Hi, I'm new...sorta. ^_^;;

Hello everyone! I signed up last year for the site, and then got so caught up in life and my books that I forgot about this place until a friend pointed me over here again. Anywho, I'm just swinging in to say hello and introduce myself.

My name is Steven Lake, and I'm the author of the Earthfleet Saga, Dreamland Articles, and a number of other technical publications (PC/Linux/FOSS/Software/Hardware, etc), short stories, and much more. That's what I do for fun. My 9-5 is as a contract developer for businesses, NPO's, individuals, authors, townships, and pretty much anyone else I happen to cross paths with. I'm also a contractor for various mechanical projects and jobs.

I hope to find more freetime in my schedule to come by and visit, talk with you guys, and much more. In the meantime, accept this as much much belated hello. haha.

Cactus Wendy, thanks for the tip! Speaking of helping others, one of my side projects is actually helping other authors get started. I teach local classes on "How to write sci-fi and fantasy" as well as "How to do signings and events." So far both have gone over huge. Friend of mine does the same thing, but his lectures are on "How to get published" and they cover all the details on what you need to know about getting published and the publishing industry from an author's perspective.