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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes author/editor/publisher/poet Rebecca Cuthbert and screenwriter/podcaster/filmmaker Brian Haas as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Rebecca and Brian will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 12th year, July 18-20, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky! We invite you to explore their individual guest pages, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes author/marketer/content coach Jessica Starks and author/editor/publisher Tobin Elliott as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Jessica and Tobin will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 12th year, July 18-20, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky! We invite you to explore their individual guest pages, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes award-winning author, editor, screenwriter, and podcaster James Sabata as a Spotlighted Guest! James is the author of several novels and novellas, and one of his screenplays is currently in production as a feature film! James is the founder and director of Spirited Giving, a pop-up horror-themed fundraiser helping local communities. James was also a co-host of TheNecronomi.Com, a popular weekly podcast analyzing horror films as social commentary that had over one million downloads. We are honored to have James join us for our 12th year, taking place July 18-20, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention, pleaseRead More →

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The Imaginarium 2025 discounted hotel room block is now open for reservation at the Holiday Inn Louisville East! The reservation link is now active for you to get discounted rooms on site, double bed or king-size, for the convention rate of $129.95! The reservation link and hotel information can be found here: Imaginarium 2025 Host Hotel and Reservation Link Get ready for our 12th year and the best Imaginarium Convention yet!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes author and publicist Dan Klefstad as a Spotlighted Guest! An author of fiction and non-fiction, Dan brought his expertise from a lengthy career in radio broadcasting, and the experience of his first novel release, Fiona Guardians, into his latest release, DIY Book Promo, a book designed to help today’s authors market and publicize effectively without spending money. Dan makes numerous public appearances at conferences, conventions, book events, and bookstores, and he is also the co-host of a brand new podcast called Vamp Chat With Dan and Eva (with author Eva Vertrice), that hosts guest interviews and explores vampires as portrayed inRead More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes award-winning editor and author Michael Knost as Toastmaster! Michael is a Bram Stoker Award-winning editor and author of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and supernatural thrillers. He has written in many different genres and helmed several anthologies. Michael has taught writing classes and workshops at several colleges, conventions, and online, and his novel, Return of the Mothman, was made into a feature film that premiered in 2022! Michael is a member of the inaugural 2025 Inductee Class for the Imagination Hall of Fame, and he is also the presenter of the annual Michael Knost Wings Award! We are honored to have MichaelRead More →

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Imaginarium 2025 is honored to welcome NYT/USA Today bestselling, award-winning author Heather Graham, and award-winning, bestselling author, editor, executive producer, playwright, and comic writer Jonathan Maberry, as Guests of Honor! Heather Graham, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, has written over 200 novels and has 60 million books in print. She has received numerous awards and recognitions, including being a recipient of the Silver Bullet Award from the International Thriller Writers. She was awarded the prestigious Thriller Master Award in 2016, and is also a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from RWA.  Heather has had books selected for the Doubleday BookRead More →

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Imaginarium 2025, our 12th year, will be taking place July 18-20, 2025 at the Holiday Inn Louisville East in Louisville, Kentucky! Attendees can expect more guests, programming, and activities than ever before! A special early discount period is now open for Event Tickets and Expo Spaces, offering great savings for early registration! Guest Applications are also now open for those wishing to apply for consideration as Panelists or Spotlighted Guests, and Official Imaginarium 2025 Sponsorships are now available too! Many big announcements coming very soon, but in the meantime, don’t miss out on the great savings for Event Tickets and Expo Spaces! Early Discounts forRead More →

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We wanted to take a moment to thank everyone that participated in Imaginarium 2024 for a great 11th year! We deeply appreciate all of our attendees, vendors, Guests, Panelists, volunteers, staff, entertainers, the hotel staff, and all who were a part of the great programming, events, and activities that took place this past weekend! The Imaginarium Convention took a great step forward this year, including the announcement of the new Imagination Hall of Fame, and we are already working on bringing you an even greater Imaginarium Convention in 2025! Look out for an announcement very soon!Read More →

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The Imaginarium 2024 Awards Banquet was held last evening, where the winners of this year’s Imadjinn Awards, Film Festival Awards, the Michael Knost Wings Award, and other recognitions were announced! The Imagination Hall of Fame was also announced, along with revealing 8 members of the inaugural inductee class who will be formally inducted at Imaginarium 2025! The evening featured great entertainment from John B. Pyka, Sako Tumi, and Bette Lamb. Toastmaster Michael Knost presided over the evening, with awards handed out by Wayne Pederson. Below is the full list of award-winners for 2024! Congratulations to all who were recognized and celebrated at this year’s AwardsRead More →