Have I mentioned how much I hate driving? Well, I do. Worked on Dark Elf today. Got some good work done. I'm really in the idea/scene/refine stage. I found some great research books on the Renaissance. Will be reading through those. Also went to the bookstore and bought:

• Inkspell, by Cornelia Funke -- Inkheart was a fabulous book. My son loved it. Adults will get a LOT from this book. Inkspell is the sequel. Can't wait to read it! To be honest, if you write paranormal, I recommend you read all of Funke's books. Her stories have really original twists.


• Ptolemy's Gate, by Jonathan Stroud -- the 3rd in the Bartimaeus Trilolgy. My son adored the first two. Me, too. Funny and interesting. Highly recommended. This was a sneak into the child's room to snatch and read while he was sleeping book.


• Gilead, by Marilynne Robinson -- Have heard great things about this book. Will report back.


• A Million Little Pieces, by James Frey -- I want the right to say I'm outraged, too.