ITW – Page 108 – THE BIG THRILL

Silent Hearts by Gwen Florio

In 2001, Kabul is suddenly a place of possibility as people fling off years of repressive Taliban rule. This hopeful

July 31, 2018

Camp Valor by Scott McEwen

Valor: great courage in the face of danger When Wyatt gets framed for a friend’s crime, he thinks his life

July 31, 2018

A Tale of Two Murders by Heather Redmond

On the eve of the Victorian era, London has a new sleuth . . . In the winter of 1835,

July 31, 2018

Tail of the Dragon by Connie di Marco

A rare astrological event could help San Francisco astrologer Julia Bonatti avoid a deadly destiny Julia Bonatti loves the freedom

July 31, 2018

Boise Longpig Hunting Club by Nick Kolakowski

When you want someone found, you call bounty hunter Jake Halligan. He’s smart, tough, and best of all, careful on

July 31, 2018

The Getaway List by Frank Zafiro & Eric Beetner

Bricks and Cam are back, this time fleeing from the East Coast after closing accounts with the mob. Planning a

July 31, 2018

Three Strikes: 3 Authors, 3 Novellas by Ross Klavan, Tim O’Mara & Charles Salzberg

I TAKE CARE OF MYSELF IN DREAMLAND by Ross Klavan Bartok is left with scars from the army but something

July 31, 2018

July 30 – August 5: “What is the best clue you have inserted into a novel as a writer?”

Clues foreshadow how plots unfold and characters react. This week we’re joined by ITW Members Alan Jacobson, Jay Brandon, Robert

July 29, 2018

July 23 – 29: “How do you choose your character’s names?”

With ThrillerFest firmly in our rearview mirror and our writing bucket full of inspiration, we turn to ITW Members Alan

July 22, 2018

July 16 – 22: “How do you set up those grand, loud, all-out climaxes?”

Post ThrillerFest we’re discussing those grand climaxes so often associated with thrillers. We’re joined by ITW Members Martin Roy Hill,

July 15, 2018

July 9 – 15: “What is the most common mistake writers make in approaching an agent?”

With ThrillerFest starting this week and Pitchfest on Thursday we’re honored to be joined this week by literary agents and

July 8, 2018

July 2 – 8: “How much editing/revisions do you do before sending a new project to a publisher?”

With Pitchfest on the horizon we’re honored to be joined this week by literary agents and editors Chantelle Aimée Osman,

July 1, 2018

The July 2018 Edition of The Big Thrill

Read the stories that were in the July edition of The Big Thrill.

June 30, 2018

Thriller Award: Best Short Story by Dawn Ius

New York Times bestselling author—and one of the founding members of the International Thriller Writers—Lee Child has never been nominated

June 30, 2018

Thriller Award: Best Hardcover Novel by Dawn Ius

By Dawn Ius Some writers will do just about anything—stand on their head, steal cars, write outside of their comfort

June 30, 2018

Thriller Award: Best Young Adult by Dawn Ius

By Dawn Ius Writing thrillers for young adults takes a special kind of skill—an understanding of how to balance authentic

June 30, 2018

International Thrills: James Wolff

Shaping the Conflict By Layton Green Great fiction resonates. It changes minds and hearts. The best crime novels probe human

June 30, 2018

Neil Nyren Spotlight: Jeremy Finley and the Unimaginable

Jeremy Finley is a hard-nosed professional. As the chief investigative reporter for the NBC-affiliated television station in Nashville, he has

June 30, 2018

Author Guided Tour: James Hockenberry

New York City Attacked, 100 Years Ago By James Hockenberry How does a historical fiction writer bring a location to

June 30, 2018

Debut Author Focus: Ellison Cooper

By S.L. Huang Ellison Cooper, the author of CAGED, is one of those people I have a hard time believing actually

June 30, 2018

Up Close: Sandra Block

A Twist on Revenge By Wendy Tyson They say revenge is a dish best served cold, and with Sandra Block’s

June 30, 2018

Up Close: Susan Spann

A Novel That Immerses By Steve P. Vincent There’s something very special about a novel that’s steeped in so much

June 30, 2018

Up Close: Amy Stuart

A Woman in a Town By April Snellings When Amy Stuart began work on her first novel, Still Mine, she

June 30, 2018

Her Greatest Mistake by Sarah Simpson

By Terri Nolan Sarah Simpson has a decade of experience within the mental health field working with vulnerable people at

June 30, 2018

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Silent Hearts by Gwen Florio

Camp Valor by Scott McEwen

A Tale of Two Murders by Heather Redmond

Tail of the Dragon by Connie di Marco

Boise Longpig Hunting Club by Nick Kolakowski

The Getaway List by Frank Zafiro & Eric Beetner

Three Strikes: 3 Authors, 3 Novellas by Ross Klavan, Tim O’Mara & Charles Salzberg

July 30 – August 5: “What is the best clue you have inserted into a novel as a writer?”

July 23 – 29: “How do you choose your character’s names?”

July 16 – 22: “How do you set up those grand, loud, all-out climaxes?”

July 9 – 15: “What is the most common mistake writers make in approaching an agent?”

July 2 – 8: “How much editing/revisions do you do before sending a new project to a publisher?”

The July 2018 Edition of The Big Thrill

Thriller Award: Best Short Story by Dawn Ius

Thriller Award: Best Hardcover Novel by Dawn Ius

Thriller Award: Best Young Adult by Dawn Ius

International Thrills: James Wolff

Neil Nyren Spotlight: Jeremy Finley and the Unimaginable

Author Guided Tour: James Hockenberry

Debut Author Focus: Ellison Cooper

Up Close: Sandra Block

Up Close: Susan Spann

Up Close: Amy Stuart

Her Greatest Mistake by Sarah Simpson