abezzi, I agree with you totally. I know from experience that it is very difficult to get published. We went through 5 re-writes over 10 years, gave up and then got lucky. Now awaiting an approach for film rights! Just had one translated and published in Estonian. We just sold the rights. Can't imagine they will get a return. The translator had great difficulty with British wit and repartee. As did our original American editor!
However at the end of the day it is down to credibility.