re the graph: it's one of those erase/write periods..

I write and I erase the outline. We're in a transitional scene, which is pretty well crossing maps, so there's about as much put in as taken out, so that's why the graph doesn't advance appreciably. We are now into the main action of the book.

Todd Lockwood is doing the cover for the next book to come out. He and I turn out to be at opposite ends of the state, both fanatic backyard gardeners.

Jane's back took another spasm last night, but the fact it's now in line means she thinks it's going...