Hypericon 5 is a speculative fiction convention to be held June 5th-7th, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. Hypericon is presented by Frontiers-Nashville, a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of the fannish community and all their myriad interests. Some of the activities during the convention include role-playing games, live action roleplaying, filmmaking panels, a room party competition, late night dances, art show and dealers' room, the masquerade, and a hospitality suite. Author Guest of Honor Brian Keene Artist Guest of Honor Steven Gilberts Fan Guest of Honor Bob (Outsidecon) Embler Special Filk Guest Kathy Mar Special Author Guests Glen Cook, Jonathan Maberry Author Guests Michael A Banks, Alicia Benson, Maurice Broaddus, Elizabeth Donald, John Everson, P. S. Gifford, Sara Harvey, Ron Kelly, John Klement, Deborah LeBlanc, Julianne Lee, Julie Kagawa, Scott Nicholson, Phil Nutman, Kimberley Raiser, Edmund Schubert, Ty Schwamberger, Steven Shrewsbury, Bryan Smith, Bill Snodgrass, Wrath James White, and Honorary Princess of Hypericon, NY Times Best-Selling Author Alethea Kontis! Editor Guests Jason Sizemore, Toni Weisskopf Artist Guests Paul Bielaczyc, Melissa Gay, Todd Lyles, Alex McVey