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slipjig3 ([personal profile] slipjig3) wrote2009-12-31 01:13 pm

SQUEEEEE!

So, that puzzle I sent to Will Shortz at the New York Times, the one he sent back for another revision? I cranked out a revision that I was only semi-happy with and e-mailed him the grid; he responded yesterday, saying that it still had some problems, and asked if I'd have another go at it. Encouraging.

So this morning, I whacked my head against the desk for an hour or so and fixed what needed fixin'. I wasn't completely happy with it, and told Will so, but I solved more problems than I created, and crossed my fingers.

An hour later, he wrote back with some very kind words, and one absolutely beautiful one:

"Yes."

My gods. A Sunday New York Times crossword. By me. This is my Channel crossing, my Everest. I may never stop dancing.

[identity profile] songwind.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 06:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Awesome! Congrats, man.

[identity profile] ultra-lilac.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 06:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Well done, smarty pants!

[identity profile] supremegoddess1.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 06:25 pm (UTC)(link)
congratulations!

so does monetary compensation come with this?

[identity profile] slipjig.livejournal.com 2010-01-01 05:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Yup. Four figures. *boogies*

[identity profile] spoothbrush.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 06:28 pm (UTC)(link)
YAAAAAAY YOOOOOOOOU!!!
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[personal profile] shadowwolf13 2009-12-31 06:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Fantastic!!!! *hugs* Congrats to you!
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[personal profile] fiddledragon 2009-12-31 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
*smiles and hugs* YAY!!!!

so so *so* excited for you :) :) :)

Never stop :)

[identity profile] magnifelyn.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 11:00 pm (UTC)(link)
I agree!! Never, ever stop!

[identity profile] theloriest.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 06:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Said by me, in full voice, startling my roommate:

OH MY GOD!

*squees*

That is so completely awesome.

[identity profile] slipjig.livejournal.com 2010-01-01 05:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you for the FB shout-out, by the way!

[identity profile] felisdemens.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
\o/ GOL! GOOOOOOOL!

[identity profile] light-in-motion.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Yowza! Congratulations! That's utterly fantastic. :-)

[identity profile] vulpine137.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Yay you !

[identity profile] blimix.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
That kicks ass! Congratulations! *HUGS*

[identity profile] leonardpart6.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Awesome, awesome news. Congrats! (And don't forget to let us know when it's available.)
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[identity profile] elionwyr.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 07:08 pm (UTC)(link)
WOOHOO!!!!!
Yay you!!!

[identity profile] liamstliam.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 07:19 pm (UTC)(link)
To quote Great Big Sea, It's your "walk on the moon."

That so rocks.
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[identity profile] chris-walsh.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 07:20 pm (UTC)(link)
WOOT!

[identity profile] catamorphism.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 07:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Congratulations!

[identity profile] rebbyribs.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Congratulations!

[identity profile] cluegirl.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 07:40 pm (UTC)(link)
WOO HOO!!!

Go you, sir!

[identity profile] marmota.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 07:43 pm (UTC)(link)
1

Across
1. Sweet

[identity profile] slipjig.livejournal.com 2010-01-01 05:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Funny you should post this: that answer word's actually in the final puzzle. (Aiee, sorry, should've spoiler-warned that.)

[identity profile] shadesong.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
My dear, I am buying you a drink at Arisia!
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[personal profile] yendi 2009-12-31 07:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Dude. DUDE.

That is fucking awesome.

What's the date?

[identity profile] slipjig.livejournal.com 2010-01-01 05:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Date unknown. Accepted puzzles are sorted by day of the week, then go into a bin with other puzzles of the same day. They've got a backlog of about six months, if I remember correctly (possibly even longer for Sundays), but beyond that, I find out when it goes in when it actually goes in. Luckily, I've got xwordinfo.com at my disposal, so I'll keep watch and let folks know when it turns up.

[identity profile] zeyr.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
You, sir, are the bee's knees, the cat's meow and all sorts of rock and roll. :) Congrats!

[identity profile] auntiegrizelda.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 08:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Dude, that's fucking awesome. So....when are you coming over so I can make you a huge celebratory meal?

[identity profile] tinkerer.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 08:36 pm (UTC)(link)
That's terrific! A great note on which to end the year!!

[identity profile] mendoza.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 08:48 pm (UTC)(link)
YAYYY!!! I can't wait to see it (and solve it)!

Congratulations!

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