Describe your desk
I miss having a desk. One of the challenges of long-term traveling is having to make-shift workspace. It's rare to find an actual desk or even a table that's a suitable height at inexpensive apartments and hotels. Right now I use a patio table borrowed from the landlord when I'm at the studio, and I do a lot of my work at cafes.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up on an old ranch near the coast in California. The rural setting, local lore, and trips to ghost towns inspired a fascination with wildlife, indigenous cultures, the supernatural, and history. All of these elements continue to inspire my writing.
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