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THE ACCIDENTAL DRAGON — An Enchanting New World for Kids

Posted on October 27, 2014 8:40 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

I’ve just posted an Amazon review of a delightful children’s fantasy adventure, in the tradition of C.S. Lewis’s “Narnia” stories: THE ACCIDENTAL DRAGON, co-authored by prolific romantic suspense author Rose Robbins and her young daughter, Katherine Robbins. The ebook may … Continue reading →

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Interview with Tim Stevens — Master of Action Thrillers

Posted on October 25, 2014 6:28 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  British novelist Tim Stevens is described in reviews as “one of the best writers of thrillers working today” and “the new master of the genre.” Even though he began publishing only about four years ago, Tim already is the … Continue reading →

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My Post at The Kill Zone: Presenting Controversial Ideas in Fiction

Posted on October 20, 2014 4:24 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Jodie Renner — a respected editor, and author of several great how-to books on writing — is a regular contributor to the prestigious group blog “The Kill Zone,” an online hangout for prominent mystery and thriller writers (and readers). … Continue reading →

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Best Book Video Trailer Ever?

Posted on October 14, 2014 8:39 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  I want to share with you a brand-new video “book trailer,” promoting the “Emily Stone” thriller series by my criminologist-friend and author, Jennifer Chase. Actually a mini-movie clip, it is THE most sophisticated, gripping, and exciting book trailer I’ve … Continue reading →

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Interview with Thriller Writer Ian Graham

Posted on October 13, 2014 1:38 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Ian Graham is the third generation in his family to be born on the Fourth of July. Perhaps it’s no surprise, then, that he writes thrillers rooted in the historic intersections of politics and religion. And perhaps that also … Continue reading →

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Thoughts About Book Piracy

Posted on September 28, 2014 11:59 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  As some readers know, various online “pirate” sites electronically duplicate thousands of popular ebooks from legitimate sales sites, then make them available to readers — either free or at a nominal charge — without paying their authors for each … Continue reading →

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A New Interview of Me by Lisette Brodey

Posted on September 22, 2014 4:55 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Author Lisette Brodey has conducted a long, expansive interview of me on her site, “Lisette’s Writers’ Chateau.” Our far-ranging conversation explores more than I’ve previously revealed to any interviewer about my writing methods, the merits of self-publishing, the challenges … Continue reading →

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One Word You Won’t Find in My Novels

Posted on September 10, 2014 11:56 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Okay. Call it a symbolic, personal protest thing. Those who know me well know that I’m anything but a prude. They also know that my private language can get salty, from time to time. But when I read fiction, … Continue reading →

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Authors Behaving Badly

Posted on September 7, 2014 8:35 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  In an excellent blog post, bestselling author and writing teacher David Farland takes on purveyors of plagiarism, fake reviews, purchased reviews, review-swapping schemes, attack reviews, etc. Reader reviews are enormously helpful to authors. Honest reviews often encourage browsing buyers … Continue reading →

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Amazon Creates a Self-Publishing Platform for Illustrated Children’s Books

Posted on September 4, 2014 6:48 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  I am often asked by authors how they might self-publish illustrated children’s books. Until now, I never had a good answer. Well, I’m pleased to report that Amazon has just announced “KDP Kids,” a new program in their Kindle … Continue reading →

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