ITW Co-Presidents
January 15th, 2005
The beginnings of associations are often lost in the mists of memory and lack of documentation. Time passes. Leadership changes. People die. Since we're writers, it seemed a pity not to record what we remember. Hence, this short history.International Thriller Writers, Inc., began with a dream. Until ITW, thriller authors had never organized. By nature, we tend to be loners, happy with our work and our families and a few close friends. But at the same time, because we're a relatively small community in the vast world about which we write, we also yearn occasionally for collegiality. For years, we've said to one another, "Why don't YOU organize us?" At which point, the thought was so overwhelming, the work involved so time-consuming, that we would gaze sadly around the group and shrug. There was no way.
Then in June 2004, Barbara Peters of Poisoned Pen bookstore and press in Scottsdale, Arizona, held the first thriller conference in the United States. She invited seven thriller authors - Lee Child, Vince Flynn, Steve Hamilton, Gayle Lynds, David Morrell, and Kathy Reichs - and one editor - Keith Kahla of St. Martin's Press, Gayle's editor - to give presentations about the various aspects of writing and publishing thrillers. In addition, the dynamic Clive Cussler spoke at the luncheon.
ThrillerFest
ITW's annual celebration of the thriller world is the largest event of its kind, a meeting place for authors, readers, budding writers, and publishing industry professionals.
For 2010, we’ll be back in the heart of New York in July with the ThrillerFest conference including CraftFest and AgentFest.
ThrillerFest V will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City.
The dates will be July 7-10, 2010. You must register for the conference prior to making hotel reservations. Call the Hyatt at 1-800-233-1234 or 212-883-1234. Ask for the ThrillerFest or International Thriller Writers rate of $199. If you prefer, use the direct online reservation link by clicking here. Conference rates apply July 6-11, 2010. If your stay is longer, please call the hotel to make your reservations.
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