I've been doing this stuff for the better part of 30 years, and I have long since done much writing -- I edit a ton of copy and really miss the creative outlet of storytelling through writing. I am a GS 15 and spend a lot of my time advising senior executives about matters that might have media interest, or political overtones. I supervise a bunch of folks who do what you want to do. I like what I do now but loved writing. I, like you, wanted to write novels but four kids and life had other plans for me. Writing, editing and public affairs is a good career field. Something new every day.