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The Imaginarium Convention would like to thank all of our attendees, vendors, panelists/guests, volunteers, staff, and entertainers for the best Imaginarium yet! We really appreciate your participation and want everyone to get a lot out of their weekend with us, from new friendships, to opportunities, business relationships, and great memories. Thank you again and be sure to mark your calendars for October 5-7 of 2018 when we reach our first major milestone: the 5th year of Imaginarium!Read More →

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Imaginarium Convention was proud to recognize our award winners for both the 2017 Imaginarium Independent Film Festival and the 2017 Imadjinn Awards at our awards banquet!  Below is the list of the awards given and the winners for each category. Please note that this list does not have the Imadjinn Award for Best Screenplay, as judging has not been completed for the written screenplay submissions.  We will be making that announcement when all evaluations have been completed.   2017 Imaginarium Independent Film Festival Best Editing: Occupants Best Cinematography: The Ningyo Best Sound: Prisoner of Perdition Best Character Development: Auto Shop Best Plot Development: Viridescent BestRead More →

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The voting week for this year’s Imadjinn Literary Awards is now open, and will run until the first evening of Imaginarium 2017, October 7th at 9pm! Voters must have been, or be for 2017, confirmed attendees, vendors, guests/panelists, volunteers, or staff members of Imaginarium Convention. Full information on voting and the voting form can be found at: http://www.entertheimaginarium.com/imadjinn-award/  Read More →

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Browse the list of exhibitors taking part in the Imadjinn Book Fair and Expo, which is part of the Imaginarium 2017 weekend! Our expo will showcase well over 100 authors of all genres, along with vendors offering art, crafts, jewelry, independent film, clothing, collectibles, memorabilia and much more! The Book Fair and Expo is open for free to the general public, with free parking at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Conference Center. See the preview page here: 2017 Imadjinn Book Fair and Expo PreviewRead More →

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Imaginarium 2017 is proud to welcome Bram Stoker Award®-winning editor and author Michael Knost as our Guest of Honor! In addition to his numerous professional accolades as an editor and author in a multitude of genres, Michael is renowned internationally for his gifts as an instructor and workshop presenter in the creative writing world. He is a perfect example of what Imaginarium Convention is all about and we could not be more happy to have Michael Knost recognized as our Guest of Honor for 2017! About Michael Knost: Michael Knost is a Bram Stoker Award®-winning editor and author of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and supernaturalRead More →

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Imaginarium Convention is proud to welcome Healing Hands Entertainment as a returning sponsor for 2017! Healing Hands Entertainment has been a legacy sponsor with Imaginarium Convention, having been with us since our first year! We are thrilled to have them back aboard for our 4th year, joining our other legacy sponsors such as Hydra Publications and Per Bastet Publications! About Healing Hands Entertainment: Healing Hands Entertainment has grown from a simple two woman operation to include a creative family of actors, actresses, cinematographers, editors and composers. Award winning writers and filmmakers Amy McCorkle and Melissa Goodman strive to grow with each project. Currently on theRead More →

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Imaginarium 2017 is proud to welcome author Michael Williams as a guest.  First known to readers through the best-selling DRAGONLANCE series, Michael exemplifies dedication to the craft and art of writing, having expanded his horizons in works such as his lyrical/experimental Arcady (singled out for praise by Locus and Asimov magazines), and his current mythic fiction novels such as Trajan’s Arch and Vine.  Teaching at the University of Louisville with a focus on the Modern Fantastic in film and books, Michael is a tremendous workshop presenter and panelist, and we are both honored and thrilled to have him with us this year!   About Michael Williams: OverRead More →

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Imaginarium 2017 is proud to welcome game designer and author Eric Bloat as an Imaginator Guest!  With game design being an important part of the world of creative writing and storytelling, Eric will be a great addition to the extensive programming at Imaginarium 2017 this October 6-8 in Louisville, Kentucky at the Ramada Plaza and Conference Center. It is also wonderful to spotlight a game publisher based out of Imaginarium Convention’s home city, and we are very excited to have Eric with us this year! About Eric: Eric resides in Louisville, KY with his wife Jaime and their two teenagers Chaz and Kristen. Owner ofRead More →

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Imaginarium 2017 is proud to announce New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Teresa Reasor as an Imaginator Guest!  Her Military Romance series, the Seal Team Heartbreakers, has spread her name wide among romance readers, and she also has written in the genres of paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and historical romance.  With short stories and even children’s literature to her credit, Teresa is a writer with the kind of range that Imaginarium Convention reflects in its extensive programming.  We are very honored and excited to have Teresa with us this year as an Imaginator Guest! About Teresa Reasor:  New York Times and USA TodayRead More →

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Imaginarium 2017 is proud to announce award-winning, multi-genre author Gary A. Braunbeck as an Imaginator guest! With 19 books, over 200 short stories, and genres spanning from mysteries, to thrillers, to science fiction, fantasy, horror and mainstream literature, Gary’s work exemplifies award-winning achievement and dedication to the craft of writing. An adjunct professor at Seton Hill University and frequent host of workshops and seminars, Gary is also an outstanding writing instructor who has always been willing to help other writers on their path. Imaginarum Convention is elated to have Gary joining us for our 4th year and our attendees will see why he is aRead More →