Category Archives: Inspirational

Hugh Howey: Self-Publishing Is the Future

Posted on April 5, 2013 4:27 pm UTC by bidinotto

  Folks, even if you aren’t interested in self-publishing, you’ll want to read “Self-Publishing Is the Future — and Great for Writers,” by self-publishing superstar Hugh Howey, writing in Salon. This terrific piece of persuasive writing is a wonderful tribute … Continue reading →

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Hugh Howey: Profile in Courage and Individualism

Posted on March 15, 2013 2:08 pm UTC by bidinotto

Here is an inspiring story of one man’s courage to stick by his guns against an entrenched establishment and decades of stale traditions; to refuse sell his soul and his long-term rational self-interest, even for over a million bucks; and … Continue reading →

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Indie Author Joe Konrath Sells 1 Million Ebooks

Posted on February 8, 2013 9:47 pm UTC by bidinotto

  Back in 2010, when I was first contemplating the idea of writing and self-publishing novels, two bloggers were most influential in prompting me to take the plunge. One was Robin Sullivan, wife of bestselling fantasy author Michael J. Sullivan. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: THE STORYTELLING ANIMAL

Posted on January 27, 2013 1:29 am UTC by bidinotto

  As both a nonfiction author and a bestselling novelist, I’ve pondered certain puzzles for decades. Why do people find certain ideologies and philosophies appealing, but not others? Why do we so often hold to our points of view dogmatically, … Continue reading →

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My Latest Personal Interview

Posted on November 25, 2012 4:50 pm UTC by bidinotto

I’ve just been interviewed by Denise Wy in her blog “Successilism,” devoted to publishing success stories from people in different walks of life. It is probably the longest, and undoubtedly the most probing and personal, interview I’ve yet conducted with … Continue reading →

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Interview with Suspense Author Allan Leverone

Posted on November 14, 2012 11:13 pm UTC 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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Are We “Homo Narrans”?

Posted on August 21, 2012 3:08 am UTC by bidinotto

                  Are we humans Homo sapiens — or Homo narrans? I’ve written elsewhere about the under-appreciated power of stories or “Narratives” in our lives — especially in political and social persuasion. Now, … Continue reading →

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Interview with Thriller Author J. Carson Black

Posted on August 8, 2012 5:28 am UTC 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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Interview with Suspense Author Joe Badal

Posted on July 10, 2012 5:52 pm UTC by bidinotto

  Joseph Badal has worked for thirty-eight years in the banking and financial services industries. He is currently President of Joseph Badal & Associates, Inc., a consulting firm. Prior to his finance career, Joe served as a commissioned officer in … Continue reading →

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Do I Really Advocate Vigilante Justice?

Posted on June 13, 2012 1:54 pm UTC by bidinotto

I’ve been prompted to post something about this recent, grim story of so-called “vigilante justice” in Texas, in which a father discovered a man molesting his four-year-old daughter and beat him to death on the spot. Now, this isn’t a … Continue reading →

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