Julia S. Mandala

Julia S. Mandala (www.juliasmandala.com) holds a BA in history from Kansas State University and a JD in law from Tulane University. In addition to being editor of The Fantasy Writers Asylum, an imprint of Yard Dog Press, she is a scuba diver and belly dancer. She lives in Plano, TX with her husband Larry and two very demanding, but adorable, cats. She is best known as a co-author of the Four Redheads of the Apocalypse series and the Corimar series.

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4:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage

Author Readings

Hear the written word come to life! Join us for a special session where featured authors read selections from their works—ranging from sneak peeks of upcoming releases to fan-favorite passages. Whether it’s science fiction, fantasy, horror, or heartfelt memoir, these readings offer a unique chance to experience stories in the voices of the people who created them.

Moderator: Lin Christie

Panelists: Julia S. Mandala, Lin Christie, Melinda LaFevers

11:00 AM | Location: Sooner A

Stun, Marry, Kill

What would you do if you had to choose between stunning, marrying, or killing your favorite (or least favorite) sci-fi characters? In this interactive and hilarious panel, panelists rank various iconic characters from across the galaxy in this high-stakes game. Get ready to debate, defend your choices, and maybe even make a few surprising picks. Join us for laughs, drama, and a lot of tough decisions!

Moderator: Dr Paisley

Panelists: Julia S. Mandala, Dr Paisley, Trey Nester, Gypsy Jess, Vanessa Green

7:00 PM | Location: Boomer A 18+

**F*ck, Marry, Disintegrate (18+)**

Let's get down and dirty with the ultimate sci-fi dilemma -- who would you f*ck, marry, or disintegrate? In this saucy, no-holds-barred panel, panelists (and maybe the audience!) rank the hottest and most intriguing characters and monsters from across the galaxy, with a few controversial picks thrown in. Get ready for laughs, shady opinions, and maybe a little scandal as we dive into the characters you'd love, lust, or just outright eliminate. Things are about to get heated!

Moderator: Phillip Drayer Duncan

Panelists: Karen Thrower, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Julia S. Mandala, Pete Dixon, Aislinn Burrows

2:00 PM | Location: Sooner A