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Where Stories Are Made is a new feature here at Book Chick City. It’s where the author takes us on a tour of their writing place, be it an office, coffee shop or park and tells us about their writing day and rituals. My guest today is Ilona Andrews…
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I was born with scoliosis, like my father, but unlike him, I managed to escape curved spine by starting competitive swimming at the age of six. Unfortunately, as I got older, my back is increasingly unwilling to take the strain of sitting in a chair. I tend to lean forward when I write, and after a session, when one of my kids walks on my back, I sound like firecrackers. To alleviate this problem, my husband and kids bought me the recliner and wireless keyboard. And that’s where I write.
I have my coffee or tea by me, usually a scented candle – there is just something about it that puts me at ease, and the small blue dragon keeps me company. There is not really much more to say about it. I get up, eat, drink coffee, answer emails, and then I work. I don’t have any specific rituals except for making and consuming large amounts of tea while making words happen.
You can find out more about this feature HERE
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I wish I had somewhere like that to sit! I have a mix of scoliosis and the other I forgot the name, plus my arthritis LOL
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nice piece, ive been meaning to try Ilona's books have heard good things
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Pretty interesting
. I think I am going to have to check more of these out.
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Fabulous post. I love to see where writers create their masterpieces.
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Cool post! Chair looks comfy
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Great post, I need to try some of Andrews books soon:)
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Can I have the dragon? I could work all day with that little guy next to me!
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I really love this feature, BCC!
What a terrific idea, using a recliner and wireless. Ilona's workspace looks incredibly comfy and inspiring. It must be the dragon (love him!)
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Thanks for stopping by everyone
Lori – thanks! I'm glad you are enjoying it. I am too – it's cool to see into the lives of the authors we love
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This is a nice feature, it's interesting to know where author's do their creative thinking, their work.
I haven't read any of Ilona's books yet but will definitely add to my TBR list.
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I love the idea of the recliner and the chair does look comfortable.
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Comfy chairs are a must for writing. Oh, but I have a question for Ilona: what's it like to write with your husband???
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Dear Jeaniene,
I kil u. I kil u gud.
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lol ^^^ Fab.
Aww nice comfy chair
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What a fun feature!
The recliner looks like an awesome place to write… and I love the blue dragon!!! I am a huge fan of the both the Kate Daniels series and now the Edge series… very much looking forward to both new installments coming out
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What a great piece. I always like to hear personal things about authors. So that is where my Curran was created.
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I thought having arthritis hurt, OUCH!!! Love the fact though that you never stopped writing Larissa and that you family has done their part to support your efforts in making things more comfy. Love the fact that your process is so simple and produces such wonderful works for us fans.
Thanks for letting us have a "glimpse" today BCC and Larissa, nice look into a "day in the life"!
jackie b central texas
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I really do love this feature. Love to find out how people overcome pain and still be able to do what you love to do!
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Great post – I love the cuddly dragon!!
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What a fabulous feature! I love it. I can sympathize with Ms. Andrews. I do most of my blog writing (aka 'butt-time') in a glider with my feet up. I can't sit at a regular desk with my curved back either. Thank goodness for laptops (and copious amounts of tea).
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I LOVE this!!!! What an awesomely cool and fun idea. Love the pics!
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