Dawn asked Cynthia Ogren:

Lots of authors refer to their writing area as their cave, describe your cave?

Cynthia Ogren Great question, Dawn! The term "writing cave" is really apropos—especially for me because I have to sequester myself. I think every author is different, but there is a contingent of us who must spend time alone to do our best writing.

When I moved to Texas four years ago, I bought a townhome on the edge of nowhere overlooking the city of San Antonio. The entire home—Wit's End—became my writer's cave. I have an office where I store my research, office supplies and books, but I often write on my dining room table or on a portable desk that's in my bedroom. I like to keep my computer close to me in case I get a sudden surge of inspiration.

However, I'm moving back to Kentucky in August, and Wit's End will follow me there. I'll take over a large space over the garage at my Kentucky house. I'll have a big desk, tables to lay out my research notes, bookshelves for all my books, and a comfy sitting area with a couch and chair so I can read or nap in between writing sessions. I'll post pics of it when I get it all set up. Thanks for the wonderful question, Dawn.

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