Hi, Atthys, and welcome to JacketFlap. Key to your bio is the word unabashed. Good on ya, mate (no, I'm not Australian, but I stayed at Motel 6 a few years ago). When we write we are writers. Published is fine. Being paid is fine. Writing because we have something to say comes first. A close second ... more

Hi, Atthys, and welcome to JacketFlap. Key to your bio is the word unabashed. Good on ya, mate (no, I'm not Australian, but I stayed at Motel 6 a few years ago). When we write we are writers. Published is fine. Being paid is fine. Writing because we have something to say comes first. A close second is enjoying the process. You sound like you have those covered, now you just need to find a publisher who offers a big bag of money. Tell him you know this guy...