"This is not really happening. You bet your life it is."

[greygirlbeast]

I'm gonna get this out of the way up front: On March 6, I was contacted by the English Department of İstanbul Üniversitesi and invited to appear in early November as keynote speaker and deliver a paper during the Fourth International Akşit Göktürk Conference - "Madness and Literature." I was stunned and overwhelmed by the offer. There's going to be

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[shanejayell]

Looking forward to Red Delicious. Sorry you're not going to Turkey, but I can understand the concern...

[sillylilly_bird]

I'm sorry about Istanbul; it's also among my top places I want to visit. The Hagia Sofia could take an entire week and I'd be happy. Sometimes it sucks making the "adult" decision. I hope you are able to attend WisCon but will gladly pack up your goodies should it not be.

[greygirlbeast]

Thank you. I am going to try and attend.

[ext_1564490]

Sorry to hear that you're not going but yeah...I can understand the reasons.
Mame and I are looking forward to meeting you in New Orleans. Hopefully, we can bring Kat and Chris along with us.
I'll see you again in Providence in August.

[r_darkstorm]

My own fears of how people will receive me has kept me from revealing my gender. So it goes without saying I've already found you brave beyond words.

Beyond that, your hesitation on behalf of those who care for you makes sense.

I understand

[whiskeychick]

I would have likely made the same choice. Don't discount that another opportunity might arise. Istanbul is beautiful, as are many places in Turkey. I hope one day to return.