Thank you for your kind words. The sympathy does help.

I understand how frustrating the submission game is - there are way more writers than open slots, and it appears to be easier to publish a novel than a short story, which is a rotten way to spend one's time.

I wonder whether I should be trying to sell an anthology then...

When I'm back, would you like to be subjected to an endless slideshow ^H meet up?

Sure. Drop me an email when you're back.