My love for science fiction began before I can even remember.  My Father shared his love of Star Trek and Star Wars with me from a very early age. 
He also taught me to love a good story. We would spend hours at the library, exploring the science fiction section. We would spend days discussing the latest book he was writing and brain storm the twists and turns he was planning.
I started writing when I about 10. They were mostly short stories. They were mostly awful. But as the years have gone by I have adjusted my story telling and my narrative, learning from some of my favorite authors, including Timothy Zahn.
I don't for one second believe I am an accomplished writer. But I enjoy writing and I am proud of what I have written.