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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning artist, poet, filmmaker, actor, and podcaster Jayson William Allen as a Spotlighted Guest! A professional musician for over 25 years, Jayson has founded and performed as the front-man for several bands such as Poetry of the Dead, releasing 8 albums, with new projects currently in development that are expected to be released under ARC Music Group. Jayson has also been a working actor since 2011 and participated in many capacities with independent film and music video projects, several of them garnering awards. Jayson is one of the founders of the award-winning Hallowed Hills Entertainment, a media production company based inRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author, editor, screenwriter, filmmaker, and actor Robert “Hollywood” Gobelet, and author Heather Dawn Torres, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Robert and Heather 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 author, editor, publisher, artist, cosplayer, and game designer Renmeleon as a Spotlighted Guest! Under the name Renmeleon, Ana Maria Selvaggio has been a working creative since 1986. With a passion for writing, she has worked in and around the publishing industry since the mid-90s as a book designer, editor, and cover artist! Renmeleon is the founder of Dragonfly Press, the editor-in-chief of Kraft Paper Muse Magazine, and she is also the owner of Two Crows Market, a series of annual, mid-range juried art shows. She holds a Masters in Creative Writing, specializing in screenwriting for gaming, film, animation, and television,Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author, artist, and cosplayer Chad Elliott, and author, editor, and poet Christina Marrocco, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Chad and Christina 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 editor and publisher Gregg Bridgeman as a Spotlighted Guest! Gregg is the Editor-in-Chief at Olivia Kimbrell Press, which was founded in 2011, and has edited more than a hundred faith-based novels. A decorated combat veteran who currently serves in the National Guard, Gregg is known for his technical savvy and attention to detail, and he has shared his expertise on many websites and in magazines, in addition to appearing as a guest at numerous conferences. We are honored to have Gregg join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19 , 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the ImaginariumRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes publisher and publicist Kevin Carey, and author, editor, and publisher Randi Perrin, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Kevin and Randi 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 and filmmaker Laurissa Rex as a Spotlighted Guest! Laurissa, who has a background as a retired US Army Officer and Special Operations Soldier, created and produced a new TV series that will be on streaming services in 2026! This series features horror icon Santiago Cirilo (The Walking Dead) and paranormal legend David Childers (Travel Channel), along with other esteemed researchers, authors, and special guests, all set at the notorious filming location of Hell House, LLC. Laurissa is the author of a book detailing the exceptionally unique paranormal activity there. Titled “The Waldorf Effect: A Paranormal Research Theory,” this book servesRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning author, editor, and screenwriter Barbara V. Evers as a Spotlighted Guest! A two-time Imadjinn Best Fantasy Novelist, Barbara has won several awards for her writing over the years, including a Pushcart Prize nomination! Her short stories and essays have appeared in multiple literary journals, and also in her short story collections, Pieces of Her: Being a Woman is Not for the Faint of Heart and the recently released, The Nature of the Beast. Barbara is a supporter and advocate for animal conservation and contributes a portion of her royalties to support the work of The Giraffe Conservation Foundation! Barbara alsoRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes director of post-production, award-winning editor, and film distribution executive Jonathan Knosp as a Spotlighted Guest! The Director of Post-Production at GreenApple Entertainment, Jonathan is an accomplished editor with over twenty years of experience in the industry, recognized with multiple honors including Telly Awards and four Ohio Valley Regional Emmy Awards! As Director of Post-Production at GreenApple Entertainment, his diverse portfolio features nearly 30 films with standout titles such as Pardoned by Grace, My Perfect Wedding, and The Plus One. We are honored to have Jonathan 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 author and artist Michael Houtchen, and author Dave Weller, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Michael and Dave 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 →