I think that's exciting!! A few people have told me recently that I should write a book!! You never know. I wish you the best of lock on your novel. In the meantime, enjoy writing your poetry and the short stories. I'd love to be able to write poetry, maybe I'll have to give it a try.
mikiows, welcome to the board.
I think it's wonderful that you have a binder full of writings and drawings. I can't draw but would love to be able to.