By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills
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Is your workplace special to you? Many times I’ve been asked where I write. The answer is anywhere, yet I do have a designated office, a room where bits and pieces of me are scattered throughout. I’d like to share a few photos with you today.
Okay, so my desk is slightly messy. Oh, do I love the two computer screens.
Yep, I do have a chandelier above my desk. It’s my girly spot.
The view behind my chair is filled with this and that stuff. I have more books than I know what to do with, but I didn’t show you those. Note, several books are stashed away in boxes.
My FBI corner inspires me to write suspense. One of my treasured possession is the coffee mug in the shape of a gun. Every writer needs a touch of … their kind of story.
The African shelf is special because of my heart for Southern Sudan and the courageous people who call the country their home. I’ve been to that war torn part of the world, and I’ll never be the same. The Sudanese need our prayers and support.
I could have shown you grandkids’ pics, but I refrain from posting their photos on the internet. Just know they’re there and they make me smile.
No matter if your work space is at home or away from home, what is unique about where you spend your time?
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In my quest for quiet, I hide at the library to write, and even sometimes in my husband’s “Man Cave.” I’ve added a rubber plant in there, some lamps…and a few of my writing books. So far he hasn’t complained. I LOVE your writing space–and the gun mug. I’m with you. I don’t post any photos of my grandchildren on the internet. Thanks for sharing, DiAnn!
Hi Victoria, thanks for commenting! Whatever works for a writer means good stuff for readers!
My writing space covers parts of two rooms. One former bedroom also serves as an office for paying bills, writing letters, stuffing stuff in the closet and writing. The other bedroom is also the guest room and that is where I have migrated to write. With laptop on lap, body on daybed, I find it easier to concentrate.
Hi Dorothy, when the mound of work diverts my attention, I head for the patio with my laptop.
I just returned from an eye test, and was sure my sight was worse than the Doctor said it was, and nearly went to get a magnifying glass to see the mess you mentioned. Your “messy” makes a colleague’s desk outstanding in disorderliness. It’s good to have objects other than the computer and the books. My bedroom is my office. I have prayer cards, photo albums (mini ones) a TV do not use, artifacts from my time in West Africa, and appointment cards. They all help to add balance to my time there..
Hi Frances, I think our offices are our home base. Whatever inspires us needs to find a “home.” Humor has a spot in your writing!
Love your comment about needing a magnifying glass.
I chuckled at your slightly messy desk comment; for a split second there I thought about sending you a pic or two of my messy desk. Then decided against actually doing that, I didn’t want you feeling that you needed to start pursuing a career change to writing horror. lol
Thanks for the view, and all the great updates.
Hi Castle, thanks for commenting! Love your humor!
So lovely~~~ This makes me smile.
Hi Julie, that’s cause you and I have had fun in my office!
Your desk is messy??????? Really!!! Looks pretty clean and straight to me. My workspace is wherever I can find a place.
Hi Doris, That means you can work anywhere – a good thing.
Ha! Awesome! That’s the same pic I have on my laptop! KING! That you for sharing this! God Bless!
Hi Karen, when my oldest granddaughter was 2, she assigned animals to the family. Mine was a lion and I love it! KING!
Oh my – – I had to giggle at your comment that your desk is slightly messy – – it looks immaculate to me!! Thank you for sharing this glimpse into your writing space with us. I absolutely LOVE seeing the offices (or main writing areas) for my *favorite* authors. 🙂
I’m very blessed to have my son’s former bedroom (although I find myself wishing he was still a little boy and living at home *sigh*) and have a wonderful desk my husband gave me. He and one of my son-in-laws assembled it and it fits perfectly in a corner next to a window. Since those who know me well know I’m a cat lady through and through, I have numerous cat items on my desk—and often have one or two of my live cats sitting next to my laptop! 😉 Thank you for sharing this with us (and I especially like your Africa items—so very special).
Hi Patti Jo
My office used to be my youngest son’s bedroom. It doesn’t look anything like that now – but I do remember. 🙂
Since we’ve hit the open road, my work space in the RV is the banquette. In Florida (for 4 or 5months) I sit in my recliner in our park model. Since I don’t have lots of room to write, I have to find an area and get it done.
Hi Janetta
I think the open road would give you so much inspiration!
DiAnn, I wish I’d snapped a picture of you working on your laptop while seated in front of the fireplace at the hotel where we recently participated in Weekend With The Writers. I don’t know why you bother having an office. Truly, you do really write anywhere. And we’re better off for it.
Hi Richard, thanks so much for your kind words. I have no idea where your office is located, but I surely love your books!