I'm very flattered that I'm one of the small number of writers you follow. The feeling is mutual. You always give me a fresh perspective that's unique, a few degrees different that the mainstream, or something interesting to think about and that's why I keep reading your work. You have blossomed into such a talented writer and that can't be purchased or taught, it must be earned through practice and hard work.

As a writer in this day and age, it's such a struggle to be heard. There are so many voices competing for attention -- so many platforms that make you pay for outreach. To be heard is all I've ever wanted and I found it on Steemit/Hive. Not only do writers have to work like hell to build an audience but we must fight all of those inner demons and doubts as well.

When I was making serious bank writing on the blockchain (2016-2018) I noticed myself occasionally slipping into cynicism and formulaic, soulless writing. Instead of writing from the heart I was trying to anticipate what people wanted to read and that sent me down some dead-end paths. Things have come full circle for me now. I don't need to write for money anymore so it's fun again and Hive is like my creative playground.