2021 Is Getting Small in the Mirror

By John Gilstrap

Folks, I’m not going to try and bluff my way through this post. As I write this, I have what I believe is the flu. Remember the flu? That other respiratory malady that has been around for years? I did get tested for the new malady, and with negative results. So, as I enter my seventh day of fever, I find myself at a loss for writing advice that anyone could possibly find interesting.

Instead, as we here at The Killzone Blog wander up to our annual holiday hiatus, I’ll take this opportunity to express my gratitude to our subscribers and lurkers for all your support over these many years.

Next time we see each other, we’ll be in the embrace of a brand new year. I wish everyone health, prosperity and happiness.

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About John Gilstrap

John Gilstrap is the New York Times bestselling author of Lethal Game, Blue Fire, Stealth Attack, Crimson Phoenix, Hellfire, Total Mayhem, Scorpion Strike, Final Target, Friendly Fire, Nick of Time, Against All Enemies, End Game, Soft Targets, High Treason, Damage Control, Threat Warning, Hostage Zero, No Mercy, Nathan’s Run, At All Costs, Even Steven, Scott Free and Six Minutes to Freedom. Four of his books have been purchased or optioned for the Big Screen. In addition, John has written four screenplays for Hollywood, adapting the works of Nelson DeMille, Norman McLean and Thomas Harris. A frequent speaker at literary events, John also teaches seminars on suspense writing techniques at a wide variety of venues, from local libraries to The Smithsonian Institution. Outside of his writing life, John is a renowned safety expert with extensive knowledge of explosives, weapons systems, hazardous materials, and fire behavior. John lives in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.

16 thoughts on “2021 Is Getting Small in the Mirror

  1. John! I’m sorry you’re under the weather. There are PLENTY of other little beasties out there waiting to lay us low and that we ignore at our peril (especially, alas, at our age). I hope you feel better soon. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!

  2. I’m sorry you’re sick with the flu, John. I hope your recover is quick. Thanks for all your great posts over this past year. I’m looking forward to your posts next year. And here’s hoping you a quick recovery, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy, Healthy, Successful New Year!

  3. Sorry to hear of your illness, John. I wish you a speedy and full recovery.

    “Nathan’s Run” is my current evening reading. He’s on the road in the BMW and I’m caught up in it and learning a lot. Thanks for a great story.

    Merry Christmas to you and your family, and sincere wishes for a healthy and prosperous new year.

  4. Yikes! Hope you get better soon, John. Remember to drink plenty of fluids, get lots of rest, and read Robert E. Howard’s Conan tales to restore your energy.

  5. My mother entered nursing about the time of the Spanish flu. She told me more than once that the survivors were those who went to bed and stayed there until they were completely well. Get well ASAP! Onward to 2022!
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  6. Hope you’re better soon, John! Wish I could bring you a big pot of my chicken soup–it cures anything.

    Merry Christmas and see you in the new year.

  7. Missed this yesterday, John.

    Get some chicken soup and drink plenty of water, as my dear mother used to say. And she was always right.

    Hope you get better soon and are able to enjoy your holiday season. And thank you for all of your TKZ posts and for your YouTube offerings.

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