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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes author and judge Dan Stidham as a Spotlighted Guest! Dan is the author of Harvest of Innocence, a book about his involvement as a public defender in one of the most well-known murder trials in American history, a triple homicide of three eight-year-old boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, in 1993. Dan has been a full-time Arkansas State District Court Judge since 2008, and he is is a frequent speaker on college campuses and at professional meetings around the country regarding criminal law issues, criminal justice reform, and the West Memphis murder case. He is also a certified law enforcement instructor. WeRead More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, musician, artist, and game designer Da’Rell Miller as a Spotlighted Guest! Da’Rell began his creative journey as a hip-hop artist who also drew elements into his music from other genres such as rhythm & blues, rock and roll, and country. Da’Rell is also a filmmaker and screenwriter, who has won several awards in recent years for his work, in addition to being an artist, game designer, and cosplayer. He is the CEO of Royalti Virtue company, a record label and entertainment company based in Indianapolis, Indiana that has been active since 2016. We are excited to have Da’RellRead More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes author/screenwriter/podcaster Dwan L. Hearn and author Lilian Li as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Dwan and Lilian will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 12th year, July 18-20, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky! We invite you to explore their individual guest pages, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2025 Proudly Welcomes Award-winning Author, Screenwriter, and Filmmaker John Palisano as a Spotlighted Guest! John’s writing has won the Bram Stoker Award®, the Yog Soggoth Award, and has been published and appeared in such notable venues as Vanity Fair, The Log 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. He recently served as President of the Horror Writers Association. We are honored to haveRead More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes author/editor/publisher/poet Rebecca Cuthbert and screenwriter/podcaster/filmmaker Brian Haas as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Rebecca and Brian will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 12th year, July 18-20, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky! We invite you to explore their individual guest pages, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes author/marketer/content coach Jessica Starks and author/editor/publisher Tobin Elliott as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Jessica and Tobin will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 12th year, July 18-20, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky! We invite you to explore their individual guest pages, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes award-winning author, editor, screenwriter, and podcaster James Sabata as a Spotlighted Guest! James is the author of several novels and novellas, and one of his screenplays is currently in production as a feature film! James is the founder and director of Spirited Giving, a pop-up horror-themed fundraiser helping local communities. James was also a co-host of TheNecronomi.Com, a popular weekly podcast analyzing horror films as social commentary that had over one million downloads. We are honored to have James join us for our 12th year, taking place July 18-20, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention, pleaseRead More →

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The Imaginarium 2025 discounted hotel room block is now open for reservation at the Holiday Inn Louisville East! The reservation link is now active for you to get discounted rooms on site, double bed or king-size, for the convention rate of $129.95! The reservation link and hotel information can be found here: Imaginarium 2025 Host Hotel and Reservation Link Get ready for our 12th year and the best Imaginarium Convention yet!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes author and publicist Dan Klefstad as a Spotlighted Guest! An author of fiction and non-fiction, Dan brought his expertise from a lengthy career in radio broadcasting, and the experience of his first novel release, Fiona Guardians, into his latest release, DIY Book Promo, a book designed to help today’s authors market and publicize effectively without spending money. Dan makes numerous public appearances at conferences, conventions, book events, and bookstores, and he is also the co-host of a brand new podcast called Vamp Chat With Dan and Eva (with author Eva Vertrice), that hosts guest interviews and explores vampires as portrayed inRead More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes award-winning editor and author Michael Knost as Toastmaster! Michael is a Bram Stoker Award-winning editor and author of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and supernatural thrillers. He has written in many different genres and helmed several anthologies. Michael has taught writing classes and workshops at several colleges, conventions, and online, and his novel, Return of the Mothman, was made into a feature film that premiered in 2022! Michael is a member of the inaugural 2025 Inductee Class for the Imagination Hall of Fame, and he is also the presenter of the annual Michael Knost Wings Award! We are honored to have MichaelRead More →