I think I may need to start a new folder just for rejections from JJ Adams

I always submit my fantasy & SF shorts to The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction first, because Mr. Adams is so prompt in his responses, and though the rejections are form, they're personalized (I think that's quite lovely.) And no one can accuse me of not starting at the top!

Ten minutes after opening the envelope, I sent "Henry Belfast, Vampire Accountant" on to the next market.

Thanks, Saundra.

Oops, I didn't mean personalized. Just that his assistant takes the time to insert my name, the name of the story into the form. It's just as much a form letter as "Dear Author," which doesn't bother me either; I just thought it was a bit of extra niceness on their part.

I wish everyone was as fast as he is, since I can't simul-sub. I'm expecting a three-month wait on the next one. Not that I don't have enough to keep me busy.