I've now learned that the story is also included on the
2011 Locus Poll and Survey, in the
Best Short Story category! Ohmygoodnessawesomeawesomeawesome...
Anyone who would like to read "Absinthe Fish" is welcome to do so, for free. The file is now available in
DRM-free ePub, Mobi, and PDF formats,
on my website.
— M.