Due to separate illnesses , Patten , Lackey , and Dixon were unable to attend the convention in person .
Honored guests included writers Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon , artist Tim Kirk , fan Fred Patten , and toastmaster Jennifer Brozek .
Due to separate illnesses , fan , Mercedes Lackey , and Larry Dixon were unable to attend the convention in person .
Honored guests included writers Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon , artist Tim Kirk , fan Fred Patten , and toastmaster Jennifer Brozek .