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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes literary agent and award-winning, bestselling author Stephanie Hansen as a Spotlighted Guest! Stephanie represents authors with their debut novels and New York Times-bestsellers, and she has brokered deals with small presses, mid-size publishers, major publishing houses, foreign publishers, audio producers, gaming app companies, reading app companies, and film producers. As an author, Stephanie has won both the PenCraft and Global Book Award. Her debut novella series, Altered Helix, hit the #1 New Release, #1 Best Seller, and other top 100 lists on Amazon, and is now being adapted for an animated release! We are thrilled to have Stephanie join us forRead More →

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Nine new workshops and three new panels have been added to the growing list of programming for Imaginarium 2023! New Workshops added include: How to Write Funny: Presenter – Virginia Smith Stories That Sparkle: Presenter – Virginia Smith Writing Serial Fiction: Presenter – S. Cinders Crafting Cross-Genre Fiction: Presenter – Sara Marian Build Out Your Book: “Make Your Promotion Uniquely Yours by Utilizing Alternative Materials”: Presenter – Ana Maria Selvaggio Psychic Development for Writers: Presenter Lorena Peter Game Design: Where Do I Start?: Presenter – Brent Campbell How to Turn Your Comic into a Film: Presenter – Demetrius Witherspoon The Art of the Audio Drama:Read More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes Linda Robertson Reinhardt, Henry Vogel, and Michael Ignacio, Jr. as Panelists! As Official Panelists, they will all be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 10th Anniversary! We invite you to explore their individual pages which can be accessed by clicking on their graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2023 is proud to announce the Finalists for this year’s Imadjinn Awards! The titles of all Imadjinn Award Finalists will now advance to the awards jury to determine the winners in each category. Winners will be announced live at the Awards Banquet taking place on Saturday, July 15th during the Imaginarium Convention weekend! This year’s field of entries was the largest and most competitive ever, and we congratulate all the writers designated as Finalists! The 2023 Imadjinn Award Finalists in each category are: Best Anthology Classic Monsters Unleashed       Editor- James Aquilone It Came From the Trailer Park: Volume 2 Editors- William Joseph Roberts &Read More →

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Three new panels and three new workshops have been added to the growing list of programming for Imaginarium 2023! The new workshop additions include: How to Weasel Your Way Into a Shared Universe: Presenters – Kevin Steverson and William Allen Webb Making It On Your Own Terms: Presenter – Amy Leigh McCorkle. Understanding Amazon’s Algorithms: Presenter – Chasity Bowlin New panel additions include: Horrors Against Humanity: Moderators – James Sabata & Donald Guillory. Kill, Marry, Shag – Horror Edition: Moderator – James Sabata So You Want To Be a Podcaster?: Moderators – James Sabata & Donald Guillory. To see the full descriptions for these andRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker, actor, screenwriter, and stand-up comedian David Wate as a Spotlighted Guest! David has produced or appeared in numerous film, TV, and music video projects over the course of a nine year career in the entertainment industry. David has also been featured in numerous live events with his stand-up comedy performances. A multi-faceted creative, David has a wide range of experience and knowledge that will be a wonderful addition to the independent film programming conducted at Imaginarium 2023! We are excited to have David join us for our 10th Anniversary, taking place July 14-16, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky! For furtherRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award-winning actor, director, and screenwriter Silvio Wolf Busch as a Spotlighted Guest! Silvio has over two decades of professional experience in film and stage, and he has worked alongside and opposite numerous industy names such as Adam Driver, Kiefer Sutherland, Kelly McGillis, James Spader, Willem Dafoe, Charlize Theron, and many others! Silvio’s great versatility comes from applying his comprehensive life experience including his military background, involvement in adventure sports, lifelong immersion in equestrian culture, and all of his creative endeavors! Silvio will also be presenting a special, extensive workshop on Firearm Tactics and Safety on Film Sets at Imaginarium 2023 thisRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 Proudly Welcomes Jennifer Noran as a Spotlighted Guest! An artist and graphic designer, Jennifer is also known as Captain Medea Asherah of the popular steampunk-themed cosplay group The Airship Caduceus! Jennifer has created designs for many groups such as the Kentucky Steampunk Society, The Chicago Steampunk Exposition, The Traveling Revelers, and her own airship! She is also the owner of The International Steampunk Symposium, a popular annual convention located in Cincinnati, Ohio! We are thrilled to have Jennifer join us for our 10th Anniversary, taking place July 14-16, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention, please visit www.entertheimaginarium.comRead More →

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Six new panels and four new workshops have been added to the growing list of programming for Imaginarium 2023! The new workshop additions include: Becoming a Published Author: A Roadmap to Rejection – Presenter Rebecca Johnson The Business of Publishing Overview – Presenter Lynda Rees Creating Realistic Characters – Presenter Brian D. Anderson The Pitch, Query Letter, and Synopsis, Oh My! – Presenter Barbara V. Evers New panel additions include: Anthology Pros and Cons Enhancing Vocabulary & Grammer The Secrets of a Great Mystery Slushfest Writing Children Writing LGBTQ+ To see the full descriptions for these and all of our current, confirmed programming, visit theRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes Lynda Rees and J.C. Hartcarver as Panelists! As Official Panelists, they will all be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 10th Anniversary! We invite you to explore their individual pages which can be accessed by clicking on their graphic banners below!Read More →