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Imaginarium 2020 proudly welcomes iconic author F. Paul Wilson as our Guest of Honor! The winner of numerous prestigious literary awards, F. Paul Wilson has written many New York Times best-selling novels in a variety of genres, including the Repairman Jack books cherished by readers worldwide. One of the most highly-regarded and respected writers in speculative fiction, F. Paul Wilson is a tremendous addition to our Imaginarium family and we are honored that he is joining us this July 10-12 in Louisville, Kentucky for our 7th year as our Guest of Honor! About F. Paul Wilson: Paul was born and raised in New Jersey whereRead More →

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For Immediate Release September 26, 2018 Imaginarium Convention Returns to Louisville for 5th Anniversary October 5-7! The 5th anniversary of the Imaginarium Convention arrives in Louisville, Kentucky October 5-7 at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Conference Center.  A convention that brings together storytellers and creatives with readers and those into pop culture fandom, Imaginarium 2018 celebrates all areas of the creative writing world. The lineup of programming, activities, and guests is stronger than ever.  Over 160 professional guests will take part in over 130 panels and workshops pertaining to all genres of creative writing, the craft of writing, publishing, filmmaking, screenwriting, editing, game design, marketing,Read More →

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Reserved spaces for the buffet dinner at Imaginarium 2018 are now available!  The price for each reserved space is the same as last year, $29.95. There will be a seating area for those wanting to watch the awards ceremony who do not want the dinner buffet. Entertainment will include some magic by Big Daddy Cool and a special Steampunk Fusion Funk Dance presentation by the Lady Safiya Seraphine Lovelace! The awards banquet is a highlight of the Imaginarium weekend for sure and we’ve got a great one in store for everyone this year. To secure dinner spaces at any time, visit: http://www.entertheimaginarium.com/awards-banquet/Read More →

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Nominations are now open for the 2018 Imadjinn Awards! Both published and self-published authors are eligible for the 2018 awards, which will be given in 14 categories for works published for the first time during 2017. The Imadjinn Awards were introduced in 2016, the third year of the Imaginarium Convention, to recognize exceptional literary works in all genres. The 2018 awards will feature the selection of finalists in each category by the Imaginarium Awards Committee.  The works of the finalists will then be read and judged by the Imaginarium Awards Jury to determine the winners in each category. To make a nomination, please visit theRead More →

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Want to be a an official panelist/guest in 2018? Imaginarium 2017 was our best yet, and we’ve got lots of great things in store for Imaginarium 2018 which will take place October 5-7 next year! If you would like to be an official panelist/guest, the guest application for 2018 is now active. We are looking for authors, editors, publishers, screenwriters, filmmakers, bloggers, artists, songwriters, game designers, comic/graphic novel creators, and all kinds of pro creatives! To fill out a guest application, visit: http://www.entertheimaginarium.com/guest-reg/Read More →

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Imaginarium 2017 is proud to welcome Redfin to our family of sponsors!  Redfin is an innovative company with full-service, local agents using modern technology to sell homes to thousands of customers each year.  We deeply appreciate Redfin’s support of creative artists, communities, and industries.  We are thrilled to have Redfin in our sponsor family! Redfin are full-service, local agents who get to know you over coffee and on home tours, and they use online tools to make you smarter and faster. More than 10,000 customers buy or sell a home with Redfin each year. Visit their official site for the Louisville area at: https://www.redfin.com/city/12262/KY/Louisville  Read More →

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Imaginarium 2017 is looking to be an incredible event, in a new home where we will be able to grow larger and offer even more than ever before!  We want to be sure to give those wanting to get registered for passes or exhibit in our expo a chance to save through November 30! Full weekend registrations are just $50 during this early-discount offering, and expo space is just $70 for 8ft. table spaces (and sharing is allowed). See full information about early registrations at: http://www.entertheimaginarium.com/vendor-registration/ To reserve expo space at the discount rate, please visit: http://www.entertheimaginarium.com/attendee-registration/ And for those wishing to become a member of ourRead More →

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We are very proud to announce our preliminary list of films to be screened at Imaginarium 2016, as well as our screenplay finalists! See the full list and more information here on our film festival page and be sure to check back soon for more updates!  http://www.entertheimaginarium.com/film-festival/  Read More →

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Imaginarium 2016 proudly welcomes Michael Williams as an author guest for the event this coming October 7-9 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.  A phenomenal writer with a career spanning four decades that began with being one of the first authors in the renowned DRAGONLANCE series, Michael has been published in several genres, with current projects underway in both fiction and non-fiction.  A gifted educator, Michael is a wonderful panelist and writing workshop presenter that we are thrilled to have with us at Imaginarium 2016! About Michael Williams:  Michael Williams began publishing novels in the DRAGONLANCE series back in the 1980s. In a careerRead More →

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Imaginarium 2016 is proud to welcome back Loconeal Publishing as an official sponsor. A wonderful multi-genre small press publisher located out of Amherst, Ohio, Loconeal Publishing’s catalog spans the realms of both fiction and non-fiction. With a regular presence at conventions, fairs and events throughout the region, Loconeal Publishing’s consistent support and dedication to educational activities for writers make them a perfect fit as a legacy sponsor for the Imaginarium Convention! About Loconeal Publishing: Loconeal Publishing is a small-press publisher located in Amherst, Ohio. It is the mission of Loconeal Publishing to bring new, emerging, and experienced authors to readers locally and internationally. Loconeal PublishingRead More →