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  1. Carlos Hazday
    Wasn't I just telling you something about guys whistling at me when I ride the Harley shirtless? Come to Daddy...
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    Beanie Babies

    Carlos Hazday commented on Mrsgnomie's story chapter in Beanie Babies

    I smell begging, coercion, and arm twisting
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    @kbois Actually, I rarely write sex scenes these days. And when I encounter them in stories, I skip right over them if I even bother to finish reading. A suggestion of what's to come or what recently happened is often better. Someone once told me they were a gay fiction author, not a gay erotica author. One thing I've noticed, which was true with me, is newer authors play much more emphasis on sex than more seasoned writers. If a writer feels they need sex scenes for their books to be popular, it suggests to me they're not that good anyway. As for including history in my stories, that's been part of what I write from the beginning. Even though my tales are usually fairly current, I think they qualify as historical fiction. I mean, although I wrote about same sex marriage being legalized soon after it happened, by now it's history. Just remember this is not a competition. Those who focus heavily on metrics I suspect are insecure about their writing. I don't care how many reaction, comments, or reviews I get; someone will always get more. I prefer to concentrate on writing interesting stories that leave readers asking for more. READERS, THAT IS NOT A BLANK CHECK TO BEG FOR LONGER CHAPTERS OR MORE FREQUENT POSTINGS
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    Beanie Babies

    Carlos Hazday commented on Mrsgnomie's story chapter in Beanie Babies

    Interestingly, Mrs. G and I were discussing author collaborations recently. I've borrowed characters from others, and my own have appeared in several stories. Each time the involved authors sought permission and provided guidance. These collaborations, even more co-authoring stories, can be tricky. @WolfM skillfully incorporated some of my characters and locations into Embers, but I wasn't about to have CJ & Co bump into a bunch of lycan. I solved the problem by having a character read Wolf's story while on vacation. I also borrowed from Jack Scribe without permission because he passed away before I even thought of borrowing this one guy. I hope he would have approved. I'm open to interactions, but if someone insisted on using any of my guys, and I didn't feel comfortable, I'd deny permission. But that's me. I don't react well to being cornered and can lash out. I've written a few characters based on individuals who've pissed me off. Not that I would ever do that to you @Gary L LOL
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    I'm flattered. What a nice thing to read first thing in the morning. Trying not to bore readers (and myself) by writing the same story repeatedly with different names and locations, I strive to vary each one, exposing my characters, readers, and myself to new situations and adventures. @chris191070 is a part of the family by now. He and some other wonderful followers encourage me to try new things and forgive me when they don't always work. Interesting you mention food, Chris. There may be mentions of interesting dishes in my next story, and yesterday I ordered (ok, my characters ordered) some great stuff for lunch at the Cfe at the Chanler at Cliff Walk. My characters will continue to travel frequently, giving us the chance for sightseeing and enjoying different cuisines. Great idea to interview a reader, Aaron! Good job.
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    The King

    Carlos Hazday commented on astone2292's story chapter in The King

    Yeah... read those and that's what made me think of Wells' book.
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    The King

    Carlos Hazday commented on astone2292's story chapter in The King

    Okay, still a bit lost, but less so. Fantasy Island meets The Island of Dr. Moreau. So, a cervida is a humanoid deer, eh?
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    3 more days and we sail on the Flying Circus. Not part of that story, The Café at The Chanler at Cliff Walk will be featured in a future one.
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    @dughlas Thinking of you
  10. Carlos Hazday
    Well, I don't want to reveal too much, but
  11. Carlos Hazday
    Fine... but you'll miss a night out dancing with CJ, Owen, Ritch, and Lucy. By the end of the night, she was the only one not to have taker her shirt off. (Probably 'cause she was wearing a slinky mini-dress without a bra.)
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    The King

    Carlos Hazday commented on astone2292's story chapter in The King

    Wound up at the doctor this morning. Negative tests for flu and Covide, so we're going with the vaccine reaction. She said I should be back to normal in a day or so.
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    I take the family's banter to new heights. Plus, I may have included a glimpse at CJ's life as Washington's mayor.
  14. Carlos Hazday
    Last we saw Liebe, she was 27 and planning her wedding. It'll be interesting to see her at 7.
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    4 more sleeps.
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    Excellent news! As much fun as being out in windy weather can be, and as good as all that rain does to keep drought at bay, I'd rather deal with little tropical storms than monsters like Ian.
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    Here's a little sample of what to expect.
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    The King

    Carlos Hazday commented on astone2292's story chapter in The King

    Not done, still 3 to go and I need to read this one again. I got a flu shot at the end of the wee and spent the weekend in a fog thanks to the reaction. I've had the flu for 48 hours! Feeling a little better this morning, let's see if my brain decided to join my body in trying to function normally
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    LMAO - Nope. Haven't written anything this convoluted since. I wanted to emulate TV shows and music videos that cut between scenes rapidly and this was the result. When I posted the story, the second one was already written, so the wait was not too long. It'll take several chapters to unravel this mess; let me know what you think. I love reading what newcomers to the series have to say.
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    CJ and Owen steal a sailboat and go for a joyride.
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    There will be one or two references to regional wines. Does that help?
  22. Carlos Hazday
    Five more sleeps and the Abellos go on a European vacation! Take a look at the banner atop my profile page for a hint.
  23. Carlos Hazday
    Our humidity dropped precipitously after the hurricane passed and the lack of sunshine made it cooler in the mornings the past few days. I had to put on a t-shirt when I went for a walk before sunrise.
  24. Carlos Hazday
    You're welcome. Overcast and rainy earlier and more on the way. Couch potato day.
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    Chapter 1

    Carlos Hazday commented on kbois's story chapter in Chapter 1

    @Mrsgnomie Weren't you and I discussing how some authors thrive on metrics to the point of begging? The craving to accumulate reactions and comments is strong in this one. We may need to consider an intervention. @kbois Impatient much? I haven't even finished reading all the damn stories. There's also the fact that since I edited the story, it's a bit more involved to craft worthy comments. Plus, all that wordinness left me trying to catch my breath.
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