Steam Punk World's Fair 2012

You have probably noted that I usually do not advertise anything. I may write reviews of books I enjoyed (or not) and give my two cent on about everything I have tried, but I try to keep this an advertisement-free area. Hence I usually ignore the requests coming my way by e-mail to talk about a certain product.

This is an exception. And I only do it because the e-mail I received was exceptionally friendly and professional. Read for yourself:

Dear Diandra,
　
First off, hello! My name is Haley McGough and I am currently working as an intern for Widdershins LLC, helping to organize their upcoming event, the Steampunk World’s Fair. Your blog recently caught my eye when I was browsing the internet. I had fun perusing your blog! Though I am not a witch myself, I always enjoy learning about the many different lifestyles of the people of this world. Overall, your posts were very interesting and informative!
I am trying to spread the word about the Steampunk World's Fair. It is the largest steampunk festival in the nation and every year proves to be even more enjoyable than the last. I believe that many of your blog readers who might be interested in steampunk would find it awesome and I wouldn’t want them to miss it! Please, take a look at the information about the World's Fair below. If it interests you, or if you have any questions, feel free to email me! I would be happy to provide any photos or other resources you might need or to discuss things further.
　
　
　

Kind Regards,

Haley McGough

(hmcgough@bennington.edu)

steampunkworldsfair.com

A request such as this, I thought, needs to be rewarded, and then I thought about those of you who really enjoy Steampunk and might be in an area to go there, and I decided to let you know.

And now you know.

(PS: I would totally go, if it wasn't at the other end of the world.)