Mel. White
Known to her kids as “Indiana Mom,” Dr. Mel. is a scientist, writer, artist, lecturer, storyteller, and former computer-systems analyst who enjoys rockhounding, fossil hunting, and digging in the dirt with the Texas Archaeological Society. In her spare time she’s busy writing the next book in the Duncan & Mallory series.
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4:00 PM | Location: Boomer B
Retrofuture: Visions of the Future from the Past
From robots that clean and tablet computers, to jetpacks and flying cars. Join the fun as our panelists discuss how the past saw the future! What did they get right, what did they get laughably wrong?
Moderator: Mel. White
Panelists: Mel. White, Mark Alfred, Tim Frayser, Sheila Hartney, Chaz Kemp, Kathleen M O'Brien
Tracks: STEM, History, Culture & World Affairs, Science Fiction, Pop Culture & Entertainment
5:00 PM | Location: University C
Game Show: Real or Alternative History?
Two teams of contestants decide if certain "facts" are alternate history or really happened. Audience participation encouraged!
Moderator: Phillip Drayer Duncan
Panelists: Phillip Drayer Duncan, Peri Charlifu, Dr Paisley, vickey malone kennedy, Kimber, Tracy S. Morris, Ted Pennella, Joey “Okie Space Queen” Rodman, Mel. White
Tracks: History, General Interest, Contest, Gaming
8:00 PM | Location: University AB
Performance: Bad Bards and Beyond
Enjoy the acoustic and vocal stylings of the Bad Bards during the World Peace Through Chocolate Art Show Reception.
Moderator: Melinda LaFevers
Panelists: Mel. White, Melinda LaFevers, Margaret Middleton, Rie Sheridan Rose
Tracks: Music, Performing Arts
10:30 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Late Night Artists Chat Vol. 1
This is a chance for artists and fans to meet in a relaxed setting to talk all things art! Ask questions, share ideas, and socialize. (Hotel side)
Moderator: Crazy Red Artist
Panelists: Crazy Red Artist, Cal Custard, Brenna Deutchman, EBA Comedy, Hall of Femme, Lyde Van Hoy, Carolyn Kay, Kekkuda, Chaz Kemp, Knightmage, Lollalotus, Madi, Mimic Rae, Moe, Michael Mosley, R Karch Photography, WandererTJ, ET Wardwell, Mel. White, Scott Zrubek
Tracks: Meetup, Art, General Interest
10:00 AM | Location: Noble
King Arthur's Knights and the Search for the Holy Grail
Anthropologist Mel. White shares the fascinating history and mythology of the legendary search for the Holy Grail.
Moderator: Mel. White
Panelists: Mel. White
Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, History, General Interest
11:00 AM | Location: Sooner A
Writing Nonhuman Characters (for Humans)
Writing nonhuman characters can present its own set of challenges. What works well and what is just, no.
Moderator: Steven E. Wedel
Panelists: Steven E. Wedel, J.H. Fleming, Carolyn Kay, A. Lee Martinez, Selina Rosen, Mel. White
Tracks: Fantasy, Writing & Publishing, Science Fiction
2:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
Pirate Sing Along with Bad Bards and Beyond
Avast ye fen, there be filking and sea shantying in the main hall! Join the gleewomen of the Bad Bards and Beyond for this jaunty hour of music and more.
Moderator: Melinda LaFevers
Panelists: Melinda LaFevers, Margaret Middleton, Rie Sheridan Rose, Mel. White
Tracks: Performing Arts, Music
4:00 PM | Location: University C
Open Filk Jam
Calling all filkers to join in for this round-robin filk music jam session! Listeners very welcome, too.
Moderator: Melinda LaFevers
Panelists: Melinda LaFevers, Tim Frayser, Mel. White
Tracks: Meetup, Music, Fandoms, Performing Arts
7:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Literary Beers
Join panelists in the hotel lounge for lively conversation. BYO beverages, please.
Moderator: Rosemary Clement-Moore
Panelists: Rosemary Clement-Moore, Daniel Erickson, Everyday Futurist, Shai Fenwick, Mark Finn, Dara Fogel, PhD, Tyrell Gephardt, Sally Hamilton, Sheila Hartney, Carolyn Kay, Chaz Kemp, vickey malone kennedy, Melinda LaFevers, Julia S. Mandala, A. Lee Martinez, Tracy S. Morris, Michael Mosley, Ethan Nahté, Ted Pennella, Rook Riley, Rie Sheridan Rose, Seth Skorkowsky, Karen Thrower, Mel. White, Craig Wolf
Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Meetup, General Interest, Food & Drink
9:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Fountain
Koffeeklatch
Join panelists in the hotel breakfast area for morning networking and conversation. BYO coffee, please.
Moderator: Mitzi Bartlett
Panelists: Mitzi Bartlett, Matt Cavanaugh, Charles Dane Clark, Cal Custard, Brenna Deutchman, Pete Dixon, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Muriel Fahrion, J.H. Fleming, Dara Fogel, PhD, Tim Frayser, Hall of Femme, Amber Hanneken, James Hollaman, Carolyn Kay, Chaz Kemp, Mike Kennedy, Kimber, Melinda LaFevers, Elizabeth Leggett, Lollalotus, Luna Reign Cosplay, Madi, Dennis McDonald, Mimic Rae, Harold Neal, Pigeon, Alan J Porter, Jeff Provine, R Karch Photography, Rook Riley, Rie Sheridan Rose, Rynaga, Bradley H Sinor, Sue Sinor, WandererTJ, Mel. White, Craig Wolf
Tracks: Meetup, General Interest, Food & Drink
10:00 AM | Location: Sooner B
Cursed Talismans and Good Luck Charms
From “The Monkey’s Paw” to rabbits’ feet—four-leaf clovers to horseshoes (up or down?)—consider the odd notion that an object can convey supernatural influence for good or ill. Don't pass this rune!
Moderator: Rook Riley
Panelists: Rook Riley, Sherri Dean, Kyri Hester, Tommy B. Smith, Mel. White, Craig Wolf
Tracks: Writing & Publishing
Noon | Location: Boomer A
Wry Wit for Writers: Humorous Fiction
Tips and techniques for writing humorous fiction. Incorporating humor is more than sarcasm, snark, and a few jokes. Timing, focus, placement, tone, motivation, plot impact and character arcs, reader's perceptions, and how much fun you're having writing – all impact the humor of a story...
Moderator: vickey malone kennedy
Panelists: vickey malone kennedy, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Jan S. Gephardt, David J. Pedersen, Sue Sinor, Mel. White
Tracks: Writing & Publishing