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  1. llesarlorraine
    llesarlorraine at |

    This was just so wonderful to read and it has made up my mind to go to the UK meet. I realise that all tickets for Bristol have been sold, my fault, I ummmm and arhhhhed about going by myself, not knowing anyone, would anyone talk to me? What happens if I go to one of the social functions and I stand there like a wall-flower? I’m sure you get the picture, but now after reading this, I will go to next year’s one and book my ticket on release day to make sure I get one. Thank you, you are an inspiration.

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    1. marcthf
      marcthf at |

      I’m so glad you will give it a try. I really do think you will love it. It is such a warm and accepting atmosphere and the panels were super fun and interesting πŸ˜‰ We would of course very much love to see you at Euro Pride Con as well and make sure you’d have a great time <3

      I know fying to another country is not quite as convenient as being able to go to a convention in the UK for you, but we do still have tickets for 2015, a great line-up of authors and publishers and I hope you will consider visiting Germany πŸ˜€

      In any case, I'm glad I was able to inspire you to take this step. <3

      Thank you for taking the time to let me know!

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      1. llesarlorraine
        llesarlorraine at |

        Sorry I haven’t got back before, been on holiday and only returned at the weekend. Germany is too a big a step for me at the moment, not knowing anyone and a strange country? I’m not that brave. But I will attend the UK meet next year. Thank you.

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  2. JenCW
    JenCW at |

    Wow! Thank you Marc for the wonderful post about yourself and how you and Dani setup this Con! Amazing!

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    1. marcthf
      marcthf at |

      I’m glad you enjoyed the post! I will host Dani on Rainbow Gold Reviews soon for an interview about her experiences with organizing Euro Pride Con and attending UK Meet. Since I saw her last June, she has attended GRL – I’m so jealous… πŸ˜›

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  3. Shirley Ann Speakman
    Shirley Ann Speakman at |

    I enjoyed your post and Mark I think it is a wonderful idea to have a con in Germany I sure it will be a great success.

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    1. marcthf
      marcthf at |

      Thank you, Shirley. We hope that it will be and things are looking very good. It is great that this idea was met with such a positive reception.

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  4. Trix
    Trix at |

    I’m so happy for you, and I know it’s going to be an amazing event!

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    1. marcthf
      marcthf at |

      Thanks. I can barely wait for July <3

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  5. morticiaknight
    morticiaknight at |

    Great post Marc! I’m so looking forward to attending this event! πŸ™‚

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    1. marcthf
      marcthf at |

      Thank you. We really appreciate that you will do the Munich and NYC conventions back-to-back, just to be able to be a part of our inaugural convention. I’m very excited about July and it is wonderful to have you there!

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  6. H.B.
    H.B. at |

    Great post Marc! Glad to hear your first time there you were so welcomed and felt so comfortable. I hope this year goes as well or better than the previous =)

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    1. marcthf
      marcthf at |

      Thank you! I certainly hope so as well. With Euro Pride Con and UK Meet coming up for me, I think it will be a special year.I’m sure I’ll get to meet even more wonderful people there.

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  7. Ree Dee
    Ree Dee at |

    What a wonderful post! I very much enjoyed your letter. Good Luck with Euro Pride Con!

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    1. marcthf
      marcthf at |

      Thanks so much πŸ˜‰ <3

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  8. Jbst
    Jbst at |

    Kudos to you for having the initiative to get this event started (especially being so young and a student) and to the other organizers for their input and support for your idea.

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    1. marcthf
      marcthf at |

      Thank you! It was a scary thing, but I’m really glad I did it. It is great that we have such a supportive community that fosters ideas instead of snuffing them out. πŸ™‚ I’m glad you enjoyed the post!

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  9. dawnsister
    dawnsister at |

    Oh, I want to go even more now, but I am in the same position you were last year, plus I am already going to UKMeet. I will see you there. Marc, you are an inspiration for organising this event when others your age are still struggling to organise themselves. I doubt I would have been able to get something like this off the ground at 23. I wouldn’t have known where to start. I am so looking forward to meeting and so many other inspirational writers, readers and reviewers at UKMeet, and maybe I will be able to afford to come over to your neck of the woods next year (There will be a next year, because when you have done it once it becomes a firm tradition).
    Good luck and I will be looking out for pictures.

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  10. Kaje Harper
    Kaje Harper at |

    I can’t wait to do this, to join in the EuroPride con in July. It’s the perfect chance to let myself enjoy something I’ve been wanting to do for the last 20 years – visit Europe again. The convention, the people, the books and the city at Pride – I’m really excited about every aspect of it. See you there!!

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  11. Rod B
    Rod B at |

    Great post. Marc is awesome!

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