I never seem to have managed to keep up such a regular flow of writings that I can connect anything to anything. Except I have noticed a big difference in earnings with length of story. When I say a 'big difference' - a big difference of a tiny amount is still a tiny amount.
I like Medium, though. I like the people here, and the general ethos. It 'looks' clean. I can pick it up when I have time and try not to fret when I don't. And, I always have in the back of my mind that I could collate stories to self-publish as books so none of it is wasted.
Great story, Barb! I hope things take a more encouraging turn. Forthwith!