Having a character who CJ and Owen knew before moving to Mexico gives me an opportunity to reveal details, like rugby team ownership. Plus, I like writing about tall, muscular, FBI agents.
To prevent future loneliness, you may wish to order CJ, Owen, and Liebe action figures or a plush Wingnut to keep you company. Unfortunately, even though CJ insisted they all be manufactured in North America, supply chain disruptions may mean they're not currently available. Hopefully soon.
Now, where did I put that 3D printer...
So CJ has an immediate supervisor who's primary concern is procedure, the ultimate bureaucrat. The ambassador, in contrast, is more concerned with the endgame and how any action by anyone can facilitate her job and the interests of the USA. Who's approach will CJ end up following?
The man cares about his grooming and apparel, so he's probably aware appearances mater. Seeing a young, good-looking, well-built, handsome upstart would probably create jealousy. We know bullies are usually insecure and scared and Northman's probably both.
Just like my stories mix reality and fiction, any spy novel has kernels of truth. What you have read may not be that far from the truth. And anyway, this is CJ we're talking about... Anything's possible if he's involved.
@scrubber6620
Very good. GThe best time to recruit someone is probably before they become truly valuable. Sex and money are two easy ways to accomplish that, but CJ and Owen don't need money and don't want sex with anyone else. Yevgeny may be trying to seduce them with cultural events, but starting with ballet may not wokr; CJ's not a fan. Let's see what our Ruskie comes up with.
No drugs involved when CJ was arrested unless he smoked a joint before going out for his jog.
In NYC, the older cousin of a friend did have plans to dose him, but Brett had arranged for someone to stay with CJ. Sean was able to derail the scumbags plans.
Me? Surprise readers? Naaaaaaah....
Anyway, if I've done it, I've always tried to set the stage in advance so it wouldn't be too big a rabbit I pulled out of the hat.
Thank you. I just told someone I write popular fiction, meaning fun stuff to take our minds off our problems. If in the process I get to soapbox, travelogue, and share interesting trivia, so much the better. I don't take myself or my characters too seriously.
I found a good spot to disclose them owning a part of Old Glory, so I went ahead and got it out of the way. That was an info dump but hopefully still interesting. The whole thing was inspired by the Miami Heat having Julio Iglesias as a minority owner when they first started playing and the Miami Dolphins having the Estefans, Serena Williams, and a couple others as minority owners too.
OMG, I AM a matchmaker. I try to set Calum up with two other guys in coming chapters!
@dughlas
It was fun watching teams play in snow yesterday while I sat on my couch, shirtless, and with windows open. I kept thinking about @Mann Ramblings having to shovel snow today. I was hoping Auburn would beat Alabama, but hopefully Georgia will do that next weekend. If Michigan wins the B1G championship I think they'll make the playoffs.
Yeah, Rugby gives me a chance to introduce people from different countries into the story. Not that I like an international cast or anything, of course. LOL