Karen Thrower
Karen Thrower was born and raised in Oklahoma. She lives in Tulsa with her husband, their rambunctious eleven-year-old, and one loud cat. She graduated from the University of Tulsa with a bachelor's degree in Deaf Education in 2005. She is also a member of Oklahoma Science Fiction Writers and serves as their Facebook "Wizard." Her debut novel The Last Heir of Re'Vall and her novella The Witch's Detective can be found on various websites like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Bookshop.org.
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6:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 1 Boardroom
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: Selina Rosen
Panelists: Selina Rosen, Karen Thrower
10:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma E
Autographs
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Profile: Karen Thrower
3:00 PM | Location: Boomer B
The Star Trek Expanded Universe: From Novels to Comics to Video Games
Star Trek has far outgrown its TV and film origins, with an expansive universe of novels, comics, and video games filling in the gaps and introducing new characters, missions, and universes. In this panel, we'll explore the Star Trek Expanded Universe, how it has enhanced the lore, and why it remains a vital part of Star Trek fandom.
Moderator: Aaron Bossig
Panelists: Joshua Caudill, Karen Thrower, Aaron Bossig, Kenneth Walker, Evan T. Wardwell
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
11:00 AM | Location: Boomer B
No One Can Hear You Scream: Monsters, Horror, and the Void
From lurking monsters to the terror of the unknown, this panel dives deep into what makes horror so chilling -- especially the vast, empty void. Join us as we discuss iconic horror films, the monsters that haunt our nightmares, and the psychological terror of isolation. Whether it's the creeping dread of space, the things that go bump in the night, or the horror of the unknown, we'll explore the genres and elements that give us the chills and why they continue to captivate us. Get ready for a fright-filled conversation!
Moderator: Ela Evella
Panelists: Karen Thrower, Dennis McDonald, Ela Evella, Tommy B. Smith