Hypericon 4
June 27—29, 2007
Nashville, TN
Photos by Ronald Kelly

This year's Hypericon was a blast! Unlike last year—when I simply hung out with the guys—I actually participated in the schedule of events. I had two book signings, read my story “Cumberland Furnace” at a reading of six authors, and was on three panels: “What Are You Reading Now?”, “Horror with a Southern Twang”, and “Building the Perfect (or Imperfect) Antagonist/Protagonist”. A busy agenda to be sure, but just one of the many ingredients of the best convention I've ever attended so far in my career.

It was great to see many familiar faces there, as well as encounter alot of people in the business I've wanted to meet for a very long time. I'd like to thank the following folks for making Hypericon 4 so enjoyable and special for me this year:

Fred Grimm, Joe R. Lansdale, Kasey Lansdale, Alex McVey, Steven Gilberts, Fran Friel, James Newman, Randy Fox, Stephen Lloyd, Mark Hickerson, Tod Clark, Donn Gash, Deborah LeBlanc, Stephen Shrewsbury, Matt & Deena Warner, Mari Adkins, Jason Sizemore, Kent Allard & his wife, Troy and the boys, Derek, John Horner, Matt Wallace, and probably a dozen more that I may have forgotten to mention.

Donn Gash, Ron Kelly, and James Newman

Ron with RonaldKelly.com webmaster, Hunter Goatley

Ron with Mark Hickerson

Ron signs the pelvic girdle!

Mark Hickerson, Stephen Shrewsbury, and Ron Kelly

Ron and his new pal, Fran Friel

Stephen Lloyd and Mari Adkins

Ron and author Deborah LeBlanc

Friday Night's 90 Minute Reading (Left to right: Deborah LeBlanc, Laura Anne Gilman, James Newman, Ron Kelly, Stephen Shrewsbury, and Fran Friel)

The Dealer's Room

Ron finally meets Joe R. Lansdale hisownself!

Joe Lansdale and his daughter, Kasey

Ron and web-designer Deena Warner

A long over-due reunion: Ron and Randy Fox

Horror Artist Extraordinaire Alex McVey with Ron

Alex working his magic!

The Art of Alex McVey

Alex and Steven Gilberts participate in a Dark Art demonstration as Tod Clark looks on

Ron's book-signing with author Laura Anne Gilman

The panel of “Building the Perfect (or Imperfect) Antagonist/Protagonist (From left to right: James Newman, Joe R. Lansdale, Ron Kelly, Deborah Leblanc, & moderator Matt Wallace)

Joe Lansdale does a hilarious reading of his story “Mr. Bear”

After breakfast at Shoney's, Ron and Steven say their goodbyes before hitting the road for home

Hope y'all enjoyed it! Looking forward to seeing you at Hypericon 5 next year!