October 19, 2004

big news

I have just learned that my very first freelance piece has been accepted and is going to run some time next month...

in the NEW YORK TIMES!

Details to follow.

I think I need to go lie down.

Posted by This Fish at October 19, 2004 03:32 PM
Comments

that is such fanstastic news! what is the article about?

Posted by: Jess at October 19, 2004 03:45 PM

Congrats.
You are now in the ranks of Jayson Blair.

Posted by: Tim at October 19, 2004 03:52 PM

Always knew it would come. Congratulations - now even more people will learn the wonder that is Fish.

Posted by: Kimberly at October 19, 2004 04:02 PM

WOW. That is fantastic!

Posted by: Lady Crumpet at October 19, 2004 04:04 PM

Awesome. So that's where you've been. I'm afraid I'm gonna need some details. And connections.

On behalf of the Jewish people, Mazal Tov.

Posted by: Esther at October 19, 2004 04:07 PM

Wow, congrats. Tell us when, because I may have to make a special effort to go out and find me a New York Times (I'm in suburban CA)

Posted by: Judy at October 19, 2004 04:07 PM

Congrats, Fish! You should be so proud :)

Posted by: teacher lady at October 19, 2004 04:09 PM

Woohoo! Congrats Fish. Acceptance letters are always *so* much better to get than rejections.

Posted by: Robin at October 19, 2004 04:13 PM

Fantastic! Congratulations!

Posted by: Steph at October 19, 2004 04:39 PM

You rock! Congrats!

Posted by: Jessica at October 19, 2004 05:21 PM

Wonderful news!! Congratulations!!! (You're a Big Fish now - couldn't resist!!)

Enjoy your success!!

Posted by: lawyerchik at October 19, 2004 05:24 PM

Yowza! Don't forget we knew you when...

Posted by: Sheryl at October 19, 2004 05:59 PM

fan-freakin-tastic. congrats on your hard work.

Posted by: becky at October 19, 2004 06:10 PM

Congrats! Wow, that is soooo great! I read the online version of NYT...I'll be sure to look for you...after you give out more details, which will help. Congrats again!

Posted by: Ayako at October 19, 2004 06:22 PM

I think the NYT should be the one gushing! Blogging's going to take over the conventional media outlets, don't ya know? ;o)

Posted by: Jack at October 19, 2004 06:25 PM

NYT?! Wow. Congratulations.

You're one more person to add to my "Famous People I Don't Know, Sorta" list!

Seriously though, that is really great news!

Posted by: Mark at October 19, 2004 06:52 PM

Congrats on the freelance piece!

Posted by: Maggie at October 19, 2004 07:23 PM

Congrats. I look forward to the details.

Posted by: Robert at October 19, 2004 07:53 PM

Holy cow fish that is AWESOME. Happy day.

Posted by: Danna at October 19, 2004 08:30 PM

Brilliant!

Posted by: Dani at October 19, 2004 09:46 PM

You totally deserve it. I come to your blog every day (even if I don't comment heh) and you're one of my faves. Congrats big time!

Posted by: Woman of Scorn at October 19, 2004 10:45 PM

Yay FISH!

Posted by: Sally at October 19, 2004 10:49 PM

Okay, fine. You can take me out for drinks instead.

Posted by: New Blue Shoe at October 19, 2004 10:57 PM

It's just the beginning... just the beginning. All good things to come. Congratulations!

Posted by: StephanieKlein at October 19, 2004 11:17 PM

make sure to tell when it comes out...cant wait!

Posted by: anon at October 19, 2004 11:18 PM

Are you allowed to repost it here for all of us out of the loop....?

Posted by: B at October 19, 2004 11:33 PM

congrats!

Posted by: jennn at October 20, 2004 12:24 AM

Congrats, Fish! You deserve it, girl! =)

Posted by: Tam at October 20, 2004 01:46 AM

do i get to be just a tad bit smug because i kinda knew about this already? (and not let my smugness detract in any way shape or form from the utter awesomeness of this achievement?!)

Posted by: sassylittlepunkin at October 20, 2004 01:57 AM

YAAAAAAAYYYYY!! I so look forward to reading it! (at least, I will hope it's on the website, because that's the only NYtimes I get..)

Posted by: lauren at October 20, 2004 02:17 AM

Congratulations! You deserve it.

Posted by: Cindy at October 20, 2004 09:47 AM

Congrats!

Posted by: seastreet at October 20, 2004 09:58 AM

All I can think of is to say what everyone else has, "Congratulations!"

Posted by: Emily Drew at October 20, 2004 10:16 AM

Nothing like starting out at the top! ;-)

Congratulations!

Posted by: Lex at October 20, 2004 10:18 AM

Very nice! :>) You worked hard for this.

Have I mentioned the Michael Fund before? It's very special and does many good works. Please consider a small gift (cash will do fine) to aid the middle-aged needy. No names, please.

Posted by: Michael at October 20, 2004 11:05 AM

wow! holy shit! i think it's time to retire from your day job.

that's so cool.

Posted by: emily at October 20, 2004 11:13 AM

I am very pround of you! I always new one day you would be famous and I could say I knew her when...

P.S. The Warden sends his Congratulations as well ;)

Posted by: Hena at October 20, 2004 11:18 AM

Great news. I'm so happy for you! Please let us know the publication date.

Posted by: carrie at October 20, 2004 11:38 AM

One word, FEMA.

and what's with not letting people post anonymously?

Posted by: you know who at October 20, 2004 11:45 AM

CONGRATS!

Posted by: Jennifer at October 20, 2004 12:52 PM

CONGRATS!!!!

Posted by: glovefox at October 20, 2004 12:54 PM

Does this mean you get to wear a fedora with a "Press" card stuck in the band?

Way to go!

Posted by: Coelecanth at October 20, 2004 01:00 PM

Now our fish will come wrapped in a newspaper! Ha!

Posted by: Michael R at October 20, 2004 01:16 PM

How wonderful! Well done, Fish, and yet another round of congratulations.

Posted by: Linus at October 20, 2004 02:49 PM

bitch.

Posted by: pettit at October 20, 2004 03:15 PM

Congrats Fish! I've been addicted to your writing for the past few months now. It's the best!

Posted by: cloudy at October 20, 2004 03:27 PM

Yay! Well done and congratulations! Yay! :-)

Posted by: Ivy at October 20, 2004 04:41 PM

Wow. That's incredible news. I'm sooooooooo happy for you. You totally deserve it.

Excellent.

Posted by: MikeW at October 20, 2004 05:27 PM

Fish, if your article is published in a Newspaper then its obviously going to be in the public domain. Therefore, I beg you on behalf of the Brit fans to publish it online here soon...I live in Nottingham and its certainly not going to reach my shores any time soon....please show us when its published!!!

Posted by: sally at October 20, 2004 06:00 PM

You're in the show now, Fish. Shine.

Posted by: dave at October 20, 2004 06:35 PM

If you can take a victory nap, I will take what I think should become widespread, a nap of congratulations.

Posted by: some guy at October 20, 2004 08:59 PM

Congrats! (And congrats to the NYTimes for landing such a great writer!)

Posted by: blonde justice at October 20, 2004 10:37 PM

Congrats!

Posted by: bond girl at October 21, 2004 10:33 AM

Nice work Fish!

Posted by: Kristen at October 22, 2004 10:59 PM