THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING ME! The Art and Craft of Writing Thrillers.

Don't miss the upcoming panel that includes Michael Palmer, Andrew Gross, and Kira Peikoff; Moderated by Tony Iovino, an attorney and author.

In this exciting presentation, you’ll hear from authors who write thrillers and crime novels: two blockbuster bestselling authors and an exciting new star with a widely acclaimed debut novel.

What are the elements of a thriller that make your heart race and keeps you up reading all night? Learn how these master writers create characters, dialogue, and situations that have us on the edge of our seats. And just how do they keep coming up with new plots anyway?

Michael Palmer, M.D., is a New York Times best selling author. His forthcoming Oath of Office (2012), is the most recent of 17 publications, including A Heartbeat Away, The Last Surgeon, The Second Opinion.  ANDREW GROSS is the author of New York Times bestsellers Reckless, The Blue Zone, The Dark Tide, and Don’t Look Twice, and co-author of five no. 1 bestsellers with James Patterson.  Kira Peikoff is a writer based in New York City. She graduated  from New York University in 2007 with a degree in journalism. Living Proof, is her debut novel. Refreshments will be served.

Presented in cooperation with the Hofstra Continuing Education Writers Salons and Friends of the Library. 7:30 p.m.