Hi, Kim. If you've written books (or hell, even stories), then you're a real writer, whether or not you've been published! And you're not bothering me at all. I love talking about writing. To answer your questions, I don't really ever get tired of writing a story, though I have abandoned tales when it seems like the characters or plot aren't working. I've only ever posted here stuff that I've already had published--after lots of editing. I don't outline. Rather, I let the story unfold for me. It's more fun that way, though it does often result in lots of editing afterward! Feel free to message me with more questions. Just please have patience. It may sometimes take me a bit to get back with you.
THANKS!