2009 ThrillerFest Sponsors

Grand Central Publishing, formerly Warner Books, came into existence in 1970 when Warner Communications acquired the Paperback Library, subsequently publishing paperback reprint editions of such bestsellers as Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird and Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose. Today Grand Central Publishing reaches a diverse audience through hardcover, trade paperback, and mass market imprints that cater to every kind of reader. Visit Grand Central Publishing at www.hachettebookgroup.com.
Oceanview Publishing presents the Oceanview Pre-Banquet Cocktail Party
In the vast sea of independent publishers, one name rises to the top

Vanguard Press presents the Vanguard ThrillerMaster Awards Banquet After-Party

Random House and Writers House present the
Random House-Writers House ThrillerFest Opening Reception

The Random House Publishing Group is the world's largest English-language general trade book publisher. It is a division of Bertelsmann AG, one of the foremost media companies in the world. Random House, Inc. publishes fiction and nonfiction, both original and reprints, by some of the foremost and most popular writers of our time. They appear in a full range of formats--including hardcover, trader paperback, mass market paperback, audio, electronic, and digital, for the widest possible readership from adults to young adults to children. Visit us at www.randomhouse.com/rhpg.
Writers House was founded in 1973 with a vision for a new kind of literary agency, one that would combine a passion for managing a writer's career with an integrated understanding of how storytelling works. With this two-pronged philosophy, Writers House has played a critical role in developing the careers of hundreds of novelists and non-fiction authors. We believe in offering our clients not only our expertise in negotiating contracts, but in contributing to all phases of the editorial and publishing processes. Our goal is to maximize the value of our clients' work by providing hands-on editorial and marketing advice, as well as leading the way in branding, licensing, and selling film/TV, foreign, audio, dramatic and serial rights. Visit us at www.writershouse.com.
Gold Sponsors
Writer's Digest features practical advice for writers looking to improve their skills and get published. Enjoy the latest industry news and information, including networking events and workshops. Get hands-on techniques and advice from top authors, inspiring stories to encourage your craft, and specific guidelines on writing and selling fiction and nonfiction books, stories, plays, magazine and newspaper articles, scripts, and more. Learn insider tips on working with agents and editors from published authors. As the choice publication for honing your craft, Writer's Digest is the #1 magazine emerging authors need to read. Visit us on the web at: www.writersdigest.com.
HarperCollins presents Friday Morning Coffee/Tea and Afternoon Soft Drinks
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William Morrow upholds its 80-year legacy of bringing the highest quality fiction and nonfiction to the broadest possible audience, including bestselling authors Bruce Feiler, Neil Gaiman, Dennis Lehane, Neal Stephenson, John Grogan, Elmore Leonard, Ray Bradbury, Steven Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Christopher Moore, Sena Jeter Naslund, James Rollins, and Cokie Roberts. William Morrow's Thrillerfest authors include James Rollins, Steve Martini, Andrew Gross, Jamie Freveletti, Tim Hallinan, Lisa Black, Matt Hilton and many others.
Avon has been publishing award-winning books since 1941. In conjunction with the Harper paperbacks imprint, Avon continues to bring the best of commercial literature to the broadest possible audience. Avon and Harper paperbacks are proud to support our Thrillerfest authors Kathryn Fox, Glenn Cooper and many others.
Silver Sponsors

Visit www.brillianceaudio.com.
Visit www.penguin.co.uk.
Bronze Sponsors
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Participating Sponsors
Barnes & Noble
Romantic Times


