October 3-4, 2009:

A busy busy weekend, though no writing got done. I often have a let down when I finish a book and send it off, especially if it has been a long-term project. And so it was with CURSES. Sent off, let down, and luckily I had this busy weekend planned.

I'd already been doing some desultory packing since I go back to the States on Friday, and I spent Saturday morning doing some more. But I also am booked up with last minutes visits with friends and running a day-long workshop. But wait–I'm...