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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes book coach and editor Nicole Whisler as a Spotlighted Guest! Nicole is the founder of Fantasy Footsteps, a book coaching program designed to help writers craft stories that resonate! Nicole leads a thriving Facebook community for fantasy writers and has been recognized as a leading book coach by the Coach Foundation. She has presented for David Farland’s Apex Writers and coached writers at David Rank’s annual Novel Bookcamp in Wisconsin, in addition to being a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association and Professional Editors Network. We are honored to have Nicole participate with us for our 13th year, taking place JulyRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning, bestselling author DiAnn Mills as a Spotlighted Guest! The author of nearly fifty novels, 8 non-fiction books, and numerous collections, DiAnn is internationally known and celebrated for her action-packed, suspense-filled novels! Her novels have consistently landed on bestseller lists including CBA, ECPA, and Publishers Weekly, and have won prestigious awards such as the Christy, Selah, Golden Scroll, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol awards. An active member of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers, DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, a former director of BlueRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning, bestselling author, editor, and publisher Jason Cordova as a Spotlighted Guest! An Associate Editor at Baen Books, a Navy veteran and a former teacher, Jason is the author of over two dozen novels across several genres, including YA, horror, science fiction, and urban fantasy! His work has also been featured in over forty anthologies, and he has been published in multiple languages across the world. Jason has received several awards and recognitions, including two Imadjinn Awards. He is both a John W. Campbell Award and Dragon Award Finalist. We are honored to have Jason participate with us for our 13thRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author Annette Miller, and author, actor, graphic designer, and musician S. Cinders, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Annette and S. 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!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning editor and author Michael Knost as Toastmaster! A Bram Stoker Award-winning editor and author of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and supernatural thrillers, Michael has written in many different genres and helmed several anthologies. His most recent novel, Trail of Madness, is in the Western genre. As an instructor, 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 Imagination Hall of Fame, and he is also the presenter of the annual Michael Knost WingsRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author Jennifer L. Barnes, and author and book blogger Lynn Slaughter, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Jennifer and Lynn 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!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author, publicist, and podcaster Dan Klefstad as a Spotlighted Guest! The author of the novel Fiona’s Guardians and DIY Book Promo, Dan is also a publicist for writers and the co-host of the vampire-themed podcast Vamp Chat With Dan & Eva, a podcast that has featured such notable guests like NYT bestselling author P.C. Cast, Three-time Oscar award-winning makeup artist Ve Neil, and author Dacre Stoker! Fiona’s Guardians, the first of a series, was adapted by the all-professional acting company, Artists’ Ensemble Theater, for their Mysterious Journey podcast! We are honored to have Dan join us for our 13th year, takingRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author, artist, and poet Darlene Franklin Campbell, and author and literary agent Ritu Anand, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Darlene and Ritu 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!Read More →

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We would like to express our gratitude to Lee Pennington 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 2025 Individual Patrons, please visit: https://www.entertheimaginarium.com/become-an-imaginarium-2026-individual-patron/Read More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker and musician Barry Koch as a Spotlighted Guest! Barry is the co-founder of TGBeyond, a company focused on creating media content to help people navigate the physical, emotional and unavoidable administrative aspects of dying. Barry is on the board of directors of Visiting Nurse Health System / Hospice Atlanta, the largest not-for-profit home health care provider in Georgia. Barry’s career in media spans over 30 years, with the last 20 years seeing him as the General Manager of Cartoon Network in Latin America! Barry is also writing and performing original songs in a new one man show called “Barry’sRead More →