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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author, playwright, and podcaster WC Turck as a Spotlighted Guest! WC is also an artist, photojournalist, music and art historian, radio host, and the author of six books! His novel, “Broken- One Soldier’s Unexpected Journey Home,” was recommended by the National Association of Mental Health Institutes (NAMI) for its treatment of PTSD. Another novel, “Everything for Love,” is a personal memoir of the Bosnian Civil War. WC’s upcoming play, Sunrises with Vivian, is a recollection of conversations with famed street photographer, Vivian Maier. William is also the host of “Chicago Writes,” the podcast of the Chicago Writers Association! We are honoredRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author and podcaster Eva Vertrice as a Spotlighted Guest! Eva is the co-host of Vamp Chat With Dan and Eva, a fast-growing, popular vampire-themed podcast in its 3rd season that has already featured many prominent figures from the entertainment world such as Oscar-winning SFX artist Ve Neill, author Dacre Stoker, NYT bestselling author P.C. Cast, Hollywood SFX artist Sven Granlund, and more! The author of the gothic horror Fury trilogy, Eva is a frequent guest at conventions and events across the USA. We are honored to have Eva join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19 , 2026 inRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author, publisher, filmmaker, and podcaster Lynn Tincher as a Spotlighted Guest! A multi-genre author whose work includes the Mind Bending thrillers, the forthcoming young adult fantasy Winberie Journals, and the Everyday Magic spirituality series, Lynn is the owner of From the Ground Up Books, with two locations in La Grange and Shepherdsville, Kentucky! Lynn is also the founder and director of of the PenCrafters mentorship program for authors of all genres, in addition to leading the John B Tincher and James L Calvert Independent Literary Foundation, which provides resources and support for writers and communities in need. She co-host’s the WeirdosRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning author, publisher, screenwriter, and podcaster Tony Acree as a Spotlighted Guest! Tony is the author of the award-winning Victor McCain thrillers. Two streaming shows, one based on his Victor McCain thrillers, and the other on his Samantha Tyler thrillers, will be produced by Dark Harbor Pictures. In addition, his screenplay, Songs of Bloody Harlan has been optioned for the silver screen by Jamezz Hampton and 1209 Productions. Tony’s award-winning publishing house, Hydra Publications, features several imprints spanning several genres of fiction in addition to poetry! A member of the Imagination Hall of Fame, Tony is the host of the IndependentRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning author, poet, editor, publisher, filmmaker, and actor Katerina Stoykova as a Spotlighted Guest! Katerina is the founder and senior editor of Accents Publishing, where she has selected, edited, and published close to 100 poetry collections. Her works as an author include Between a Bird Cage and a Bird House (University Press of Kentucky, 2024) and The Poet’s Guide to Publishing: How to Conceive, Arrange, Edit, Publish and Market a Book of Poetry (McFarland, 2024). Katerina acted in the lead roles for the independent feature films Proud Citizen, Fort Maria and Other Houses. all three co-directed by Thom Southerland. Katerina alsoRead 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 award-winning author, editor, screenwriter, filmmaker, and podcaster James Sabata as a Spotlighted Guest! A multi-award winner, James is the author of several novels, short stories, and screenplays in the horror/dark fiction genres. 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 13th year, taking place July 17-19 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention, please visit www.entertheimaginarium.comRead More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly announces Dan Klefstad as Keynote Speaker! Dan is an author, publicist, and co-host of the acclaimed vampire-themed podcast Vamp Chat With Dan & Eva. His written work includes the novel Fiona’s Guardians and DIY Book Promo, a book designed to help authors with their marketing and publicity. Vamp Chat With Dan & Eva is now entering its third season and has hosted such notable guests as Hollywood makeup FX artist Ve Neill, author Dacre Stoker, and House of Night series author P.C. Cast! The keynote address will be given by Dan during the opening ceremonies of Imaginarium 2025 on Friday, July 18th!Read More →

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Vamp Chat With Dan & Eva will be hosting a live episode of their vampire-themed podcast at Imaginarium 2025! Hosted by author and publicist Dan Klefstad and author Eva Vertrice, the podcast is devoted to vampire fiction, fanged folklore, and the gothic imagination! Hosted on the PodBean platform, the podcast has featured many luminaries related to the vampire world such as renowned Hollywood makeup artist Ve Neill, author Dacre Stoker, and NYT bestselling author P.C. Cast! This special live episode of Vamp Chat With Dan and Eva will be hosted during the Imaginarium 2025 weekend on Saturday, July 19th, following the Awards Banquet! Audience participationRead More →

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Imaginarium 2025 proudly welcomes author Carl R. Moore and author and podcaster Jim D. Gillentine as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Carl and Jim. 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 →