Hmmm..

[per_solo]

Ok, so apparently I've been tasked (not really tasked, requested, since I'm a fan) with writing Milholland, and seeing if he can make the convention in July.

The good? The con offers what he requests for conventions. Free admission to the con,for him and a guest. A room at the hotel during the convention. And travel to/from. Either flight arrangements, or gas, if he's insane enough to drive. This would make him an artist GOH (Guest of Honor).

In addition to a table in the main hallway for him to sell his stuff.

Now, the downside?

I have no idea how to contact him. I know the convention sent him an e-mail, but given the sheer volume of mails he no doubt receives, I'D be surprised if he got it and could respond to it.

I don't have the in with him that others do. Any suggestions on an alternate e-mail, or someone to act as a go-between? Or, even just other suggestions?

Thanks.

Comments

[mobobocita.livejournal.com]

Post this publically and I'll send Eileen over here to talk to you, he was the best man at her wedding, I'd say she's an IN.

[per_solo]

Done, thanks.

[disgruntledgrrl.livejournal.com]

He was a groomsman. We didn't want to play favorites and didn't have a best or of honor anything.

If anything I'll get you the right address. But chances are if you write him with the words "CON GUEST OF HONOR - YES I READ YOUR REQUIREMENTS", he'll snag it.

[per_solo]

*LOL* Fabulous. And thanks again.

All caps? He won't get annoyed and pummel us with wit? :-P

Nah he won't pummel too badly

[disgruntledgrrl.livejournal.com]

If the Caps are restricted to the Subject.
I left him voicemail letting him know you're looking and also the webpage.

And it ain't wit. It's bitterness (^_^)

Re: Nah he won't pummel too badly

[per_solo]

Ok, will keep it to subject only then. If it's easier, my e-mail addy is per_solo at yahoo, but usually, traditionally, the ones who offer e-mail the potential guest first. Then again, given how he has been burned before by conventions, I think I understand hesitancy.

I will state that Aaron Williams (of Nodwick fame, guest at the 2005 convention) was surprised at the above offer. He'd been used to footing the bill for any convention he had attended, and was happy to be treated as a guest should.

Thank you. Speaking as a former chair of this convention, this means a lot. The very worst that happens in this? We make the offer, and he either refuses, or can't make it.

Wit, Bitterness. They can equal the same hilarity at times. :-) There's a reason I've been reading the strip as long as I have.

Excellent

[royalcrow.livejournal.com]

Much appreciated.

Tony

Re: Excellent

[per_solo]

Any time. :-)

I'm on it - provided

[disgruntledgrrl.livejournal.com]

They don't back out. It happens to him and it's rather aggravating.
I'll give him a call.

Re: I'm on it - provided

[per_solo]

Give him a call, it is the 4th of july weekend. I'll verify with Royalcrow (who commented, and is the chair of this year), to verify the dates.

Actually, I hit the website. July 6-8th. George RR Martin is the author guest. Will check your other comments, and reply as I can.

That site is http://www.inconjunction.org

Thanks, btw. :-)

Re: I'm on it - provided

[per_solo]

Evening! I just wanted to touch base again, just to give you (and him) a little more information.

Once we gauge he is free, and that the items I stated above works for him? We "word" up a contract, stating what he gets, and what we request (typically a panel a day type thing, that he puts us on his "appearance" page, things like that), sign it so that both interests and parties are protected, and then at that point, I find out if the convention wants me to continue as his liason, if he feels I'm the right person to be the liason between himself and the con, and make sure that all parties are on the same page.

For more background on me, I'm a big believer (as evidenced by my own guests in 2005) in the philosophy that the Guests have as much fun as the attendees. This is an industry/group built on relationships, and good relationships. If he hits a point of discomfort, then he should be able to, and have the trust to, relay that to me, and allow me to raise hell as needed so that he becomes happy and comfortable.

:-) I hope this answers a few more questions that may have come up. As before, if you prefer to take further questions offline, the e-mail addy is per_solo@yahoo.com

And thanks again for acting as initial contact for us. I understand everyone right now is kinda busy, but I can't wait to take a positive (or negative, if it's just not meant to be this time) response back to the conchair.

I don't mean to spam but

[disgruntledgrrl.livejournal.com]

What the con? Where is it? When is it? I looked thru the first page of entries and while I did see Thanksgiving I did not see any suggestion of a con.

Re: I don't mean to spam but

[per_solo]

Sorry, and not spamming. :-)

It is InConJunction, has been around here for 26 years this year. July 6-8th. It is at the Sheraton, on the north side of Indianapolis, Indiana.

If Randy has not gotten in touch with you

[disgruntledgrrl.livejournal.com]

He made a post last night: spconventions@gmail.com. That's the new address for convention requests since he probably realized he was getting flooded. Well definately with the Penny and Aggie hate mail.
Chances are he can't find yours after my voicemail to him. So give him a write there.

Re: If Randy has not gotten in touch with you

[per_solo]

DG.
Thank you. I saw that last night, immediately e-mailed, and added in that I'd been going through you at first, but was more than happy to go through the newly created proper channel. :-) Have already swapped info with Michael, so hopes are high.

Penny and Aggie hate mail? What have I missed?

Thanks again. :-)