Thomas asked Aila Stephens:

If money, time and freedom was no object... how would you set up your ideal "writing station"?

Aila Stephens Oh, wow!

If money were no object, I'd probably rent a space to write. Something just large enough that I could hole up inside for a week or so at a time, but not large enough that I would be tempted to take up permanent residence. It'd have a gargantuan window that looked out over the city.

As for my actual desk, it'd need plenty of space. I tend to "work all over the place," as my mother says. I'd keep the same keyboard I have now. (I love my Razer BlackWidow). Two monitors. I'd spare no expense whatsoever on seeking out the absolute best chair. I love my laser jet printer, but if I had the space to spare, I'd buy a bigger one because the one I currently have doesn't have the paper capacity for an entire manuscript. I'd want a pretty hefty whiteboard nearby with lots of different colored markers for those "pop up" ideas.

At least one wall of the place would be lined with bookcases.

And, of course, a coffee pot and a tea kettle--and lots of take-out menus.

This is perhaps the most interesting question I've been asked in a long time. Thank you!

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