I remember I was on my husband’s computer. I guess mine was in repair. It usually is.

Anyway, I saw a banner ad on AOL , though why I was there, I don’t remember. I clicked. I went to the About link and read about Ficlets. I read a few stories. I joined.

I had been discussing the story I was writing with him. I thought this was a perfect way to see if anybody would even be interested in my ideas.

I started small, using pictures for inspiration to write little tales. Then I got brave and copied over one of my story ideas. It bombed! I was sad for a day or two, and I sequelled and tried to make it better, but then I moved on.

I learned ways to combat writer’s block, ways to challenge others and myself, and I tried Sci-Fi!

I read about a League. Some of my favorite authors were in there. It looked harmless. I joined. I began commenting more, reading more, noting more, and making friends and fans.

Now I’m addicted! And more confident

But I’ve never put anything up from my original story! That’s mine alone!