Hi Kim, Congrats on your first blog! I started writing because I needed something I really looked forward to on a daily basis, and didn't cost an arm and a leg to do! Fame and fortune will be great, but I LOVE to write. I hosted two international soccer players at my house this weekend. After the try-out he said, "You know, I love soccer." He was beat up and could hardly walk. He wouldn't care if he was playing in the World Cup or getting millions of $, he plays because he LOVES what he does. I want that too! Diana Gabaldon got me into reading romance again. She is a writing goddess! Just like you Kim! :)