Where I work . . .

I've heard that sometimes readers like to see (or hear about) authors' work spaces. This is mine. My son and dog and I share a house with my sister and her daughter and their two dogs. My baby's nursery and my bedroom are on the second floor, but my Writing Den is downstairs.

I chose a shallow card table as my writing desk because if you gave me a bigger surface on which to work I'd cover it with stuff. Small means I have to keep most things put away. I just need room for my laptop, my...