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The Fast Pace of Thrillers
Saturday October 24, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 201
What sets the clock ticking and propels your readers into the story?
Moderators
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Vera Chan

Former journalist/big-tech cog Vera Chan (AKA HC Chan) stretches the definition of noir: corporate (Murderers’ Feast, Midnight Hour), Chinese music-school (Tone Deaf, Tales of Music, Murder & Mayhem), domestic ("These Poor Mothers", LA Review 2023 Short Fiction Award), and stand-up... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Tom Milani

Tom Milani

Tom Milani’s short fiction has appeared online in Urban Pigs Press, The Yard: Crime Blog, among other places, as well as in several anthologies. Derringer finalist “Barracuda Backfire” was published in 2024 as Book 4 of Michael Bracken’s Chop Shop novella series. His first... Read More →
avatar for Ox Devere

Ox Devere

Ox Devere worked in the film industry for years before becoming an author. She lives outside of Boston with her Border Collie-Lab and an excessive collection of books and bourbon.
avatar for Hank Phillippi Ryan

Hank Phillippi Ryan

Hank Phillippi Ryan is the USA Today bestselling author of 17 thrillers including All This Could be Yours, the 2026 Mary Higgins Clark Award winner, and the new Mother Daughter Sister Stranger. She’s won every major mystery award, with her thrillers translated into multiple languages... Read More →
avatar for J.T. Ellison

J.T. Ellison

J.T. Ellison is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 35 psychological thrillers. When she's not writing about murder and mayhem, she's the Emmy® award-winning co-host of A Word on Words on Nashville PBS, where she talks about books for a living. With millions... Read More →
avatar for Peter Thomas Pontsa

Peter Thomas Pontsa

Peter Pontsa built a respected career in the dental industry, authoring numerous techno-clinical articles and serving as associate publisher of a denturist magazine. After retiring, he studied Advanced Fiction Writing at the University of Waterloo. A member of the Wordsmiths and Crime... Read More →
Saturday October 24, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 201

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