Kenneth Walker
Kenneth is a Special Education teacher and has been teaching for Norman Public Schools for the last twelve years. Kenneth has been married to his wife, Tina, for 28 years. They have two children and 11 grandchildren. Kenneth has been published twice. His first short story, "An Ill Fated Journey," was published in Skobeloff Horror & Ghost Stories Anthology. His second short story, "A Night of Memories," is going to be published in the upcoming Onwards Adventure Fantastic Tales. The anthology will be released in May of 2025. Kenneth is an avid reader and writer. He has created his own homebrew world called Tarhe for the D&D gaming universe.
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12:00 PM | Location: Boomer A
Intergalactic Villainy: Why We Love Space Antagonists
Darth Vader, Frieza, Thanos -- what makes a great space villain? Dive into the psychology, design, and storytelling behind some of pop culture's most compelling intergalactic baddies, from anime to sci-fi and beyond.
Moderator: Stephen Patrick
Panelists: Lin Christie, Paul Carlson, Kenneth Walker, Thomas Gondolfi, aka Teddy Bear Man, Stephen Patrick
1:00 PM | Location: Boomer A
Pitch Your Sci-Fi Spin-Off
Think you've got the next great Star Trek spin-off or an amazing side story for Star Wars? Pitch your idea to a panel of "studio executives" (panelists) and the audience. The wilder, the better!
Moderator: Aaron Bossig
Panelists: Jacob Blackmon, Vickey Malone Kennedy, Kenneth Walker, The Singing Costumer, Aaron Bossig
1:00 PM | Location: Boomer A
She's Got It Where It Counts: The Best Rides in Sci-fi
From sleek starfighters to junky clunkers held together by hope and duct tape, sci-fi has given us some legendary rides. Do you prefer the elegance of a starship, the raw power of a battle cruiser, or the charm of a barely functioning hunk of junk? Come defend your favorite intergalactic (or interdimensional) vehicle and debate which sci-fi ride truly reigns supreme!
Moderator: Stephen Patrick
Panelists: Allison Stein, Stephen Patrick, Evan T. Wardwell, Kenneth Walker, Major Bill Leaf
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