As for the aspiring novelist bit, you'll have to look forward to speaking with Zanallen and myself, as we consider ourselves the writers of the board. A new challenger is always welcome! If you find have something that you'd like to put up for review or just something fun, you can put one of your own pieces of writing in the Fan-Fiction section of the general chat. If it's a short story, it's got a pretty decent chance of getting read and reviewed. Then again, if it's long... Well, I'll probably get around to it eventually, but I might be the only one unfortunately, heh.
Anyway, welcome to the site. If you have any questions about the RP itself, feel free to ask around or PM a helpful member. It's best that you just read over the rules yourself, but there are a few obscure rules that are harder to find. Again, if you have any questions, feel free. I'll be more than happy to answer 'em myself as a matter of fact. You've already gotten your character approved, so you're on your way to becoming a contributing member to the site already! What's left to say but, "Good luck and good hunting!"