Thriller

THRILLERFEST It's the biggest event in the thriller-writing calendar! ITW's four-day annual celebration of the fiction world's most popular genre, attended by some of the biggest names in the business, is open to all: authors, would-be writers and most of all the reading public. Whatever your background, if you love thrillers, you won't want to miss Thrillerfest. You can find out everything you need to know at our special mini-site dedicated to everything Thrillerfest, from hotels, dates and panel requirements, and book directly online too. And if you're new to the exciting world of author and reader conventions watch the video from organizer M. Diane Vogt and find out what's in store.Don't miss CraftFest , ITW's day of school for thriller writers taught by a spectacular collection of top names in the field. What top names and what are they going to talk about? Check out the stellar lineup here . CraftFest isn't just for beginning writers. It's for everyone interested in learning the writing tips of authors who are at the peak of their craft, and picking up marketing knowledge from experts. Along with last year's ThrillerMaster Award Winner Clive Cussler, authors Jeffery Deaver, Heather Graham, Vince Flynn, and Lisa Gardner will be our Spotlight Guests. In recognition of his legendary career, the great James Patterson will receive the ThrillerMaster 2007 Award. And there's much, much more on the way...