Tag Archives: Robert Bidinotto

Vigilante Author — or Cultist?

Posted on June 1, 2013 4:12 pm UTC by bidinotto

  I am a cultist. At least, that’s what a guy writing in Salon implies. But no, not for my individualist politics or philosophy. Only because I’m a strong proponent of self-publishing. “Self-Publishing Has Become a Cult,” his article declares. … Continue reading →

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Presentation on Self-Publishing

Posted on May 29, 2013 1:45 am UTC by bidinotto

  REPEATED: FOR READERS AND WRITERS NEAR ANNAPOLIS AND MARYLAND’S EASTERN SHORE: I’ll speak on “How You Can Succeed as a Self-Published Author,” on Thursday, May 30, 7-9 p.m., at Queen Anne’s County Free Library, 121 South Commerce Street, Centreville, … Continue reading →

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HUNTER is Flying High…

Posted on May 23, 2013 8:42 pm UTC 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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Upcoming Talk on Self-Publishing

Posted on May 23, 2013 5:38 am UTC by bidinotto

  ANNOUNCEMENT FOR READERS AND WRITERS NEAR ANNAPOLIS AND MARYLAND’S EASTERN SHORE: I’ll speak on “How You Can Succeed as a Self-Published Author,” on Thursday, May 30, 7-9 p.m., at Queen Anne’s County Free Library, 121 South Commerce Street, Centreville, … Continue reading →

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A REAL Dylan Hunter is a fan of the novel

Posted on May 12, 2013 1:21 am UTC by bidinotto

A real-life Dylan Hunter — who happens to be a fan of my debut novel, living in Denver — took this photo, showing off his personally inscribed copy of HUNTER. Dylan, I appreciate your enthusiasm and your generous Amazon review! … Continue reading →

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350 Amazon Customer Reviews!

Posted on May 1, 2013 9:57 pm UTC by bidinotto

  Another milestone for HUNTER: It has just received its 350th Amazon customer review. And I’m delighted to report that it’s yet another 5-star rave (the 259th, as of this writing): I loved how this author mixed in thriller, intrigue … Continue reading →

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10 Winning Marketing Strategies for Your Self-Published Book

Posted on March 17, 2013 2:57 am UTC by bidinotto

  Some time ago, I published a piece telling aspiring authors “Ten Reasons You Should Skip Traditional Publishers and Self-Publish Ebooks Instead.” Yet despite the clear advantages of “indie” over “traditional” publishing, the prospect of “DIY” publishing still scares the … Continue reading →

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Tales of Woe from Traditionally Published Authors

Posted on February 26, 2013 8:12 am UTC 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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Dumb Advice from Forbes to Indie Authors

Posted on February 21, 2013 11:32 pm UTC 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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A Humbling Endorsement of HUNTER

Posted on January 24, 2013 12:16 pm UTC by bidinotto

  Recently, I received a private message from renowned author and writing teacher Randy Ingermanson, best known as author of the bestselling Writing Fiction for Dummies. After reading HUNTER, Randy graciously volunteered the following endorsement “blurb”: Hunter is a terrifically … Continue reading →

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