I've had a dreadful time working on my book over the last couple of days. Yesterday I was reading about the murder of a queer person by Catholics in 17thC Brazil — makes particularly awful reading when the only source on the atrocity treats it as a great and noble act. Today I spent hours trying to track down a source that doesn't exist.

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@alexwest Have the few days after that dreadful time been better?

@PhilologicalEssayist Yes, much better! Writing this book has been a very enjoyable process so far, with only a few exceptions.

@alexwest Glad to hear! Speaking of writing, I'll have some short article-cum-announcement posted on "my" Substack before Xmas (will toot a link to it on here, too), but I am always envious of those who can rightfully claim that writing is enjoyable for themselves. Take care, have some enjoyable time writing and doing other stuff, and I wish you happy holidays and a good start of the coming next year in advance!

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