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That's me at Anime Detour last weekend. Rather wonderfully, you guys have now passed the target for donations, but don't let that stop you. I'm told I'm going to be sent that enormous combat spoon if we double it (which I'm sure I'll find a charitable home for). And I still have to dye the beard green to double George R.R. Martin's contribution. So there's loads still to play for. Thanks to donations from the awesome authors Melinda Snodgrass and Martin Sketchley (who got us over the line). Alan, I am indeed a member of the Patrick Moore Appreciation Society, and Ian, thanks for the fill-up.
Anime Detour was great. It was interesting to meet an entirely new fandom. (I may start visiting knitting and railway enthusiast conventions.) Anime voice actors are an amazingly friendly group of people. (They basically hosted a panel asking me questions.) Just A Minute worked well, with anime subjects. I got to hang out with some of my mates from Convergence (the best convention in the world), and Caroline luxuriated in being at the heart of anime geekdom, and did well on her panels (including one on women in anime which dealt with some major issues).
I hope to see some of you at the Kapow comic convention in London this weekend. Until then, Cheerio!
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You know, anime fandom/otaku may be able to accommodate you with open arms and I'm all for that sort of thing. Heck, you might want to consider Otakon (shame that Anime Boston is probably short notice at this point in time). Or heck, what about a webcomics/internet culture convention? I know the organizers for Intervention -- http://interventioncon.com -- in Rockville, MD (Washington, DC) would perhaps love to have you there.
Many, many thanks to Caroline for suggesting the Women in Anime and Manga panel in the first place and for being a panelist on it. Given how much conversation it generated, I'm hoping to make it an Anime Detour staple for many years to come!
Thanks, Jo! I thoroughly enjoyed it - lots of conversation with panel and audience, and some really good points made. Depending on how my life looks in a year's time I'd love to come back and do another one! Actually, had a good time at all my panels - hadn't realised how much I missed the experience!
JE: I think more anime ventures will be down to where Caroline wants to and has time to go.
Hi Paul,
it was nice to get to know you, although briefly, in London. I did not see you around, unfortunately.
The Italian guy that wanted to interview you (I am sure we can work something out)
I wasn't there on the Sunday, due to illness. See you next time!
I know it's been awhile since the convention but it was really great having you. You were one of the nicest guest thats been at Detour. Just a minute was hilarious. Also it made my boyfriend and I feel extra special when you asked to take our picture (we were the ones dressed in steampunk at the guest breakfast). I was sad that I couldn't find any of your pictures from the convention online. Once again hope you can make it out again sometime (especially since my boyfriend is now obsessed with Dr.Who and constantly states how he regrets not getting your autograph lol) Best of luck!
Thanks very much, Sarah. I'm sorry I didn't put the picture up online, I'm getting very bad at documenting conventions I go to. We had a great time and we'll almost certainly be back, depending on my wife's schedule next year. Cheers.