Carlos Hazday

First saw him in concert @ Georgetown's gym my freshman year in college. Had no idea who he was beforehand and it was love. Not the type to follow an artist around, but I've been to a few of his shows. I celebrated my 60th by seeing Springsteen on Broadway. I stop using his songs as titles with this book.

I would add Man vs Nature Characters on a boat/ship watch dark clouds form and the wind increase. Whether it's a hurricane approaching or not, dread of what may happen should be palpable. We don't always need human antagonists. Neither as individuals or as a society.

Hey Alexander, here's hoping you manage to reach the end or get closer this time e around. 😁 Glad you're enjoying my work.

Thank you, Bre. The ending was definitely controversial, but I tried to set it up by having Chipper explain why he thought not winning might be a good idea. Interestingly, today my goal is to write a Chipper concert taking place in Mexico City. I'll continue charting his progress in other stories even if he doesn't get a second solo story.

More due luck and inexperience than anything planned, CJ sounds and acts like a teen more often than not in the early books. As he ages, I modify his views a bit, even more after he graduates from college, but the basic values I infused him remain constant throughout his life. I'm toying with a short story set when Liebe's 7, and bullying plays a part.

It may be a bit before Wolf replies. After a week home, he was called up again and redeployed to the wildfires fight in Northern California. Keep him in your thoughts.

Thank you! The Malibu house ends up being featured in Ranger, Cadet, and CDMX. And I'm sure if I keep writing, I'll have the guys visit now and then.

Thanks, Cris. Fun was my intent with these little stories. As for my way with words, it's still a work in progress. Hopefully my ability to turn a phrase has improved over time. Glad you enjoyed these.

Thank you. The diversity was by design. Recently, someone made a comment about AAPI bashing in relation to my story. I reminded them the first friend CJ made was a Thai-American who ends up becoming his personal doctor. I recall sitting at a fraternity meeting and counting the number of nationalities in the room. I don't remember exact numbers, but at least hald the brothers were from outside the US. That experience, and growing up in a multi-cultural city, influenced how I designed the cast.

ROTFLMAO I've not written an actual game. There. At some point I do describe Owen laying on his back after a hard hit. Does that count? Since we're using "WRITING" rules and regulations, how about I call up the good old showing is better than telling. Instead of saying CJ likes sports, I'd rather show him playing or watching while using the event or background to get real writing in. When you get to Roar, the chapter where he's at an NBA game comes to mind immediately. I used game attendance, the arena, and a couple of lines to set the stage for a conversation that advanced the story. Why am I being so verbose? I'm sober. Better go fix that error. Anyway, rugby's a recurring theme. CJ ends up investing in a pro team.

LMAO Dude, I'm impressed with your speed reading! Next thing we know, you'll be reading about CJ going to college and-- never mind, you'll be there soon enough. Interesting I've yet to write a spinoff for Harley. It's next on my list so hopefully in a year or so. You'll be all caught up way before then.

LMAO You're new around here, so you're forgiven for not having read my rants about rules and my delight in breaking them. If there's a sweet innocent boy with a big cock in book 1, at some point the author should have said sweet, innocent boy isert said penis in an orifice. Hold your horses, we'll get there. LOL

LMAO - A bunch of teenagers out on a catamaran may lead to a little skinny dipping. I always volunteer to chaperone the trips but they keep turning me down.

Road trips are great for long conversations. Even teens can get philosophical.

Harley ends up being a reader favorite. And yes, it took a bit to find out about his sexuality for sure.

Welcome to the family! I love following how new readers are doing when they binge the series. There are usually a couple of readers doing it at any time. Whenever I get a comment or a reaction on these older chapters I always smile.

@Mattyboy Without giving too much away, if you keep reading, you'll see plenty more rugby snippets. Hell, I'm working on the 13th book in the series and Sunday rugby matches play a big role in the story. I end up showcasing the Washington Scandals instead of the Renegades, and I may or may not have a couple of characters show up at the Nashville and Amsterdam Bingham Cup tournaments.

I had to read the chapter to figure out what you meant. LOL It's been a while since I looked at this one. Not sure why I included the mention of a rugby match in this chapter. Maybe it was part of me setting up CJ's interest in the sport or a reaction to some of the characters yet to be introduced. I do guarantee the sport will be featured throught the entire series. Are you a fan?

Thanks, Frank. As of today, 16 Aug 2021, I'm working on chapter 27 of the book set in Mexico City. I still have some writing left.

I am NOT writing a spinoff with Lola as the MC!

LMAO For the benefit of those not in-the-know, Lola's my series' MC's Sig Sauer. He has a thing for naming inanimate objects. So far, he's only fired it in a shooting range or at cans in an open field, but he did pull it out of his vest's holster and aimed it at someone's head once. Even though he's never shot at anyone,, the gun's created plenty of noise in the comment's section of most chapters' it is mentioned in. The anti-gun lobby now has me on its enemies list. @Kitt - Interesting comment about Mexico. No, Lola's at home in D.C. in the gun safe, but CJ mentioned it during a sparring session with embassy marines. He bemoans it's in the US but is told not to worry; his friend Lincoln has his and a permit to carry. Now, if you excuse me, I have to return to writing a Chipper concert in Miami with CJ and Ozzie in attendance. Ooops, I think that was a spoiler. Just for that I'll have to add a cliffie to the next chapter.

Welcome to the club!

Yep, I featured it in one of the early books as a place he wanted to support. It was cool when pictures of President Obama visiting made the rounds. For two boys readers didn't trust to addition to the DO NOT KILL list, talk about a shift. 😁