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  1. Carlos Hazday
    @Clancy59 Forgot to comment on their time off. While researching, I discovered the US embassy in Mexico observes both American and Mexican holidays. That's in addition to the 30 days vacation employees get. It allowed me to have the guys travel (often over a long weekend like the trips to Miami and Cancun. We now know they'll be at the Oscars because the Ambassador told Northman to make it so. Cancun and L.A. take place in March 2022. Since today (04/15/22) is Good Friday and yesterday was also a holiday in Mexico, I suspect the guys are traveling. I forget where I sent them. LOL
  2. Carlos Hazday
    Glad that worked. CJ and Owen being a bit older often have a different perspective and when I revisit scenes previously included in other stories, it gives me a chance to showcase those differences. I'm glad those came through.
  3. Carlos Hazday
    As the characters age, their conversations mature along with them. But at times those chats can be a bit dry even when important, so I try to use the surroundings to infuse interest. I mean, doesn't everyone tan in the Cancun sun, drinking margaritas, while discussing intelligence successes and failures?
  4. Carlos Hazday
    Can't offer you South Florida sunshine today. We're finally getting a little rain. Next chapter I'll expand on the visit to Chichen Itza I blew by in Cadet. CJ networking is a thing of beauty.
  5. Carlos Hazday
    Bringing Northman back in a future book for CJ to abuse could be fun. Having Stevie grovel when CJ becomes his boss has potential.
  6. Carlos Hazday
    @Clancy59 You're not the only one! I wrote this yesterday for a future story. Air Force One captain, Surgeon General, National Security Advisor... I have so many positions to fill when CJ becomes President! So you're certain Northman will play a big part in upcoming events?
  7. Carlos Hazday
    See what I meant in a previous comment? Fixation on what's to come won't make it arrive any faster. LOL Y'all can do the math: this is chapter 28 and I promised 37. Let's see how much I can cram into the upcoming chapters.
  8. Carlos Hazday
    I may or may not have plans for Edrice, Federico, Joel, Miranda, Mitch, and Will. CJ spends time with some of them when he speaks at the Academy and during the graduation celebration.
  9. Carlos Hazday
    Thanks, mate.
  10. Carlos Hazday
    LMAO Everyone's so fixated on the end, I'm afraid y'all are gonna miss out on upcoming details. We have a couple of trips coming up, and I found new ways for CJ to annoy Northman.
  11. Carlos Hazday
    I had fun writing stuff most kids on spring break would do. A little different from what several West Point cadets did during their vacation in my city. Idiots, including football team members, overdosed on fentynal-laced cocaine.
  12. Carlos Hazday
    Although I've added new material, this chapter and the next one recycle plenty from Cadet. You my lern more about Mayan ruins than you ever imagined you would. So, I was watching TV last night and as often happens, my mind wandered, and you intruded in my thoughts. I decided the dress code for a certain event would be morning dress, uniforms, or suits and since there won't be members of a Scottish regiment present, there won't be kilts involved.
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    CDMX • XXVIII

    Carlos Hazday posted new chapter in CDMX

    “I could get used to this.” CJ glanced at the dregs in his and Owen’s glasses and raised a hand to attract the bartender’s attention. “Sofía?” The young woman waved at him as she stepped out from behind the bar. “I’m going on break, embajador. José will take care of you.” Her coworker grinned and winked at CJ and Owen. “What can I get you, embajador?” While mixing the first round of drinks, José and Sofía had extracted sufficient information to christen CJ ambassador because of his j
  14. Carlos Hazday

    Threadfall

    Carlos Hazday commented on Mawgrim's story chapter in Threadfall

    Anticipation made it hard to read steadily, I wanted to jump ahead. Great writing of the tense scenes. Hopefully, we’ll get to see dear old dad eat crow during the aftermath.
  15. Carlos Hazday
    Repeated readings seem to be a thing. It's fun when a new readers does it and they leave reactions to chapters and comments. I often end up reading here and there. Some of those comments are funny as shit.
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    LMAO Hurry? But I already wrote them and posted them! Unless you can make Fridays come around more frequently...
  17. Carlos Hazday
    Hi, Bill- You shouldn't worry about how long the story is; just enjoy the ride! There will be a total of 37 chapters.
  18. Carlos Hazday
    Thus one I tend to misspell at times. The Spanish version often creeps into my writing. One of the reasons I read over things so many times.
  19. Carlos Hazday
    That's nice, dear. Bless your heart.
  20. Carlos Hazday
    LOL- Yeah, I recycle a few scenes from Cadet in the next two chapters, but there's a little new material too.
  21. Carlos Hazday
    Something like CJ calling Peter names? I'd planned on CJ's reaction being over the top so I could revisit their interaction later. @WolfM made comments that led to changes. To a pissed off CJ, he's not hurting anyone, but Owen saw it differently. We get another Chipper concert soon (yes you get to see him perform twice in this book) and we'll see how Peter and CJ deal with each other.
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    @Clancy59 Most of us like to think we've evolved sufficiently to avoid physical violence, but the fight or flight response is hardwired into our DNA. Sometimes fists come into play. I started with CJ ready to 'throw down' at the slightest offense and have been trying to mellow his approach to conflict. He, like Smith, will have to decide what the right approach is in the future. And let's face it, some people won't listen unless there's pain involved.
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    Read it and found it interesting. However, as with @Clancy59 race did not enter my thinking about the event. To me it was a pissed off man striking an arrogant one. I've never cared much for Rock.
  24. Carlos Hazday
    We'll see who's available. Not sure if you've noticed, but I've cut back on using real people a bit, and I plan to reduce it even more. It's tough to do while writing in the near future, I've ended up with a few inconsistencies.
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    My fear with the meme was a negative reaction from readers adamant Smith was wrong. I've tried to make CJ a middle-of-the-road guy, and I'd love to have him face off against someone like Hawley and AOC (I'll use fictitious characters) who would attack him from different sides of the political spectrum. He's very liberal in some areas, but he supports gun ownership, the death sentence, and harsh sentences for crimes he considers the worst. And since he's not the most PC person in the world, I might have CJ call the NC looney tunes representative Wheelchair Guy (more on that nickname soon) when Cauthon disparages him. I want to channel a bit of the outrage in the "Senator, have you no shame?" episode with McCarthy.
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