Ethan Nahté
Ethan Nahté worked several years in TV/film/radio. He is an author, journalist, screenwriter, photographer, and musician. He primarily writes speculative fiction, and has over three dozen published stories, three story collections, and three novellas. Publishers of his work include Yard Dog Press, Alban Lake Publishing, and JayHenge Publishing. Nahté is the recipient of the national Quill and Scroll Award, 1st Place in the John L. Balderston competition, and four-time Writers of the Future Honorable Mention recipient. He resides in the mountains of Arkansas, where he enjoys hiking, camping, and fishing when not working as editor and production manager for a newspaper.
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4:00 PM | Location: Boomer A
Character-Building Exercises
Some characters spring forth, fully realized as Athena. Others might be throwaways, or that guy who annoyed you in high school. Panelists share tips and techniques for keeping characters real and memorable.
Moderator: Julia S. Mandala
Panelists: Julia S. Mandala, David Carrico, Rosemary Clement-Moore, Ethan Nahté, Selina Rosen, Steven E. Wedel
Tracks: Gaming, Writing & Publishing, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Science Fiction, Fantasy
5:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Intro to the Business of Writing
Agents, books deals, rights, contracts, beta readers ... where does a new writer get started? What are common first-timer publishing pitfalls? Is your story even sellable?
Moderator: Alan J Porter
Panelists: Alan J Porter, Daniel Erickson, Brian A. Hopkins, Ethan Nahté, Rie Sheridan Rose
Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Business & Marketing
Noon | Location: Boomer B
70s Sci-Fi and Fantasy
The 70s brought lasting franchises to the big screen and small, some still going strong! Alien, Superman, Star Wars, Wonder Woman, Westworld, Battlestar Galactica, the list goes on! Can you define the 70s’ “certain something”?
Moderator: Matthew Price
Panelists: Matthew Price, Mark Alfred, James Hollaman, Ethan Nahté, Sue Sinor, ET Wardwell
Tracks: Fandoms, Comics, Fantasy, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Science Fiction
2:00 PM | Location: Noble
Author Readings
Authors read selections from their various works.
Moderator: Bekah June
Panelists: Bekah June, Ethan Nahté, Tommy B. Smith
Tracks: Writing & Publishing
7:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Literary Beers
Join panelists in the hotel lounge for lively conversation. BYO beverages, please.
Moderator: Rosemary Clement-Moore
Panelists: Rosemary Clement-Moore, Daniel Erickson, Everyday Futurist, Shai Fenwick, Mark Finn, Dara Fogel, PhD, Tyrell Gephardt, Sally Hamilton, Sheila Hartney, Carolyn Kay, Chaz Kemp, vickey malone kennedy, Melinda LaFevers, Julia S. Mandala, A. Lee Martinez, Tracy S. Morris, Michael Mosley, Ethan Nahté, Ted Pennella, Rook Riley, Rie Sheridan Rose, Seth Skorkowsky, Karen Thrower, Mel. White, Craig Wolf
Tracks: Food & Drink, Writing & Publishing, Meetup, General Interest
11:00 AM | Location: Noble
Making Your Audiobook a Reality
We discuss the production of an audiobook, from rights acquisition to casting, production, recording, proofing, and format delivery. (Limit 11 participants.)
Moderator: Julie Barrett
Panelists: Julie Barrett, Ethan Nahté, Rie Sheridan Rose
Tracks: Writing & Publishing
Noon | Location: Sooner A
Loving Loki: Tricksters and Other Cosmic Jokers
Sufi storytellers instruct with misleading tales; other fibbers just like to trick you, like Br’er Fox or Loki. Discuss those who itch to lead you astray, from dat ole debbil to America’s Coyote.
Moderator: Craig Wolf
Panelists: Craig Wolf, Rhonda Eudaly, Ash King, Melinda LaFevers, Ethan Nahté
Tracks: Writing & Publishing