Take the time to get a good sense of what we publish. Look at a recent copy or three, if you haven't done so already. Each submission is read by at least one editor, if not more. Publication decisions are made by committee. Often we must pass over very good work simply because we do not have the space to publish every deserving submission we receive.
Personal taste is often an issue.
I sent it in three months ago. Because of their volume, contest submissions can take longer than three months to judge. Because of personal commitments, we are often slower over summer months and in December. Occasionally we are overwhelmed by the sheer bulk of our mail. If we've had your work for more than three months, feel free to e-mail a quick note to the Sundog Editor .