" believe in what they are writing and keep writing, submitting, and publishing." Excellent story Doran, and CONGRATS on the stories and on the dough LOL - I totally agree about not writing your work off, just because of a reject. I've had some good luck (no where near like you though) with a couple of stories that were rejected, so I published myself. I probably cut my nose off to spite my face, but I never resubmit to a publication that gives a rejection with no explanation. My philosophy is why bother. If you don't know why they turned you down once, they may turn you down again. I smile and keep it pushing :-)