I love the sunshine. If I had my way, I’d live in a fishbowl so I could soak up as much sunlight as possible. My office is in the corner of our house with wall-to-wall windows. To bring even more of the outdoors inside, I painted a mural along the top border with vines, red berries, honey bees, and hummingbirds.
To make the environment more relaxed and less office-like, I have furnished it with shabby-chic antiques. I work on an old teacher’s desk from the 1950s and have a distressed credenza. Behind me, within easy reach are floor-to-ceiling bookshelves which house the reference material I need for the novel I’m working on.
I only have one wall in the study and on that wall is an old mercantile cabinet from the 1800s. The potato bins hold my files, the whatnot drawers hold office supplies, the shelves hold my bills and awards.
Thanks for stopping by!
About Deeanne Gist:
Deeanne—known to her family, friends, and fans as Dee—has rocketed up the bestseller lists and captivated readers everywhere with her original historical and contemporary novels. A favorite among readers and reviewers alike, her popular titles include A Bride Most Begrudging, A Bride in the Bargain, and Maid to Match. Her latest book, It Happened at the Fair (available now), is her ninth published novel.
A popular speaker, Gist’s presentations have been featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal and in other publications. The Wall Street Journal’s accompanying online video was the most watched video on the FrontPageWSJ.com website for several days following their feature.
Gist has a background in education and journalism. Her credits include People, Parents, Parenting, Family Fun, Houston Chronicle and Orlando Sentinel. She is also the creator of I Did It!®, a parenting line of products. Gist lives in Houston, Texas with her husband of thirty years. The couple has four grown children.
Dee’s new book, It Happened at the Fair, is available now, and to celebrate, Dee is holding an iPad Mini giveaway and hosting a live webcast on May 22 at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT! Enter the giveaway here, and RSVP for the webcast here.
Dee is one of my favorite authors to get to “step” into her study is really something else! Love to see how my favorite authors work. Thanks for the peek!
And Dee..thanks for the GREAT book you just wrote for us. 😀
Isn’t her writing room GREAT!!
Thanks, Casey. I’m glad you enjoyed it (she says while wiggling her toes inside her froggy slippers). 🙂
Hi Deeanne and Tricia! I really enjoyed this post. It’s always fun seeing where authors create their stories. Thanks for sharing!
Blessings,
Andrea
You’re so welcome, Andrea!
Loved all the pics! Felt like I was over having a cup of coffee with Dee….in my slippers!
I would sooooo love that, Lisa!! Hugs!
I love Dee and loved seeing her writing room! So adorable!
Thank you for sharing!! I loved seeing Dee’s writing space. I would love to have such a beautiful place to write. I do have a question for Dee. Where did she come by the maps she has hanging on her wall? I have been searching high and low for a map of New Orleans 1860 and can’t seem to find it. I would love to know her source, if she is able to share it! Thanks so much.
I use Sanborn maps. If you don’t have a New Orleans library card, you’ll have to see if you can access them through your library. They are online and most libraries share. You should be able to find it! Good luck!
I love Dee’s books!!! Since I started following her on FB, I have really enjoyed “getting to know her”. I love, love, love her quirky sense of humor and personality! She is so cute. All the arrows pointing out different things was really fun! The absolute best part…..the froggie slippers!!! That is the personality I was talking about. Thank you for this glimpse into her writing world. Tricia, you are amazing too! I am also having fun getting to learn about you as well! I love your books! Thank you!!
Awwww. So sweet, Stephanie. I’m glad you’re in my Circle of Friends! 🙂
I loved that!! Thank you!
What a fun office, Dee, and I love your slippers! I’m a short author, too, so I have that same stool in my kitchen. Can’t wait to read It Happened At the Fair. And thank you for having Dee here, Tricia!