Article about me in today's New York Times
Who Made My Puzzle?
Martin Ashwood-Smith (Crossword Constructor)
Q: Why do you do this to yourself?
A: That’s a good question. And if I can come up with a good answer, I’ll let you know.
Seriously though, when my first submission to The New York Times had been accepted, I was bitten by “the bug.” I still have it. If you have a cure, please let me know.
More at link:
https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/05/16/crosswords/who-made-my-puzzle-martin-ashwood-smith.html?rref=collection%2Fcolumn%2Fwordplay&action=click&contentCollection=crosswords®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=collection
-Puzzler (Martin Ashwood-Smith) 
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I have added a bookmark to remind myself to order your book from Barnes and Noble. I love crosswords, a habit I picked up from my father and grandfather, who were both very good at them. Thanks for sharing the article with us. 
I am very impressed!!
for being too simple or too damn difficult.
will EVER appear in my crosswords!
Until he’s safely behind bars, and then maybe 
To be clear: my above statement is not official New York Times policy. Just my own.
Principles first, crosswords second!
(Sorry for the dose of politics in this particular forum, but I have been asked that question)
Thanks for the kind words
-Puzzler
...that's a feature!
So great to see and hear from the person behind the puzzle. I've been doing NYT crosswords every single day for decades—cant start my morning without them.
So, thanks, and congrats! 
So I get an early start. Once I get the theme figured out based on the title of the puzzle -- IF I get it figured out -- I can make progress. I really work on it, too. I also consult google about certain names, which I call "research" and my husband calls "cheating." 
Maybe send me a PM when you have the time, I’d love to see your puzzle. I may have even seen/solved it
-Puzzler/Martin
-Puzzler (AKA: Martin Ashwood-Smith)
right on. Ty for the puzzles.
Even though they probably saw it on their own. I know they'll enjoy reading about and remembering you
Folks, Mel Rosen is one of the most accomplished crossword constructors and editors in the world
... and a really nice person ... and his wife
He’s one heckuva musician too!!!
-Puzzler/Martin
Congratulations! And thanks for sharing this with us. It was quite charming.
I have spent many a Sunday on the puzzles, and quite possibly have hurled a few words toward the puzzler that you wouldn't include. Nothing personal, of course. You are very talented and it's a pleasure to know you are here among us.
on Fridays and Saturdays if that helps.
And, hey it’s great to be here, but I’ve been around DU since 2005.
-Puzzler
who's into sodoku?
Victoria, B.C., eh? Nice place. Congrats on the limelight!
but I don’t think he’s much into Sudoku. I’ll phone him up at 3 am and ask him
-Puzzler
with the possible exception of single-malt scotch
-Puzzler/MAS
I was wondering who was responsible for my terrible migraines and acid reflux, IT'S YOU! 
Actually I've been doing crosswords for almost 50 years now. I do them in ink. They're no longer the mind numbing exercises in futility they once were. I hope that doesn't upset you.
I'll check it out. I actually respect the people who take the time to write these puzzles. You should be very proud because you bring so many people countless hours of constructive entertainment. I'd much rather work on a crossword than watch TV any day. I'll be looking forward to your next offering.
