Dark Secrets & Deadly Games: Writing YA Thrillers That Hook You

Featuring: Tomi Oyemakinde, Benjamin Dean, Helen Comerford
Chair: Busayo Matuluko
Fountain Room 2, Level 0
Time: 3pm – 4pm
For Ages: 12 +

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Join three of the most exciting voices in YA thrillers — Tomi Oyemakinde (We Are Hunted), Benjamin Dean (Bury Your Friends), and Helen Comerford (The Hero Complex) — as they dive into the secrets behind the perfect page-turner.

Chaired by Busayo Matuluko (Til Death), this gripping panel explores how to write twists that shock, characters you can’t forget, and high-stakes plots that keep readers up all night. Whether you’re a thriller superfan, an aspiring author, or just love a good mystery, you’ll get insider tips, writing wisdom, and maybe a few twists of your own.

Expect killer advice, bold reveals, and dark secrets that refuse to stay buried.

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