I've been thinking about writing fiction, and it occurred to me this morning that even my story on Little One isn't fiction.

Perhaps my strengths lead me elsewhere, and I should consider non-fiction, if I want to be published - by a publisher other than the one I work for...

Perhaps my struggle with fiction is the fact that I'm a non-fiction person. All the books I read are how-to's or educational, the only fiction I have is my collection of Stephen Kings and my set of Wizard of Oz books...

I spent ten years in marketing - promotion - advertising. Seven years to get a four year degree, writing other student's term papers at the last minute for extra money.

So, fiction for fun, non-fiction for . . .

What is it I want to do with my writing? Make extra money? Become a household name (outside of Calhoun County, West Virginia)?

I just want to have a continuous creative outlet. I want to feel like a writer.

A reporter is a writer, but not. Or is it?