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Trina Jacobs

Trina Jacobs was born on Halloween – her friends say that explains a lot! She’s been writing the fantastic stories that fill her head and drawing animals (especially horses, dogs, and unicorns) since she could hold a pencil. Trina fell in love with sci-fi watching the original Star Trek series, the old Planet of the Apes movies, and The Twilight Zone with her dad. She has a Bachelor's degree in zoology, but wishes she could have studied cryptozoology instead. Her short stories have been published in two Yard Dog Press anthologies and about two dozen other anthologies and magazines.

02:00 PM | Location: Boomer A

Unnatural Critters

Let's discuss cryptids and their roles in folklore and tale. What might have inspired Nessie or the loup-garou? What do impossible animals imply about folk knowledge, or people's trust in those “experts” who deny the beast?

Moderator: Trina Jacobs

Panelists: Trina Jacobs, M. Scott Carter, Tim Frayser, Karen Thrower

Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Supernatural & Paranormal

04:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage

Author Readings

Authors read selections from their various works.

Moderator: -

Panelists: Trina Jacobs, Joshua Caudill, M.A., Steven E. Wedel

Tracks: Writing & Publishing

05:00 PM | Location: Boomer A

Build a Sword and Sorcery Saturday Night

Soonercon's classic game-show panel. Panelists spin the wheel for wacky plotline components and actor combinations, and create an original Sword and Sorcery Saturday night feature.

Moderator: James Hollaman

Panelists: James Hollaman, Teddy Harvia, Trina Jacobs, Julia S. Mandala, Dennis Spielman, Scott Zrubek

Tracks: Gaming, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV, Art, Writing & Publishing

07:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium

Literary Beers

Join panelists in the hotel lounge for lively conversation. BYO beverages, please.

Moderator: -

Panelists: La Blanke, Aaron Bossig, Liz Campbell, Kent Cordray, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Daniel Erickson, J.H. Fleming, Tim Frayser, Demi Gray, Trina Jacobs, Melinda LaFevers, Kathleen M. O'Brien, David J. Pedersen, Selina Rosen, Mel White, Craig Wolf

Tracks: Meetup, General Interest, Writing & Publishing, Art

09:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium

Koffeeklatch

Join panelists in the hotel breakfast area for morning networking and conversation. BYO coffee, please.

Moderator: -

Panelists: Michael "Gecko" Adams, Alice-of-Hearts, Julie Barrett, Aaron Bossig, Dara Fogel, PhD, Divine Creations Cosplay - Allison, Divine Creations Cosplay - Marlie, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Rhonda Eudaly, Mark Finn, J.H. Fleming, Tim Frayser, GalaxyGhost, Teddy Harvia, Trina Jacobs, Melinda LaFevers, Tracy S. Morris, Mrs. Babb, Stephen Patrick, Jeff Provine, Rook Riley, Collin Salmonowicz, A C Smart, Tommy B. Smith, Laura J. Underwood, Yakisoba Zay Michaels

Tracks: Meetup, General Interest, Professional Development

Noon | Location: Boomer A

Fantasy In My Sci-Fi?

Sure, why not? These days, fantasy elements are found in historicals, thrillers, political dramas, mysteries … the list goes on and on. Stories that borrow hallmark plot devices from other genres can delight us and create room for interesting series expansion.

Moderator: Selina Rosen

Panelists: Selina Rosen, Chris Curtis, Rhonda Eudaly, Trina Jacobs, Carolyn Kay

Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Supernatural & Paranormal, Pop Culture & Entertainment, YA - Young Adult Fiction