I understand 'the just a bit put off,' when some bastard comes in and grandstands! Haha. I do recognize some envy of others, as I see some writers with an audience of like 60k, and think- what is this guy doing? Massages? This is normal to compare, it's human. We write where we are, and we improve in our own measure.

I am at a very fortunate place in life where some things given to me are coming together, and I suspect, other forces are helping me because- as much as i want to write, I know I have some failings.

My success isn't found in anything I write, but rather in the kindness and curiosity of people like you. I am grateful.