I've been published in both print and online zines, and received money for a couple of poems and one short story (though not much!). I think the actual term is semi-pro. I'm working on more original fiction, which is one reason I haven't done a lot of fanfic lately, though I've had a lot of craziness happen to me this past year as well. The main problem is lack of time between my job and apartment hunting and other activities, and I'm also dealing with writer's block right now.

I would like to have a novel written eventually, either in the sci-fi or fantasy genre. I did write a novel-length sci-fi story, but IMHO it's not good enough to be published professionally. I do have it in e-book format on my website, though.

I believe there's a hero in all of us that keeps us honest, gives us strength, makes us noble, and finally allows us to die with pride, even though sometimes we have to be steady and give up the thing we want the most. Even our dreams. -- Aunt May, Spider-Man 2