WELCOME TO THRILLERFEST!
Welcome to ThrillerFest XVIII which will take place May 30 to June 3, 2023! We’re excited to present a blockbuster line-up this year, featuring 2023 ThrillerMasters Charlaine Harris and Walter Mosley, 2023 Spotlight Guest Jack Carr, and 2023 Spotlight Guest Oyinkan Braithwaite. We’re also celebrating our 2023 Silver Bullet Award, Michael Connelly, and our 2023 ThrillerFan John Berylson. 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: Samantha Skal and Tessa Wegert as PitchFest Co-Directors; K.L. Romo as QueryFest Director; Christopher Graham as Art Director; Kimberley Howe as ITW’s Executive Director; Dennis Kennett as Registrar; Jeff Ayers and Christianna Mason as ThrillerFest’s Co-Executive Directors; and Nick Openshaw as Social Media Director.
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