Status Updates From Journal of a Novel: The Eas...

I have been horribly behind on these but sitting in a big ol' chair and catching up felt like hanging out with a friend - what I've liked best about this so far (next to the thoughts about the book) has been Steinbeck's candidness on how up and down the writing process is. It's nice to see that no one has one clear process or experience.

I love reading a discussion in the book thinking: wow I wonder how Steinbeck knew about this thing that the character mentions then open the journal and immediately see him talk about it and asking his editor to find out some extra knowledge. Incredible, really. What a great reading experience. 🥹

"This morning I am amazed at the utterly despicable quality of my thinking. And these are just as definitely a part of me as the thoughts of which I can approve. It doesn't do any good to deny such thoughts. I think they turn to poison and sink in if we do. Better to think them through and so lose them."

Sooooooo excited for this one!!!!!!