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Imaginarium 2027 proudly welcomes award-winning author, editor, and screenwriter Mick Williams as an Official Panelist! Mick will be participating in our extensive Panel and Workshop Programming at Imaginarium 2027! Learn more about Mick.below! About Mick Williams: Mick Williams is an award-winning author and screenwriter, who lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife and two needy cats, Crash and Thud. His novel Exodus won Best Thriller award at the Imaginarium Convention, and the adapted screenplay also won Best Action Screenplay at the New York Script Awards. Hope’s Game also won Best Sci-Fi novel, also at the Imaginarium Convention. He is a member of The Authors Guild,Read More →

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After many requests over the years, the Imaginarium Convention proudly announces our new online shop carrying Imaginarium Convention and Star Chamber Show merchandise!  We’ve unveiled our first t-shirts, mugs, and tote bags and the catalog will be growing steadily!  Check it out and pick up some Imaginarium or Star Chamber Show merch at: https://shop.entertheimaginarium.comRead More →

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Imaginarium 2027 proudly welcomes award-winning author, editor, publisher, and book reviewer Chris Helvey as a Spotlighted Guest! An award-winning short story writer, poet, and novelist, Chris has penned more than a dozen novels and multiple short story collections. His latest book, The Bind Man and the Midget (a short-story collection), was recently released by Trajectory Press, He is the editor-in-chief and publisher of Trajectory Journal and also a founding member of the Bluegrass Writers Coalition. We are honored to have Chris join us for our 14th year, taking place July 23-25, 2027 in Louisville, Kentucky at the Crowne Plaza! For further information on the ImaginariumRead More →

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Imaginarium 2027 proudly welcomes award-winning author, artist, cosplayer, and musician Chad Elliott as an Official Panelist! Chad will be participating in our extensive Panel and Workshop Programming at Imaginarium 2027! Learn more about Chad.below! About Chad Elliott: Chad Elliott is an award-winning author, as well as an artist, cosplayer, and sometimes musician. He calls Lexington, KY home. Chad writes in a variety of genres, including horror, urban fantasy, science fiction, and steampunk. He is a member of the BlahBlahBlah Writers Group in Lexington.story, “Immigrant,” won first place in the inaugural Arlen Andrews Sr. Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Story Challenge in 2026, and his debutRead More →

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Imaginarium 2027 proudly announces the Scott Sigler Imaginarium Scholarship! Fuel your creative journey with the ultimate convention experience! Generously sponsored by #1 New York Times bestselling author and a founding father of podcasting, Scott Sigler, who was also the Imaginarium 2026 Guest of Honor! This scholarship gives one lucky fan/creator full access to the workshops, panels, events, and networking opportunities at Imaginarium. What the Winner Receives: Full Weekend Pass: Complete admission to all three days of Imaginarium paneling, programming, entertainment, and special events. One-Night Hotel Stay: A complimentary night at the host hotel, keeping you right in the center of the action. Awards Banquet Ticket:Read More →

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Imaginarium 2027 proudly welcomes author, podcaster, and bookstore owner Lynn Tincher as a Spotlighted Guest! Lynn is a published author, writing coach, podcaster, and owner of From the Ground Up Books, with two locations in La Grange and Shepherdsville, Kentucky! Passionate about supporting storytellers, she works to create opportunities for authors and inspire the next generation of writers through community programs, events, and PenCrafters, the mentorship program for authors of all genres! Lynn is a multi-genre author whose work includes the Mind Bending thrillers, the forthcoming young adult fantasy Winberie Journals, and the Everyday Magic spirituality series. She also, leads the John B Tincher andRead More →

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Imaginarium 2027 proudly welcomes author, musician, paranormal investigator, and ghost tour guide David Simms as an Official Panelist! David. will be participating in our extensive Panel and Workshop Programming at Imaginarium 2027! Learn more about David.below! About David Simms: David Simms lives in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia after escaping decades of surviving New Jersey. A psychology teacher and college professor, counselor, music therapist, book reviewer, and ghost tour guide, he has endured a long tenure in the Slushpile/Killer Thriller Band band on lead guitar after co-founding the absolutely awful Killer Thriller Band with several best-selling ITW and HWA authors(including former GOH F. Paul Wilson).Read More →

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Imaginarium 2027 proudly welcomes award-winning author, screenwriter, filmmaker, and musician John Palisano as a Spotlighted Guest! The winner of a Bram Stoker Award®, an Imadjinn Award, and a Yog Soggoth Award, and a Rondo Hatton Award nominee, John has been published and appeared in such notable venues as Vanity Fair, The Los Angeles Times, Blumhouse Online, Cemetery Dance, Fangoria, and more. His screenplays have won acclaim as finalists in Shriekfest, Project Greenlight, Latent Image, and more. His professional career started with an internship and work with Ridley Scott & Associates, then with director Marcus Nispel, Tony Bon Jovi, and more. John served as President ofRead More →

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Imaginarium 2027 proudly welcomes award-winning author J.M. Celi as an Official Panelist! J.M. will be participating in our extensive Panel and Workshop Programming at Imaginarium 2027! Learn more about J.M. below! About J.M. Celi: J.M. Celi is the award-winning author of The Unlife of Lisa Cooper series, The Vampires of 1863, and multiple short stories in that universe. He is the author of urban fantasy and high fantasy fiction. Born and raised in southern New England, he enjoys spending time with his wife and joking around with his son. His hobbies include adventuring with his pugs, playing his ukulele, and snorkeling with cuttlefish. Read More →

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Imaginarium 2027 proudly welcomes award-winning author Carol June Franks as an Official Panelist! Carol will be participating in our extensive Panel and Workshop Programming at Imaginarium 2027! Learn more about Carol below! About Carol June Franks: Carol June Franks is a retired teacher turned children’s author. Her books include rhythm and illustrations that engage children as well as content that adults enjoy reading to the children in their lives. Carol’s goal is to improve childhood literacy through her writing, presentations, and support for parents and teachers. Carol June serves as the Bluegrass Writers Coalition’s (BWC) Vice President and she facilitates the BWC Story Spinners group,Read More →