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Brian L Porter's Blog – March 2009 Archive (10)

Tremendous Review of 'A Study in Red'

I'm grateful to Australian critic and publisher Lutz Barz who has recently read and reviewed 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper'

What follows is his review:

Brian L Porter’s ‘A Study in Red – The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper’ Reviewed by Lutz Barz,(RS Publishing).

A tragic road accident kills Robert’s father, who coming… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on March 30, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Mythica to launch free monthly Newsletter. Submissions and Subscribers Invited

Mythica Publishing are about to launch their free monthly newsletter. I'm delighted that an article of mine will appear in the first issue. This is a really exciting new project from Graeme Houston and his innovative new company and submissions are invitred from prospective contributors. Anyone who'd like to receive Mythica's Newsletter simply has to visit the website at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on March 28, 2009 at 11:17am — No Comments

Cover Design 'Another Time, Another Place', Anthology Submissions Open

Graeme S Houston at Mythica Publishing has produced yet another stunning cover design, this time to go with the forthcoming anthology 'Another Time, Another Place', which I'm proud to be compiling and editing. Anyone who wishes to submit a 'futuristic thriller' for the anthology should see the submission guidelines on the homepage at http://www.mythicapublishing.com/ or view my previous blog post on the… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on March 25, 2009 at 7:22am — No Comments

My first 'Harry Porter' book is released by Mythica Publishing

I'm delighted to announce that Mythica Publishing have released my first young (and not so young) adult e-book 'Aracadia 22 Heavy - Mayday!' under my Harry Porter pseudonym. Priced at a mere $2.19 the story follows captain Matthew Berwick as he takes charge of a Boeing 777 - 300 for the first time. Though an experienced pilot, he can't shake the feeling that something is going to go wrong. Unfortunately for Matthew his worst fears are realised… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on March 23, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Another 5 Star Review for 'A Study in Red'

In the space of 24 hours, my novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' received two more wonderful 5-star reader reviews on the Amazon.com site.

I'm so grateful to those who have read and enjoyed the book and taken the time to place their reviews on the Amazon website.

I'm placing the first of the new reviews here and will post the other, longer one in a separate post another day.

A wonderful "fiction/true crime", March 15,… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on March 19, 2009 at 2:15am — 1 Comment

Call for Submissions - 'Another Time, Another Place'

I'm delighted that Mythica Publishing have asked me to compile and edit a short story anthology to be published later this year. 'Another Time, Another Place' will comprise approximately 10 - 12 tales which must all be thrillers and should be based in the future, whether it be one year from now or a thousand years ahead of our time. In short as writers you are able to use your imagination to the full and if necessary create a… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on March 17, 2009 at 6:48am — No Comments

A Study in Red available with Free delivery in USA

My award-winning novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' is now being stocked by Blackwell's, the specialists in university books, textbooks and specialist books. I'm thrilled that the book has found its way into the lists of such a prestigious retailer and it is now available with Free Delivery within the USA at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on March 15, 2009 at 5:54am — No Comments

Another 5 -Star Review for 'A Study in Red

Award winning novel, A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper has received another wonderful review, this time at Amazon.co.uk I'd like to share it with everyone if I may.

A STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS, 7 Mar 2009

By Trevor Wicks "TREVOR J WICKS." (NORFOLK, ENGLAND.)

IF YOU LIKE RIPPER STUFF, THEN THIS BOOK IS NOT TO BE MISSED. IT TAKES YOU ON A… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on March 9, 2009 at 2:00am — No Comments

Yet Another Great Review - Of Aztecs and Conquistadors

The latest review of my poetry collection 'Of Aztecs and Conquistadors' is provided by U.S. author Thomas D Cooke. I have to admit to being delighted to hear what he thought of my work as Juan Pablo Jalisco.

Jalisco weaves a poignant and evocative tale of Mexico

Of Aztecs and Conquistadors by poet Juan Pablo Jalisco is an evocative and poignant mid twentieth century memory of Mexico as seen through the eyes of… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on March 7, 2009 at 4:27am — No Comments

A Great Review of 'Of Aztecs and Conquistadors'

Following the recent release of my poetry collection 'Of Aztecs and Conquistadors' the book has received a couple of very fine reviews, the latest one appearing on the website of Books on Board, which reads as follows:

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Poetry as it should be! I can see why Mr. Jalisco won the recent Preditors & Editors Best Poet of 2008 award. This work is superb. 'Heroes of the Revolution' can… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on March 5, 2009 at 1:12am — No Comments