Carlos Hazday

Dragon isn't always the most diplomatic individual.

Stereotypical teen boy. Particularly one from the outback. LOL I think Spencer learned more during his walkabout than he expected.

Timmy, do you like gladiator movies? Allow me, I speak jive I think I picked the wrong week to give up cocaine. Yep, that movie wouldn't fly today. I still think it was hilarious. Same as Blazing Saddles, which to this day makes me crack up even if not PC

Thanks, Albert

Glad you're enjoying it. The boxing team will be part of Ritch's growing up. The influence his fathers and brother had on his values will be clear.

These were my porn writing days. LOL As for Doc, sounds to me like he has a strong support system.

I thought you'd figure it out quickly considering it was in the last chapter of Higher Education. Where did Salvaggi spend his summer and who did he meet working at a gym and bar?

Missed that during my travels. I was in the area in the middle of July, and while I loved what I experienced, the afternoon thunderstorms curtailed my sightseeing. Although I have rain gear, sometimes it's easier to hole up in a hotel room instead of battling the weather on a motorcycle.

If I ever hike Mesa Verde again, I'll trade the motorcycle boots for hiking ones. It was not a smart decision, but worth it. I planned my trip to New Mexico and Colorado just so I could visit those ruins.

Let's play a little crossover game. Any idea who the furry ginger Wolf referenced in Higher Education's last chapter was?

Men like Chip are not rare. The fact he felt the need to cheat on Matt is proof their relationship was not as solid as most believed.

I obviously wrote this when Rubio was plotting a presidential run. He'll show up several more times in the series. And yes, CJ has harsh words for the senator.

T-shirts were CJ's thing for a long time. At some point in the future, most of them wind up in storage, but I could see his teenage kids raving over 'vintage' shirts

Ritch's almost finished with his first year.

It takes a little time to make sure I have the chronologies between the main series and the spinoffs. While Chipper, Brad, and now Ritch were doing their thing, their interactions with CJ led to me writing the same events from different points of view. It's kinda fun to revisit those scenes.

nice mix of cuisines, Southern and Southern of the Border.

Thanks, Albert

How about Ritchie punching Ethan?

I mentioned a missing relative when Ritch's parents died but had to wait for the right moment to introduce her. Although the family's entrenched on the I-95 corridor and the Eastern Seaboard, we now have 2 homes out west and someone who'll learn the joy of mountain living.

Although Ritch isn't a CJ clone, his big brother has definitely influenced his beliefs and corresponding actions.

I think you'll enjoy this one. Even though most of them are straight, there will be a lot of young, hot cadets running around. Literally. LOL

Cliffies are a great tool if used judiciously. Some authors use them too damn often and it becomes silly.

Once he describes what he does, you'll get to read comments from disapproving readers.

It'll take some time, but Lourdes will get what she deserves. I'm surprised you had time to read considering this is a holiday weekend. I'd imagine you guys have been busy getting everyone liquored up.

Yesterday, Libby Drew posted a chapter of her story set in Washington, D.C. in 2030. In one of my comments in an early chapter, I mentioned CJ would be the city's mayor at that point. Mayor Abello made an appearance in Chapter 12. It's a great story. This is not the first time CJverse characters play a part or are mentioned in fellow author stories. His brother-in-law, Spencer Liston shows up in this one set in 2020. Parker Owens honored me by having CJ and Owen make an appearance in this story. I loved the tale and how Parker incorporate my guys. WolfM once again dipped his toes into my sandbox by referencing New York characters and locations I created for the series. Finally, not an official part of the series, this story gives us a glimpse of CJ & Co some twenty-five years in the future. You should add these great stories to your reading list.