THE PREMIER CONFERENCE FOR THRILLER ENTHUSIASTS

THE PREMIER CONFERENCE FOR <span>THRILLER</span> ENTHUSIASTS

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May 28th - June 1st 2024

WELCOME TO THRILLERFEST!

Welcome to ThrillerFest XIX which will take place May 28 to June 1, 2024! We’re excited to present a blockbuster line-up this year, featuring 2024 ThrillerMasters Tess Gerritsen and Dennis Lehane, 2024 Spotlight Guest Steph Cha, and 2024 Spotlight Guest Ruth Ware. We’re also celebrating our 2024 Silver Bullet Award, Louise Penny, and our 2024 ThrillerFan Ayo Onatade. Join us for Master Class, CraftFest, PitchFest, QueryFest, ThrillerFest, and more. We encourage all thriller enthusiasts to join the ITW family.

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Your ThrillerFest team is looking forward to a fun and memorable year. We’re excited to celebrate the following staff members: Kimberley Howe as ITW’s Executive Director; Jeff Ayers and Samantha Skal as ThrillerFest’s Co-Executive Directors;

Ruth Church as ThrillerFest Coordinator, Sara DiVello as Social Media Director, Todd Gerber as Awards Coordinator,
Chris Graham as Technology Coordinator & Art Director, Dennis Kennett as Registrar, Shirley Kennett as Assistant Registrar, Jennifer Kreischer as Banquet Coordinator, Susan Lee as PitchFest Co-Director, Jim L’Etoile as Volunteer Coordinator, Christianna Mason as Human Resources Director, Sam Octavius as Special Tech Projects Director, Nick Openshaw as Social Media Coordinator, K.L. Romo as QueryFest Director, Tessa Wegert as PitchFest Co-Director

If we can answer questions or help out in any way, please touch base anytime: KimberleyHowe@thrillerwriters.org

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