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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes Carma Haley Shoemaker, Nikki Nelson-Hicks, Michelle Bennington, and Brent Campbell as Panelists! As official Panelists, they will all be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 10th Anniversary! We invite to you 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 editor Natalia Aponte as a Spotlighted Guest! A a seasoned publishing executive with more than 15 years of editorial experience, most spent at Macmillan/Tor books, Natalia served as the editor for numerous New York Times and USA Today bestsellers. Natalia also worked at book distributors and wholesalers, and founded her own literary agency and publishing company. Speaking about and teaching writing and publishing at events across the country, Natalia possesses a great range of publishing industry knowledge. We are very honored to have Natalia join us for our 10th Anniversary, taking place July 14-16, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further informationRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award-winning author, editor, filmmaker, screenwriter, and podcaster James Sabata as a Spotlighted Guest! James has written five novels, four novellas, and two produced features, in addition to numerous screenplays. James is also the co-host of TheNecronomi.Com, a weekly podcast analyzing horror films as social commentary. We are very honored to have James 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 author, editor, poet, and journalist Sandy Lender as a Spotlighted Guest! Sandy has a 30-year career in publishing, including traditional and self-published novels in multiple genres, hundreds of magazine articles, numerous short stories, and multiple creative writing awards. Sandy is also a construction magazine editor, who has won several technical writing awards. Among her other pursuits, she is very active with sea turtle conservation and parrot rescue. We are thrilled to have Sandy 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 author, editor, publisher, game designer, and artist Renmeleon as a Spotlighted Guest! Renmeleon, also known as Ana Maria Selvaggio, is the publisher of Kraft Paper Muse Magazine and the owner of Dragonfly Press! The designer of numerous games, and a regular live streamer showcasing her art and gaming, Renmeleon teaches creative classes online, works as an editor and book designer, and serves as a consultant on various creative projects. A true “Renaissance Chameleon,” she holds a Masters in Creative Writing, specializing in screenwriting for gaming, film, animation, and television. We are excited to have Renmeleon join us for our 10th Anniversary, takingRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award-winning author and editor Barbara V. Evers as a Spotlighted Guest! Barbara is the author of the multi-award-winning Watchers of Moniah epic fantasy trilogy! Barbara also an active member of Women Fiction Writers Association and South Carolina Writers’ Association (SCWA), in addition to being a corporate trainer, public speaker, instructional designer, and a Myers-Briggs (MBTI) facilitator. We are thrilled to have Barbara 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 2022 proudly welcomes award-winning author, editor, and publisher R. Kyle Hannah as a Spotlighted Guest! A writer of science fiction and other genres, Kyle has received numerous awards and recognitions, including two Pinnacle Book Awards, an Imadjinn award, and being named as “One of the 50 Great Writers You Should be Reading” by the Author’s Show in 2016. Kyle is also a founder and vice president of Jumpmaster Press, a multi-genre independent publisher that has developed innovative products for authors and other publishers, such as the JumpCard® and Jump Card ID® We are thrilled to have Kyle. join us for our 9th year convention,Read More →

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Imaginarium 2022 proudly welcomes award-winning author, editor, publisher, screenwriter, comic creator, filmmaker, and podcaster James Sabata as a Spotlighted Guest! A multi-faceted creative talent, James has four novels, two novellas, and several screenplays, in addition to being the co-host of TheNecronomi.Com podcast. James has his first feature film set for release in late 2022. Always willing to share his expertise in several creative areas with others, James is an outstanding panelist and workshop presenter. We are excited to have James join us for our 9th year convention, taking place July 8-10, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention, please visit www.entertheimaginarium.comRead More →

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Imaginarium 2022 proudly welcomes award-winning author, editor, and publisher Jason Sizemore as a Spotlighted Guest! Jason is the publisher and multi-Hugo Award nominated editor of Apex Books and the award-winning short fiction genre zine Apex Magazine! Jason writes short fiction, and many of his works were included in the collection Irredeemable. Highly acclaimed in the independent publishing industry, Jason regularly conducts workshops and participates in panels for writers seeking to improve their craft and knowledge of the book industry. Imaginarium 2022 is honored to have Jason join us for our 9th year convention, taking place July 8-10, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information onRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes Valerie Estelle Frankel as a Spotlighted Guest in our virtual event! An award-winning author, Valerie has won the Dream Realm Award, an Indie Excellence Award, and a USA Book News National Best Book Award. She is the author of over 80 books on pop culture with many titles focusing on women’s roles in fiction. She also teaches at Mission College and San Jose City College. Valerie is going to be an amazing addition to our panel and workshop programming at Imaginarium 2021, and we are excited to have her joining us this summer! Don’t miss our 8th year as a conventionRead More →