And if an author is only valid based on having published before, how do authors get their first publication? :) fact is, I'm good. I write stories people like to read. The link in the original post is a 20 chapter, 99k word novel that is not 'published' simply because I gave it away for free. If you're asking me for proof that I can create, go read and be proven If you're asking for a name so that you can decide if I'm talented or not without reading, you're SOL. I'm not a face you've seen before. You'll have to form your own opinion. Scared?