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And whether you’re an author or a fan, you’ll want to join the weekly THRILLER ROUNDTABLE - a truly unique place where readers and fans discuss their favorite thrillers with their favorite authors:

April 29 - May 5: "How does a writer go about avoiding stereotyped characters? Is it possible to go to the other extreme?" with Jonathan Maberry, Thomas M. Malafarina, Amy Lignor and Barry Lyga.

May 6 - 12: "Which determines character behavior the most – cultural background, education or wealth?" with Taylor Stevens, L. A. Starks, David Morell, Cat Connor, Axel Avian, Paul D'Ambrosio, Deborah Coonts and Gary Williams

May 13 - 19: What are your favorite examples of thrillers that question conventional wisdom or the status quo? with L.A. Starks and J.H. Bográn

May 20 - 26: As characters, children can provide humor, simplicity and tension to stories. "Can you describe the challenges of inserting children into stories? " with Cat Connor, Michael Stanley, William Dietrich and Kat Martin

May 27 - Jun 2: George Bernard Shaw said that “all professions are conspiracies against the laity.” How do writers invite readers into the conspiracy? with Robert Rotstein and J. H. Bográn

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The Big Thrill

Each month, The Big Thrill newsletter and ezine includes links to interviews and feature stories with ITW members about their new releases.

The new Big Thrill website includes all this and more. Check out our brand-new collection of members’ video trailers, and if you’re an ITW member, be sure to add yours.

And whether you’re an author or a fan, you’ll want to join the weekly Thriller Roundtable discussions, where each week, a group of authors talk about what inspires them, who their favorite thriller hero characters are, what advice they’d give to the next generation of thriller authors. The Thriller Roundtable is truly a unique place where readers and fans can discuss their favorite books with their favorite authors.

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