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Award-winning author, screenwriter, and publisher Mick Williams will be stopping by for a visit on the Star Chamber Show live podcast Wednesday at 9 PM Eastern with co-hosts Stephen Zimmer and Holly Phillippe!  An author of thrillers and mysteries, Mick will be discussing his latest release, “Whatever It Takes,” upcoming releases and works in progress, writing, and much more!  Not an episode to miss! Listen live on PodBean at https://www.podbean.com/lsw/e5eNdiVzixV?lsid=1Rj6GfaAuDqRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author and librarian Diana Morgan, and artist, cover artist, and graphic designer Graham Ganson, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Diana and Graham will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 13th year, July 17-19, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky! We invite you to explore their individual guest pages, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banners below! To see our full roster of Official Guests for 2026, please visit: https://www.entertheimaginarium.com/2026-guests-and-panelists/Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker and actor Chase Dudley as a Spotlighted Guest! An inducted member of The Kentucky Motion Picture & Television Hall of Fame, Chase has directed and produced several feature films with his partner, Samantha Dudley. The films from his production company, Cut 2 The Chase Entertainment, include “Blood on the Bleachers,” “Marvelous Mandy,” “Payday,” “Beasts of the Field,” “Locked In,” and “Broken Innocence.” Chase is currently in development on his latest feature film project “Between the Living and the Dead,” which will be released in 2026! We are honored to have Chase join us for our 13th year, taking placeRead More →

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We would like to express our gratitude to Chris Helvey for becoming an Imaginarium 2026 Individual Patron! The support of our Individual Patrons help us to develop, grow, and make new additions to the Imaginarium Convention, and help us advance our mission “to foster and inspire imagination, one creative at a time. Create and make your world everything you imagine it to be.” If you would like support our mission and join our group of Imaginarium 2026 Individual Patrons, please visit: https://www.entertheimaginarium.com/become-an-imaginarium-2026-individual-patron/Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author, podcaster, and comedian Brent Terhune as a Spotlighted Guest! Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels. Brent has been writing daily topical jokes and news breakdowns for the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Show for more than 10 years. Brent has had two comedy albums debut at No. 1 on iTunes, and his work is streamed heavily on SiriusXM. We are honored to have Brent join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19 , 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information onRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes #1 New York Times bestselling author and podcaster Scott Sigler as a Guest of Honor! Scott is the creator of twenty novels, seven novellas, dozens of short stories, and thousands of podcast episodes. He is an inaugural inductee into the Podcasting Hall of Fame. The author of many hardcover thrillers from Del Rey and Crown Publishing, Scott is also a co-founder of Empty Set Entertainment, which produces his Galactic Football League series. The fans of his podcasts, who have dubbed themselves “Sigler Junkies,” have downloaded over 50 million episodes. We are honored to have Scott join us for our 13th year, taking placeRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, musician, and special makeup FX artist Claude D. Miles as a Spotlighted Guest! Claude is the founder of Catnippery Productions, KY’s first SAG-AFTRA New Media Signatory Company, and the Co-Founder of KY Creature FX (a Makeup and Special Effects Company) with world class Special Makeup FX Artist Sven Granlund. A graduate of Western Kentucky University, Claude studied Philosophy, Criminology, and Theater. Claude is a proud Union member of SAG-AFTRA, IATSE Local 798, Puppeteers of America, & ASCAP. Known by many names, Claude’s music as Doctor Kitty is available everywhere digital music can be found. We are honoredRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author and editor H. David Blalock as a Spotlighted Guest! H. David has written speculative fiction for over 50 years. His work has appeared in novels, novellas, stories, articles, reviews, and commentary both in print and online. H. David is also is the editor for parABnormal Magazine from Hiraeth Publishing. We are honored to have H. David Blalock join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19 , 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention, please visit www.entertheimaginarium.comRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 is proud to announce the addition of two new Workshops to our programming! There will be over 135 panels and workshops hosted in our 13th year, so make sure to check back regularly on our official site to see all new additions! The titles, presenters, and descriptions for these new programming additions are as follows: New Workshop Added: Beyond the Beards: Reclaiming and Revolutionizing Classic Fantasy Tropes: Presenter – Brian D. Anderson. Fantasy is built on the shoulders of giants like Tolkien, Howard, and Lewis, but how do we make familiar characters and settings feel fresh for the modern reader? This workshop divesRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning author, editor, book blogger, journalist and English professor Elizabeth Donald as a Spotlighted Guest! Elizabeth’s work has received many accolades, including the Mimi Zanger Literary Award, three Darrell Awards, a finalist placement for the Michael Knost Wings Award, and runner-up for an Imadjinn Award in screenplay writing! With almost 30 years in professional journalism, Elizabeth is a professor of journalism, creative writing and English composition at St. Louis-area colleges. She serves as president of the St. Louis Society of Professional Journalists and the Eville Writers, vice president of the AWP Adjunct Writers Caucus, and is a member of the nationalRead More →