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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes Content Creator, Paranormal Investigator, Urban Explorer, and Preservationist Vince Kelien as a Spotlighted Guest! Vince has been an explorer of abandoned and haunted places for over 10 years. First introduced to the paranormal at Waverly Hills Sanatorium in 2010, he’s had the privilege of helping to repair and maintain the historic structure, give tours, and manage the location’s social media channels. Vince has collaborated with Haunted Nights, Kalani Ghost Hunter, The Ghoul Guide, and many others. He has a new show on the Beacon TV streaming network, Urban Investigator, that is set to air in November 2025! We are honored toRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes actor, screenwriter, filmmaker, podcaster, and author Santiago Cirilo as a Spotlighted Guest! Many will recognize Santiago from some very popular roles he has performed in major TV series such as The Walking Dead and Nashville! Santiago is also a Podcaster for HiYah Nation, healing mental health with motivation and humor through entertainment. Santiago also starred as a paranormal investigator for the TV show 24 hours in Hell: A Paranormal Journey Through Hell House. In the past, Santiago had a highly successful career at world-renowned Gibson Guitars that saw him become the only builder for Chet Akins guitars, in addition to buildingRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes artist, actor, podcaster, and paranormal researcher Rachel DeMicco as a Spotlighted Guest! A co-founder of Sinister Sisters Paranormal, Rachel is a paranormal investigator, researcher, speaker, and frequent guest on podcasts and at conventions. With many contributions to research in the paranormal field, her work has been featured in numerous publications and conferences. She weaves in psychological and parapsychological frameworks – Stone Tape Theory, Place Memory, Stigma Theory – to lend structure to the strange and shape to the unseen. We are honored to have Rachel join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19 , 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky! ForRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes distribution and production executive Roxanne Warren as a Spotlighted Guest! Roxanne Warren is the Director of Sales and Client Experience at GreenApple Entertainment. With over a decade of experience guiding complex, cross-functional film initiatives, she oversees GreenApple’s development slate from concept to global delivery. Her work spans content pipeline management, distribution strategy, and international localization. Roxanne works closely with filmmakers and platforms to shape bold ideas into compelling stories that connect across cultures and markets. We are honored to have Roxanne join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19 , 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on theRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes filmmaker, author, paranormal investigator, and historian Paula Kelly, and author, filmmaker, musician, and actor Gavin Kelly, as Spotlighted Guests! The founders of Phantasmic Ghosthunters, Gavin and Paula Kelly launched the Shadows Entertainment Group in 2015, a production company dedicated to creating and producing made-for-TV paranormal shows. Their hit series Paranormal Journey into the Unknown streams on Amazon, while Truth or Legends in Your Hometown airs on ParaFlixx. Gavin, who is also a country music artist, and Paula are also authors. Gavin has authored four books: The Ghosts We Make and Ghost Hunting: Sensationalism in Social Media, So You Want To BeRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning actor, voice actor, and puppeteer Nate Begle as a Spotlighted Guest! With over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Nate is a trained stage, film, and television actor and puppeteer, who has worked with industry giants like The Jim Henson Company, Sesame Street, Universal Studios, and The Walt Disney Company! The owner of Begle Booth Studios, a recording studio specializing in audio production for film, television, and all digital platforms, Nate has a diverse portfolio featuring national commercials for beloved brands like Taco Bell, Verizon, and Xbox, as well as numerous animation, video game, and English dubbing projects.Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning, USA Today Bestselling author Hallee Bridgeman as a Spotlighted Guest! A Carol Award-winner, among several other awards and recognitions, Hallee is the author of several action-packed romantic suspense books and series! Hallee has served as the Director of the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference, President of the Faith-Hope-Love chapter of the Romance Writers of America, Secretary and Assistant Programming Chair of Novelists, Inc. (NINC), is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and the American Christian Writers (ACW). We are honored to have Hallee join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19 , 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky! ForRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning author, editor, publicist, publisher, and podcaster Liz Carey as a Spotlighted Guest! Liz is the founder and editor-in-chief of Heritage Link Press, and a co-founder of the Blah Blah Blah Writers Group in Lexington, Kentucky! As a freelance writer, Liz contributes to magazines from Duluth, Minnesota to Charleston, South Carolina, and is a regular contributing writer for The Daily Yonder, Daily Energy Insider, WorkersCompensation (dot) com and Business Lexington. A multi-genre author, Liz’s published work includes non-fiction books, a children’s book, and a murder mystery! An award-winning journalist for many years in Ohio, Kentucky and South Carolina, her column onRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning author and screenwriter Ryan David Jahn as a Spotlighted Guest! Ryan David Jahn is the author of seven novels, including Acts of Violence, which won the Crime Writers’ Association John Creasey dagger; The Dispatcher, which has been ordered to series by Apple TV; and The Last Tomorrow. He also wrote “All This Distant Beauty,” a short story selected for inclusion in the prestigious The Best American Mystery Stories anthology for 2020. Ryan is also producer of the film The Bad Shepherd, currently available on Hulu. We are honored to have Ryan join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19 , 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky!Read More →

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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 →