Trina Jacobs

Trina Jacobs was born on Halloween – her friends say that explains a lot! She’s been writing the fantastic stories that fill her head and drawing animals (especially horses and unicorns) since she could hold a pencil. Trina fell in love with sci fi watching the original Star Trek series and the old Planet of the Apes movies with her dad. Her short stories have been published in two Yard Dog Press anthologies and about two dozen other anthologies and magazines.

5:00 PM | Location: Sooner A

In a Tech-Heavy World, Who Needs Magic?

Do you need a magic mirror when your phone tells you the news and weather? A flying carpet when you can take a plane? Does magic have a place in a technological world?

Moderator: Tracy S. Morris

Panelists: A. Lee Martinez, J.H. Fleming, Linda Donahue, Loretta McKibben, Tracy S. Morris, Trina Jacobs

Tracks: Fantasy, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Science Fiction

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

3:00 PM | Location: Boomer A

Writing Nonhuman Characters (for Humans)

Writing nonhuman characters can present its own set of challenges. How can we make them relatable to humans, given that they will have different physical, cultural and emotional backgrounds? What works well and what is just, no?

Moderator: Phillip Drayer Duncan

Panelists: A C Smart, Penny Fielder, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Shai Fenwick, Trina Jacobs

Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Comics, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV

1:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage