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5/21/2015

Summer has hit the Cooper household. The kids are done with school and I'm digging in for pool time. I just wanted to take a second to give you a heads-up on a couple of things, and tell you about some new stuff based on reader ideas:

Papal Justice

After taking a breather this week, on Monday I start my first read through. If you're on Beta team 1 or 2, stay tuned. I'm planning on getting the final version published by June 20th.

Fallen

Along with going through Papal Justice, Monday is also the day I start writing Fallen, the new Daniel Briggs novel. No rest for the Novels Live crew!!! Check out the new cover that I got this morning.

FREE Semper Fi Cards

I've always wanted a way to say hello to Marines when I see their USMC decals on cars, motorcycles, airplanes and tanks. Thanks to an anonymous reader's idea, we now have a way to do that. You guys are the first to see our new Semper Fi cards. Now we can spread the Corps Justice love in a cool way. I'll mail ten to anyone if they provide their mailing address HERE. Be the first to order yours.

New Decals

You guys asked, and someone with better design skills than me delivered. We have two new Corps Justice decals available for the rock bottom price of $1.99 each (includes shipping). Get them HERE.

Summer Writing

After wrapping up Fallen in June, I'm going to take a couple months to hang with the kids. But don't worry, my plan is to write 2 to 4 new short stories during July and August. I have Chosen, Willy Trent's story, ready to go. Let me know what other short stories you'd like to see. Can't wait to hear your ideas.

21 Comments

Mark

5/21/2015 08:51:27 am

I'd like to see a story about Cal's dad and how it all got started from his time in the service to starting Stokes Security and to present, just a thought.
I hope you enjoy your time with your family and get some rest along the way!!

Rebecca

5/22/2015 03:36:55 am

Mark that is an awesome idea! Sometimes you really need to take it back to the very beginning to understand where it is now.

Wanda

5/21/2015 09:01:18 am

Would like to know more in depth story on Gaucho and his Uncle.

Andy

5/21/2015 11:48:36 am

I second that. Another interesting one would incorporate SSI because Neil was one of first recruits. So, 1) Neil and 2) parents showing marine life and effect on family. In Godspeed you touched on marine wife being important keeping morale of family and backbone of family. My spouse's father was military and his mom tried to keep balance of unconditional love, military strictness - as two CAN compete and cause children mixed messages. That and all the moving, army base life. My brother and sister-in- laws traveled in Europe during WWII but wondered why Dad's life sometimes overshadowed their need to have friends - they did not enlist after all - now they wish they had truly taken in the opportunities.
Great cover for Fallen. Enjoy kids and wife. Only get one chance at this LIFE - and then it is all he wrote😜

Judy

5/21/2015 09:18:42 am

I used the link to order the cards. Thanks, that's a great idea to leave them on vehicles displaying the USMC decals.

Like Wanda, I'd like learn more about Gaucho and his uncle, and maybe a follow-up to know that the uncle is okay and in a safe place (or at least has a new handler that has his back).

In your story CHOSEN about Willy Trent, will it also tell how Top and Gaucho became best friends? If it was addressed in another book, I apologize. I haven't read the complete series.

Have fun with the kids and enjoy some down time with the family. Have a safe, fun-filled holiday.

Mary Sheerin link

5/21/2015 09:46:12 am

Enjoy your time with the kid's. They grow up to fast. Have a great summer

Marsha

5/21/2015 09:40:01 am

I would love to have a book about Diane. We know a little of her back story and we all know she is made of strong stuff, but I would like to know details of what she's gone through, etc.

Cheryl

5/21/2015 10:26:44 am

Wow, some great story ideas here. I'd also like to know more about Neil. It might be time on the next TJG adventure to start looking for a good combat medic to join the crew too. Have a wonderful weekend off with your terrific family and, if you're so inclined, remember that Monday is Memorial Day. If you don't get driven to work before Tuesday, we won't complain, really. When you do start your read over, please check your dates starting in about Chapter 4. Just couldn't wait for beta time - sorry. Seriously, get some rest, you've so earned it. Time with the little people is so precious, Mary is so right - they all grow up too fast.

richard ahern

5/21/2015 11:42:55 am

Having lost one child to SIDS and another to USMC PTSD I totally concur, I am 70 and it seems like yesterday the kids were on my hip and on my shoulders. It goes in the blink of an eye.

Great idea on the semper fi cards.

As a new reader how do i know which beta team i am on or have they already been filled?

As a non-sequitur next time you go to town, pick up the current issue of Garden and Gun a little piece on franklin

5/21/2015 12:53:31 pm

Richard, my condolences. I can't imagine losing a child (at any age) and it has to be a parent's worst nightmare. Hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday surrounded by loved ones. Judy

G.YOUNGER

5/21/2015 02:19:26 pm

The pain and torment you have experienced is heart- breaking. I admire and appreciate your sharing it with LIVE.

5/21/2015 11:55:20 am

Cannot wait for another Daniel Briggs story. I had emailed you all my questions after I read Adrift.
Medic would be perfect. Yes, how did Gaucho and Top gt to be besties? Seems you have paired Cal/Daniel, Gaucho/Top, operationally Neil/Diane. Cannot wait to find out more of culinary skills of Top - include one of his recipes. "Celebratory Carbonara"

G.Younger

5/21/2015 11:50:38 am

The cover of FALLEN is fabulous. The red makes everything else stand out. I am looking forward to reading more of Daniel.
Thank you for the Semper Fi cards. What an excellent idea! I walk in my small town almost daily. I pass a plumber's shop with his Semper Fi Logo and I have noticed by their vechicles, he hires former marines. We also get several tourist in town and I shall be on the lookout for their cars.
Ordered a new decal and my 4th t-shirt. I like the new ones, as well!
It will be interesting to read about Willie T. Short stories can be a lot of fun!
Looking forward to Beta Reading Time. Enjoy a grand summer playing in the pool with your children. When these little ones grow up, there is no telling where they will be. For the next year or so, I have to travel to Europe to visit mine!
Novels Live is wonderful! It is such an education and a pleasure to read your work as you go, as well as read and gets hints of life from the other participants. This opportunity is a Blessing and I appreciate your letting me tag along!

S conger

5/21/2015 11:53:54 am

Finally I'm back in the us for 10 months. I can't wait to get the beta. It killed me to give up on daily papal j but the month invietnam, cambodia, etc was just too remote.

5/22/2015 11:16:48 am

S. conger, My you are a traveler! Also, happy to to read you are back in the US,

Laura

5/21/2015 12:09:12 pm

I really like the new cover for Fallen and I'm looking forward to learning more about Daniel and his journey through life to get to TJG. I like the idea of the cards and I look forward to leaving them around to hopefully add to the reader populations or Corps Justice. The new decals and shirts look good and I'll be placing an order when we are done with this PCS and have a new address.

I like the idea of some short novella to get some more history into TJG. I like the idea of Cal, Gaucho, Neal and as long as you are not to particular about order even to know more about Travis would be cool. Also, to find out Cal's fathers history and how and why he started the company would also be nice.

Have a great long weekend everyone. Carlos, enjoy some down time lovin and kissin on the kids, they will look back on the time you spent with themas much as you will.

Vin

5/21/2015 12:53:56 pm

Excellent cover for Fallen. Chosen cover is good too but if that's Trent the guy needs to be MUCH bigger.
Short stories, or long....
- Trent before The Corps and some during his service.
- Goucho and his uncle.
- Diane's time in the Navy.
- We haven't heard much from "what's her name", the CEO of SSI but I'm sure there are some stories there.

Sorry Cooper but no cards for me. No self respecting Senior Chief would hand out 'Semper Fi' cards. I would be blackballed from the "Goat Locker." Got anything with "Anchor's aweigh?" ;-)

5/21/2015 02:40:16 pm

Writing ideas:
Spainish jihadist (boss of Felix) kidnap Diane for revenge against Cal. This would probably drag Cal out of his funk! It would also be rather dark. As you said Mr. Cooper, nobody wants to fool around with a mad Cal!!.
Perhaps ....a short story with TJG helping the Pope smoke out all those in kahoots against him.
Maybe Pres. Z pardons Ruiz, but then Ruiz can't get out if Mexico. So Gaucho and Willie T. ride to the rescue. ( another SS)
OR...as a huge stretch...a SS of Cal in his tormented abyss. This would certainly be an uncomfortable topic to write and perhap read...unless it has a happy ending!!
Or ANYTHING that pops in your mind! You have the gift of creative mind, as well as, the gift if communicating your thoughts to others.

Ed Liden link

5/22/2015 01:35:34 am

Very mysterious "Fallen" cover...super design. Would like to see more
books about anyone of the characters so far? I realize you can't give everybody equal attention, but former histories of Travis, Gaucho etc.really do capture any reader's attention. You gotta get "Cal" back on front page now that Travis is gone. Just an aside how
about a bit more bio on you and your co-author--readers want to know! Also another aside how does one tell if you are a beta reader
one or two or not at all? Thanks so very much for such an enjoyable
time reading your books--keep'em coming. Summertime in Tennessee doesn't get any better than this.

Anne

5/22/2015 05:43:50 am

I have thoroughly enjoyed this experience and look forward to your next book. As for thoughts and suggestions, I do have a few. While I was disappointed with Travis's death, I felt it was telegraphed when the president released him to meet up with the TJG. I empathize with Cal's feelings of loss and abandonment. I have to believe that he will work through the grief process, but he needs to be able to lean on someone who will nurture as well as help him to find his way through the labyrinth of emotions. Diane possibly? Daniel would certainly empathize but not nurture. I see the president looking to TJG to replace Travis. Maybe Cal would be interested in the job until a suitable candidate could be found. That way, he could continue his relationship with Diane and still be remotely involved in whatever assignment the team is working on. You have your work cut out for you, Cal, but I think you are up to the job. I also think the pope could play a significant part in healing Cal. Enjoy your weekend, and I look forward to reading the coming novels and working with you again.

5/22/2015 07:51:34 am

Jack Noble AND Cal Stokes...in the same box set!!! Wow! Folks, I hope you know that I absolutely love the novels by our Mr. Cooper. One can count on Cooper's books to ALWAYS entertain! Although L.T. Ryan 's hero, Jack Noble, is quite a bit different from our Cal, he makes an interesting read. I suggest you try Noble Intentions.

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