I REALLY can't stop. Haha that's the truth of it. Maybe, hidden this far into replies, I can admit that I just sort of look for a way to justify it. I feel silly writing, no matter how much I love it. It's just not something someone gets into to 'make it' in the world. All practical parts of me tell me to go learn to do something else (and I mean, I hold a pretty good job so maybe I should focus more on that). I've got plenty of original work! I'm just jaded and sort of assume that people will only give me a chance if there's a big name associated with what I've written. 99% of my work is original. [url=https://www.fictionpress.com/s/3208967/1/Book-1-Sovereign]This[/url] is a short and sloppy example. I just can't see any publisher paying attention to some no-name with no credentials at all, for a completely new series. Best bet seemed to be stepping in with something established to get some looks, then trying to get my own universes out there.