Few people can make a living out of writing ya know, just saying.
edit: Especially in genres like sci-fi, it is only a handful worldwide that really makes some money out of it. Most have a normal job and do the writing next to it.
Rod told me about this and gave the link. I wanted to come and congratulate you. I always liked TOR and Orbit releases, I am sure that your stuff is also an appealing one if TOR is releasing it. When you have it all ready, I will surely buy and read.