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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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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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Interview with Psychological Suspense Author Maggie James

Posted on August 13, 2014 5:18 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  I am resuming a once-frequent feature here: interviews with thriller and mystery writers, especially (though not exclusively) those who are self-publishing. Some months ago I encountered British psychological suspense author Maggie James, who graciously interviewed me for her blog. … Continue reading →

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BAD DEEDS Is Done!

Posted on May 5, 2014 1:00 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  FINALLY!!! I completed the manuscript for BAD DEEDS on May 4, 2014, at 8:34 p.m. This big tale — packed with action, intrigue, suspense, romance, and provocative ideas — runs just about 130,000 words: 44 chapters, inclusive of a … Continue reading →

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Ringing in the New

Posted on December 31, 2013 9:59 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  2013 was a year of challenges. However, the year ends with good reasons to expect a much better 2014. Regarding my long-delayed (and, for many of you, long-awaited) BAD DEEDS, I’ve entered the final turn and am heading into … Continue reading →

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An Interview with…Dylan Hunter?

Posted on August 16, 2013 5:02 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  British thriller author Simon Jenner has conducted the most unique interview of me yet…because he also interviews  Dylan Hunter! If you want to find out stuff about Dylan and me that you probably don’t know, have a look at … Continue reading →

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HUNTER is Flying High…

Posted on May 23, 2013 8:42 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Pilot Mike Stephenson, a fan of HUNTER, had a copy of my novel with him on the flight deck on a flight between El Paso and Denver two summers ago. And he sent along the photographic proof. “I eagerly … Continue reading →

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Tales of Woe from Traditionally Published Authors

Posted on February 26, 2013 8:12 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Whenever I hear someone denigrating the self-publishing option, I think of the many tales of woe that I read and heard over the years from traditionally published authors — stories that discouraged me, for a long time, from writing … 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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