I have been writing novels since I was 8 years old but unfortunately never bothered to actually put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard. All these stories only existed in my head. After I retired I decI have been writing novels since I was 8 years old but unfortunately never bothered to actually put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard. All these stories only existed in my head. After I retired I decided it's not or never. I've been writing for 4 years and just had my first novel published. I am over the moon. Hope to share some of my thoughts of my writing journey with others....more