Delays in response

[nick spencer]

It is nearly ten months since AHMM has had my latest offering (submitted online)--a short story. Ordinarily I hear back in, say, three or four months. (Two emails to editor asking for status, was assured, apologetically) that more time was needed. The Strand has had another mystery of mine for more than a year--and doesn't respond to my inquiries for information at all! But DID respond when I asked under separate cover: "Are you still an active mystery magazine?" Answer: "We are still in business" within 24 hours! … So, what's the scoop? Are mags understaffed? Am I simply too impatient? Thanks in advance...

[nick spencer]

Thanks much, Kevin!