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Inside the World of Specialty Thrillers: Spy, Espionage, Political, Legal, Medical, Techno

Presented by: Benny Sims | J.L. Delozier | Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes | LM (Linda) Whitaker | Luis E. Rosas | S. Lee Manning
Categories: Genre | Research | Thriller | Writing

Benny Sims, J.L. Delozier, Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, L.M. Whitaker, Luis E. Rosas, and S. Lee Manning step inside the world of specialty thrillers. From espionage and political intrigue to legal, medical, and techno suspense, this panel explores how firsthand experience and smart research fuel authenticity while keeping stories fast, accessible, and packed with tension.

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