Category Archives: Inspirational

Interview with Mark Dawson — Hot-Selling UK Thriller Master

Posted on August 18, 2015 2:22 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Prolific UK writer Mark Dawson is the bestselling author of the John Milton, Beatrix Rose, Isabella Rose, and Soho Noir thriller series. He’s currently ranked among the top 50 hottest-selling “Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense” authors on Amazon, and his … Continue reading →

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Interview with John Clarkson — Author of Crime Thrillers

Posted on August 4, 2015 7:16 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Back in the 1990s, browsing in a bookstore, I happened upon an intriguing-looking thriller titled And Justice for One, written by some fellow named John Clarkson. The back cover copy opened with an irresistible teaser: “If someone you loved was the … Continue reading →

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Your Book of Gold

Posted on July 24, 2015 3:34 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

A message to struggling and discouraged authors: “If you only write one book in your whole life, and only sell 600 copies or less, nonetheless, I assure you, I solemnly assure you, that this book will be someone’s absolutely favorite … Continue reading →

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Interview with Vincent Zandri — Bestselling Mystery-Thriller Author

Posted on May 27, 2015 5:42 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Vincent Zandri is the acclaimed New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 16 novels, including The Innocent, Godchild, The Remains, Moonlight Rises, and recently, Everything Burns. He also is the author of numerous Amazon bestselling … Continue reading →

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Authors — Is It the Best of Times, or the Worst of Times?

Posted on January 26, 2015 7:42 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Among many ongoing debates about the health of and prospects for the book business, few arouse the passions of authors (or divide them) more than perceptions of their prospects for success in today’s marketplace. Most recently we’ve seen moves … Continue reading →

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A Candid Explanation of An Author’s Motive

Posted on January 26, 2015 2:05 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  “I want to write about people I love, and put them into a fictional world spun out of my own mind, not the world we actually have, because the world we actually have does not meet my standards.” — … Continue reading →

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Interview with Steven Konkoly — Writer of Post-Apocalyptic Thrillers

Posted on December 11, 2014 11:18 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Whenever I write fictional scenes featuring “special ops” personnel or exotic military hardware, I have to consult and rely on actual experts. Thriller writer Steven Konkoly doesn’t have to. That’s because he is such an expert. Steven graduated from … Continue reading →

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Interview with Richard Bard — Author of Bestselling International Thrillers

Posted on December 9, 2014 5:55 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  A few years ago, just as I was getting HUNTER launched, I was fascinated to witness the soaring success of another indie author, Richard Bard. His debut thriller, Brainrush, had a fantastic premise, and it was racking up fantastic … Continue reading →

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Interview with Rose Robbins — Author of “Domestic Thrillers”

Posted on November 10, 2014 9:45 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Rose Robbins was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. A precocious child fascinated by words, she ruined many library books by leaving them out overnight in the fields of her family’s farm. Now her life-long love of books … Continue reading →

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Interview with Fantasy Authors Katherine and Rose Robbins

Posted on October 29, 2014 7:51 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Until now, every author I’ve interviewed on “The Vigilante Author” has worked alone. I’ve always wondered about collaborative writing partnerships and how they work. I found a most unusual one in the mother-and-daughter team of Rose and Katherine Robbins. … Continue reading →

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