Hi Susannah
Are you 'Meadowhawk's friend? He(?) posted here on this subject.
I know the 'normal' non mundane (in more ways than one) Iz editor editor - Jetse - does take time differences into account when he closes the e mail window so I don't think you need worry.
You have another month from the deadline yet so don't fret. I am sure they will get round to your story. It may well be good news, eg you might be on the long list in which case so you could expect a longer wait.
There was no e mail confirmation but as you posted onto a form there was no point.
Some rejections have gone out but Geoff Ryman said the overall quality was very high and they would have problems whittling the acceptances down to fit an issue of IZ.
Keep an eye on the
website, plus the
forum, enjoy Christmas and start biting the nails in the new year.
Best of luck
Roy