"Of the first seven novels I wrote, numbers four and five were published. Numbers one, two, three, six, and seven, have never seen the light of day... and rightly so"

This quote by Sue Grafton speaks with the trouble of being an effective author. She acknowledges that of the first seven novels she composed, just 2 were published. The other 5 were never released, and she suggests that it was for the best. This recommends that she was not satisfied with the quality of the other five novels, and that she was willing to accept that they were unsatisfactory to be released. It also implies that she was willing to put in the hard work to enhance her writing and make sure that her future novels were of a greater quality. This quote is a testimony to the commitment and determination of authors, and the importance of striving for quality in one's work.