BECAUSE BEN FRANKLIN WAS A YAOI FAN!
"Early to bed, early to rise. . . ." Well, you know the rest. And obviously, our founding father was talking about the benefits of pre-registering early for Yaoi-Con 2006. No need to hesitate, dither, hem, or haw. You know you're going. And for some extra incentive, which you, of course, don't need, early bird pre-registration rate through May 31st is only $40.00.
You snooze, you lose, but when you pre-pre-register for Yaoi-Con you'll get a chance to win great prizes, including signed manga, posters and other anime/manga-related goodies. No need to fill out a separate entry form: you pre-register, you're entered!
For all the details on pre-registering and the raffle:
http://www.yaoicon.com/registration.html
http://www.yaoicon.com/prereg_raffle.html
GEE, THESE STORAGE ROOMS SURE ARE FANCY!
It's true -- Yaoi-Con is the con that never sleeps. So, though your head may never touch the pillow, you'll still need somewhere to store those cosplay items and purchases. Once again, Yaoi-Con will be held at the Westin San Francisco Airport and Clarion San Francisco Airport hotels. (And this time, no football players!) Reserve your hotel room now, because they sell out faster than a bishie sheds his clothes at the Bishounen Auction!
Plus, we're again offering Early Entry into the Dealers' Room on Saturday morning for those attendees who are registered guests of either of the convention hotels.
For full rate details and links to the online reservation tools:
http://www.yaoicon.com/hotel.html
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!
What is Yaoi-Con? Where is Yaoi-Con? When is Yaoi-Con? How am I going to get there?! If your head is spinning with questions and confusion, fret no more! There are many people ready and willing to help you out, and you might even make some cool new friends! Plug in, get connected, and stay on top of all the Yaoi-Con news. We look forward to meeting you!
Forums:
http://www.yaoicon.com/forums
LJ Communities:
Announcements:
http://community.livejournal.com/yaoicon/
Chat:
http://community.livejournal.com/yaoicon_chat/
Yahoo Groups:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/yaoicon_announce/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/yaoicon_chat/
RELEASE YOUR YAOI MUSE!
Want to thrill us with your version of how Mr. Seme got his Uke? Then write your masterpiece for the Yaoi-Con Fiction Anthology! Do it right now because the deadline is June 15, 2006. Hibernation is officially over -- get cracking!
http://www.yaoicon.com/fiction_anthology.html
WHO NEEDS TAXI CABS?!?
Who doesn't love a juicy secret . . . or a chance to be wildly creative? If you like both, then we're looking for you! We're looking for folks to make us "confession" postcards for display at the convention. Your "confession" must be anime, manga, or otherwise yaoi-related, and can be silly or serious, but above all, it must reveal some dirty little secret about you or someone you know! So fire up Photoshop -- or sharpen those pencils -- and get cracking on making up some tasty tabloid yaoi confessions! Each entry you submit earns you a chance to win fabulous prizes in the monthly pre-registration raffle mentioned above!
For more info on the Confession Contest, and some juicy samples to get you thinking:
http://www.yaoicon.com/confession_contest.html
YAOI? YOWZA! # 5
Going through Yaoi withdrawal? Planning a trip to Nashville in late April? Then head on over to the Middle Tennessee Anime Convention! Once again, MTAC will feature an adults-only mini-event devoted to the love of yaoi. The event will feature a panel reviewing yaoi's explosive popularity here in the States, followed by a video track that will be sure to curl your toes. And the evening will be interspersed with yaoi-themed AMVs, contests and door prizes. The 5th annual Yaoi? Yowza! promises to be the best ever!
IMPORTANT: As usual, the Yaoi! Yowza! mini-event will ONLY be open to con-goers who are 18 years of age or older. All attendees MUST have valid photo ID (with name and date of birth) for entry and re-entry. NO EXCEPTIONS! Check the con schedule for exact time and location!
MTAC * Nashville, TN * April 21 - 23, 2006 *
http://www.mtac.net
STAND UP AND BE COUNTED!
A brand new poll is up on the Yaoi-Con Web site front page. So stop by and tell us "Who's Your Favorite Guest?"
http://www.yaoicon.com
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