Category Archives: Events

So, You Want to Write a Thriller…

Posted on April 17, 2015 7:24 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  What, exactly, makes a story a “thriller”? What are its essential elements? Is there a formula to building a suspenseful page-turner? How can you craft characters compelling enough to carry an ongoing thriller series? Drawing examples from my own … Continue reading →

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How I Write Fiction — A Talk

Posted on April 17, 2015 5:38 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

In this videotaped talk, recorded on April 16, 2015 at the Grasonville, Maryland, Senior Center, I discussed the art and craft of storytelling with a local audience of avid readers and budding writers. I addressed such questions as: * Why … Continue reading →

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Radio Interview, Tuesday March 24

Posted on March 21, 2015 7:58 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

(Edited and updated) I was the interview guest on Writestream Radio’s “Writestream Tuesday” on Tuesday, March 24, at 2:05 pm Eastern. This is an internet-based broadcast, part of BlogTalkRadio. Host Daria Anne and I talked about my lengthy background as … Continue reading →

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BAD DEEDS Wins CLFA Book of the Year 2014

Posted on March 15, 2015 2:36 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  I am delighted to announce that my second Dylan Hunter thriller, BAD DEEDS, just won the Conservative-Libertarian Fiction Alliance “Book of the Year 2014 Award.” Given the quality of the finalists — books by prominent, bestselling authors Larry Correia, … Continue reading →

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The Vigilante Author Interviewed on Local TV

Posted on March 12, 2015 9:35 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  On  March 12, 2015, I spent some time in the studio of the Queen Anne’s County (Maryland) local community-access television Channel 7. I discussed my writing career and then focused on the Dylan Hunter Thrillers. The show, titled “Papa’s … Continue reading →

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Want Some Free Stuff from Me?

Posted on March 10, 2015 9:03 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Like, maybe an Amazon gift card? A free Kindle? Signed/inscribed copies of my books? Soon, I’m going to be running some contests for people who sign up for “Bullet Points” — my free, occasional e-newsletter that I send exclusively … Continue reading →

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Cast Your Vote for BAD DEEDS!

Posted on March 4, 2015 9:01 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

I have some great news. BAD DEEDS has been selected as one of the five finalists for the Conservative-Libertarian Fiction Alliance’s “Book of the Year 2014” Award. This is truly an honor. My latest Dylan Hunter thriller has been recognized … Continue reading →

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My Upcoming Workshops on Writing and Marketing Books

Posted on February 13, 2015 12:04 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

I want to give you a heads’ up on my upcoming public workshop presentations about writing and marketing books. * On Saturday February 28, I’ll be giving a workshop on thriller writing at the annual Bay To Ocean Writers Conference, … Continue reading →

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Maryland Newspapers Feature BAD DEEDS

Posted on August 8, 2014 2:01 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Two Maryland newspapers — the Kent Island Bay Times and its sister publication, the Star Democrat of Easton, Maryland — ran a feature article about my fiction-writing career and the release of BAD DEEDS. Penned by staff writer Jack … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Appearances in Virginia

Posted on July 25, 2014 8:39 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  I’ll be at the Massanutten Resort in McGaheysville, Virginia, for a couple of author events during the week of July 27, 2014. On Monday afternoon, July 28, I’ll be signing my books for resort guests at the resort’s weekly … Continue reading →

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