Am a mother, over 50 (this way I don't have to update on a yearly basis--just decades!!)
Have not ever written a story, but have read many, many good ones, and keep finding more! I have quite a few saved as favorites, but only a handful are TRULY my favorites--others are very good!
Read LOTS of stories (both Novellas and Full length) on my Kindle. Since I have gotten that, I have probably read more than ever before!