I'm not one of those people who have been reading their whole life. I started late,  when I was attendting university. It was my first time reading fantasy and I fell in love. It was about the same time I started P&P roleplaying. Since then,  I've been reading quiet a bit,  mostly Fantasy,  Urban Fantasy,  Supernatural Thriller and Traditional Romance.  I started writing late as well (not including the Romance Suspense and Compeporary I wrote about the time I started reading). I finished my first novel last year and my second most recently (30 May 2013). I plan to write more,  if I'm not good enough to get published,  I'll continue writing for myself and those who like my work. It's quite a rewarding experience.