Puja Guha at ThrillerFest 2026
Author Puja Guha joined fellow thriller writers, readers, and publishing professionals at ThrillerFest XXI in New York City. The annual conference brought together established and emerging voices in crime, mystery, suspense, and thriller fiction for several days of panels, conversations, and literary events.
During the conference, Puja participated in the panel “Complex, Insightful or Layered? Deep Characterization.” The Saturday afternoon discussion explored how writers create memorable characters through motivation, emotional depth, internal conflict, personal history, and the choices characters make under pressure.
ThrillerFest also offered an opportunity to reconnect with fellow authors, meet readers, exchange ideas about the craft of storytelling, and celebrate the thriller community. The photographs and videos below capture moments from Puja’s appearance, along with highlights shared by friends and fellow attendees throughout the event.
Event Highlights
- Deep Characterization Panel: Puja participated in “Complex, Insightful or Layered? Deep Characterization,” a craft-focused conversation about creating believable, distinctive, and emotionally engaging characters.
- Exploring the Writing Craft: The discussion examined how backstory, motivation, relationships, contradictions, and difficult decisions can add greater depth to characters in thriller fiction.
- In Conversation with Fellow Authors: Puja appeared alongside Jenn Bregman, Greta Kelly, Larry Light, and Priscilla Paton, with author Gary Grossman serving as moderator.
- Connecting with Readers: ThrillerFest provided opportunities for authors and readers to discuss books, discover new stories, and share their enthusiasm for mystery, suspense, and thriller fiction.
- A Gathering of the Thriller Community: Writers, publishing professionals, agents, and fans came together in New York City for panels, interviews, networking, and conversations about storytelling.
