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

Check out our brand-new collection of MEMBERS' VIDEO TRAILERS, and if you’re an ITW member, be sure to add yours.

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


Watchlist

Board of Directors

Kathleen Antrim, Director and officer; Co-President

Lee Child, Director and officer; Co-President

Douglas Preston, Director at Large

R.L. Stine, Director at Large

Carla Buckley, Director and officer; Vice President of Awards

Karen Dionne, Director and officer; Vice President of Technology

Joseph Finder, Director and officer; Vice President of Publications

Peter James, Director and officer; International Vice President

D.P. Lyle, MD, Director and officer; Vice President of Education and Member Services

M.J. Rose, Director and officer; Vice President of Marketing/Communications

D.L. Wilson, Director and officer; Vice President of National Events

Secretary/Treasurer & Financial Officer

David Dun

Executive Director

Liz Berry

Emeritus

Gayle Lynds, Co-Founder

David Morrell, Co-Founder

William Bernhardt, Steve Berry, Lee Child, David Dun, Tess Gerritsen, David Hewson, Vicki Hinze, Shirley Kennett, Jon Land, Joe Moore, Carla Neggers, James Rollins, M.J. Rose, M. Diane Vogt, Allen Wyler

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Programs

The International Thriller Writers organization is dedicated to elevating and promoting the thriller genre by means of the following unique programs:

Debut Authors

USO Tour

Thriller Watch

Thriller Radio

Thriller Awards

ThrillerFest

Event Calendar