Carlos Hazday

@bikerman LMAO! Dude! 2018's only two weeks away. You make it sound like you'll have to wait an entire year or something. Thanks for reading. Thanks for commenting. And most of all thanks for trusting my storytelling and sticking with me.

Smoke tendrils rose from César and Brett's lit cigars as they came outside and joined CJ on the courtyard. The intoxicating aroma of tobacco battled the more robust tang from logs burning in the fire pit and lost. Owen was next door, his nose stuck in a book, studying for an exam. Ritchie was running around Georgetown with two friends from school; they dressed up but instead of asking for candy, they were collecting funds for UNICEF. CJ fondly remembered doing the same his first Halloween in Was

@Bft We'll delve a bit more into CJ's freshman year in the next book. This one focused on his involvement in politics and once the election is over with, he'll have more time to spend with family and friends.

@Defiance19 Thanks, Def. Oh, ye of little faith... There'll only be one Harley, no way could we mess with that man. I agree institutions of higher learning must continue to foster open speech and Georgetown's a good example. Earlier this year, they hosted the Attorney General even though there were plenty of students and faculty who objected to his presence. The appearance by the Speaker of the House in an earlier chapter was based on a real event so the university is not adverse to hosting conservative voices even though it's known as a somewhat liberal institution. Carson's going to be around in the future and I'll try to give him his own personality. Hopefully, you'll like what I do with him.

@jaya1968 Thanks, man. One more chapter to go on this portion of the story, ut CJ & Company will return in January after a break for the holidays. Hope you enjoy the conclusion of Roar.

The moment someone shares a story with the public, they're no longer writing 'just for fun'. I constantly research while writing, particularly for the CJ series so strongly grounded in the real world. Doing anything less would be insulting to readers who decide to spend their time reading what I wrote. Same reason I don't go long periods of times between chapters. I'm not taking for granted anyone picking up what I write if I treat them as so unimportant. I treasure comments from readers who are reminded of a place when I describe it accurately, and comments like the one someone made about retracing characters' steps while on a visit to Washington and eating at a restaurant I used as a setting. I'll repeat myself: it's all about respect for the readers.

Thanks, bro. Sorry this chapter didn't have more political content...

That's the whole idea! I want to show CJ's just like the rest of us! LOL

I think even the most casual of baseball fans were moved by them winning the series. In 2016 we were all Cubbies. Earl's a product of my twisted imagination. Sometimes I scare myself!

He gets drunk and throws up in a NYC gutter in a recent chapter I wrote. Does that count?

There's two main scenes in the next chapter. The first one is the day before the election and I tear up each time I read it. The second one takes place election night and I smile when I read it. I had to make some serious change to the original outline to that scene and a few to subsequent chapters. It's been an interesting challenge.

@BlindAmbition Yeah, CJ's definitely not typical. That's what makes him interesting and the story different from most teen tales. Let me tell you, something, I'm experiencing whiplash because CJ @ 18 is posting and I'm writing CJ @ 21. Interesting how those 3 years make a big difference.

It was one of the World Series I've paid close attention to since the Marlins beat the Yankees and then sold off the team. I gave up on baseball then. Let's see what Jeter does with Miami and I'll consider following the sport again. I did think of you while writing this chapter, I knew if nobody else would, you'd empathize with the emotions from Rod and by extension CJ and Ritchie.

The first scene was fit for the book. Subsequent ones, although keeping the political theme in the background for atmosphere purposes, were designed to show CJ being a college student while still advancing the story. Funny you mention the wines, I recently created a new winery! Writing stories is as much fun as playing with Legos: you get to use your imagination and create whatever you want!

Screweup priorities if you ask me. I would have jumped at the chance. But then again, I think it showed CJ's character. He made a commitment and he's going to see it through.

The 2017 World Series was one for the history books so I thought it should play a part in this story. As for Earl, I tried to make him sound as lame as possible. Hopefully I succeeded and in the process showed how repeating slogans doesn't say much unless you have the facts to back them up.

Yeah, CJ's time may be in short supply, but if he can relate to the likes of the people he's met, he can definitely still deal with kids his age. I wanted to show he's still a student first.

Thanks, avid! Carson we met before but this is Gina's first appearance. She'll be back and play a significant role in the story. Get ready for next Friday, the election takes place and it's the end of this book!

@chris191070 Thank you, my friend. Glad you liked it!

@tor200534 Thanks, bud! Where the heck do you live or when do you go to sleep/wake up? You're always one of the first to read and react right after the chapter goes live.

A week after the first presidential debate at Hofstra University in Long Island, CJ was back in New York City. He boarded the first available express train after his last class, stopped at the Upper East Side apartment to shower and change, and was now ensconced on a chair at the network’s studio in Midtown Manhattan. Thanking the technician for the assistance with the microphone and transmitter, CJ smiled at the host. The hair and makeup were perfect. The smile was toothpaste-ad worthy. Th

He bribed Miley Cyrus!

If you're a fan of Mann Rambling stories, you'll love this one. Don't be confused by the different author name. If you've never read any of his work, this is your chance to discover a wonderful world full of humor, adventure, romance, and hunky men. I'm not sure how the names of the characters were chosen; if it was random, the universe is conspiring behind the author's back. Filo means edge in Spanish. And the edge is exactly where Filo finds himself. At the edge of the galaxy and the edge of loneliness. After all, he's been by himself for so long at the station, he's not talked aloud for a while. Luz means light in Spanish.And light is what Luz brings to Filo's life. An unexpected, temporary guest who shines with hope and possibilities. Can he be a catalyst for change? What actually happens I won't reveal. I don't want to ruin the experience and enjoyment you'll find in this Christmas Time story. I strongly recommend it to everyone, and the recommendation has nothing to do with the hot sex scenes. Pant, pant, pant...

Extra spaces I'll remove from now on. Emojis I'm not sure what to tell you. I cut and paste responses onto a Word document and then send it to Renee for posting. As for grammatical errors, re-read the part about cutting and pasting LOL Not a chance I'll start fixing questions or replies. I'd end up screwing something up!

Thanks, buddy. Can't write about CJ taking out the garbage these days; that's one of Ritchie's chores now. LOL I like the spirited discussion. It shows CJ's a complex enough character to attract some love from readers but also complaints about his faults. Let's face it, he can be too perfect at times and I don't want to hide any warts he may have. f course, what some may consider a character flaw will be viewed as a virtue by others. Therein lies the fun of discussing a cast member. If everyone agrees with everything it can get a tad boring.