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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 Bram Stoker Award-winning editor and author Michael Knost as a Spotlighted Guest for our in-person event! Michael is the editor of internationally acclaimed titles such as the Writers Workshop of Horror (featuring contributors such as Clive Barker and Joe R. Landsdale) and the Writers Workshop of Science Fiction and Fantasy (featuring contributors such as Neil Gaiman and Ursula K. Le Guin). His novel Return of the Mothman is currently being developed into a feature film! An exceptional instructor of creative writing, Michael is going to be a tremendous part of our programming! His workshops always have rave reviews, and we areRead More →

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Imaginarium Proudly Welcomes Author, Editor, Publisher, and Game Designer Renmeleon as a Spotlilghted Guest in our Virtual Event! Under the name Renmeleon, illustrator, author, and designer Ana Maria Selvaggio has been a working creative for over 35 years. She is the Editor-in-Chief of Kraft Paper Muse (KPM), a print and digital magazine, and also teaches art and writing classes to K-12 kids online. We are thrilled to have Renmeleon joining us this year, and her extensive knowledge in many spheres of creativity will be a tremendous addition to our panel and workshop programming! Don’t miss our 8th year as a convention for creatives of allRead More →

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The Imaginarium 2020 Virtual Conference and Convention is proud to welcome author, editor, and book trailer producer Michele Sagan as a Spotlighted Guest! Michele is an author of psychological thrillers who is represented by Jamie Cowen from The Ampersand Agency. With her great knowledge of many areas of the book industry, Michele will have great insights and advice to share with our attendees. We are thrilled to have Michele with us for our 7th year of the Imaginarium Convention, taking place September 21-27! About Michele: I write psychological thrillers and am represented by Jamie Cowen from The Ampersand Agency. My debut novel is titled, TheRead 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 Bram Stoker Award-winning editor and author Michael Knost as a Spotlighted Guest! An exceptional writing instructor whose projects as an editor have included many of of the best authors in the world, Michael will be a wonderful part of our extensive panel and workshop programming. Always willing to share his insights and advice with unpublished writers and best-selling authors alike, Michael embodies the Imaginarium Convention spirit in helping creatives develop and advance on their paths. Attendees are going to love visiting with Michael this summer at Imaginarium 2020, and we are honored and thrilled to have him with us!Read 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 →

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Imaginarium 2016 is very proud to welcome award-winning editor and author Michael Knost as a guest to  the event this coming October 7-9 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Michael is well-known for his mentorship and guidance of writers and his workshops are always a highlight in the extensive programming at Imaginarium.  We are thrilled to have him back, as he truly represents what Imaginarium is all about. About Michael: Michael Knost is an author, editor, and columnist of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and supernatural thrillers. He has written in various genres and helmed several anthologies. His Writers Workshop of Horror (Woodland Press) wonRead More →

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Imaginarium 2016 proudly welcomes Maurice Broaddus as an author guest for the event this coming October 7-9 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.  A highly-acclaimed author and editor in speculative fiction, Maurice is an Imaginator alumnus with us and we are thrilled to be having him back with us.  Attendees are going to love meeting and interacting with Maurice and he is going to be an exceptional addition to this year’s panel and workshop programming. About Maurice: Maurice Broaddus’ fiction has been published in numerous venues, including Asimov’s Science Fiction, Lightspeed Magazine, Cemetery Dance, Apex Magazine, and Weird Tales Magazine. He co-edited Streets ofRead More →