I don't call myself a writer.
I started in high school and then I went onto professional training after that.
It's very frustrating not being on the air.
The most colorful section of a bookstore is the display of SF books, with art by people like Wayne Barlow, who is a terrific artist.
Thats the great thing about being an actor, you get to try out lots of things for your roles.
Will Shatner, Jonathan Frakes of Star Trek have already put novels out.