Thank you for the compliments man, you’re far too kind.
If you’re looking for any secrets in my stories I’m afraid you might be sorely disappointed. My only secret is luck. However, I find that the more stories I write, the luckier I tend to get. The story that made me $5k was something like the 18th story I wrote for the month. I also find that raw and personal stories seem to do better for me, but my experiences might differ from yours.
You’re a far more experienced writer than me, Colby, and in many ways better. Please, please keep writing! I, for one, will read you as much as I can.