Sunday's New York Times.
If there's one thing the strike has taught me, it's that being interviewed is always nerve wracking. A week ago today, I spoke to reporter Melena Ryzik - babbled, more like it - on what it's like to be a striking writer with a real job. Or three real jobs. (Soon four real jobs, I picked up a Sunday gig.)
The interview comes out in the Arts Section in tomorrow's New York Times, but if you look at first page of the Arts Section online, you may notice something(one) who looks familiar...
The full interview (and photo, thanks to Tomás!) starts here.
You're famous! Okay, not really but your words carry a lot of weight. I'm proud of you.
Posted by:Jenifer | January 26, 2008 at 09:40 PM
yay you all up in the ny times :)!
Posted by:Piglet | January 26, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Congrats! (Not that I've read the article yet, but I will!)
Posted by:Jodi | January 27, 2008 at 12:55 AM
Yay!! You were very eloquent and that is a great picture of you!! You're definitely moving beyond the realm of Internet Famous and into New York Times Famous.
Posted by:Brooke | January 27, 2008 at 02:25 AM
Well, i feel odd shouting out a "congratulations" because of the circumstances... but it's always fun to see your face in the Times. :)
Posted by:jen | January 27, 2008 at 04:44 AM
I was just sitting on the couch reading the paper, got to this article, noticed the photo before I read a lick of the copy, and was like ...Um ...Wait ...Isn't that ...I think it's ...And then of course I turned to Google. Very cool, but yeah, obviously uncool circumstances!
Posted by:Meredith | January 27, 2008 at 06:27 AM
Fab, lady!!
Posted by:Alyce Smythee | January 27, 2008 at 09:26 AM
Two things:
1. I did not realize there are days you are working from 5am to 11pm - it makes it all the more special that you find time to blog for us.
2. Anything non-industry people can do to help? You know, other than like, paying your rent for you. Should we not be going to see movies or anything?
Posted by:Green | January 27, 2008 at 09:28 AM
Ditto Jen.
Posted by:Nanette | January 27, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Well done! The writer seems to have connected with you and tells your part of the story well -your quotes are great. Im sure you din't babble as much as you think - and, love the strike ensemble.
;)
Posted by:jaclyn | January 27, 2008 at 04:23 PM
AWESOME! "I know her!!!"
Posted by:Gnat! | January 27, 2008 at 09:55 PM
I appreciate you and your hard work.
Posted by:justJENN | January 27, 2008 at 10:11 PM
I have a NY Times Sunday Subscription and just realized there was An Article Featuring The SM!
Yay! (Except, Boo! on the whole Strike Thing.)
xoxo,
TDR
Posted by:The Daily Randi | January 28, 2008 at 12:28 PM
There's something cool about seeing a photo in the NY Times, and thinking, yeah, way to get the scoop guys, I've seen this picture and known all about this for months!
Thanks for the insider's view on your struggle. Go Nina!
Posted by:Michael | January 28, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Loved how you put it into perspective.
Fun fact: did you know that double-clicking on any non--linked word in a Times article will result in a pop-up window showing the definition of that word? How cool/convenient is that?
Posted by:Av | January 28, 2008 at 01:34 PM
Oh, it says so right there on the bottom of the page. God, I'm dim. Carry on.
Posted by:Av | January 28, 2008 at 02:04 PM
Hey, look at us having a we-miss you thread sparked by the NY Times story on Consumating!
http://www.consumating.com/profiles/JasAsian/topics?id=139495
Posted by:Lady Jane Tea | January 29, 2008 at 01:54 AM
It's always a weird frisson to read an article about someone, and also read about a former classmate.
You came across very well, there, definitely clarifying the position in which many writers find themselves... Nice work.
Posted by:Damien | January 29, 2008 at 09:16 AM
Hooray that's awesome!!!
Posted by:Marie | January 30, 2008 at 10:54 AM