Ooh, it's good to be appreciated!
Sending marrows out into the world is so much easier than sending stories: boy do I hate the standard literary editor's statement 'we aim to reply within three months'.
I quite understand, oh beloved publishers whom I hope are reading my stories (five out there right now, and they're good, they're good!). I know you're overworked and un(der)paid.
But frankly even live lit is easier than the wait. And giving marrows away wins hands down for that easy immediate glow.
Thank you!