I have been told that I have the tools and the talent...it just took years of writing to polish-and-hone my abilities.
It's the same for everybody who wants to do well at this craft.
Now if only I can get my books on Amazon's Create Space to sell ("Unchain The Night" and "How Does Love Taste?" are my two on that site...as well as the first books I have had published!)...but that will come with time.
Oh, btw--"saint-level" paitence is a great habit for ANY writer to cultivate!
Especially when dealing with critics.
Stay Deviant!
--RKJ