I totally support the idea that listening to audiobooks counts as reading. I can't read traditionally while in vehicles (trains, buses, etc.) because I get major headaches if I do. Audiobooks have been my lifesaver on my commute.
Finally finished King of Scars. The ending dragged on, in my opinion. I get it was setting up for the sequel, but the dramatic reveal fell flat after the drawing out of the finale.
No you belong in the group. Writing takes practice. I am not upset about your writing. My critique has no anger in it, and is, like all critique, recommendations on how to improve on the share piece
This was a rant about me not understanding your reasoning not about your writing.