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Another HUNTER Milestone

Posted on December 3, 2013 10:48 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  HUNTER  has just received its 400th Amazon customer review — which, simultaneously, was also its 300th “5-star” reader review. To receive this extraordinary response for my debut thriller is an experience I never anticipated. And I can’t begin to … Continue reading →

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Cyber Monday Deals Week on Amazon

Posted on December 1, 2013 5:59 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  While I finish writing BAD DEEDS, I want to give you folks something else to read. So, how about browsing all the fabulous deals on Amazon for your Christmas shopping? A huge range of products is available throughout this … Continue reading →

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SALE on the Print Edition of HUNTER!

Posted on November 29, 2013 4:59 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

BLACK FRIDAY BARGAIN SALE for the HUNTER print edition: Now through Sunday, December 1st: Take an extra 30% off HUNTER (print edition only). Just enter code BOOKDEAL at checkout. Folks this is the perfect Christmas gift for the thriller lovers … Continue reading →

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The BAD DEEDS Cover — the Next Dylan Hunter Thriller

Posted on November 18, 2013 3:00 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  As I promised, here is the sensational cover for BAD DEEDS, brilliantly executed by designer Allen Chiu. You can click on the images for a better look, and to read the back-cover copy. First, the front cover, as it … Continue reading →

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COMING: Unveiling the BAD DEEDS Book Cover

Posted on November 9, 2013 5:35 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  I’m thrilled to announce that my hugely talented book-cover artist, Allen Chiu, has produced a sensational cover for BAD DEEDS, my forthcoming Dylan Hunter thriller. I’ll be unveiling the BAD DEEDS cover right here, on Monday, November 18th, at 10 … Continue reading →

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The Real Key to Strong Book Sales

Posted on October 31, 2013 4:36 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

It has been a mantra in self-publishing circles that an author’s most reliable pathway to long-term financial success is to rapidly write and publish more and more books. This strategy is supposed to increase your exposure and name recognition, and … Continue reading →

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Tom Clancy, R.I.P.

Posted on October 2, 2013 4:57 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

It’s been a sad year for thriller fans. First, we lost beloved thriller master Vince Flynn to cancer at age 47. Today comes news of the untimely death of the inventor of the “technothriller” — Tom Clancy, at age 66. … Continue reading →

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Authors — Fix Your Amazon Product Page

Posted on September 25, 2013 9:39 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  I am asked constantly by writers for tips about how to market and promote their books.  Here are some outstanding insights and advice about one aspect of effective book marketing: paying attention to what appears on your Amazon “product … Continue reading →

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Gratifying Feedback

Posted on September 23, 2013 9:13 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  It is always a kick to get glowing feedback on one’s work from a peer. Thriller author Ty Patterson just posted a dream commentary about HUNTER on his blog, along with some generous comments about Yours Truly. With my … Continue reading →

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September 29 Maryland Writers Conference

Posted on September 21, 2013 1:05 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  MARYLAND AREA WRITERS, MARK YOUR CALENDARS. On Sunday, Sept. 29, I’ll be speaking about “The Brave New World of Self-Publishing” at the “Just Write Writers Conference,” Bel Air Public Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Bel Air, Maryland. My workshop … Continue reading →

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