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Each month, the THE BIG THRILL webzine features dozens of original interviews with ITW members discussing their new releases.

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Thriller Roundtable

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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