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  1. Carlos Hazday
    @Dmrman It's interesting I'm replying to a comment addressing the dads' support and encouragement of CJ. I've spent part of today outlining a scene where Cesar stands up for CJ (not that the kid needs help defending himself) and puts his son ahead of his job. It's going to be a looong time before that chapter gets published but keep this comment in mind whenever we get to it. Parents are meant to guide and assist not force their kids to act a specific way. As long as they do no harm to innocent people, let kids be kids.
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    No Surrender

    Carlos Hazday commented on Carlos Hazday's story chapter in No Surrender

    @Dmrman I don't take my self too seriously and treat my writing the same. It's not meant to be high literature but an enjoyable way for readers to pass some time so humor is very important. Even when I eventually deal with some very serious issues, there'll be a few laughs thrown in for good measure.
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    @Dmrman Please, feel free to speculate as much as you want! Although I warn you not everything you imagine may turn out to be correct. LOL
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    Magic

    Carlos Hazday commented on Carlos Hazday's story chapter in Magic

    You may have read my comment about Washington being a character in the story. I love the city and as you'll dicover in the future, CJ's tale couldn't be told with him living anywhere else. I hope you enjoy some of the other locations I'll be taking our boy to in the future.
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    @Dmrman Not sure what you mean by a cliff.... LOL I found it interesting most readers felt Dragon would be the one taking care of the jerk.
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    Glory Days

    Carlos Hazday commented on Carlos Hazday's story chapter in Glory Days

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    @Dmrman If you pay attention to the chapter dates you'll realize CJ's time in Washington has been very brief. It'll take him time to acclimate himself entirely but he's on his way.
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    Glory Days

    Carlos Hazday commented on Carlos Hazday's story chapter in Glory Days

    Of course CJ's situation is different! This is pure fiction LOL Although I'll admit CJ is the type of teen I wish I had been.
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    Fade Away

    Carlos Hazday commented on Carlos Hazday's story chapter in Fade Away

    @Dmrman Told ya the book has moments of laughter through out. So glad you're enjoying my little story.
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    Glory Days

    Carlos Hazday commented on Carlos Hazday's story chapter in Glory Days

    @Dmrman Unfortunately, I never heard back about what type of warning Sammi would have liked. If you read through the comments, some readers objected to the honest conversations but I'm sticking to my guns. Parenting is individual and when helicopter ones try to push their over protectiveness onto others, I find it insulting. Furthermore, the dynamics of a group of gay men together will never be understood by women. The moment one enters the scene the conversation changes no matter how accepting either side may be. I'm pretty certain this chapter and the next lost me a few readers but not everyone can handle the truth so it may have been for the best.
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    I think you'll like the altruism CJ reveals in the future.
  12. Carlos Hazday
    He'll still get laid now and then. Those teen hormones acting up.
  13. Carlos Hazday
    As you read on, real events, locations, and individuals will populate the story. I try to weave CJ in and out of events and he ends up meeting people who will end up playing a role in his life.
  14. Carlos Hazday
    Laughter's good for the heart and soul, I try to slip a little in every chapter.
  15. Carlos Hazday
    @Dmrman CJ experienced rejection from his stepfather and his mother was complicit; with Brett and Cesar he's going to feel insecure for a while even if he puts up a brave front. As the story progresses you'll see his attitude evolve thanks to the guidance/mentoring of a few older gay men. And no, that doesn't mean he'll be sleeping around with them. LOL
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    YES! A story. Although some of my personality and a lot of my experiences are scattered amongst the cast, it is purely fiction. I tried to create a diverse group of people who are like all humans imperfect. CJ's a kid on the verge of manhood and sometimes he'll be wise while others he'll be silly. I've had readers react to conversations, sexual intimacy, and drug use both in positive and negative ways and I kinda like it that way. I want as much realism as possible.
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    @Dmrman Thanks! The story's mine but it owes a lot to the editor's guidance and assistance. This was my initial effort at writing fiction and I hope you'll find the writing improves in subsequent chapters and books.
  18. Carlos Hazday
    Welcome to my world! Glad you enjoyed the opening salvo. There's a lot more already on GA and a lot more to come. Stick around, I think you'll enjoy the ride.
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    @pvtguy Thanks, Tony. The scene I previously posted in the discussion forum and this short story were meant to ensure readers don't forget about CJ while we're on hiatus. The next book's entirely written and the first chapter's in the hands of my editor as of this weekend. Once I'm certain there won't be interruptions in publishing dates I'll begin posting. I'm thinking it'll happen in a couple of months.
  20. Carlos Hazday
    Gracis!!!! Where the hell have you been? I miss you.
  21. Carlos Hazday
    @JeffreyL Thanks, Jeff. My primary goal was to show CJ doing something he felt was right, part of exploring his core beliefs. The gun ws secondary, I was hoped to show not all of us are gun-toting nuts or anti-gun fanatics. People often forget it's not a black and white issue but one in many shades of gray.
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    I've tried to show CJ evolving, rejecting simplistic ideas, and accepting those shaded areas. He's not yet there, but when he gets older and has a bit more experience I think he'll be a force to recon with.
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    @spikey582 Yep, you get the credit/blame for the Sig! I couldn't resist putting CJ in Charlottesville and the elements dovetailed in a way to help the story come together. I'd been wanting to reference the Freedom Riders for a while, the anti-semetic chants tie in with something else in the upcoming book, and I had also wanted to feature Lola and CJ's evolving political philosophy. I'm kinda happy with how it all turned out.
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    @hillj69 Yeah, CJ's a bit too perfect at times. I've tried to soil him up but the rascal keeps shaking off the dirt I toss at him. Maybe it's because I've tried to create an ideal person, someone to look up to, someone I would aspire to emulate. But that's the beauty of fiction and aside from a slip here and there I think I'll continue to have my boy do the right thing as much as possible. Thanks, buddy!
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    Is this a criticism of the character using a handgun to defend himself and an innocent bystander? I'm not sure what your definition of healthy democracy is, but if it means a utopian society where bullies don't threaten others, then I fear the world has never nor will it ever see one. In my opinion,, the word 'war' is brandished about too easily in our society, could it be as a race humans seek comfort in confrontation?
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