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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes Valerie Estelle Frankel as a Spotlighted Guest in our virtual event! An award-winning author, Valerie has won the Dream Realm Award, an Indie Excellence Award, and a USA Book News National Best Book Award. She is the author of over 80 books on pop culture with many titles focusing on women’s roles in fiction. She also teaches at Mission College and San Jose City College. Valerie is going to be an amazing addition to our panel and workshop programming at Imaginarium 2021, and we are excited to have her joining us this summer! Don’t miss our 8th year as a conventionRead More →

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The Imaginarium Convention congratulates all finalists for the 2021 Imadjinn Awards! Our volume of nominations increased tremendously this year, reaching our largest level yet, by far! The books from all finalists will now proceed to the Imadjinn Awards Jury to determine the winners in each category that will be announced live at the Imaginarium 2021 Awards Banquet taking place on Saturday, July 10th, at 6:30pm! The finalists in each category are as follows: Best Anthology (multiple authors) Tales Of The Lost Volume Two    Edited by Steve Dillon and Eugene Johnson Mirrormaze: A Dreampunk Anthology    Edited by Cliff Jones Jr. Outback Horrors Down Under    EditedRead More →

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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 Award-winning author, screenwriter, and publisher Tony Acree as Toastmaster in our in-person event! The author of the award-winning, bestselling Victor McCain thrillers, Tony is also an award-winning screenwriter who is currently developing a feature film project! Tony is also operates Hydra Publications, an award-winning press with several imprints based out of Louisville, Kentucky. With his exceptional business and creative acumen, Tony will be a wonderful addition to our extensive panel and workshop programming, in additional to being Toastmaster for our Awards Banquet where the 2021 Imadjinn Awards and Film Festival Awards will be announced! Don’t miss our 8th year as aRead More →

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The 2021 Imaginarium Awards Banquet will take place on Saturday, July 10th and begins with seating, starting at 6:00 pm.  At 6:30 pm dinner will be served and live entertainment begins. At 7:30pm the Awards Ceremony will begin This has been a big highlight of the Imaginarium Convention weekend. You must pre-purchase a ticket to be seated at the dining tables for dinner service. (Special Note: additional seating is available for those wanting to see the awards ceremony who do not wish to have the dinner) The Awards Banquet has limited seating capacity and reserved spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis to registeredRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes F. Paul Wilson as our Guest of Honor! A New York Times best-selling author, F. Paul Wilson is one of the most highly respected writers in the nation! With over fifty books in multiple genres, F. Paul has enthralled readers for decades with his storytelling, including the immensely popular Repairman Jack novels, crime thrillers, horror thrillers, science fiction, and much more! Many of F. Paul’s storied have been adapted to the screen, such as his novel The Keep (by Michael Mann) and his story “Pelts” (by legendary filmmaker Dario Argento). F. Paul has also won many major literary awards, including theRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes internationally renowned New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Richard A. Knaak as an Imaginator Guest! Richard is the author of over sixty novels and numerous short stories, including works in such series as Warcraft, Diablo, Dragonlance, Age of Conan, the Iron Kingdoms, and his own popular Dragonrealm. He has scripted comics and manga, such as the top-selling Sunwell trilogy, and has also written background material for games. We are thrilled to have Richard joining us this summer for Imaginarium 2021, for our in-person event! Don’t miss our 8th year as a convention for creatives of all genres and theirRead More →

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We are excited to announce that early discounts rates for Imaginarium 2021 Expo Space and Event Tickets are now available! Guest/Panelist applications and Imadjinn Award Nominations are also open! The 8th annual Imaginarium Convention features a brand new hybrid format, with full virtual and in-person programming taking place July 9-11! More programming and opportunities than ever before! Start making your plans for Imaginarium 2021 and don’t delay on great savings available this month for Expo Space and Event Tickets!Read More →

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Below is a full list of award winners announced during the awards ceremony last night at the Imaginarium 2020 Virtual Conference and Convention. Congratulations to all recognized this year for both Imadjinn Awards and the Imaginarium Convention Independent Film Festival. 2020 Imadjinn Awards Best Mystery Novel No Joke: A Folly Beach Mystery by Bill Noel Death by Stalking by Abigail Keam Best Non-Fiction Book Something to Believe In by Amy Leigh McCorkle Best Romance Novel A Cowboy Charming Christmas by Mina Beckett Best Science Fiction Novel Harvest Day by R. Kyle Hannah Best Short Story Woman of the Grid by Sandy Lender Best Paranormal RomanceRead More →