Oh, if only. If only.

[cupcake_goth]

A German reader of Gothic Charm School emailed me today, saying that they thought I should be a guest at the next Wave Gotik Treffen, especially since it will be the 20th anniversary.

Oh, don't I wish. I have wanted to go to WGT for YEARS.

The letter-writer went on to say that they don't actually know any of the WGT organizers, they just thought it would be a nifty idea. Over the next couple of days, I might do some poking around the WGT site and see if they even ever have non-music guests.

But yes. I would love to go to WGT, and to Whitby Goth Weekend in England. Quick, someone convince the organizers of those events they need to have me attend as a special guest!

(I figure I have nothing to lose by making this sort of general request to the universe at large. Who knows? It might actually work!)

Comments

[caleidescopeyes.livejournal.com]

There's actually a wee chance that I could suggest you as a special guest for WGW. I'll start extending my feelers.

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

You what?! Good heavens, if you can pull that off, I will be in your debt forever. :)

[caleidescopeyes.livejournal.com]

I make no promise of success, but I *CAN* promise you that I'll do my darndest to wedge my granny boot in the gloriously decaying door of Whitby for you.

[noxenlux.livejournal.com]

fyi, I've been looking at going also...

Soooo if you're interested... I would love to cut some of the cost down..

AND, don't look at the flight cost right now, you'll need to look at about 2-3 months out, they'll drop by a bunch...

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

The only way I'd be able to swing it is if I was able to sweet-talk the event into having me as a guest. We just don't have the budget otherwise.

(And on a complete tangent, you're using that black + pink tricorn icon as subliminal advertising on me, aren't you? I'm on to your tricks, missy! ::grin::

[noxenlux.livejournal.com]

I don't know what you're talking about ;)


I understand about the budget thing, I'll have to sell a LOT of hats to make it out there. I wish Sage still had good friends out there, at least he'd only have to brush up on his German to go.

If you did go out there, it would be a business expense :D

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

The band C drums for might be playing Treffen next year ~ fingers crossed for both them *and* you! If you want I'll ask them who might be the best people to get in touch with :)

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

If you would do that for me, it would be a huge help. And I'll keep my fingers crossed for C's band!

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Expect an email shortly!

[vomvamuse.livejournal.com]

First off, I agree. If anyone should be at these events, you should. You are a social and style icon plus an amazing author, who would say no?

So give them an opportunity to say no. Simply ask them. Ask ALL the orgainizers. Ship out a couple of copies of your book with a hand writen note and any other colateral you many have.

May I remind you, most all of the tallent we had for C6 ASKED to play. Our MC (your favorite friend) ASKED for the gig.

Best of luck! You are awesome and the world should know it!

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

I had completely forgotten that most of the C6 talent asked us to play. Okay, must search out organizers of WGT.

[marchwarden23.livejournal.com]

Dude. Stick me in your luggage if you end up going. I'll be fine with a bottle of scotch, a bag of crisps and my PSP.

[marc17.livejournal.com]

If you go it's going to cause me all sorts of anguish as I've have other plans for that weekend, but wouldn't miss you being ther for the world.

Mission: Jillian to Whitby

[caleidescopeyes.livejournal.com]

Ok! So. I've started a forum discussion within London Gothic, of which I'm an official member. The plan is to gather as many votes as possible, and assemble a petition to send to the lovely folks at WGW to invite you as a special guest in an upcoming year or so. I'll keep you updated.

[mimi-monsterr.livejournal.com]

I'd love to go to Whitby,it'd be even better if you were a special guest!

[sistawendy.livejournal.com]

Gambatte, ne? You deserve the trip.

[jaborwhalky.livejournal.com]

Check your Gmail.
Alex got back to me and just wants to know who or what you want to do to help put you in touch with who you need too. He knows every one who runs that event and has a good working relationship with them so he can help.
Also apply as a guest for Dragon con, they take very good care of there guest and the sheer amount of people that go to that a year it will be worth it for you to go. Also we are going to be there as well as Terrence from Reop is getting taken as a guest so even more people I know will be there that you can get along with.

I have been awake a total of 3 hours in the past 24 so your letter will come in the next day or so.

[fenrirhyde.livejournal.com]

That sounds like it would be amazing! You should definitely give it some looking into

[elizabathory.livejournal.com]

Firstly, I completely agree that you deserve to be guested... (if that is even a word, and if it isn't it is now!)

Secondly, just picked up our latest copy of "Gothic Beauty" (psssssst! I'm in Australia, so everything takes its sweet time to get anywhere) to see a write up on .... YOU!!! delicious cupcakey goodness!!!!! Huzzah!

ahem...

right...

I'm done...

I think. :)

[mumminator2008.livejournal.com]

you might also want to try this website...

http://www.americansinleipzig.com/

It appears to be where people that are wanting to go, meet to chat etc

[gloomsan.livejournal.com]

Whitbys Awesome, I spent my school holidays there. We tried to book a cottage as soon as the April 2010 Dates were released but they'd all gone :(

[lost-shadowwolf.livejournal.com]

Come to England! We love you here <3 x

[blutsauger.livejournal.com]

The comments above make me get my hopes up to see you in Leipzig next year!
And be told, if they don't take you they don't deserve you. Period.

I also admit that I suggested being at the WGT for selfish reasons, as going to the U.S. of A. exceeds my budget by far...

Well, I fervently hope they take you as a guest!