February: Kills, Chills, and Thrills: Writing the Thriller Novel

Instructor:  C.J. Lyons

February 1 - 29;  Fee:  $30

Thrillers are hot! Look at any best-seller list and you'll find an overwhelming number of thriller novels. What makes a thriller different from other genres? How can you use techniques common to thrillers to make your own novels compelling, no matter the genre? And where the heck do those thriller writers come up with those ideas?

Join award winning thriller author CJ Lyons for an in depth discussion of the thriller genre. Topics covered will include: the genre in general, plotting and pacing, research, the quirks of thriller characters, and more.

Check out the BUZZ about C.J. Lyons' novels!

A breathtakingly fast-paced thriller. ~Publishers Weekly

The characters come alive on every page. ~Jeffery Deaver

The perfect blend of romance and suspense. ~Sandra Brown

A pulse-pounding adrenalin rush! ~Lisa Gardner

A great thriller—action packed, authentic, and intense. ~Lee Child

A great fast-paced read...not to be missed! ~4 ½ Stars, Book Addict

Harrowing, emotional, action-packed and brilliantly realized. ~Susan Wiggs

A great fast-paced read…not to be missed! ~4 ½ Stars, Book Addict

Simply superb… riveting drama… a perfect ten. ~Romance Reviews Today

“Fantastic” is not high enough praise. ~RT Book Reviews, Top Pick