Rhonda Eudaly
Rhonda Eudaly lives in Arlington, Texas where her wide variety of experience and skills is well-suited to her current job in local and federal government. She's married with dogs and an increasing horde of writing instruments – which she sometimes blogs about.
Rhonda has a well-rounded publication history in all kinds of writing including novels, collaborations, and short stories.
Check out her website - www.RhondaEudaly.com - for her latest
publications and downloads.
4:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
Oops! The Plight of the Evil Genius
“I have created a monster!” Why can’t mad scientists ever figure out that maybe creating an omnipotent computer, or a creature with the strength of ten men, ain't such a great idea (good intentions or not)? What would sf be without the this classic character's hubris?
Moderator: Rhonda Eudaly
Panelists: A. Lee Martinez, Allison Stein, John Scalzi, Pigeon, Rhonda Eudaly, Ted Pennella
Tracks: Film & TV, Writing & Publishing, Science Fiction, Fantasy
9:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Koffeeklatch
Join panelists in the hotel breakfast area for morning networking and conversation. BYO coffee, please.
Moderator:
Panelists: Craig Wolf, Crazy Red Artist, Daniel Erickson, Dara Fogel, PhD, David J. Pedersen, J.H. Fleming, John Allen Small, Julie Barrett, Kathleen M. O'Brien, Kevin Dilmore, Kimber E Chessmore, Liz Campbell, Loretta McKibben, Mace Kendu, Mel White, Mike Kennedy, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Rhonda Eudaly, Shai Fenwick, Tall Chick Cosplay, Tommy B. Smith, Trina Jacobs, vickey malone kennedy, William Ledbetter
Tracks: Meetup, General Interest
10:00 AM | Location: Boomer B
When The Story Writes Itself
Sometimes it just happens. You're writing the story, maybe you even worked out an outline, then suddenly the pen writes something else. Authors tell tales of when a book or series decided to go rogue.
Moderator: Rhonda Eudaly
Panelists: Brian A. Hopkins, David J. Pedersen, Madilynn Dale, Rhonda Eudaly, Steven E. Wedel
Tracks: Writing & Publishing
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
2:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
The Ideas Missing Without Women
A recent Ford SUV commercial highlights the best SUV made for men ever -- minus the components designed by women. Turns out, it wasn't as good as it could be. Science fiction has long included the female perspective to challenge normative ideas about "the way things are." How do we translate this to everyday life?
Moderator: Rhonda Eudaly
Panelists: Elizabeth Leggett, Kathleen M. O'Brien, Loretta McKibben, Rhonda Eudaly, Sally Hamilton, Selina Rosen
Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Culture & World Affairs
3:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage
Author Readings
Authors read selections from their various works.
Moderator: Rhonda Eudaly
Panelists: John Allen Small, Julia S. Mandala, Rhonda Eudaly, Scott Zrubek
Tracks: Writing & Publishing
11:00 AM | Location: Boomer B
Debate Is Not Dissent!
From fan wars (Trek vs. Wars) to TV-news ratings battles to political or philosophical discussion, how can creatives elevate the behavior around us? Have you learned a way to constructively emphasize commonality while discussing difference (and not devaluing it)? Has fandom inspired or prepared you to get involved in “the rest” of society – in a positive way?
Moderator: Daniel Erickson
Panelists: Daniel Erickson, Dara Fogel, PhD, Dr Paisley, John Allen Small, Rhonda Eudaly, What’s Up Fandom Podcast
1:00 PM | Location: Boomer B
Immortality or the Singularity
Would you rather have the option to be immortal in your corporeal form, or upload your consciousness to a digital format that could evolve otherwise? How is this question addressed in speculative fiction and reflected in real world research and cultural considerations?
Moderator: Jan S. Gephardt
Panelists: Jan S. Gephardt, Rhonda Eudaly, Selina Rosen, Ted Pennella, William Ledbetter
Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Science Fiction, General Interest