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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes bestselling author Brian D. Anderson as a Spotlighted Guest! With over 500,000 books sold as an independent author, Brian’s first book in his popular Dragonvein series was recognized as a Top Five Finalist on Audible.com for Fantasy Book of the Year in 2015. After co-authoring the Akiri series with Steven Savile (Warhammer, Pathfinder, Dr. Who, and Sherlock Holmes) Anderson became the first independent author in history to secure a six-figure audio only deal for his highly anticipated two-book sequel of The Godling Chronicles. He also secured a three-book deal with Tor Books for The Sorcerer’s Song series and is currently writingRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes iconic fantasy author Terry Brooks as our 10th Anniversary Guest of Honor! The author of the celebrated Shannara series, Terry has over 23 New York Times bestsellers with over 25 million books in print, and he is one of the biggest selling living fantasy authors in the world. Terry was hand-selected by George Lucas to write the novelization of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, which hit #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. His Elfstones of Shannara was adapted into the highly popular TV Series “The Shannara Chronicles.” We are honored to have Terry join us for our 10th Anniversary, taking place JulyRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes Leah Pugh, Jim D. Gillentine, and Joseph Isenberg as Panelists! As Official Panelists, they will all be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 10th Anniversary! We invite you to explore their individual pages which can be accessed by clicking on their graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker Tory Jones as a Spotlighted Guest! Tory Jones is the founder of Jonestown Films, based in Kentucky, and his professional career launched with the inception of his 2016 underground horror hit “The Wicked One.” Since then, Tory has directed seven film projects that can be found on most streaming platforms, with several more in development. We are excited to have Tory join us for our 10th Anniversary, taking place July 14-16, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention, please visit www.entertheimaginarium.comRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award-winning editor and author Michael Knost as a Spotlighted Guest! Michael is a Bram Stoker Award®-winning editor and author of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and supernatural thrillers who has helmed several anthologies. Michael’s novel, Return of the Mothman, was recently produced as a feature film that premiered in 2022. He is nationally recognized as a writing instructor, regularly conducting writing classes and workshops at several colleges, conventions, and online. We are honored to have Michael join us for our 10th Anniversary, taking place July 14-16, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention, please visit www.entertheimaginarium.comRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes publicist, author, editor, publisher, musician, and poet Donna Nolan-Wilson as a Spotlighted Guest! The owner of  ITS Promotions, a publicity/promotion company that has been in business for over 25 years, Donna has promoted many performing singer/songwriters and select global iconic acts like Little River Band, Rickey Medlocke and Raydio. She has also been a content writer for such publications as Yahoo, Spin Magazine, Examiner, The Rowdy, AXS, The Daily Banner, Back Stage Pass News, Buzz Zinger and Anonymous Sources Network. Donna is also a recording musician/songwriter herself, and she is the author of the The Traveling Jalapenos children’s book series! WeRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award-winning author, journalist, editor, artist, book blogger, and educator Elizabeth Donald as a Spotlighted Guest! Elizabeth’s writing spans several genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and horror, and has been recognized with numerous awards. With over 25 years in professional journalism, Elizabeth belongs to many writing and trade organizations. Elizabeth is also the founder of The Literary Underworld, a small-press author collective, and she teaches journalism and English composition at SIUE and St. Louis University. We are thrilled to have Elizabeth join us for our 10th Anniversary, taking place July 14-16, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention,Read More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes Jenny Kiefer, Matt Shorr, Paul J. Hoffman, and Ryan Chesnut as Panelists! As Official Panelists, they will all be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 10th Anniversary! We invite you to explore their individual pages which can be accessed by clicking on their graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes E.E. Isherwood, Wendy Lanore, and Mick Williams as Panelists! As official Panelists, they will all be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 10th Anniversary! We invite you to explore their individual pages which can be accessed by clicking on their graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes artist, musician, filmmaker, podcaster, poet, and actor Jayson William Allen as a Spotlighted Guest! A professional musician for over 23 years, Jayson has fronted three successful heavy metal/hard rock acts and released eight albums, with his most recent work under ARC Music Group. Jayson will be performing live at Imaginarium 2023! A working actor since 2011 with starring, co-starring, and supporting acting roles in independent films, he has also worked behind the scenes as crew in many film productions. His credits include sound design on location, post audio, and score writing! Jayson is also a painter, photographer, and digital designer. WeRead More →