Nov. 5, 2015

 

Dear Hildie:

 

It was good talking with you. We maybe can catch up some Sunday.

 

What’s wrong with going to the Haunted House? What are you, a kill-joy? (Yes).

 

I’ve finished the rewrite of the novel Summer didn’t like and have put it away for a little while to come back to and read anew. Now I’m scanning several lengthy manuscripts from years ago. At the time I thought they were great. Now, though, I see how much I’ve learned over the years, mainly about eliminating excess verbiage. I really resent having to do the “housekeeping” pat of writing—scanning in old manuscripts, etc. I’d much rather be writing. But that’s like the archaeologist who only likes to dig—you have to do the nasty bits, too, I guess.

 

Take care.

Love,

M