Some time last Spring I spoke about the writing studio my husband was preparing for me. It involved some pretty extensive work – putting up sheetrock, sanding and painting, electricity. And there was also the matter of removing the excess furniture and putting it in the attic (which has no interior access, of course).
My friend Christelle helped us to attach the furniture, and my husband pulled them up.
Matthieu finished the studio on January 1st.
And yesterday I worked in there for the first time.
At first I found it too cold, too white, too quiet . . .
but then some friends encouraged me to hang my Christmas cards up so I’d be surrounded by all the happy families cheering me on.
And then I bought a desk lamp and Matthieu hooked me up with some music.
And he explained that I actually needed to turn the heater on for it to work. Duh.
The outside still needs a serious paint job,
but inside it’s cozy and I’m happy.
I feel super blessed.
As does the dog, apparently.
Are you signed up with Goodreads? If so, are we friends there? Leave me a comment letting me know if you’d like to be added as a friend. I’m currently running a giveaway of my book – I’m giving 5 copies actually, and it will run until January 26th. Feel free to enter to win one!
Goodreads Book Giveaway
A Lady in France
by Jennie Goutet
Giveaway ends January 25, 2014.
See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.
If you were planning on reading my book, can I ask a favour of you? Could you leave me a review on both Amazon and Goodreads? It’s not a problem if it’s the exact same one in both places.
I believe that reviews on Amazon will push them to recommend my book to people considering buying one in a similar genre, and leaving a review on Goodreads – as well as clicking that you are planning to read it or are currently reading it – will just publicise the fact to people who might not have heard of the book. At least that’s what I understand.
To those who have already left a review, thank you from the bottom of my heart!
One last thing regarding my book. If you are a blogger and would like to host a review or giveaway on your blog, please let me know. I’d be happy to provide the book for you. I’m thankful to have a few friends doing this for me already, but any publicity helps – especially when you are your own marketing person.
Okay. Enough grovelling. I’ve also created a store with zazzle. Because I’m completely frivolous apparently. And also because anyone can do it.
It’s nothing life changing – just a few of my photos turned into mugs with little captions. Feel free to send me ideas if there are things you’d like to see. I plan to update the site on a regular basis.
Zazzle Store
create & buy custom products at Zazzle
Now that the studio is all set up, the only thing I have to worry about is whether I will be able to write another book. What if I’m a one-hit wonder – an author with only one book to my name. That would be so sad wouldn’t it?
I’d have to turn the studio into a greenhouse.
Ooh, I love your studio!! It looks amazing and cozy and just right (write?).
And I love the dog’s pose!
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Yeah. He’s in bliss right there. The studio is finally getting a bit dozier with the few additional touches.
Ok . . . Can we just take a minute here . . . You are a writer . . . You have written a book . . . You can buy this book on Amazon.com . . . Say it with me . . . You are a writer . . . Oh, AND you have a writing studio. Now, let us cheer!!! WAHOOOOOOO!!!!! So proud of you, my friend. LOVE the studio, and love all that is happening to you on this amazing adventure called life. I am tracking my package – my book should arrive on Monday – and I am thrilled beyond belief for you! Yes, please add me to your goodreads link. I am going to add it to my list now. As soon as it arrives, I’ll be blogging about it, too!!! Much love, dear friend. Oh, can I do a give away, too???
Leanne recently posted…Getting Back to my Roots
I’m so excited and encouraged that you’re reading my book. And I would absolutely love for you to do a giveaway. Do you want to send me an e-mail when you’re ready? 🙂
Also, I can’t remember your last name, other than that it starts with a W. Could you add me on goodreads so I have you? Hugs!
Love love love your studio! You look good in there! My dog is also my constant companion in my office (better than the kids, because he doesn’t talk).
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Mine is not much better, because though he doesn’t talk, he is super hyper and is constantly sniffing and biting things. Luckily there is less for him to destroy in here.
Wow! I love the studio! Great things, big and small, will happen there, my friend! xo
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Thank you for this boost of much-needed confidence!
Your studio is making me wistful for a place where I can go and shut the door (my office is an open loft with a laundry area and no boundaries). Yay!!!
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I’ll be posting the picture soon of all of my kids plus the dog hanging out in here. There’s nowhere else to go apparently.
What dogs needs a couch to sleep on when he’s got a lovely writer’s studio to roll around on the floor in?
He’s not the only one excited about your writing, Jennie.
XO
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Hee. This made me grin. One happy dog and one happy writer.
Your studio makes me swoon. That rug especially! And your lamp and mug and the dog… and the photos. You have a room of your own, just like Virginia Woolf, baby!
I am sorry I haven’t been more on top of reading your book, things have been a little, um, “off” around here. But I have it, it’s ready and waiting for me, I just want to be sure to give it my full attention. And my blog is your blog— if you’d like to do a post (or if you’d rather wait and have me post about it? up to you, either way is fine w/ me!) about the book there and/or a giveaway, just say the word! I don’t have anything in my drafts. I’m serious. So just let me know what you want to do.
xoxo
erin margolin recently posted…Out of Time
Oh thank you! It’s getting cozier little by little. As you know, there is no pressure to read/finish/ or review my book if you’ve got lots going on. xoxo
I love your studio and I’m so glad you got it warm and cozy! I’m halfway through the book and wish I could just lie in bed reading it until I’m done.
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This is a very high compliment Greta. 🙂 And I hope you get some peace soon!
I am absolutely jealous of your beautiful new space! Mine is shared with the washer & dryer and the deep freezer.
And yes, I will leave a review for you as soon as my book gets here!
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Waa! Whatever happened to my comment I just left you? Anyway, I was saying that the writing rooms that contain a washer and dryer seem to be a thing. You’re the third person who has told me they have that. I do wish our house had more space though. We couldn’t use this for anything else since there is no bathroom and we’re not allowed to put one.
Such a lovely studio! I wish I had one of those. I’m currently knee deep in novel revisions (and determined to write 10000 words in the next four days) so I haven’t had time to read your book yet, but it’s on my Kindle! And it will get read! You are amazing!
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Thank you Amber. And promise to let me know when your book comes out in case I miss it somehow.
Wow, Jennie, what a wonderful space! I wish I had a spot like that… And I am guessing there is more than one book in you.
Also, I left a review but it is under Tim’s name. 🙂
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Thank you so much for my perfect review! 🙂
Oooooh I love it. It looks so French! Okay, this is the second post in a row where I have commented that something looks French. I need to stop.
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But you’re right! Wait until I get all the old picture frames in here. 😉
Ah… a writing studio… how simply lovely! I covet!! Enjoy every stinker minute you spend in there crafting and sharing your beautiful words.
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Thank you Tonya! 🙂
It’s so wonderful! I just love everything about it. Oh, and I’m a fan of white. Really. Our new house will have mostly white walls, accented by more colorful art and photography 🙂 Lucky you! Enjoy that studio.
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That’s exactly my husband’s style too – white with colourful art accents.
I love that you have your own space now!! May it be a peaceful refuge. 🙂
Mama D recently posted…Back For Good Now
Divine! Absolutely divine! Love that you have a writing studio because your words need a wonderful place to form. What a cozy place!
So neat. So happy for you. So excited.
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Oh, I love it!
It does look so cozy and inviting and the perfect space to write! And I love that your dog seems so comfortable there too. 🙂
Kim@Co-Pilot Mom recently posted…This Time Last Year
Superb Writing Studio.
LOVE That dog! Fabulous.
Congrats on your book)))!!! xxx
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That is a dreamy writing space! And in France no less!
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Wauw, it looks sooooo chic!
Oh how I would love a writing spot of my own! If I ever get one it has to have that office chair! I love that chair!
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I love, love, love your new space but even more than that I love to see you following your dream and surrounded by people who believe in you. xo
The studio is beautiful Jennie! I’m so happy for you that you have a lovely place to practice your gift. I’m a little behind, but still enjoying your blog every time I get a chance to pop over and catch up. Happy New Year!
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