Sally Hamilton
Sally Hamilton is a professional graphic designer, semi-professional writer, and a life long nerd. She has worked at comic book stores, antique malls, and in her spare time leads a successful raiding guild in WoW Classic. She lives in Texas with her novelologist husband, A. Lee Martinez and their assorted cats and dogs.
10:00 AM | Location: Sooner A
All Glory to the Hypnotoad!
Thanks to the hypnotoad (AKA Hulu), Bender is back, baby! And he brought the rest of the crew with him for more adventures. A series with no less than four finales, Futurama is not over yet!
Moderator: FoxDaddy
Panelists: FoxDaddy, Jeff Provine, Kent Cordray, Sally Hamilton, WandererTJ
Tracks: Film & TV, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Science Fiction
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
4:00 PM | Location: Boomer B
Fan-Made Content: Reimagined Creation or Copyright Issue?
What is considered acceptable (and unacceptable) use of existing works in fan-made creations like art, cosplay, or fan fiction? Isn’t a little creative license part of nerd culture? Where's the line for such creative inspirations?
Moderator: Jan S. Gephardt
Panelists: Hall of Femme, James Farr, Jan S. Gephardt, L.L.Killjoy, Peri Charlifu, Sally Hamilton
Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Maker, Art, Writing & Publishing, Comics, Content Creation & Podcasting, General Interest
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: A C Smart, Aaron Bossig, Bradley H Sinor, Brook Bullock, Harold Neal, Jeff Provine, Julia S. Mandala, L.L.Killjoy, Laura J. Underwood, Linda Donahue, Mark Alfred, Mark Finn, Michael Cross, Mimic Rae, Ms Fae Mullens, Peri Charlifu, Sally Hamilton, Scott Zrubek, Sue Sinor, Terry Southard, Tim Frayser, Tracy S. Morris
Tracks: Meetup, General Interest
11:00 AM | Location: Boomer A
Tropes & How to Use Them, A Writerly Discussion
A long time ago, in a land far away The Chosen One and the Last Girl must battle the Designated Villain. What is a Trope and how can writers use (and mutate) them to surprise and engage readers?
Moderator: Steven E. Wedel
Panelists: David J. Pedersen, John Scalzi, Mark Finn, Sally Hamilton, Steven E. Wedel, Tracy S. Morris
Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Science Fiction, Fantasy
2:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
Helpful Peer-Review Critique Techniques for Writers
As writers, we often depend on each other for critique. It's not always comfortable or easy to give constructive criticism about someone's pride and joy. Join us to discuss how we, the writing community, can help each other improve our works in a pleasant and constructive way. Writers groups and beta readers welcome!
Moderator: Allison Stein
Panelists: Allison Stein, Craig Wolf, Julia S. Mandala, Sally Hamilton, Tommy B. Smith
Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Business & Marketing