Editing and rewriting

Just cut 5,000 words from the second two chapters of Leaving Coty. Eeeeek! And this book is supposed to be a great deal longer than Meeting Coty! It always takes longer to leave someone than to get together. And it will here.
I'm trying to make honest reactions without being self indulgent. I like Tessa, but I wonder if I make her reactions too heart felt she will come across as weak. I think being emotional is actually a strong trait because it means you don't hide, but in her world, the business world of Coty,she is learning, a tad too late, that maybe you shouldn't let everyone know what you're thinking.
It's obvious, I know, but you should be able to trust friends. Not at Coty it would seem.
Have enjoyed today. After editing Erosion, I'm relieved and pleased I'm getting back into LC so easily. It isn't good swapping between such different books. LC is now my priority and must be finished if it's to make publication for spring.

Chorlton Book Festival

Another great event in South Manchester is fast approaching. Chorlton Book Festival!!
As part of it, I'm talking about blending fact and fiction, relationships and a career and reading from my novel, "Meeting Coty." If you want to know more about Francois Coty, one of the great perfume makers of his generation, join the debate about how people manage all the different elements in their lives, or just sit back and listen, please join us at Chorlton Library Monday, 9th of November at 2pm. This is a free event.
Now, to crack on with some work.....