Tag Archives: The Vigilante Author

Authors — Beware the New Vanity Publishers

Posted on March 10, 2014 5:24 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  As regular visitors know, I am a strong proponent of self-publishing options for most authors. However, I frequently encounter writers (including one posting a recent comment here) who have been victimized by self-publishing scams: “vanity publishing” companies, masquerading as … 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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Gratifying Feedback

Posted on September 23, 2013 9:13 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  It is always a kick to get glowing feedback on one’s work from a peer. Thriller author Ty Patterson just posted a dream commentary about HUNTER on his blog, along with some generous comments about Yours Truly. With my … Continue reading →

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Dumb Advice from Forbes to Indie Authors

Posted on February 21, 2013 11:32 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Amid the never-ending anti-Amazon rants, one occasionally finds a piece that aspires to be grounded in facts and statistics. Well, this new one, by Suw Charman-Anderson in Forbes, is a classic example of how to misread (and misreport) statistics … Continue reading →

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Interview with Suspense Author Allan Leverone

Posted on November 14, 2012 11:13 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Allan Leverone is a 2012 Derringer Award winner for excellence in short mystery fiction and the author of four novels. These include the Amazon Top 25 overall bestseller THE LONELY MILE  (StoneHouse Ink), as well as the thriller FINAL … Continue reading →

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Upcoming personal appearances, Oct. 29-31

Posted on October 27, 2012 6:52 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

This coming week, while Hurricane Sandy clobbers Maryland’s Eastern Shore where I live, I have cleverly scheduled several book signings and a workshop on self-publishing several hours away, in central Virginia. On Monday, Oct. 29, from 3:30 – 5:30 pm, … Continue reading →

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Interview with Thriller Author J. Carson Black

Posted on August 8, 2012 5:28 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  J. Carson Black is the author of three short stories and thirteen novels, including the critically acclaimed Laura Cardinal series, recently optioned by Winkler Films/Sony Television. Since April of 2011, her books have sold over 300,000 copies. Her first … Continue reading →

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Great Ebook Deal for Brad Thor’s First Thriller

Posted on May 12, 2012 6:38 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

    Here’s a great deal for thriller readers who want an introduction to the terrific work of my friend and #1 New York Times author Brad Thor: For the rest of May 2012 only, the first novel in Brad’s … Continue reading →

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Interviews with Indies: Jennifer Chase — Criminal Profiler, Crime-Thriller Author

Posted on March 13, 2012 2:12 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Thriller writers are some of the most interesting people in the world. And Jennifer Chase is certainly one of the more interesting thriller writers I’ve encountered. Jennifer is a multiple-award-winning author, freelance writer, and a criminologist. She has written and … 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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