Category Archives: Publishing Advice

How to Succeed As a Self-Published Author

Posted on February 9, 2012 11:40 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  I’ve been getting a lot of email from writers who want to know “how I did it.” By “it” they mean: How did I manage to write and publish a debut novel that, without backing by a traditional publisher … Continue reading →

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Interviews with Indies: Helen Hanson — Cyber-Thriller Author

Posted on February 5, 2012 8:39 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  I first spotted Helen Hanson’s thriller titles on Amazon, and what especially caught my eye were the stellar ratings they are getting from readers. It’s clear that this indie author has studied her craft, and I knew that she … Continue reading →

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Local HUNTER media and events

Posted on January 19, 2012 1:01 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  A note to residents of Maryland, especially those living in the Annapolis or Eastern Shore areas: I thought I’d share with you some local events and media concerning HUNTER. * The Capital newspaper in Annapolis interviewed me at length … Continue reading →

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Interviews with Indies: Gary Ponzo — Crime Novelist

Posted on December 24, 2011 8:11 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Since I first spotted the intriguing noir covers of his Nick Bracco crime-thriller series—which are so similar to my HUNTER cover in style—I’ve been eager to learn more about indie author Gary Ponzo. Gary has a generous spirit and … Continue reading →

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Interviews with Indies: Mel Comley, Crime-Thriller Author

Posted on December 20, 2011 2:19 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  As an aspiring thriller writer, I kept noticing the bold, brassy covers of books by one Mel Comley sitting high in the genre bestseller rankings on Amazon. I was impressed by this indie author’s considerable creative output, dominated by … Continue reading →

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Interviews with Indies: Claude Bouchard — Fellow “Vigilante Author”

Posted on December 18, 2011 5:15 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  I feel a special sense of kinship with any author of crime fiction who explores the “vigilante” subgenre. Especially if the writer happens to be an “indie” or self-published author, like me. Claude Bouchard is one of “us.” He … Continue reading →

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Interviews with Indies: Stephen England — Counterterrorism Thriller Author

Posted on December 16, 2011 8:54 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  I noticed Stephen England and his work pretty early during my own efforts to become an “indie” author. His Pandora’s Grave was attracting comment, and when I checked out his feisty online comments, I found that he sounded a … Continue reading →

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Interviews with Indies: Larry Abrams — Philosophical Novelist

Posted on December 12, 2011 4:41 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  (Note: My review of Larry Abrams’s debut mystery novel, The Philosophical Practitioner, can be found here, and I think it’s worth reading before proceeding with this interview. —RB) ~*~ The Vigilante Author: Okay, Larry, why don’t you tell us … Continue reading →

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Interviews with Indies: Edd Voss — American storyteller

Posted on November 9, 2011 6:43 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Edd Voss is a true American original. Most of his waking hours, he is a long-haul, cross-country truck driver. But Edd spends his spare time reading voraciously and also writing his own stories—intensely personal tales drawn from the many … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Vince Flynn (Part 3 — Conclusion)

Posted on October 27, 2011 11:06 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

Photos by Brian Killigrew   In Part 1 of this interview, Vince Flynn recalled the long struggle that culminated in his becoming a best-selling author of riveting political thrillers. He also revealed the origins of his iconic counterterrorism hero, Mitch … Continue reading →

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