JordanCon Pre-Registration Closing Soon
As we count down the days to our first JordanCon (59, as I write this), I want to put out a little reminder for everyone coming to get their arrangements finalized as soon as possible.
First, have you pre-registered? Not only does pre-registered help the convention by allowing us to accurately plan ahead for the weekend, it also helps you out. Pre-registration will hopefully mean a shorter line for you (I say hopefully, because this is my first rodeo, and I can’t promise I know what I’m doing yet. But it’s a pet peeve of mine to pre-reg for a con, and then stand in a three hour line while the “at the door” people sail past me and get to enjoy the con.), and it also enters you into a drawing to own something from Robert Jordan’s personal collection of blades. The Jordan estate is keeping the exact item a surprise, but I am assured that it will be sharp and it will fit in a suitcase if you need to fly it home. Preregistration is currently $60. (A steal if you look at some other cons. Why oh why, couldn’t I have been a Twilight fan?). You can find details on pre-registration here.
Second, you need a place to stay. Crazily enough, most of the people currently pre-registered aren’t from Atlanta. In fact, there’s a rather significant minority of you from Europe. You all can’t be planning on commuting every day from Paris, so you’ll need a hotel room. Our host hotel, the Alpharetta Embassy Suites , has given us a block of suites starting at $114 a night. Yes, that’s right. I said suites. Your room also includes a cooked to order breakfast each morning and complimentary drinks at the nightly “Manager’s Reception”. You can get more information about booking a room and the neighborhood around JordanCon here.
While you’re here, you’ll need something to do. If our guest list doesn’t tempt you (Harriet, Wilson, Brandon and Tom Doherty) maybe you’ll be interested in seeing the performances by The Lost Boys, Jendayi Bellydance or Big City Burlesque. Though come to think of it, why are you at a convention called “JordanCon” if that guest list doesn’t make your socks go up and down? We’re also going to be doing a crazy amount of panels, contests, workshops and games. We’re still working on the ever elusive schedule grid, but we did put up a list of highlights a few weeks back. I’m particularly excited by the Sanderson writing workshops and the Cairhienin Ball. And if you’ve never played Darkfriend Hunt, well, you’re in for a surprise. And probably a brutal murder or three. Don’t worry, they killed Brandon Sanderson at DragonCon last year and still seems alright. Mostly.
Be sure to set aside a little time and money for shopping in our Dealers Hall. Remember, the Dealers Hall is a source of revenue to the convention, so we’d sort of like these guys to be happy and come back with friends in 2010. I know I always budget a few dollars for the Dealers Hall for any convention I go to. Our Dealers this year include:
Big City Burlesque
Bargain Basement Books
Dabel Brothers Productions
Heron Marked Scissors
The Lost Boys
Yoakum Books
I am almost certainly forgetting something here. If I haven’t answered your question, feel free to browse the forums or drop me an email at jordancon@ageoflegends.net.
See you in April!
Jennifer Liang
JordanCon Chair