An old-fashioned garage becomes
a new-fashioned hideaway. No more
room for cars . . . writing is afoot!

Once inside the door, we're greeted by
shelves of novels and the first of many
maps of old Scotland.

Just a few steps to the landing and another bookcase appears with various research
items for Mixed Signals and Bookends.

Looking up the stairs, we find a treasured
quilt from Paris, Texas. A cozy bathroom
hides behind the wreathed door.

At the top of the steps sits a bookshelf full
of British fiction classics: Austen to Scott to
Buchan to Hardy to MacDonald.

A wider view shows the table of resources behind my desk, my old lighted globe,
and a 19th-century washstand.

To the left of my desk begins my Scottish collection, from Architecture to Edinburgh to Folklore to Galloway.

And here are the bookshelves to my right, containing the rest of my Scottish collection, Gardens to Jacobites to Travelers to Writers.

The left half of my desk includes music CDs,
a printer, dictionaries, a pewter plate, a horned spoon, and the first page of
my work in progress on the screen.

The right half of my desk features photos
of my characters, a fragrant candle, a
teacup, a flock of sheep, an antique paper knife, and a Saltire flag from Scotland.

Here's where I curl up to read and mark
manuscript pages . . . or sometimes take a nap!
 The needlepoint pillow of "Rose" was a Mother's Day gift. And, yes, that is "Felicity," an American Girl doll, on the table.

More research books! These shelves
contain Old Testament commentaries and
every book I've been able to find on
women of the Bible, as well as some
favorite Scottish photos.

A peek inside my little bathroom,
with plenty of reading material,
of course.

At day's end, Cuddles the cat is left
standing guard, waiting for her mistress to return in the morning.