Raymond Markley
Raymond Markley has spent most of his life writing and as a teacher, helping others to become better writers. He is a retired English teacher and former soldier, who was born in Oklahoma and spent much of his life there. He is a graduate of Tulsa University and taught on the high school and college level for several decades. As an educator, he taught classes from basic to advanced writing, as well as classes in multimedia production. He worked with many students and was gratified to learn from those he taught. He is an avid lover of fiction, science-fiction, and fantasy works in literary form as well as other media. His books are published in paper, electronic, and audio versions. He is currently retired from professional life, but continues working on his ongoing series of novels. He is a parent, a grandparent, and lives in Tulsa, OK, with his spouse and three very active Boston Terriers.
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1:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage
Author Reading
Authors read selections from their various works.
Moderator: No Moderator
Panelists: Thomas Gondolfi, aka Teddy Bear Man, Trina Jacobs, Raymond Markley
1:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma E
Autographs
Stop by their table in Exhibitor Hall, to get this guest's autograph.
Profile: Raymond Markley
5:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
The Golden Age of Sci-Fi: What Makes Classic Stories Endure?
What elements from the "Golden Age" of science fiction continue to captivate audiences today? Panelists explore timeless classics and why these stories still resonate with modern readers and viewers.
Moderator: Mark Alfred
Panelists: Raymond Markley, Laura J. Underwood, Mark Alfred, Paul Carlson
6:00 PM | Location: Boomer A
Dystopian Reality: When Fiction Becomes Fact
What happens when speculative fiction predicts real-world events? Discuss the eerie accuracy of works like 1984 and The Handmaid's Tale.
Moderator: Stephen Patrick
Panelists: Selina Rosen, Allison Stein, Raymond Markley, C.C. Caldwell, Stephen Patrick
9:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Bad Movie Night: So Bad It's Good
Get ready to laugh (and cringe) as we screen some of the worst movies ever made. Whether it's a poorly executed sci-fi flick or a cheeseball 80s action movie, join the crowd for some commentary and comedy as we watch these cult classics unfold.
Moderator: Raymond Markley
Panelists: Peri Charlifu, Raymond Markley, Pete Dixon, Collin Salmonowicz
1:00 PM | Location: Boomer A
Outdated Archetypes: Are We Just Done?
Is there a character type you just can't stand anymore? One that feels overdone or out of touch with today's stories? Whether it's the brooding Antihero, the bubbly Cheerleader, the noble Chosen One, or the wise Old Mentor, some archetypes just don't hit like they used to. Or do they? Join the debate as we discuss which tropes deserve retirement and which still have life left in them!
Moderator: Phillip Drayer Duncan
Panelists: Raymond Markley, Lin Christie, Steven E. Wedel, Phillip Drayer Duncan, A. Lee Martinez