Karen Thrower
Karen Thrower lives in Tulsa, Ok with her husband, daughter, and cat. She enjoys writing horror and urban fantasy. She is a graduate of The University of Tulsa with a degree in Deaf Education and currently works at KOTV as an Assignment Desk Editor. You can find her works on her Amazon Author page.
5:00 PM | Location: Boomer A
Thrifty Revisions: Adding SF Genre Elements to Thrift Store Paintings
Artists insert sf genre elements or monsters into reclaimed paintings and prints. Final works are up for sale in the Charity Sale and Auction. (Supplies provided)
Moderator: James Hollaman
Panelists: Harold Neal, James Hollaman, Karen Thrower, Mike Kennedy, Rachael Mayo, Tim Chessmore, W. J. Hodgson
Tracks: Art, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Comics
Noon | Location: Boomer A
Critically Corrected Trivia Show
Everyone loves to be a critic. Technically correct these wrong answers to nerdy trivia. The host will read a statement that is wrong. Panelists must start their corrective answer with the phrase "Um, Actually..." to score points. If the panelist is incorrect, the audience gets the chance to answer and steal the points.
Moderator: Brook Bullock
Panelists: Brook Bullock, Karen Thrower, Kevin Dilmore, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Rhonda Eudaly, Sherri Dean, Tim Frayser
Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest, Meetup
4:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
This Is the Way
The adventures of our favorite (though slightly disgraced) Mandalorian and cute little Grogu (AKA The Child) continue after being reunited in the Book of Boba Fett.
Moderator: Tracy S. Morris
Panelists: Evan T. Wardwell, Karen Thrower, Mark Finn, Matthew Price, Sherri Dean, Tracy S. Morris
Tracks: Film & TV, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Science Fiction, Fantasy
5:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage
Author Readings
Authors read selections from their various works.
Moderator: Ted Pennella
Panelists: Karen Thrower, Selina Rosen, Ted Pennella, Tommy B. Smith
Tracks: Writing & Publishing
Noon | Location: Boomer A
Serving Up a Tasty World
Comfort food isn't just for the stomach. Readers and authors alike can indulge not only in the culinary aspects of a story but also how food plays a role in developing the culture of another world.
Moderator: Tracy S. Morris
Panelists: A C Smart, Julia S. Mandala, Karen Thrower, Laura J. Underwood, Sue Sinor, Tracy S. Morris
Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Food & Drink, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Science Fiction, Fantasy