News: Odagiri Hotaru
In very recent, but not yet official news until after it's known if a few months. Sakuracon 'Anime Convention in Seatle Washington' is trying to bring Hotaru Odagiri as one of their Special Guest for Sakuracon 2013. Wheather she agrees to come, won't be known until a few months from now.
I personally been wishing from the bottom of my heart that she comes to the convention. If she agrees as rules follow, everyone that is a Guest of Honor has to have panels, which also include Autograph Sessions. They are also allowed to set up their own booth in the Dealers Hall advertising or selling any artwork or goods from the Author.
I work as Staff for this convention for a few years now, and every year they have brought amaizing guests from Japan. If they are able to bring her as well there would be nothing more I would ask for. Meeting someone whos beautiful art I have admire for so many years it's all I ever wanted.
I will keep my eye out to see if anything new comes up.〜(￣▽￣〜)