Karen Thrower was born and raised in Oklahoma. She lives in Tulsa with her husband, their rambunctious twelve-year-old, and one loud cat. She graduated from the University of Tulsa with a bachelor's degree in Deaf Education in 2005. Her debut novel The Last Heir of Re'Vall and her novella The Witch's Detective as well as their sequels, can be found on various websites like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and World Castle Publishing
You finally published! Your baby is out there, and now come the reviews. Authors discuss their own book reviews, good and bad, and why you should probably definitely not respond to the haters. How can you channel that energy into marketing and other avenues?
Some horror movies do more than startle us in the moment. They linger in our minds long after the credits roll. This panel invites fans to share the movies, scenes, and twists that truly stuck with them. What moments still make you uneasy years later?
Oklahoma has produced a wide range of creators whose work reflects the landscapes, cultures, and communities of the Sooner State. What perspectives emerge from growing up, living, or creating here? This panel brings together Oklahoma artists and writers to discuss how place influences their creative voice and identity. How does Oklahoma shape the stories we tell and the art we make?