Happy Holidays, and Thank You, Don M.

First, I'd like to wish you a very Merry Christmas.

Please enjoy any time off that you get, and, as always, keep our troops still serving on the front lines in your thoughts and prayers. It wouldn't hurt to drink a pint or two for them either.

Second, I'd like to thank super reader Don M. for his input yesterday. You see, even I get stuck when I'm writing. Don must've read my mind and suggested I add crusty new character to the Corps Justice mix and pushed Book 4 along. Lucky him, because he saved my ass, I'll be naming the character after him.

That gave me an idea. Many of you have been amazing with your feedback and support. Thank you.

I'd like to do my part to give back, so here's my idea. You may not be a writer, but you may have a killer idea for a new character.

Here's my offer: give me description of your character, with a name. Tell me what he/she looks like, a bit of background, etc... If I use your character, I'll brag about you like I'm bragging about Don now and thank you in the book. Call it my tiny Christmas present to the best readers on the planet.

So put on your thinking caps, pop open a cold one, and type me up a quick note. I look forward to hearing from you.

Semper,
CGC

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