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SUMMARY:BOOK GIVEAWAY! - Enter for a chance to win Dying Cry: A Timber Creek K-9 Mystery.
DESCRIPTION:Enter for a chance to win Dying Cry: A Timber Creek K-9 Mystery. \nThis book giveaway is open to members in the following countries: U.S.. \nEntry period begins on Jun 05\, 2025 and ends on Jun 22\, 2025 \nThe author or publisher listing the giveaway is the sponsor\, and if you win\, they will receive your shipping address and they are responsible for shipping you the book. Goodreads is not a sponsor of the giveaway \n<<Click Here to ENTER>> \n 
URL:https://akalm.net/event/book-giveaway-enter-for-a-chance-to-win-dying-cry-a-timber-creek-k-9-mystery/
LOCATION:GoodReads\, United States
CATEGORIES:AKA Authors,Author Margaret Mizushima
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SUMMARY:Thriller Fest 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to present a blockbuster line-up this year\, featuring:\n2025 ThrillerMaster John Grisham\n2025 Silver Bullet Award Recipient James Patterson\n2025 Spotlight Guest Oyinkan Braithwaite\n2025 Spotlight Guest Jennifer Hillier\n2025 Thriller Legend Neil Nyren\n2025 Thriller Fan McKenna Jordan
URL:https://akalm.net/event/thriller-fest-2025/
LOCATION:Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AKA Authors,Writer's Events
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SUMMARY:Anxiety\, Envy or Fear? Emotions in Thrillers with J. Luke Bennecke
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning author J. Luke Bennecke alongside fellow thriller masters\, as they explore the dark impulses that drive our most compelling killers. In Anxiety\, Envy or Fear? Emotions in Thrillers\, panelists will dissect how to craft believable motives\, twist reader sympathies\, and keep your audience guessing right up to the last page. Moderated by Karin Nordin\, this session is essential for any writer looking to sharpen their psychological-thriller chops. \nPanelists include: J.Luke Bennecke\, Lunda Hurtado Bond\, Allison Buccola\, Rob Hart\, and Cara Reinard. \n 
URL:https://akalm.net/event/jealousy-greed-or-revenge-motivations-for-murder-with-j-luke-bennecke/
LOCATION:ThrillerFest 2025\, NEW York Hilton Midtown\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:AKA Authors,Author J. Luke Bennecke,Writer's Events
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SUMMARY:“Hunt\, Dig or Sniff?” – Researching the Dark Side with Matt Cook at ThrillerFest XX
DESCRIPTION:Join thriller author and researcher Matt Cook for a revealing look into the dark side of storytelling in “Hunt\, Dig or Sniff? Researching the Dark Side” at ThrillerFest XX. Alongside an expert panel including Andrew DeYoung\, Noelle W. Ihli\, Ward Larsen\, and Josh Moehling\, Matt will share how writers dive into grim realities to develop authenticity in their thrillers. This panel\, moderated by Hannah Morrissey\, is a must-attend for authors striving to ground their stories in emotional and factual depth. \n 
URL:https://akalm.net/event/hunt-dig-or-sniff-researching-the-dark-side-with-matt-cook-at-thrillerfest-xx/
LOCATION:ThrillerFest 2025\, NEW York Hilton Midtown\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:AKA Authors,Writer's Events
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SUMMARY:Linear\, Rollercoaster or Zig-Zag: My Publishing Story” Panel with Brian Tracey
DESCRIPTION:Join mystery and thriller author Brian Tracey alongside fellow writers—Toni Halleen\, Omar Hussain\, Alissa Lee\, Lenore Nash\, Ryan Pote\, and Jennifer Sadera—for an illuminating panel on the ups and downs of publishing. In “Linear\, Rollercoaster or Zig-Zag: My Publishing Story\,” moderated by Isabella Maldonado\, the panelists share insider perspectives on their career paths: the smooth climbs\, rapid drops\, unexpected detours\, and what the real-world publishing journey actually looks like. A must-attend for authors navigating their own storytelling and career arcs.
URL:https://akalm.net/event/linear-rollercoaster-or-zig-zag-my-publishing-story-panel-with-brian-tracey/
LOCATION:ThrillerFest 2025\, NEW York Hilton Midtown\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:AKA Authors,AKA J.B. Abbott,Author Brian Tracey,Writer's Events
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SUMMARY:“Traditional\, Hybrid or Self-Publishing?” Panel featuring Rick Pullen at ThrillerFest XX
DESCRIPTION:Join bestselling author and publishing strategist Rick Pullen for a revealing panel discussion at ThrillerFest XX: “Traditional\, Hybrid or Self-Publishing? The Many Paths of Publishing.” Alongside industry veterans and fellow authors\, Rick will unpack the pros and cons of today’s publishing routes—from querying agents to building your own imprint. This session\, moderated by Elise Hart Kipness\, is essential for any writer weighing their publication options in 2025 and beyond. \nPanelists include: Rick Pullen\, D.M. Barr\, Gayle Brown\, Sandy Clements\, Jennifer Pashley\, and Penny Zang \n 
URL:https://akalm.net/event/traditional-hybrid-or-self-publishing-panel-featuring-rick-pullen-at-thrillerfest-xx/
LOCATION:ThrillerFest 2025\, NEW York Hilton Midtown\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:AKA Authors,Author Rick Pullen,Writer's Events
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