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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

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.

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.

Vanguard Press presents the Vanguard ThrillerMaster Awards Banquet After-Party

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.

Los Angeles Times presents Thursday Morning Coffee/Tea service and the Friday Afternoon Snack Service

The Los Angeles Times covers the #1 book market in the country, where the most popular adult genre is Thriller/Mystery. It is the largest metropolitan daily newspaper in the country, with a daily readership of 2 million and 3 million on Sunday, and a combined print and interactive local weekly audience of 4.5 million. The Pulitzer Prize-winning Times has been covering Southern California for over 127 years and the fast-growing latimes.com draws over 10 million unique visitors monthly.

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HarperCollins presents Friday Morning Coffee/Tea and Afternoon Soft Drinks

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.

Writer's Digest presents the CraftFest Power Bonus Sessions

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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Grand Central Publishing presents the Wednesday Night CraftFest Reception

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.

Tor-Forge provides the Awards Banquet Wine Service

Tor Books is the most successful science fiction and fantasy publisher in the world. Winner of the Locus Award for best SF publisher 20 years in a row, Tor regularly puts books like Robert Jordan's Knife of Dreams and Terry Goodkind's Chainfire atop national bestseller lists. Tor's Orb imprint offers trade paperback editions of outstanding, award-winning SF and fantasy backlist titles. Additionally, the Tor Kids program includes Starscape, Tor Teen, and one of the largest classics lines in North America

The Forge imprint publishes a wide range of fiction, including a strong line of historical novels and thrillers, plus mysteries, women's fiction, and a variety of nonfiction titles. Tor/Forge has also become the leading modern publisher of American westerns. Visit Tor-Forge on the web at www.tor-forge.com.

Revell Books provides the CraftFest/ThrillerFest Attendee Bags

Revell Books began over 125 years ago when D. L. Moody and his brother-in-law Fleming H. Revell saw the need for practical books that would help bring the Christian faith to everyday life. From there, Fleming H. Revell Publishing developed consistently solid lists which have enjoyed the presence of many notable Christian writers over the years. This same vision for books that are both inspirational and practical continues to motivate the Revell publishing group today. Whether publishing fiction, Christian living, self-help, marriage, family, or youth books, each Revell publication reflects relevance, integrity, and excellence. Visit Revell Books on the web at: www.revellbooks.com.

Brilliance Audio provides ThrillerFest V Programs

Brilliance Audio, Inc is the largest independent audiobook publisher in the United States. The company, founded by its current President and Publisher R. Michael Snodgrass in 1984, began with a mission to provide a quality listening experience at an affordable price. Today, it maintains its commitment to providing the highest-quality listening experience for the best value and continues to earn its reputation for the best publishing program in the industry, the highest production standards, and the greatest value for consumers. Visit Brilliance Audio at www.brillianceaudio.com.

Kensington Publishing Corp. provides Saturday Afternoon Soft Drink Service

Kensington Publishing Corp. is the last remaining independent U.S. publisher of hardcover, trade and mass market paperback books. 2009 marks our 35nd year in business. From the time our very first book (Appointment in Dallas by Hugh McDonald), became a bestseller, Kensington has been known as an astute and determined David-vs.-Goliath publisher of titles in the full spectrum of categories, from fiction and romance to health and nonfiction. Kensington now accounts for about 7% of all mass market paperback sales in the U.S. Through the Kensington, Zebra, Pinnacle and Citadel press imprints, the company releases close to 600 new books per year and has a backlist of more than 3,000 titles. Visit Kensington on the web at www.kensingtonbooks.com.

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