Dear BJ, Joey, and Jackie's Fridge people, Anime fans, etc:
Yes, it's true, right now I just got word that TokyoPop is seeking submissions from talented manga-ka. To meet professionals from TP you can go to the following workshop at MCAD or visit http://www.TOKYOPOP.com for more information.
There's a great weekend of workshops coming up at the Minneapolis College of Art & Design... "Schoolgirls & Mobilesuits: Culture & Creation in Manga & Anime" September 24-26, 2004. It only costs $105 for an all access pass to special screenings, workshops, and lectures. You don't have to be an MCAD student to attend!
For details, go to: http://www.mcad.edu/anime
I hope that, even if you don't have the time or $$$ to attend SGMS at MCAD, you can possibly get your foot (feet?) in the door at TokyoPop...
~Val