Hey Julius. I keep calling myself new but I "started" in June 2021. However, I didn't understand the platform and wrote very little. I read a lot but didn't even comment. Fortunately, I'm seeing a lot of those writers again and following them. (I am so very tech clueless and don't read directions). I'm making up for the lost time. One thing I am doing that is time-consuming is answering every comment and reading tons of material sent to me. I want to be a follower of writers I like, can learn from, or just enjoy reading. I follow several writers with less than 100 followers. They are GOOD. But maybe not ready to dedicate the time and effort it takes on here to get established. I'm retired and love the time I have to enjoy this. I never even thought about making much money....and I don't.

Anyway, you sound like a stellar guy so I'm flipping over to read some of your stuff!

BTW it sounds as if Stephen King or John Grisham could have entered, won the dough, and went off to the Seychelles for a bit of relaxation.

I could be wrong cuz I'm new :)