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“HUNTER” and its author are featured in new interviews and reviews

Posted on September 8, 2011 3:46 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

I’m delighted that HUNTER: A Thriller has won over several other “vigilante authors.” Three fellow thriller writers have been generous in lavishing attention and praise on the book and its author in recent days. Doug Dorow, author of The Ninth … Continue reading →

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Upcoming at “The Vigilante Author”

Posted on September 8, 2011 3:17 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

Book promotion has consumed a lot of time in the past couple of weeks. However, I want to let you know what is coming up in “The Vigilante Blog.” A few years ago, I edited and contributed to a magazine, … Continue reading →

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“HUNTER” status report

Posted on September 1, 2011 3:44 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

For fans of the novel, I’m thrilled to report that HUNTER begins the month of September reader-ranked as the #1 “Top Rated” title in five separate categories on Kindle: * “Mysteries & Thrillers“ * “Thrillers“ * “Romance“ * “Romantic Suspense“ … Continue reading →

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How to succeed as a Vigilante Author

Posted on August 30, 2011 4:52 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

Bob Mayer is an author who not only talks the talk; he walks the walk. Here’s how he summarizes his long journey through the world of publishing: 20 years in traditional publishing with over 40 titles. Hit all the bestseller … Continue reading →

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“HUNTER” is “pick of the day” on Kindle Book Review

Posted on August 25, 2011 1:53 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

HUNTER was selected as “pick of the day“ for August 24 on the Kindle Book Review site. Many thanks to Jeff Bennington for the honor of this recognition, and for these kind words: Sometimes I’m absolutely floored by the reviews … Continue reading →

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John Locke: Model Vigilante Author

Posted on August 25, 2011 3:21 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

For months, I’ve enjoyed following the astonishing success story of self-publishing thriller author John Locke. Locke is author of a series of action novels featuring a former CIA operative known as Donovan Creed. Through clever marketing — mostly through social … Continue reading →

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The Vigilante Spirit

Posted on August 22, 2011 7:26 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

Some blogging authors and self-publishers spend a lot of time waging war on traditional publishers, booksellers, and agents. It’s understandable—and sorely tempting, too, because many denizens of the old order aren’t handling this disruptive, transitional period in their industry with … Continue reading →

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How I Became a “Vigilante Author”

Posted on August 10, 2011 3:37 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

On June 22, I became a vigilante author. On that date, I joined the Self-Publishing Revolution by “indie”-publishing my novel HUNTER: A Thriller. I’m just one of thousands of authors to do this. And this trend is changing the face … Continue reading →

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