Guess what I found in my email this morning from Albedo One:

Hello Jason,
Thanks very much for sending us "Shiny Diner Blues". It was read by two of our selection panel, and very nearly made it into the magazine. However the second reader was not keen on it because the plot was too predictable. We liked the style very much though, and would love to see something else from you. If you want to make another submission you can do so by email to __________.

Sincerely,
David Murphy

How sweet is that? I didn't get into the magazine, but they liked my style enough to request more! That's the first time I've heard that! Hee hee!

Everything's falling into place...