Thanks again, everyone. I've gone to see my parents and it's great to be spending time with them, it feels more important than ever now. Shakeysix, I would love a virtual picnic basket, and it's wonderful to hear that my story inspired such a lovely gift! Your granddaughter is very lucky.
I really, really wish all that were true, but, sadly, it isn't.
You're right, of course. But I can still try to be the best writer I can be, and submitting is the only way I'll ever find out if I'm publishable. And either way, I'll still have pina coladas.