Just answered how I got started in another comment! And I've technically written my own novels back when I did self publishing. But do I ever plan to try and write my own novel and get it traditionally published? Never say never, I guess, but my privacy is pretty sacred to me so it's hard to imagine doing that right now. On the off chance I became a real big best-seller (small chance) I really wouldn't want to be a famous author. Fame would be stressful.