Book Chick City: Where Stories Are Made: Marianne de Pierres

Where Stories Are Made: Marianne de Pierres

Thursday, April 08, 2010 | Posted by Book Chick City |

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Where Stories Are Made is a regular 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 science fiction writer Marianne de Pierres...

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When I started writing seriously, I was lucky enough to have an office with a door. That lasted for about seven blissful years. When we moved house three years ago, my husband and I both needed an office and there was only one in the new place. After a ‘troubled’ week trying to share it, I moved upstairs to an open space. At first, I was unhappy with this, but over time I’ve grown accustomed to having the extra light and noise around me. It just goes to show, you can write anywhere if you really want to. During the school holidays I sometimes move my lap top around the house to escape the noise of the TV – but other than that, my nook and I are happy together because we’re near the bookcases. Being able to turn my head and look at all my books is like a meditation. I get lost in the memories of all those stories.

My Desk

Writing in coffee shops can be fun sometimes, but invariably the battery runs flat, or the chair gets uncomfortable, or the guy next to you starts to shout into his mobile. I mostly prefer to be at home.

My Galah's, Bono & Mare

In my old office, I used to have the wall filled with pictures. Here I’ve opted for the bare look. I’ve found I concentrate better without too much visual distraction. I’m in my nook from 7am most mornings, until 1pm. Sometimes I try and fit some more writing time into the afternoons, but generally it’s taken up with family needs. I don’t have cats but I can see my three galahs from where I sit as they perform morning antics and try and entice me out to play. They usually win out at some stage during the day.

If I could, I’d definitely come back as a galah. Sleep, eat and yahoo!

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11 comments:

jacabur1 said...: It is nice to meet you Marianne and if I had the choice of a bare wall or the fun antics of three galahs would choose them as well....
Thanks for sharing a little of your writing places and what makes it work for you.

jackie b central texas; 8 April 2010 12:34
mdep said...: Hi Jackie,
thanks - lovely to meet you. I love my birds. They are so smart and happy and direct. "Scratch me, feed me, play with me. BITE. I've had enough, leave me alone now!"; 8 April 2010 12:54
Another Daydreamer said...: Thanks for sharing a bit your writing experiences. I would think writing at a cafe too distracting as well.

~ Amanda; 8 April 2010 13:59
Blodeuedd said...: I like your workingspace :)
I love writing, but my desk sucks, no place for anything, just the keyboard.; 8 April 2010 16:12
mdep said...: Hi Amanda,

my pleasure. Maybe I'm just a homebody :)

MDP; 8 April 2010 22:27
mdep said...: Hi Blodeuedd,

Thanks! I like to have space around me. Too much clutter is quite claustrophobic. I'm not super tidy, but I like to have things in piles at least!

best
MDP; 8 April 2010 22:29
Melissa said...: NIce space. Next to the bookcase, what more could you want. Although, that might distract me. :) That bird is beautiful!; 8 April 2010 22:31
Book Chick City said...: Thanks everyone for stopping by and commenting and thanks so much Marianne for such a great post - your birds are lovely! :); 9 April 2010 08:37
mdep said...: Thanks for having me, Carolyn. I love your site.; 9 April 2010 12:00
vvb32 reads said...: Love your galah!; 9 April 2010 23:10
Melissa (My World...in words and pages) said...: Another great Where stories are made. I enjoy getting this little insight. Thank you!; 11 April 2010 04:36