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Back into writing after a long hiatus. Years ago I wrote a lot, mostly sci-fi, but got discouraged and gave it up. Going back and reading stuff I wrote then, I can see why. I always enjoyed writing, and having recently retired from a short career in software development, I may have more time for it now.

I also like to read, averaging about fifty books a year, some sci-fi but also mysteries, legal thrillers, spy novels, adventure stories, whatever looks good. I tend to like the popular authors. I've had quite a few other hobbies over the years, most involving cars, planes, or boats, but the only one I still enjoy today, besides writing, is cycling.

Five years ago I built a car, which got me started on a blog, which got me back into writing. I think putting together 500-1000 words every day for a couple of years improved my writing skills a little, so I'm more encouraged now. I look forward to reading others' work here and hope to learn a few things.
 

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Welcome to AW nick. Reading about a book week huh. Impressive. Best of luck.
 

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:welcome: Congratulations! I took a year off of writing because I got heavily discouraged. It can be a tough business to get noticed in, so I understand. I missed writing, and I decided that I can't improve if I don't do it, so here I am writing my second (and infinitely better, to my satisfaction and regret) fantasy novel.
 

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Thanks, 'quill. I think the best thing for me now is not to worry about getting noticed, just enjoy the process. Hope you're enjoying it, too.
 

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:welcome:, Nick from Novato. Some say your sprawling town tucked into the hills is one of the best places in the US to live. No disagreement from me when I visited. As an elderly writer, I've got lots of interest in its local good works on aging.

Also, welcome back to writing, Nick. :greenie
 

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Thanks all. Novato is an okay town and we are definitely tucked into the hills, but it's still the Bay Area with all its traffic, noise, and high prices. Now that I'm no longer tied to a job, we're looking at moving north.