It is very interesting to read this from you, @ericvancewalton:

"Hive will remain my “home” but as I embark on this second/third-act I could think of no good reason not to branch out and try to reach a broader audience."

You are a veteran. I am a newbie, in writing, although I had a longer discovery phase than most. It will presumably be watched closely by many, with great curiosity, as to what success you find there versus here.

"Do any of you have experience with Medium?"

No. I only have seen what you certainly will know far more about. The references to the originality of content and how certain portions of the Hive community seem to go about enforcing that.

I wish you well in your new endeavor, as you are honestly expressing some renewed enthusiasm. I can imagine and appreciate that and hope it all works out as you have envisioned.