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Imaginarium 2022 is proud to welcome award-winning editor Ellen Datlow as our Guest of Honor! Currently the acquisitions editor of short fiction for Tor.com, Ellen has helmed more than a hundred science fiction, fantasy, and horror anthologies. She is the winner of numerous major awards, including the World Fantasy Award, Locus Award, Hugo Award, Bram Stoker Award, International Horror Guild Award, Shirley Jackson Award, and the 2012 Il Posto Nero Black Spot Award for Excellence as Best Foreign Editor.  Other recognitions include being named recipient of the 2007 Karl Edward Wagner Award, given at the British Fantasy Convention for “outstanding contribution to the genre,” sheRead More →

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Imaginarium 2019 is proud to welcome author, editor, and journalist John Wilkerson as an Imaginator Guest! John has extensive experience in many spheres of writing, from technical writing, to web content, to journalism, to his Rye Ironstone science fiction thriller series, and he will be a fantastic addition to our panel and workshop programming! We are excited to have John with us this October! About John: Mr. Wilkerson is a savvy article writer, content creator, and educator, specializing in complex financial and technical topics. He has written web content for over twenty years and is a ghostwriter for technology publications, with the capability to shiftRead 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 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 →

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Imaginarium 2016 proudly welcomes Tim Waggoner as an author guest for the event this coming October 7-9 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. An author of over thirty novels and three short story collections, Tim’s work also includes media-tie ins for popular franchises such as Supernatural, Grimm, the X-Files, Doctor Who, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Transformers, and others. A full-time professor in creative writing, Tim is exceptional with workshops and panels, and attendees of Imaginarium will have a tremendous opportunity to meet and learn from one of the best in the writing business this coming October! We are thrilled to have TimRead More →

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Imaginarium 2016 is proud to welcome award-winning publisher, editor and writer Jason Sizemore as an Imaginator Guest this October 7-9 in Louisville, Kentucky at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The founder of Apex Book Company, Jason is one of the best in the business when it comes to the book publishing world and his participation in Imaginarium will be a fantastic opportunity for attendees to meet and learn from a true maverick and visionary in the industry. An exceptional writer and three-time Hugo Award-nominated editor, Jason’s range of talent and experience will be a wonderful addition to the 2016 event! About Jason Sizemore:  Raised in theRead More →

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Imaginarium 2016 is proud to welcome back Loconeal Publishing as an official sponsor. A wonderful multi-genre small press publisher located out of Amherst, Ohio, Loconeal Publishing’s catalog spans the realms of both fiction and non-fiction. With a regular presence at conventions, fairs and events throughout the region, Loconeal Publishing’s consistent support and dedication to educational activities for writers make them a perfect fit as a legacy sponsor for the Imaginarium Convention! About Loconeal Publishing: Loconeal Publishing is a small-press publisher located in Amherst, Ohio. It is the mission of Loconeal Publishing to bring new, emerging, and experienced authors to readers locally and internationally. Loconeal PublishingRead More →

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Imaginarium 2016 is proud to welcome back Hydra Publications as an official sponsor!  A fantastic small press publisher based out of Louisville, Kentucky, Hydra Publications has had a growing presence at book events throughout the region.  A proactive supporter of the indie press and author community, Hydra Publications reflects the ideals that Imaginarium represents and we could not be more proud to have them returning as a legacy sponsor! About Hydra Publications: Hydra Publications is a small press from the Louisville, Kentucky area, although our authors come from across the nation. At this time, our focus is on publishing speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy, and horror) butRead More →

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Imaginarium 2015 is one week away!  From NYT/USA Today bestselling authors to a live concert, masquerade/costume contest, to a platinum-level Magic the Gathering tournament, Imaginarium has something for everyone!  Be sure to register today!  Full weekend registrations and day passes are available.   Read More →