So...it's always possible, I suppose.
Indeed. Although there is also the fact that publishing 'properly' is historically very much a male construct, and that women would often share their writings in different ways. And you have already self-published!

It has a lot to do with having a full time day job and sneaking time to write on the subway, train, during lunch and in the evenings.
*nods* That makes sense. Happy writing! :)