11 thriller writers worth following on Twitter
Thriller writers who use Twitter as more than a place for press releases
Twitter is about connecting. Some crime novelists, however, clearly don’t write their own tweets. Other thriller writers openly declare that their account is managed by their “team.” I say humbug to this one-way-street view of Twitter. This list includes those who’re very much engaged and worth following:
Connect with Harlan Coben
Witticisms that seem to come straight out of the mouths of his narrators. News about appearances. And alerts when he’s “chillaxing with [his] homies.” Tweet this.
Connect with Jodi Picoult
Where are the people of color in children’s books? she asks, and other important (“impt”) questions. Plus, there’s no pizza in the fridge for dinner! It’s personal, which is what Twitter is supposed to be. Tweet this.
Connect with Jason Pinter
Publisher and thriller writer who (as you can see) doesn’t conform to the prevalent view among published authors that epublishing was invented by Hitler. Tweet this.
Connect with Joe Finder
A NYT best-selling author who’s active with writing tips, as well as more general stuff in his and others lives. Tweet this.
Connect with James Patterson
Chats with his characters, who are also “on” Twitter, and showcases his charitable interests. Oh, and of course, let’s you know that he publishes a book almost as often as the rest of us tweet. Tweet this.
Connect with Russell Blake
Retweets a lot of useful links from different media, because as the King of Indie Authors he’s in contact with cutting edge types. Also, as you see, he's not slow to tweet. 52,000 tweets and counting. Tweet this.
Connect with Claude Bouchard
He did what social media experts say not to do. He followed 500 people a day and then deleted those who didn’t follow him back. He has almost half a million followers. If only a small percentage actually buy his books…Get it? Tweet this.
Connect with Lisa Scottoline
Likes to recommend what she’s reading. Very personable. (Yes, you can be personable in 140 characters.) Sometimes even asks people for advice. Lots of @ chat. Tweet this.
Connect with David Baldacci
If you ever forget to read to your kids, @davidbaldacci is there to remind you to do so. Rather frequently. And that doesn’t hurt. Neither should you miss out on news about his novels -- or this hat. Tweet this.
Connect with Don Winslow
Now that’s not a tweet by “his team." The eclectic interests in movies, historical photos, and politics of the author of “Savages” and (my fave) “Satori”. Tweet this.
Connect with Matt Rees
Gives away a FREE ebook and a FREE podcast thriller for those moments when you aren't on Twitter. Writes cool and useful lists like this one. Tweet this.
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Twitter is about connecting. Some crime novelists, however, clearly don’t write their own tweets. Other thriller writers openly declare that their account is managed by their “team.” I say humbug to this one-way-street view of Twitter. This list includes those who’re very much engaged and worth following:
Connect with Harlan Coben
Witticisms that seem to come straight out of the mouths of his narrators. News about appearances. And alerts when he’s “chillaxing with [his] homies.” Tweet this.
Connect with Jodi Picoult
Where are the people of color in children’s books? she asks, and other important (“impt”) questions. Plus, there’s no pizza in the fridge for dinner! It’s personal, which is what Twitter is supposed to be. Tweet this.
Connect with Jason Pinter
Publisher and thriller writer who (as you can see) doesn’t conform to the prevalent view among published authors that epublishing was invented by Hitler. Tweet this.
Connect with Joe Finder
A NYT best-selling author who’s active with writing tips, as well as more general stuff in his and others lives. Tweet this.
Connect with James Patterson
Chats with his characters, who are also “on” Twitter, and showcases his charitable interests. Oh, and of course, let’s you know that he publishes a book almost as often as the rest of us tweet. Tweet this.
Connect with Russell Blake
Retweets a lot of useful links from different media, because as the King of Indie Authors he’s in contact with cutting edge types. Also, as you see, he's not slow to tweet. 52,000 tweets and counting. Tweet this.
Connect with Claude Bouchard
He did what social media experts say not to do. He followed 500 people a day and then deleted those who didn’t follow him back. He has almost half a million followers. If only a small percentage actually buy his books…Get it? Tweet this.
Connect with Lisa Scottoline
Likes to recommend what she’s reading. Very personable. (Yes, you can be personable in 140 characters.) Sometimes even asks people for advice. Lots of @ chat. Tweet this.
Connect with David Baldacci
If you ever forget to read to your kids, @davidbaldacci is there to remind you to do so. Rather frequently. And that doesn’t hurt. Neither should you miss out on news about his novels -- or this hat. Tweet this.
Connect with Don Winslow
Now that’s not a tweet by “his team." The eclectic interests in movies, historical photos, and politics of the author of “Savages” and (my fave) “Satori”. Tweet this.
Connect with Matt Rees
Gives away a FREE ebook and a FREE podcast thriller for those moments when you aren't on Twitter. Writes cool and useful lists like this one. Tweet this.
Related articles across the web
Ridgewood author Harlan Coben visits military troops for USO tour Writing crime fiction: Do you plot or not? Write a thriller: Know the plot's destination before you start Master of Psychological Thrillers - Alfred Hitchcock Review: Missing You by Harlan Coben 
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