Vickey Malone Kennedy

Vickey Malone Kennedy (vck) creates most of her science fiction, fantasy, paranormal romance, and spicy romance stories in her vivid dreams.   Lazy by nature and a professional procrastinator, vck primarily writes short fiction, because she can actually finish a short story. She has been published in several anthologies, including Yard Dog Press collections. She has written scripts for the Oklahoma 48 Hour Film Festival and Norman’s 24 Hour Play Productions. After earning a BA in Theatre/Acting/Set Design at USAO in Chickasha, and continuing her graduate studies in Theatre/Acting/Light Design at OSU in Stillwater, she walked away from the stage to have babies. She served three terms as President of Oklahoma Writers’ Federation Inc., is a former Vice-President of Norman Galaxy of Writers, and co-founded Rose Rock wRiters. vck has won numerous writing awards including a Cupid Award, an OWFI Crème de la Crème, a Darryl Award for Best Published Mid-South Short Story, and 1st Place Writer's Digest Award in Genre Fiction. When she is not writing or editing tall tales, she is busy playing the role of Granny to four gorgeous grand-darlings. Occasionally, she even plays a background extra in a movie.

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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

2:00 PM | Location: Boomer B

A Critique for Every Season: How to Give and Receive Feedback

Giving and receiving feedback is a skill that can make or break creativity. This panel explores the essentials of constructive critique: what works, what doesn't, and how to refine your approach to help artists, writers, and creators grow.

Moderator: Liz Campbell

Panelists: Vickey Malone Kennedy, Brenna, Lin Christie, Liz Campbell

5:00 PM | Location: Boomer B

Self-Publishing 101: Methods, Platforms, and How to Get Started

Ready to take your writing or artwork into your own hands? This panel will cover the best methods and platforms for self-publishing, whether you're working on a novel, comic, or even a graphic novel. We'll explore popular platforms like Amazon Kindle, IngramSpark, and Webtoon, along with tips on formatting, marketing, and building your audience. If you've ever wondered how to self-publish your work successfully and professionally, this is your guide to navigating the world of indie publishing!

Moderator: Vickey Malone Kennedy

Panelists: Thomas Gondolfi, aka Teddy Bear Man, Vickey Malone Kennedy, Dennis McDonald, Jacklyn Hennion

8:00 PM | Location: Boomer A 18+

Out of This World: Love, Lust, and Aliens (18+)

In the infinite expanse of the cosmos, where you might encounter intergalactic species with all kinds of exotic features -- and maybe even a sexy alien bug -- does gender or sexual orientation even matter? Join us for a saucy discussion where we dive deep into the diverse, ever-expanding world of space exploration, alien species, and the fluid nature of attraction in the universe. Get ready for a fun, 18+ conversation about how space might just be the ultimate playground for all kinds of love, lust, and curiosity.

Moderator: Vickey Malone Kennedy

Panelists: Chelsea Haldane, Trina Jacobs, Ted Pennella, Vickey Malone Kennedy, Diego Tezen