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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes international bestselling author James A. Hunter as a Spotlighted Guest in our in-person event! The author of Rogue Dungeon, Bibliomancer, Shadowcroft Academy, the Yancy Lazarus series, and the litRPG epic Viridian Gate Online, James is a member of SFWA and also runs Shadow Alley Press, an industry leader in Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Gamelit books! With James’ wide range of expertise in the craft of writing and the publishing industry, he will be a great addition to the Imaginarium 2021 panel and workshop programming! We are very excited to have him with us this summer! Don’t miss our 8th year asRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes award-winning author, publisher, comic creator and broadcaster Brian K. Morris as a Spotlighted Guest in our in-person and virtual events! In addition to his speculative fiction, comic writing, and his own publishing activities, Brian is the founder of the The Rising Tide Broadcasting Network, a group of like-minded hosts who broadcast creative-themed shows on Facebook and YouTube! With Brian’s acumen in writing, the business side of the book world, broadcasting, and his advocacy of independent creatives, Brian is going to be a tremendous addition the Imaginarium 2021 panel and workshop programming! Don’t miss our 8th year as a convention for creativesRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes author, editor, and publisher Lee Martindale as a Spotlighted Guest in our virtual event! A convention favorite, Lee has edited two anthologies of original genre fiction, in addition to having her own short fiction work appearing in numerous anthologies. Known also for her advocacy and activism work, Lee also received the 2019 Service to SFWA Award. With her wide range of expertise in writing, editing, and publishing, Lee is a tremendous addition to our panel and workshop programming. We are honored and excited to have her joining us this summer! Don’t miss our 8th year as a convention for creatives ofRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 Proudly Welcomes Award-winning author, screenwriter, and publisher Tony Acree as Toastmaster in our in-person event! The author of the award-winning, bestselling Victor McCain thrillers, Tony is also an award-winning screenwriter who is currently developing a feature film project! Tony is also operates Hydra Publications, an award-winning press with several imprints based out of Louisville, Kentucky. With his exceptional business and creative acumen, Tony will be a wonderful addition to our extensive panel and workshop programming, in additional to being Toastmaster for our Awards Banquet where the 2021 Imadjinn Awards and Film Festival Awards will be announced! Don’t miss our 8th year as aRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes publisher, editor, and award-winning author Debra Dixon as a Spotlighted Guest for our in-person event! Debra is the Acquiring Editor for Bell Bridge Books, and is also the author of GMC: Goal, Motivation, and Conflict, the bestselling, how-to bible for writers! With her extensive knowledge of the publishing world and the craft of writing, Debra is a phenomenal addition to Imaginarium 2021’s extensive panel and workshop programming, and we are excited and honored to have her joining us this year! Don’t miss our 8th year as a convention for creatives of all genres and their fans, now with both virtual andRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes Submerge Universe Franchise Creator Demetrius Witherspoon as a Spotlighted Guest to our in-person event! A filmmaker, comic creator, game designer, screenwriter, and publisher, Demetrius is a multi-talented creative who has developed an entire science fiction franchise that includes feature films, comic books, games, an animated series, novels, and much more! We are thrilled to have Demetrius with us this year and attendees of Imaginarium 2021 will be able to get his insights and advice on all his spheres of activity during our extensive panel and workshop programming! Don’t miss our 8th year as a convention for creatives of all genres andRead More →

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The Imaginarium 2020 Virtual Conference and Convention is proud to welcome award-winning author, publisher, YouTube/Facebook broadcaster, playwright, and publicist Brian K. Morris as a Spotlighted Guest! A fantastic writer who has great expertise in publishing and many other creative areas, Brian will be a wonderful part of Imaginarium 2020’s extensive programming. We are honored to have Brian with us for the 7th year (and first virtual edition) of the Imaginarium Convention, taking place September 21-27! About Brian K. Morris: Brian K. Morris is an Amazon Best-Selling indie publisher of books and comics, hybrid freelance author, “award-winning” playwright, and former morticians assistant. As he says, he “looksRead More →

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Imaginarium 2020 proudly welcomes bestselling author, publisher, and editor James A. Hunter as a Spotlighted Guest! With his widely popular Yancy Lazarus Series, Rogue Dungeon, Bibliomancer, and the litRPG epic Viridian Gate Online, James is an exceptional writer who also possess a keen understanding of today’s book industry and the many challenges writers face. We are thrilled to have James with us this summer for the 7th year of the Imaginarium Convention and our attendees are going to love meeting and interacting with him! About James: James Hunter is a full-time ink slinger, a member of SFWA, and the bestselling author of the Yancy LazarusRead More →

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Imaginarium 2020 is proud to welcome award-winning editor, publisher, and author Jason Sizemore as a Spotlighted Guest! Delivering high quality in everything he does, Jason is a true maverick in independent publishing and has always been helpful and supportive of others on the creative writing path. We are very excited to have Jason joining us this summer for our 7th year, and attendees are going to enjoy meeting him and hearing his insights and advice in our programming. About Jason Sizemore: Raised in the Appalachian hills of southeast Kentucky, Jason Sizemore is a three-time Hugo Award-nominated editor, writer, and publisher who operates the genre pressRead More →

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The first wave of Imaginarium 2017 guests and panelists is posted, with many, many more to come in the weeks and months ahead, so check back regularly!  Many favorites are returning along with many panelists making their first Imaginarium appearance!  All will be a part of the most extensive programming we’ve had yet, as the nation’s premier creative writing convention takes another great step forward in its 4th year. From networking, to learning, to having fun among creative individuals, Imaginarium will have more than ever to offer authors, editors, publishers, screenwriters, game designers, comic creators, filmmakers, musicians and other creative professionals!  Coming October 6-8 inRead More →