Summertime
When the year started, I had one thing on my mind–finish this draft of the novel. Well, I accomplished that last month and so I began wondering about my summer. I’d applied to a few places earlier this year. No residencies (that’s a project for next summer or a summer to come), just a few workshops that will allow me to commune with other writers. So I applied to one or two along with my submissions to literary magazines and a handful of contests. I hadn’t heard from any and so I was getting a little anxious. Then I checked my mail late last night and there it was–a message from my new best friend, Dorothy, informing me that I have been awarded a scholarship for a week at the Fine Arts Work Center! I was pleasantly surprised, mostly because I applied on a whim after my friend Nadine told me about a great class being offered by one of my favorite writers. So, I’m going back to Mass. after all these years. I may even hang out in Boston for a few days before–just for fun. I haven’t been to Beantown in sixteen years! Time really does fly.
I have one other one that I’m waiting on. You know, the usual, watching the mailboxes, but I’m also trying to think through my approach to what I hope will be the final draft of this novel. I want to begin June 1.
I do have a few distractions . . . a cute futbol player and the NBA playoffs (some loves are forever). As long as Tayshaun and KG are still in it, I’m watching. And as much as I like Joe Smith I can’t cheer for him while he’s wearing a Cavs uni. Go Celts! I don’t know what I’m going to do when Boston and Detroit meet in the East Finals.
Happy Writing,
Q
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