet ... :lol: ).

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