Just a little curio really.

Post by **CovenantJr** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:27 pm

www.whereiwrite.org/

See a selection of f/sf authors in their writing spaces. I notice an abundance of wood/laminate floors, for some reason.

Post by **Fist and Faith** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 12:16 am

This just kills me!

Post by **lorin** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 12:55 am

the one that really caught my eye was Chip Delaney. THAT is a really amazing space. I can't breathe just looking at it.

Post by **matrixman** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 1:04 am

Yes, quite an interesting site. MsMary posted that link at the Hangar as well.

The pic that struck me was the one of Joe Haldeman: he writes via candlelight! Crazy, dude.

I'm not sure what is it about laminated floors that is killing Fist. He may need medical attention.

Um...but what I found amusing was the fact that, so far, cats outnumber dogs in those pics.

Post by **Fist and Faith** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:30 am

I haven't even looked at the link.

I just think the concept is a riot! A connection between s/f authors and wood/laminate floors. Just a high correlation? Or does one actually cause the other?

Post by **[Syl]** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 4:38 pm

In the category of Workspaces, this year's Terry Goodkind Award, of which the Dust Jacket Bio Photo is the apex of the evening, went to Joe Haldeman. The prize, a halogen lamp and a pair of industrial strength bifocals, could not be delivered, however, since no carriers ship to cabins in that particular region of the Ozarks.

Piers Anthony was notably distressed at the news, as he felt confident that he had this year's award locked up, shouting, "I've written entire novels about my office!" as security ushered him out into the hall.

Sat Aug 08, 2009 4:45 pm

I wonder if wood laminate floors can harbor the bacillum that causes leprosy?

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 4:53 pm

Syl wrote:Piers Anthony was notably distressed at the news, as he felt confident that he had this year's award locked up, shouting, "I've written entire novels about my office!" as security ushered him out into the hall.

hmm...
Considering he is considered a "local" of Gator Town/Ocala/Wildwood vicinity, perhaps I should check these novels about his office out...

Post by **hue of fuzzpaws** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 6:16 pm

It is that is is good to see that others possess chaotic personal spaces

too. (Also I did not know about 75% of the authors shown)

Post by **CovenantJr** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:12 pm

Nor did I, but still...

One of the few I did know was John Grant, the man behind my current signature.

Post by **aliantha** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:18 pm

I get the connection between sci-fi writers -- well, writers of *any* persuasion, really -- and cats: Cats don't demand that you take them for a walk, just as you're in the middle of writing a major creative scene.

From there, I can extrapolate a need for dog-owning writers to have wood/laminate flooring. Not sure about cat-owning writers, tho. Altho hairballs are certainly easier to clean up off hard flooring than off of carpet. And for the distraction factor, it's more fun to watch a cat slide on a hard surface while chasing a toy. Hmm...

What *I'm* taking away is that the best writing cave includes a comfy couch and a fireplace. And possibly a great view. The stacks of books and the messy desk were a given.

Post by **CovenantJr** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:44 pm

It surprised me how many were office-like. I'm not sure I could write for long in such a sterile environment.

Post by **aliantha** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:00 pm

I remember reading about an author (can't remember who it was) who had to write facing a blank wall, to minimize distractions. I bet that's the rationale of that fellow who writes by lantern-light, too.

The folks who work in an office-like environment may do that as another kind of mind game, i.e., "My workspace needs to look like an office so that I'll focus on working."

What surprised me was how many people appear to write while curled up on the couch or stretched out in a recliner. Sorry, I've gotta sit up.

Post by **Worm of Despite** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:00 pm

Got tired of all the people e-mailing me for my work space, so here. Gosh.

Post by **lorin** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:38 pm

why does Jennifer Stevenson have that huge tray of flourescent lights? S.A.D.'s?

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:59 pm

Totally off topic...
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
...but this is the first thread I've seen it in.

lorin, is that a new image of yours?
It's not one I think I've seen in your posted artwork on Facebook.
Have you returned to doing your art?

...oh please say yes...

Post by **lorin** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:10 pm

Menolly wrote:Totally off topic...
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
...but this is the first thread I've seen it in.

lorin, is that a new image of yours?
It's not one I think I've seen in your posted artwork on Facebook.
Have you returned to doing your art?

...oh please say yes...

ahh, no, my friend. this is an older one. but I have just ordered a new program and am going to give it a go.

I will be trying to learn it again, inspired by Illume Eltanin

Post by **aliantha** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:04 pm

Lord Foul wrote:

Got tired of all the people e-mailing me for my work space, so here. Gosh.

Where's the comfy couch? And the fireplace? Sheesh, and you call yourself a writer.

Post by **lorin** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:34 pm

Where's the comfy couch? And the fireplace? Sheesh, and you call yourself a writer.

Comfy couch + fireplace = sleep or

Post by **Worm of Despite** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:46 pm

aliantha wrote:
Lord Foul wrote:Got tired of all the people e-mailing me for my work space, so here. Gosh.
Where's the comfy couch? And the fireplace? Sheesh, and you call yourself a writer.

Maybe you need a bean bag or hot air balloon, but I just need a keyboard and something to keep me upright... Though I have written outside on paper, as well as in bed.

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Just a little curio really.

Just a little curio really.