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My Book 'Tilly's Tale' is Released Today

I'm over the moon today, because my book 'Tilly's Tale' written under my Harry Porter name was released this morning by 4RV Publishing. 'Tilly's Tale' is the first book in my 'Harry Porter's Dog Tales' series and sets out to tell Tilly's life story in her own words, beginning with the appalling story of her early life and endin… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 5, 2009 at 8:11am — No Comments

Legacy of The Ripper Receives 5 Star Review

I'm so pleased to be able to share the latest review of my novel 'Legacy of the Ripper' which has just appeared on the Amazon.co.uk site. Here's what Mr. Mike Covell had to say about the book. 5.0 out of 5 stars Another Ripping Yarn from Brian L Porter!, 22 Oct 2009 By Mr. Michael Covell "Mike Covell" (Hull) - See… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on October 22, 2009 at 3:19pm — No Comments

'A Study in Red' Selected by Readers Club

I'm so pleased that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journ… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on October 16, 2009 at 6:43am — No Comments

Latest Great Review - A Study in Red

I'm delighted to see the latest great review of 'A Study in Red' to appear at Amazon.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't read this one just before Bedtime, September 22, 2009 By Barbara E. Towle (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) Jack the R… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 23, 2009 at 4:38am — No Comments

Wonderful Review for 'Legacy of The Ripper'

Following their very positive review of A Study in Red, Sonar 4 Publications http://www.sonar4landingdock.com/book10.html have also carried out a review of 'Legacy of the Ripper'. This is what they had to sa… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 15, 2009 at 12:45pm — No Comments

Another Great, and unexpected review of 'A Study in Red'

I was delighted to be informed that Sonar4 Publications have reviewed A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' and have placed the review on their site at http://www.sonar4landingdock.com/ Here's what they had to say:

By Brian L. Porter Published by Double… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 14, 2009 at 12:58pm — No Comments

'A Study in Red' is a best seller again.

Wow, 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' (Double Dragon Publishing, Ontario) is once again the Best Selling book in it's category at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 12, 2009 at 9:59am — No Comments

A Fantastic Review for 'Legacy of The Ripper'

I'm very proud to publish the following review of 'Legacy of the Ripper' (Double Dragn Publishing, Ontario) which just appeared on Amazon.com I'm so grateful to reviewer… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 11, 2009 at 5:24am — No Comments

Five Star Review for 'Legacy of The Ripper'

I'm rather delighted that 'Legacy of the Ripper' just picked up another five star review at Amazon.com Regards to all, Brian Here's what the reviewer said: 5.0 out of 5 stars Jack is back?, August 20, 2009 By Edward T. Cook "ETC" (Zion, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) The L… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 5, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Tilly's Blog!

I'd like to invite all of my friends to visit the personal blog of Tilly, the amazing little rescued dog whose very own book, 'Tilly's Tale' will shortly be released. Tilly's blog is a fun place where the antics and adventures of her and the other 8 dogs in her very own 'pack' of re… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on August 14, 2009 at 5:55pm — No Comments

I rarely share twice in one day ... but I had to share this as soon as I found out!

I am so excited about my latest cover illustration and design. Just Breeze by Beverly Stowe McClure is the sweetest coming of age novel I ha… Continue

Added by Aidana WillowRaven on August 12, 2009 at 8:44pm — No Comments

I always find it hard to find time to blog, but I at least intro'd my latest cover illustration/design:

Follow the illustration to my blog! Continue

Added by Aidana WillowRaven on August 12, 2009 at 8:41pm — No Comments

A Study in Red is my Publisher's Best Seller!

I've just received notification from Double Dragon Publishing that lists their Top Twenty Best Sellers for the first 2 quarters of 2009 and I'm over the moon to see that 'A Study in Red' has topped the list for both quarters! Thanks to everyone who has bought the book and… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 30, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Late Plea for Last Minute Votes

With just a couple of days left for voting in the latest New Covey Cover Awards, please can I ask anyone who might not have voted yet to consider placing a vote for my Mythica title, 'Kiss of Life' which is entry number 5 in the voting box at http://thenewcoveycoverawards.blogspot.com Every vote is important and is also very much appreciated. Best regards and thanks to everyone Brian

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Added by Brian L Porter on July 29, 2009 at 9:21am — No Comments

Please can I have your votes again?

Here we go again folks. My Mythica Publishing title 'Kiss of Life' is one of this month's nominations for the New Covey Cover Awards. If you feel like supporting me once again please go to http://thenewcoveycoverawards.blogspot.com/ and vote for entry number 5, Kiss of Life. I really do appreciate every vote I get.

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Added by Brian L Porter on July 21, 2009 at 12:09pm — No Comments

That time of year again ... WillowRaven's Back to School Cover Design and Children's Book Illustration Sales!

It was a huge success last year, so I decided to do it again. While thinking about sending the kids back to school, getting their supplies, clothes and books, now is a great time to be thinking about your book and doing what you need to do to hopefully ge… Continue

Added by Aidana WillowRaven on July 21, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

I Can't Believe it!

I'm amazed and astounded that 'Legacy of the Ripper' has shown up at #42 in Amazon.co.uk's Top 100 bestselling Historical books. A Study in Red normally shows well in the Jack the Ripper and crime thriller category but this is the fist time I can remember one of my books being so high in one of mainstream categories at Amazon. I'm so excited today. The listing is at http://www.amazon.co.… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 21, 2009 at 5:18am — No Comments

First Review for 'Legacy of The Ripper'

My latest release 'Legacy of The Ripper' (Double Dragon Publishing) has just received its first review at Amazon.com I'm delighted to say that it received five stars and I'm very proud to reproduce the review here: 5.0 out of 5 stars The Continuing Saga of the Legacy of Jack t… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 20, 2009 at 11:18am — No Comments

'Of Aztecs and Conquistadors' Wins 'Most Artistic Cover Award'

I'm delighted to be able to announce that my poetry collection, 'Of Aztecs and Conquistadors' written under my Juan Pablo Jalisco pseudonym, was judged the winner of 'The Most Artistic Cover Design' in The New Covey Cover Awards for June. The award is a… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 18, 2009 at 5:06am — No Comments