2009 ThrillerFest Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Grand Central Publishing presents the Grand Central Saturday Morning Breakfast

 Grand Central          Hachette Book Group

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.

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Oceanview Publishing presents the Oceanview Pre-Banquet Cocktail Party

In the vast sea of independent publishers, one name rises to the top
Oceanview Publishing
Founded in 2005, Oceanview Publishing began with a simple mission: to create a tradition of excellence in independent publishing. Now, as one of the fastest growing independent publishers in the US, Oceanview is recognized as one of this country's preeminent independent publishers of original mystery, thriller, and suspense titles. At Oceanview, our focus is on discovering and developing both new and established writers, and providing readers worldwide with examplary works that entertain, enlighten, and enrich. Visit us on the web at: www.oceanviewpub.com.

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Vanguard Press presents the Vanguard ThrillerMaster Awards Banquet After-Party
Vanguard Press Books

 
 
 
 
Vanguard Press publishes a selective list (2 books per month) of commercial fiction (psychological suspense, women's fiction, thrillers, mysteries, and more) and nonfiction (business, motivation, health, politics, finance, and more), looking at every book as a publishing event. Vanguard Press partners closely with every author and agent, working with them to craft a substantial (contractually guaranteed), focused, and strategic marketing and publicity campaign that takes advantage of every publishing opportunity. Visit us on the web at: www.vanguardpressbooks.com.
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Random House and Writers House present the
Random House-Writers House ThrillerFest Opening Reception


  Random House Publishing Group  

 
 
 


Writers House Literary Agency

 

 

 

 
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 presents the CraftFest Power Bonus Sessions

Writer's Digest
 
 

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.

 
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HarperCollins presents Friday Morning Coffee/Tea and Afternoon Soft Drinks

William Morrow / Avon

 

 

 

 

 

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. 

 Visit us on the web at: www.harpercollins.com.


Silver Sponsors

Brilliance Audio

 

 

Visit www.brillianceaudio.com.
  

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Visit www.penguin.co.uk.

 

Bronze Sponsors

Strand Magazine

 

 

Visit www.strandmag.com.


Participating Sponsors

Barnes & Noble

Romantic Times

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Patrons (Actives)
Clive Cussler*
Dirk Cussler*
Faye and Jonathan Kellerman*
John Lescroart*
Karin Slaughter

Sponsors (Actives)
Kathleen Antrim*
David Baldacci*
Steve Berry*
Gary Braver*
Sandra Brown*
Dale Brown*
John Case*
Lee Child*
Glenn Cooper
Richard Curtis*
Jack F. Du Brul*
David Dun*
Joseph Finder*
Brian Garfield*
Tess Gerritsen*
Leslie Glass*
Vicki Hinze*

Lisa Jackson
Alex Kava*
Deborah LeBlanc
Eric Van Lustbader*
D.P. Lyle, M.D.*
Gayle Lynds*
Brad Meltzer
David Morrell*
Katherine Neville*
James Patterson*
Andrew Peterson
Douglas Preston*
Christopher Reich*
James Rollins*
M.J. Rose*
JoAnn Ross
Hank Phillippi Ryan
John Saul*
Susan Arnout Smith
R.L. Stine*
Brad Thor*

Supporters (Actives)
Steve Alten*
Ted Bell*
Emily Benedek
Janet Berliner-Gluckman*
Allison Brennan
Jan Burke*
Lorenzo Carcaterra
Lincoln Child*
Stephen Coonts*
Brian DAmato
Eileen Dreyer*
Linda Fairstein*
Vince Flynn*
Chris Fox
Joel Goldman*
Heather Graham*
Thomas Greanias
Humphrey Hawksley


*original member joined
by June 4, 2005

Bonnie Hearn Hill*
Alan Jacobson
Judith Kelman*
Harley Jane Kozak
Jon Land*
Dennis Lynds*
Francine Mathews*
Kyle Mills*
Twist Phelan
Christopher Rice*
James Siegel*
Taylor Smith*
Carl T. Smith*
Mariah Stewart*
Peter Straub*
M. Diane Vogt*
Stuart Woods*

Patrons (Associates)
Tucker Andersen

Sponsors (Associates)
Baror International, Inc.*
Maria Carvainis
Leisure Books*
Ed Mitchell*
Henry Morrison*
Adrian Muller*
Bill Sewell
Tor/Forge Books*

Supporters (Associates)
Linda Adams*
Robert P. Bellin*
Brilliance Audio*
Emory Hackman*
Helen Heller*
Inkwell Management, LLC*
Vladimir Lange*
Mario Mastro
L.A. Starks
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