Trakena Prevost
Panelist Guest / Writer
Trakena Prevost was born and raised in the great state of Texas, where everything IS bigger and the people are super-friendly. She writes down the fantastic stories rumbling around in her head—to quiet the voices. When not reading and writing, Trakena spends her time working in HR, hanging with her family and friends, and desperately trying to force her love of reading on her little one. She writes paranormal stories with multicultural characters, where race is not the main conflict. This arose from being a young teen in love with paranormal fiction, unable to find any stories she liked with characters that looked like her. She hopes to change that reality for all kids of color!
Website: http://www.trakenaprevost.com/
Saturday, June 8, 2019 10:00 a.m. | Location: Oklahoma G
Vampires Across the Ages
Long a staple of Urban Fantasy, vampires first appear in folklore, and were markedly different from Stoker's Count; even more so from Yarbro's noble St. Germain, or the sparkles from Twilight. We discuss the influences of those early roots, and look at the many changes.
Panelists: Wm. Mark Simmons, Rachel Caine, Sherri Dean, Trakena Prevost, Tommy B. Smith, Mel. White
Tracks: Writing & Publication, Fantasy
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Saturday, June 8, 2019 11:00 a.m. | Location: Oklahoma E - Autograph Tables
Autographs
Panelists: A. Lee Martinez, Trakena Prevost, Jeff Provine
Tracks: Autographs
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Saturday, June 8, 2019 4:00 p.m. | Location: Sooner A
Before We Entered Wakanda: Minority Characters in SF Film and TV
Take a look at roles of minority characters in science fiction and fantasy before the popularity of the Black Panther film.
Panelists: Trakena Prevost, Shai Fenwick, Johnnie Johnson, Chaz Kemp, David "Oak" Rice, Selina Rosen
Tracks: Film & TV, Culture & World Affairs
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Sunday, June 9, 2019 11:00 a.m. | Location: Sooner A
Body Language: How to Draw an Image in Your Fiction
More than half of our communication occurs through body language, much of which is instinctual rather than conscious. Because of this, non-verbal clues can be hard to recognize and therefore reproduce successfully. This panel discusses techniques to increase your awareness of body language and how to incorporate such descriptions into your fiction.
Panelists: Tex Thompson, Deborah Chester, Linda L. Donahue, Lee Killlough, Trakena Prevost, Tommy B. Smith
Tracks: Writing & Publication
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