Did a reading last night at The Twig Book Shop in San Antonio.  Had a small but enthusiastic audience who enjoyed Chapter 11 of That Demon Life--but what really struck me was the kindness and friendliness of The Twig's staff--it's the nicest bookstore in Texas--no kidding.

I was also struck by the seemingly vast numbers of vultures that were perched on light poles overlooking I-35.  I hope this isn't an indcation of an equally vast carnage along the highway, though I suppose it is....