"popular publications" Hey Don, I agree with your logic, because it makes total sense, BUT, I hate to be a Debbie Downer when I say that for some reason, things don't necessarily work out logically around here. Similar to you, I have lots of stories (soon to be 1500), and I've done a whole lot right, including showing up on a regular basis - obviously. But the only thing that makes sense now, is what you mentioned about being in popular pubs. I'm already diverse enough to not be pinned down to one niche, but so content rich, that I could claim multiple niches. It's got to be the need to get into more pubs. Although I've published in dozens of them, that's not a drop in the bucket - relatively speaking. Start getting in those pubs. That's got to be the answer :-)