Thriller Fest 2025
Welcome to ThrillerFest XX, our twentieth anniversary event, which will take place June 17 to June 21, 2025 at the New York Hilton Midtown, with a bonus event on Monday, June 16: FBI and ATF Day.

Welcome to ThrillerFest XX, our twentieth anniversary event, which will take place June 17 to June 21, 2025 at the New York Hilton Midtown, with a bonus event on Monday, June 16: FBI and ATF Day.
Seasoned IP lawyer Dewayne Goetzel moderates and dives deep into the art of crafting suspense in the “Bait, Switch or Distraction?” panel at ThrillerFest XX on June 19 in NYC.
Pitch your thriller or mystery manuscript to Terrie Wolf of AKA Literary Management at ThrillerFest’s PitchFest on June 19 in NYC.
Why do people kill? Join J. Luke Bennecke and colleagues for a masterclass on crafting killer motives in “Jealousy, Greed or Revenge? – Motivations for Murder.”
Matt Cook digs deep into the dark side of thriller writing on the “Hunt, Dig or Sniff?” panel at ThrillerFest XX.
Don’t miss Brian Tracey and fellow authors as they unpack the real-world publishing journey—from planned routes to unexpected turns—in “Linear, Rollercoaster or Zig-Zag.
Author Rick Pullen joins a high-level publishing panel to explore the evolving routes authors take to get published—traditional, hybrid, or DIY.
Happy Independence Day, friends—let’s celebrate every voice brave enough to speak up. Today honors the courage and conviction that forged a nation from bold ideas and unforgettable stories. As fireworks streak across the night sky, every manuscript on the desk feels like its own spark of freedom, ready to ignite. Whether you’re revisiting a cherished […]
The Book Passage Mystery Writers Conference is an intimate, boutique-style conference hosted by one of America's most beloved independent bookstores, known for its dedication to mystery fiction and author support.
Successful road trips require more than a full tank of gas and your favorite playlist. So does writing a successful manuscript. Learn how to map your writing in this month's member presentation.
Remaining Time: Critiques, if interested, bring 8-10 copies of your work in progress (up to 5 pages or 1500 words) to share.
JB Abbott is thrilled to announce the launch of Picking Up the Pieces: A Jigsaw Puzzle Mystery in person, at Interabang Books in Dallas, TX, on August 12! Come celebrate with the JB Abbott cozy mystery writing team—Brian Tracey and Jeff Ayers—in conversation with Brooke Fossey (The Big Finish). After what will surely be an engaging […]
Dan Buzzetta's debut legal thriller, The Manipulator, the first book in the Tom Berte series, is now available from Severn River Publishing. Tom Berte, a former Department of Justice lawyer, faces a twisting conspiracy that will test every skill he possesses. Perfect for fans of John Grisham and Michael Connelly. Order on Amazon