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Imaginarium 2022 proudly welcomes award-winning author William R. Eakin as a Spotlighted Guest! Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of the Ozarks, William’s stories have appeared in some of the best known genre publications spanning horror, science fiction, fantasy and general literature. William has also authored essays in philosophy and in literature, and edited books on interreligious dialogue, ecology, and feminism. Imaginarium 2022 is honored to have William join us for our 9th year convention, taking place July 8-10, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention, please visit www.entertheimaginarium.comRead More →

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Imaginarium 2022 proudly welcomes award-winning author, editor, publisher, screenwriter, comic creator, filmmaker, and podcaster James Sabata as a Spotlighted Guest! A multi-faceted creative talent, James has four novels, two novellas, and several screenplays, in addition to being the co-host of TheNecronomi.Com podcast. James has his first feature film set for release in late 2022. Always willing to share his expertise in several creative areas with others, James is an outstanding panelist and workshop presenter. We are excited to have James join us for our 9th year convention, taking place July 8-10, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention, please visit www.entertheimaginarium.comRead More →

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Imaginarium 2022 proudly welcomes award-winning author, editor, and publisher Jason Sizemore as a Spotlighted Guest! Jason is the publisher and multi-Hugo Award nominated editor of Apex Books and the award-winning short fiction genre zine Apex Magazine! Jason writes short fiction, and many of his works were included in the collection Irredeemable. Highly acclaimed in the independent publishing industry, Jason regularly conducts workshops and participates in panels for writers seeking to improve their craft and knowledge of the book industry. Imaginarium 2022 is honored to have Jason join us for our 9th year convention, taking place July 8-10, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information onRead More →

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Imaginarium 2022 proudly welcomes award-winning editor and author Michael Knost as a Spotlighted Guest! A Bram Stoker Award-winner, Michael Knost is the editor of many internationally celebrated books on writing and the book business, including the Writers Workshop of Horror, the Writers Workshop of Horror 2, the Writers Workshop of Science Fiction and Fantasy, Author’s Guide to Marketing With Teeth, and others! Michael’s writing spans several genres such as science fiction, fantasy, horror, and supernatural thrillers, and includes the highly acclaimed novel Return of the Mothman, a Bram Stoker Award finalist that is now in production to become a feature film! Nationally renowned for hisRead More →

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Imaginarium 2022 proudly welcomes author, editor, and publisher Tenita Johnson as a Spotlighted Guest! The author of 18 books, including seven bestsellers, Tenita has more than twenty-five years of experience as a journalist, writer, and editor. She is the founder of So It Is Written Publishing, and is the national president of The Aspiring Writers Association of America. Tenita is devoted to helping women and men heal from the drama, trauma and baggage of sexual abuse, a mission that lead to her 2021 anthology HUSH: Breaking the Cycle of Silence Around Sexual Abuse. A second volume is currently being developed, Hush II. We are veryRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes filmmaker, actor, and broadcaster Sean Burton Saunders as a Spotlighted Guest in both the in-person and virtual events! Sean is the producer of the online episodic series Der Vertrag starring Vernon Wells, and he has acted in numerous television and film productions. Sean is also the founder of Ville CEO/Founder for Ville TV Network and President of Creative Motion Studios, which is the main production house for several regional production companies. With Sean’s experience and knowledge in broadcasting, production, acting, and visual media, he will be a great addition to Imaginarium 2021’s extensive panel and workshop programming. We are excited toRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes filmmaker, actor, and comedian David Wate! A multi-talented creative both in front of the camera and behind it, and in live performance, David has been involved in numerous productions and live events during his seven year career in the entertainment industry. With his knowledge and experience in production and performance in multiple mediums, David will bring great insights and advice to our extensive panel and workshop programming. We are excited to have him joining us this July! Don’t miss our 8th year as a convention for creatives of all genres and their fans, now with both virtual and in-person events toRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes artist, musician, filmmaker, actor, and poet Jayson William Allen as a Spotlighted Guest in both the virtual and in-person events! A multi-faceted creative talent with extensive credits in the music, film, and art worlds, Jayson will also be giving a special musical performance during a multi-artist concert on the opening evening of the Imaginarium 2021 weekend on Friday, July 9th! With Jayson’s range of skillsets in art, music, and film, he will be a wonderful addition to our panel and workshop programming, and we are excited to have him with us this summer! Don’t miss our 8th year as a conventionRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes author Willa Reece as a Spotlighted Guest in our in-person and virtual events! Willa is a 2021 New Voices author for Orbit Publishing with her debut fantasy novel, WILDWOOD WHISPERS and is represented by Lucienne Diver of The Knight Agency. Previously she was published as Barbara J. Hancock, including the Brimstone and Legendary Warriors series of paranormal romances for Harlequin and her gothic YA AFTER ALWAYS for Entangled Teen. An exceptional writer with a high level of knowledge about the book industry, Willa is going to be a great addition to our Imaginarium 2021 panel and workshop programming! We are excitedRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes award-winning author, filmmaker, poet, and playwright Lee Pennington as a Spotlighted Guest in our in-person event! A two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee for his poetry, Lee has written 23 books, had over 1300 poems published in over 300 magazines in America and abroad, and has had nine of his plays produced, along with thousands of articles and short stories published in everything from Playgirl to Mountain Life and Work. Through his video production company, JoLe Productions , Lee, along with his late wife, Joy, produced 21 documentaries. From the craft of writing to poetry, playwriting, and documentary filmmaking, Lee is a tremendousRead More →