And I especially miss the mages. But I'm happy to be catching up on my sleep. You have some convention appearances coming up. March 30-April 1. I'm also planning to do Readercon in Boston in July.
Several things are important.
First, you must write, regularly and often. That's something I always tell myself. Next you must get feedback on your work. Find writers as good as you are or better, and have them critique your work. Be ready for serious criticism, and try to be open to it and learn from it.