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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author and editor Lawrence Weill, and author, screenwriter, filmmaker, and podcaster Melissa Goodman, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Lawrence and Melissa 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, cover artist, and graphic designer Aaron Christopher Drown, and author Thomas M. Wing, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Aaron and Thomas 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 Carol Preflatish 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 2026 Individual Patrons, please visit: https://www.entertheimaginarium.com/become-an-imaginarium-2026-individual-patron/Read More →

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The Marathonarium 4 Premium Short Story Workshop is now open for sign-ups! The Marathonarium 4 workshop will feature a full writing session and short story workshop where participating authors can write in any genre and have the completed story featured in the fourth Marathonarium Anthology, which will be released in print and eBook editions! In addition, the stories are non-exclusive in regard to the anthology release and can be used right away by the authors for any project that they wish! The workshop will take place on Thursday, July 16th, during the Imaginarium 2026 week! Award-winning author and editor Stephen Zimmer is returning to serveRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author Dave Creek, and author and book blogger Kathy L. Brown, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Dave and Kathy 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 blogger Alisa Childress, and costume historian and pattern drafter and designer Dr. Constance Spotts, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Alisa and Dr. Spotts 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 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and publisher J.M Madden as a Spotlighted Guest! The author of several popular series such as the Lost and Found Series and The Dogs of War Series, J.M. writes compelling romances between ‘combat modified’ military men and the women who love them, but occasionally she writes spicy, angst-ridden love. J.M. was a Deputy Sheriff in Ohio for nine years, until moving with her family to Kentucky. We are honored to have J.M. 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 author, graphic designer, artist, podcaster, and comic creator Sako Tumi, and author Tommy B. Smith, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Sako and Tommy 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 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 →