The Big Thrill Magazine Online

That's it for today. See you tomorrow.

Panzer found this online issue of the International Thriller Writers The Big Thrill magazine. 

 

It has some interesting articles, features and reviews. Click the titles and descriptions below the book covers to get access to the material.

 

Note: It is more of a book advertising site.

 

To read the issue tootle over to The Big Thrill 

2026 Thriller Awards Announcement

Are you a thriller writer?

The International Thriller Writers has announced submissions are being accepted for the 2026 Thriller Awards. There are six award categories.

 

Panzer says, "You know the drill: Be sure to read all the rules before submission."

 

 To read the post tootle over to Thriller Awards

International Thriller Writers Awards Winners Announced

 

 

 

Best Standalone Thriller Novel
Jason Rekulak - THE LAST ONE AT THE WEDDING, Flatiron Books

Best Standalone Mystery Novel
Kellye Garrett - MISSING WHITE WOMAN, Mulholland Books

Best Series Novel
David Baldacci - TO DIE FOR, Grand Central Publishing

Best First Novel
Marie Tierney - DEADLY ANIMALS, Henry Holt & Co.

Best Audiobook
Kate Alice Marshall - NO ONE CAN KNOW, Macmillan Audio, narrated by Karissa Vacker

Best Young Adult Novel
Marisha Pessl – DARKLY, Delacorte

Best Short Story
Ivy Pochoda - Jackrabbit Skin, Amazon Original Stories

The Big Thrill Magazine Online

There's a lot of good reading here.

Panzer discovered the June issue of The Big Thrill is available online now.

 

The Big Thrill is published by the International Thriller Writers. This issue includes information about the Thriller Awards which the group presents annually. Also included in the issue are articles, interviews and reviews.

 

The landing page has writing craft articles, author interviews and book reviews. Click on a title that interests you and you'll be taken to the article/interview/review page. After you read it there will be more articles below it. You can read them or back arrow to start over. 

 

To read the issue tootle over to The Big Thrill

International Thriller Writers Thrillerfest Schedule Announced

All day long both days? No nap times.

If you're planning to attend Thrillerfest, the full schedule has been posted online.

 

Thrillerfest is June 20 - 21 in New York. Panels will run all day both days. Saturday evening will be the Awards Banquet. To see the attendance prices, click the Registration drop down, then click Prices.

 

You can read the schedule online or download it as a PDF.

 

To see the schedule tootle over to Thrillerfest Schedule

New Issue of "The Big Thrill" Now Online for Free Reading

It's a big issue.

Panzer found the current issue of the International Thriller Writers (ITW) online magazine The Big Thrill has been uploaded.

 

The page layout is not the easiest to find the subjects you're interested in reading. You need to read the description under each thumbnail, click it and follow the link to see if it's the subject you're looking for. There are links at the end of each section to take you to more thumbnails.

 

 The issue contains interviews, book reviews and craft articles.

To read the new issue tootle over to The Big Thrill

Free News From The Big Thrill - International Thriller Writers

It's a long, long, long post. Take a blanket for a nap.

Today, Panzer made a trip to the International Thriller Writers' The  Big Thrill site. There our resourceful kitty boy discovered a new The Big Thrill News issue is online. 

 

The site is divided into sections. Each section has samples and, if you're interested, below the samples you can click to read more. When you click the button for more, if you go to the bottom of the page, there's another button to go to the next page. Each section is set up the same.

Panzer says, "There's no Table of Contents, so you might get lost."

Note:This is a huge site, so you'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to The Big Thrill

ThrillerFest Recordings Available Now

There are a lot of recordings.

If you missed this year's International Thriller Writers ThillerFest, Panzer discovered the recordings are now available for sale.

 

The cost depends on which individual class, panel or interview or group of classes panels and interviews you want to purchase. The ordering process is a little complicated, but, if you want the recordings, it's worth the extra steps.

 

For more information tootle over to ThrillerFest Audio

Free September Issue of The Big Thrill - International Thriller Writers

September? This year is just flying by.

Today,  Panzer discovered the newest issue of the International Thriller Writers' (ITW) The Big Thrill is online.

On the landing page you can scroll down to find the different articles, author interviews and book reviews. You can also click the links in the right sidebar to go to the individual sections as well.

Panzer says, "There's also information about registering for Thriller Fest XIX."

Note: Since this is the entire September issue, you need to decide for yourself what you want to bring to snack on while you read.

To read the issue tootle over to The Big Thrill

Free The Big Thrill August Special Edition - International Thriller Writers

 

See you tomorrow.

Today, Panzer discovered the newest edition of The International Thriller Writer's The Big Thrill is online.

 

 On the landing page you can scroll down to find the different articles, writer interviews and book reviews. You can also click the links in the right sidebar to go to the individual sections as well.

 

 Since this is the entire special edition, you'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.

To read the special edition tootle over to The Big Thrill

Free July 2023 Edition of The Big Thrill - International Thriller Writers

A lot of information here.

Today Panzer discovered the newest issue of the International Thriller Writers' The Big Thrill is online.

On the landing page you can scroll down to find the different articles, author interviews and book reviews.  You can then click the links to read each of them. Or, if you wish, you can click the links in the right sidebar to go to the individual sections instead.

 

 Note: Since this is the whole July issue it will be very long. You will need to decide what to bring to eat and drink to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to The Big Thrill

Online Thriller School - International Thriller Writers (ITW)

That's today's news.

On his way home Panzer made a stop at the International Thriller Writers' site. There he discovered the annual Online Thriller School information is now online and registration is open.

The site has information about the cost, the classes, the instructors, the Q and A sessions, the class schedule, and a FAQ section.

Panzer says, "Be sure to read all the information to make sure you understand about the classes."
 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Online Thriller School

Free June 2023 Special Issue of ITW's The Big Thrill

Panzer discovered a special issue of the International Thriller Writers (ITW) The Big Thrill is available online.

 

Didn't expect a special issue.

The issue includes author interviews and book reviews. You can scroll down the page and click on the article you're interested in or scroll down the right column and click on the article there.

Panzer says, "Be sure to read the interview with Marmalade."

To read the special issue tootle over to Special Edition The Big Thrill

Action! Suspense! Danger! Prizes! - The Rap Sheet

Panzer was shaken from his kitty bed by clapping and cheering coming from the Catosphere. Hopping in the Panzermobile, he followed all the jocularity to The Rap Sheet site. 

 

Now. Back to my nap.

There with hardly any digging at all, he discovered J. Kingston Pierce's post lists the winners of the International Thriller Writers (ITW) awards which were announced Saturday.

 

Note: Since the list of winners also includes all the nominees in each of the categories, it's very long. Rather than list everyone here, you can follow the link below.

 

To read the post tootle over to International Thriller Writers Winners

Free June Issue of The Big Thrill - International Thriller Writers

Today, Panzer discovered the newest issue of the International Thriller Writers' (ITW) The Big Thrill is online.

Can't wait for Mom to read it to me.

On the landing page you can scroll down to find the different articles, author interviews and book reviews. You can also click the links in the right sidebar to go to individual articles and reviews as well.

Panzer says, "This issue is full of interesting interviews."

 

 Note: Because this contains the full June issue, you will need to decide what to bring to eat and drink while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to June The Big Thrill

 

Free May Issue of The Big Thrill - International Thriller Writers

Thrillerfest XVIII.

Today, Panzer discovered the newest issue of the International Thriller Writers' The Big Thrill is online.

On the landing page you can scroll down to find the different articles, author interviews and book reviews. You can also click the links in the right sidebar to go to individual articles and reviews as well.

 

Panzer says, "Be sure to read about the upcoming Thrillerfest."

 

Note:Since this is the entire May issue, you need ti decide what to bring to eat and drink while you read.

 

To read the issue tootle over to May The Big Thrill

 

Free April Issue of The Big Thrill - International Thriller Writers

Just keep saying: Plumber on Tuesday.

Today, Panzer discovered the newest issue of the International Thriller Writers The Big Thrill is online.

On the landing page you can scroll down to find the different articles, author interviews and book reviews. You can also click the links in the right sidebar to go to individual as well.

Panzer says, " Be sure to read the interview with Rita Mae Brown about the Sneaky Pie Brown books."

Note: Since this is the entire April issue, you will need to decide what to bring to eat and drink while you're reading.

 

To read the new issue tootle over to April The Big Thrill 

Free March Issue of The Big Thrill - International Thriller Writers

Today, Panzer discovered the March issue of the International Thriller Writers (ITW) The Big Thrill is online.

Be careful.

On the landing page you can scroll down to find the different articles, author interviews and book reviews. You can also click the links in the right sidebar to go to individual selections. 

Panzer says, "Be careful what you click. You don't want to get lost."

 

Note: Since this is the whole March issue, you'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink for your reading selections.

 

To read the post tootle over to The Big Thrill 

Free February Issue of The Big Thrill - International Thriller Writers

 Today, Panzer discovered the February issue of the International Thriller Writers (ITW) The Big Thrill is online.

 

 

Careful where you go.

On the landing page you can scroll down to find the different sections. When you see the red heading that says, Hot Off the Presses, there's a 'click here' link to go to the issue's articles. If instead you continue scrolling down the page you will be in the author interviews and new books section.

Panzer says, "Don't get lost."

 

 Note: Because this is the entire issue of The Big Thrill, you'll need to decide what you want to bring to eat and drink while you read.

To read the current issue tootle over to The Big Thrill

Free January Issure of The Big Thrill - International Thriller Writers

Today, Panzer discovered the January issue of the International Thriller Writers (ITW) The Big Thrill is online.

On the landing page you can scroll down to find the different sections or you can click the links on the right sidebar. You'll need to pay particular attention to the instructions when you're scrolling before you click to follow a link. The layout of the online edition has changed; however, all the features are still there including the interviews with authors and discussions about their current books.

 

Cats never get lost. Never.

Panzer says, "This little kitty did almost click the wrong link, so please read before you click."

Note: Since this is the entire January issue, you'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink while you read.

 

To read the new issue tootle over to January edition