At age 41, I am embarking on the journey of my life, becoming a first-time published author. I say becoming, because I fully intend to and believe it will happen. It is when one truly believes they can do anything, that they are driven onward to success.

Me, having a "slight rant" is nothing more than giving myself a good laugh to get over it. Humor, especially humor I direct toward my own self, is the best cure for anything... well, most anything. Hey! Thanks guys for stopping by. You're awesome! And, I know I made an excellent choice, that WILL pay off in the long run, to join this community and take advantage of those "bones" I'll find and chew on - till there's no more left to chew.

Hang in there because you will gain so much here in value by the people who inhabit that which is writing.com There are many great bones in place here for success but the experience is only as rich as we choose to make it. You just haven't found your voice and your niche yet, but you will. In the beginning we sometimes set a fast pace for ourselves but we need to adjust to hang in for the long haul. Success comes in time and we all determine our own level of it. Joining here will be one of the best things you've ever done for yourself. Blessings. If you need a cheering section...I'm an e-mail away!

Well, welcome to W.com! Don't get frustrated with the contests, and just keep entering. I just enter and enter and enter and lately I've had a bit of luck and have been placing here and there. But usually I don't. Them's the breaks! Glad W.com is stimulating your muse! That's what's kept me here for so many years.

Welcome, and thanks for reminding me to stay the course. A slew of rejections has me down these days, but I do believe in my work and know I must persevere to make this dream come true - again. I've published a non-fiction book, but now that I've switched to writing fiction I'm dreaming of publishing novels now. The bad economy isn't helping, but like you, I believe it can happen.

Welcome-and I look forward to checking out your story!.