Carlos Hazday

Awesome! I'm trying this new approach while juggling multiple story arcs. Let me know if I miss anything. LOL

@Butcher56 We'll find out more about the suit against the AFA during a meeting with Ethan in Fire Island. The guys may be back in DC, but that doesn't mean they'll cut back on their traveling.

Although the events in Mexico had a favorable conclusion, I think they'll affect them for a long time. Not so much Liebe since she's so young. Ritch's the first person other than Owen to hear it from CJ's mouth. I'm certain if the fathers don't know they at least suspect. Anybody want to guess who the next person he tells is?

LMAO Over 8k words and you think he'll find it too short? A couple of readers complained about my previous story's ending--what else is new--claiming Cadet had gone further into the future but I didn't cover everything in CDMX. I explained that story was limited to events in Mexico. With this one, and a few others, I plan to continue setting CJ up for what's coming. Originally, I planned on a multi-chapter story covering the summer of 2022, but decided to break it up into several shot stories. It helps me get stories out faster since had I stuck to my plan this wouldn't have seen the light of day until next year. I'm currently working on Everhope. It picks up with their arrival in Washington and ends a week later when they fly to a wedding in Rhode Island. Not a lot of conflict or action in any of these. They're meant to flesh out CJ and Owen's new reality. Lots of slice-of-life stuff.

Psst, buddy... I've got some great scenes that can get you happy. I'll give you a good deal. LMAO - Glad you enjoyed that. There will be a continuation after we pause for another story.

“What the fuck they want now?” CJ was exasperated. If his grandparents did not stop finding excuses to constantly call, he planned to disown them. There was just so much tender loving care he could handle. “It’s Ritch.” Brett raised a finger to his lips. “I’m putting him on speaker. Don’t say anything.” Although Owen seemed apprehensive about not revealing his brother-in-law would be talking to the room, he shrugged. CJ grinned. Knowing Brett, he expected some fun with the conversati

Following their departure from Mexico City, CJ, Owen, and Liebe stop in South Florida to rest and recover before returning to Washington, D.C. In Key West, they return to Cypress House, the bed and breakfast they had previously visited. Between relaxing and spending time playing in the sun and water, CJ and Owen share their plans for the future with Ritch.

Let's not forget there are kids involved and they will influence what happens. Stick around and you may realize I'm not too kind to cheaters.

Fortunately, I've been spared that kind of pain.

I've tried to keep that trait alive. CJ's still quick to anger, but he's learning not to strike out immediately. He's now willing to forego the instant satisfaction of pummeling someone, say a Russian spy, and waiting until the right time to inflict maximum pain.

Takes an ancient one to recognize another...

And when I'm watching TV, riding the motorcycle, or even on the toilet. Damn mofos won't shut up and leave me alone!

Considering I've written almost 10 years of CJ's story so far, there are a lot of potential spoilers. I'll share this much: Chip will show up again in the future.

There's a storm coming... Next book will unravel what happened here at the end and some events will reverberate throughout the series. It's fun seeing how CJ reacted at 15 and imagining how he would do10 years later. He's 24 1/2 at the time of the latest story.

LMAO!

About 10-12 years ago, I dated a former Air Force guy with copper hair ALL over. I'd say more but I'd get in trouble for posting porn. I was hellbent in showcasing all sorts of relationships when I started the series. I may not have written everything I originally planned, but I gave a little overview of how different individuals approach them. Not everything was my cup of tea, but I felt it was important to acknowledge not every couple is faithful and/or monogamous. Funny how my MCs stuck to the straight (HA!) and narrow.

I hope that applies to the author too! LOL

Thanks. I cringe when I read some of this early stuff. Boy was I trying hard to include everything. I've learned to pace myself. LOL

Yep. Some of it was based on personal experience.

I end up with a handful of gingers in the series. Not sure why all my gingers, except the most recent introduced one, leave readers drooling.

Damn! The things I did trying to keep readers coming back. I've learned since I wrote this. Quality stories will entice people to return better than anything else. Bur cliffhangers have a place and time, and I've tried to use the judiciously in my most recent stories.

Carlos slaps forehead while shaking head.

I can relate.

Not to be confused with Sappo which is what some Aussies call Yanks. Something I learned while reading a story on GA. Right, @WolfM?

A hard lesson I have to constantly relearn...