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Award Nomination for Glastonbury, Please cast a vote!

My forthcoming novel 'Glastonbury' has been nominated for The Authors Lounge Best Cover Illustration Award for August 2008. The beautifully haunting design for this book was created by Graeme S Houston and I personally think it is the finest piece of artwork he has ever created for a book.

I hope my friends won't mind me asking to support my nomination by casting a vote for the book at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/RomanceandMoreAwards.htm and I thank you all in advance for… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on August 2, 2008 at 1:30am — No Comments

'A Study in Red' Still Holding Top Spot in Amazon.uk Chart

I'm absolutely delighted to see that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' continues to hold the number 1 slot in the Amazon UK chart which displays all Jack the Ripper books in their catalogue in order of 'best by average customer review.' The listings can be seen at http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/qid=1216816200/ref=sr_st?keywords=jack+the+ripper&rs=266239&page=1&rh=n%3A266239%2Ck%3Ajack+the+ripper&sort=reviewrank

In terms of the Jack the Ripper… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 23, 2008 at 6:45am — No Comments

Great news for 'A Study in Red'. Audio Contract Signed.

I'm thrilled to be able to announce that I've signed a new contract with the publisher of my award winning nove l'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' which will see the book released later this year in audio book format. Double Dragon have themselves signed with a leading UK studio who will be producing their audio books to a very high standard, complete with sound effects, music, professional readers etc. I'm delighted that 'A Study in Red' will be given the… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 11, 2008 at 4:27am — No Comments

Award Received for 'Purple Death'

I'm delighted to have received the award earned by my forthcoming novel 'Purple Death' for 'The Authors Lounge Best Cover Illustration Design' for June 2008. this follows on from the success of 'A Study in Red' in the previous month's poll, and I would like to say a very big thank you to Graeme Houston for his wonderfully evocative design, and to all of those friends who supported my books nominations. More information about the… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 11, 2008 at 3:19am — No Comments

By request, An Excerpt from 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper'

In response to a request from Shawn Michel de Montaigne I'm posting a short extract from my current critically acclaimed novel, 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper'

What follows is the introduction and first chapter of the book. I'll be happy to post a further short extract at a later date, but for now, I hope this may whet a few appetites.

INTRODUCTION

The London of the 1880s differed greatly from the city of today. Poverty and wealth… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 2, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

'Purple Death' Wins Award

I'm delighted to announce that my forthcoming novel 'Purple Death' has won The Authors Lounge Best Cover Illustration Award for June 2008. I'd like to thank Graeme S Houston for his imaginative and brilliantly conceived design of the cover, and of course, everyone who placed their votes for the cover. I will of course put the award on view as soon as I receive it but in the meantime the results can be seen at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/BestCoverArt.htm Purple Death will… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 1, 2008 at 3:30am — 1 Comment

Article in 'The Journal of The Whitechapel Society 1888', 'Whodunnit?...I Dunno!"

Soon after the release of my novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper', I was approached by the editor of the Journal of 'The Whitechapel Society 1888' and asked to write an article for their June issue, telling of the genesis of the book. The society, based in London, studies not only the crimes of Jack the Ripper, but the history of Victorian and Edwardian London in general. I felt privileged to be asked to contribute to the journal of this prestigious society, and the… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on June 27, 2008 at 4:00am — No Comments

Writing No-Nos

There are certain things many authors do that murders their manuscript. These things can render your manuscript worthless in the site of any legitimate agent or publisher. Some of those no-nos are:

1. Undeveloped characters and/or storylines - if you're going to write, do it well. Take time to give your characters a life of their own. Make sure your story is not too short or too long. Make sure it doesn't leave any unanswered questions, unless of course, you plan to write a sequel or… Continue

Added by Lacresha Hayes on June 26, 2008 at 11:58pm — No Comments

Living Waters Publishing Company, YOUR publisher

For those who are not familiar with Living Waters Publishing Company, here is a brief overview.

Living Waters is a Christian publisher who specializes in several publishing programs, all of which are aimed at helping young authors establish themselves.

We are a traditional, royalty paying publisher. We also have two subsidy programs for beginners: cooperative publishing and self-publishing assistance.

All books… Continue

Added by Lacresha Hayes on June 23, 2008 at 7:14pm — No Comments

Updated publishing schedule, 2008 releases

Still Waves Publishing have just posted details of the revised publishing schedule for my 2008 paperback releases. I must say it's great to see them all together on one page, and I love the short descriptions the publisher has put to each book.

Please see http://stillwavespublishing.blogspot.com/

Added by Brian L Porter on June 2, 2008 at 10:17am — No Comments

48 hours left in the Authors Lounge Cover Design Awards

There are now just two days left in which to cast votes in The Authors Lounge Cover Art Design Awards for May 2008.

I feel privileged that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' was lucky enough to be nominated. The artwork for the book was created by the highly talented Deron Douglas at Double Dragon Publishing, Markham, Ontario, and, if anyone who hasn't voted yet would care to do so, I'd appreciate any frinedly votes that may come my way. Pllease visit… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 29, 2008 at 7:58am — No Comments

Cover Art Design Awards - One Week left to Vote

There is now just one week left for voting in the Authors Lounge Cover Art Design Awards, May 2008.

I'm flattered that the cover of my novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of ~Jack the Ripper' received a nomination for the award, and wondered if I might ask my friends if they feel so inclined, to place a vote for my book on the voting page at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/RomanceandMoreAwards.htm

Simply check the box next to my title and click on vote… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 24, 2008 at 8:40am — No Comments

A Number 1 Placing (of sorts) at Amazon UK

Amazon UK have a facility by which it is possible to view the positions of books within any category according to 'Average Customer Review' It doesn't mean a lot I know, but I'm gobsmackingly delighted that A Study in Red is currently number 1 when viewed in that list, which contains over 250 books on the subject.

Please see it at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 19, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

Yet another 5 Star review for 'A Study in Red'

The readers of A Study in Red continue to give it some very good reviews. This short one just appeared on the Amazon UK site.

I'm delighted that people seem to be enjoying the book so much

Regards to all

Brian

Fantastic read, 15 May 2008

By Mrs. Doreen E. Oakley - See all my reviews

I could not put this book down, riveting and so well researched.Well done Brian I am on the lookout for more of your work.

Thanks

Doreen E… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 16, 2008 at 1:32am — No Comments

'A Study in Red' at great prices!

A CK2S Kwips & Kritiques Recommended Read

Nominated for The Authors Lounge Cover Art Design Awards for May 2008, where voting is still open at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/RomanceandMoreAwards.htm

A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' is currently being offered at discounted prices on both sides of the Atlantic.

Buyers in the USA can currently pick up the book for $15.29, a saving of… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 15, 2008 at 12:30am — No Comments

A Study in Red - Top 20 Best Seller!

'A Study in Red' has this morning reached the heady heights of #16 in the Amazon.co.uk JTR bestselling listings, it's highest position yet. Yesterday it was at #41, so some serious sales have taken place in the last 24 hours to cause such a meteoric rise up the chart. I never thought my book would ever appear in a Best Seller list of any sort, so I'm more than thrilled with it's performance.

I'm delighted and amazed at such a sudden surge in interest in the novel. I know my… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 13, 2008 at 3:30am — No Comments

A Glowing Endorsement for A Study in Red

The following message has appeared on the forums at Casebook.com, one of the world's leading sites dealing with research and information on the Jack the Ripper crimes of 1888. The writer of the message is the subscriptions manager of The Whitechapel Scociety 1888, another prestigious organisation which holds regular meetings in London for the purpose of studying the Ripper crimes and Victorian London's history in general. What a wonderful review!

Hi Brian

I too have… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 12, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Another Five Star Review for A Study in Red

This is the latest review of A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper which was posted on the Amazon.com site on May 6th. I'm delighted that so many people seem to be enjoying the book and are taking the time to add their thoughts to the Amazon sites both in the USA and UK.

A Study in Red, May 6, 2008

By Sharon Davies - See all my reviews

This is a truly wonderful book - one of the very best 'thrillers' I have read in a very long time. It… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 7, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Cover Art Design Awards - Voting now open

'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' has been nominated for the Authors Lounge Cover Art Design Awards for May 2008.

Voting has now opened, and runs tro the end of the month. Could I ask any of my friends who feel kindly disposed towards the book to visit http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/RomanceandMoreAwards.htm and if you feel the book cover has merit, to place a vote which would be greatly appreciated.

Cover artwork was by the brilliant Deron Douglas at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 1, 2008 at 4:00am — No Comments

A Study in Red Now at W H Smith

UK Readers may be interested to know that 'A Study in Red' has at last been added to the catalogue of W H Smith. It can be ordered for home delivery or I understand that it is also able to be ordered for collection at your local W H Smith store. The book can be found at http://www.whsmith.co.uk/CatalogAndSearch/ProductDetails-A+Study+in+Red+-9781554045273.html&tab=1…