Hello there. I've recently started writing fiction again after many years of ignoring my creative writing side. So, I guess that would make me fairly new, with a lot of experience in other areas. I have a CS background which pays the bills, but is no longer related to anything creative.
I've spend many years reading, from Asimov to Zelazny and many in between. I've been reading some of the new authors, like Peter Brett, Rothfuss and Sanderson.
So, I consider myself in "learn" mode and I'm attempting to iron out my prose more than anything else. I have been looking at different forums and asking around about writing groups trying to find the right fit.
I have a blog I started in July dedicated to what I am reading and writing. A few short stories, an ongoing first draft for two novels that I'm posting as I go. One fiction and one non-fiction. I also have a couple of private novels that I plan to look at selling one day.
I'm happy to exchange emails and do test reads of chapter samples to give my feedback. Reviewing others and seeing how things go from first-draft to final-draft, examining prose, structure, etc. is what I'm after here.
Hopefully I can contribute and learn at the same time. If your interests are similar, please feel free to contact me.
My blog:
Zardog