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Latest Press Release for 'A Study in Red'

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Thanks to the free service provided by Biblioscribe, the latest Press Release for 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' is now available to view at http://www.biblioscribe.com/press/publish/book_press_release/A_Chillling_insight_into_the_mind_of_Jack_the_Ripper.shtml I would recommend the Biblioscribe service to any of my fellow authors who may be looking for cost-effective (Free) methods of publicising their… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 10, 2008 at 4:33am — No Comments

Whodunnit? I Dunno (The Genesis of A Study in Red) - Article

The article 'Whodunnit? I Dunno' recently commissioned by The Journal of The Whitechapel Society 1888 is now available to view online at http://www.biblioscribe.com/press/publish/book_writing_tips/Whoduunit_I_Dunno.shtml

The article tells of the genesis of the book, and how I first came to be interested in the case of Jack the Ripper. I hope it will prove an interesting read for those who may wish to know more about the book..… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 8, 2008 at 3:30am — No Comments

Whoopee! 'A Study in Red' is a Number 1



My novel, 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' is today the Number One bestseller in the Amazon UK chart of Jack the Ripper, Crime,Thriller and Mystery Books at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 7, 2008 at 9:57am — No Comments

Another Sales Outlet

Fellow authors might be interested in the services offered by BiblioScribe in helping to sell and market your books. BiblioScribe offer a number of free marketing opportunities, including the opportunity to list your books with them, post articles, and have your book sold through their bookstore. All of these services are FREE to members, and membership is free too.



My novel 'A Study in Red' is available through their bookstore at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 6, 2008 at 4:37am — No Comments

A Final Plea for votes from my friends

With just a few days left to vote, I'd like to ask if my friends here on the network would support my nomination for the latest Authors Lounge Best Cover Illustration Award by going to the voting page at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/RomanceandMoreAwards.htm and if you like it, placing a vote for 'Pestilence'. Once again I thanks all of those who have supported my work previously this year and am grateful to everyone for their continued… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on October 26, 2008 at 8:15am — No Comments

An All Time High for 'A Study in Red'

'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' this morning registered a sales ranking of 11,262 at Amazon.co.uk, it's highest ranking so far. With over 3 million books available from the site I'm so pleased that, for however short a time, my novel has almost made it into the top 10,000. Now that would be something! the current ranking is visible at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on October 22, 2008 at 4:41am — No Comments

An Interview at Blog Critics Magazine

I was recently approached by Mayra Calvani at Blog Critcs Magazine and asked to do an interview on the subject of my novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper.



The interview has now been published at both Blog Critics Magazine at http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/10/20/031927.php and also at The Dark Phantom website as part of their Halloween Festival at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on October 20, 2008 at 6:21am — No Comments

'The Voice of Anton Bouchard' at #3

My short story e-book collection 'The Voice of Anton Bouchard' is currently riding high at number 3 in the Stonehedge Publishing Fictionwise best seller list. The rise in the chart seems to have coincided with the release of the short video trailer for the book, which perhaps illustrates the use of video in the marketing of our work. I have to say I'm thirlled to see the book suddenly take off like this.



The book contains a range of stories… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on October 17, 2008 at 1:30am — No Comments

'A Study in Red' in Amazon UK Top Ten

My novel, 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' has today reached it's highest ever position in the Amazon.co.uk chart which relates soley to books on the subject of Jack the Ripper. There are 494 books listed inthe category and 'A Study in Red' is this morning at #9, beating it's previous best position of number ten. At one time the book had sliupped down the chart to the thirties and i'm delighted that it has once again climbed to the higher reaches of the Ripper chart. You… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on October 12, 2008 at 1:53am — No Comments

'Pestilence' Nominated for Cover Design Award.

My forthcoming paperback release 'Pestilence' has been nominated for The Authors Lounge Best Cover Art Design Award for October. soon to be released by Steel Waves Publishing, I believe that this is one of artist Graeme S Houston's best cover designs yet and I hope I can ask my friends across the network to visit and place a vote for the cover if you like it at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/RomanceandMoreAwards.htm



You can… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on October 1, 2008 at 12:49am — 1 Comment

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

I'm happy to report that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' is still holding on to the number one spot at Amazon UK, in the category of Jack the Ripper Books when you 'Sort by average customer review'. this is a great facility which lets you see which books the readers are actually enjoying, and I think it's sad that this faciilty isn't available on the Amazon US site. You can see the page at Amazon UK at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 30, 2008 at 11:47am — No Comments

Best Sales Ranking so far for 'A Study in Red'

My novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' today reached a position of 10, 754 in the Amazon.UK sales rankings. It's been doing well, but this is the first time it's reached quite such a high position. when taking into consideration all the books listed on Amazon this is a real achievement for my humble Ripper novel, and I'm surprised and delighted to see it doing so well against the masive competition that exists on the site. I'm sure it'll soon tumble down the rankings… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 26, 2008 at 10:31am — No Comments

Coming soon in Audio Book

I'm thrilled that my award-winning novel, 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' will very soon be available in an audio book edition as well as in it's current paperback and e-book formats. The following Press Release from the publisher outlines this exciting new development for Double Dragon Publishing's titles. I'm thrilled that the book will soon be able to be downloaded both from I-Tunes and from Audible.com, a leading… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 19, 2008 at 1:57am — No Comments

Another Award for 'A Study in Red'



Though not the largest award in the world I am still pleased to say that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' was given the accolade of 'Erin Aislinn's Book Cover of the Week' for the week commencing 28th July 2008. It's always nice to be appreciated and this small award is just as important to me as any of the larger ones that the book has so far picked up. 'A Study in Red'… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 13, 2008 at 11:13am — No Comments

Glastonbury wins Cover Design Award

I'm over the moon that my forthcoming novel 'Glastonbury' (Steel Waves Publishing), has won The Authors Lounge Best Cover Art Design Award http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/BestCoverArt.htm for August 2008. This is the third of my covers to have received this publicly voted accolade this year and I'm really delighted and so grateful to all of those who voted and helped the book receive this wonderful… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 9, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Latest Customer Review - A Study in Red

This is the latest review by a customer to appear on the Amazon.co.uk site. I'm absolutely delighted to have picked up yet another great review and I'm just so pleased that people are continuing to enjoy the book. To visit the site please see http://www.amazon.co.uk/Study-Red-Secret-Journal-Ripper/dp/1554045274/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1202482660&sr=1-1



A Study in Red: The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper, 25 Aug 2008



By Sue Lamb



A Study in… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on August 26, 2008 at 11:44am — No Comments

'The Nemesis Cell' Reviewed

My forthcoming paperback release 'The Nemesis Cell' (Steel Waves Publishing) has just been reviewed by the review body, CK2S Kwips & Kritiques and has received a fantastic 4!/2 Klover rating (out of 5). In it's e-book format 'The Nemesis Cell' was placed 6th in the 2007 Preditors & Editors Readers Award Poll and I am thrilled that it will very soon be made available to a wider reading audience in it's paperback version. The review will soon be available to view on… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on August 22, 2008 at 4:30am — No Comments

Message from a reader of 'A Study in Red'

Two days ago I received an email from American Author Tom Cooke who had obtained a copy of 'A Study in Red' and who contacted me through my website to give me his thoughts on the book. Tom has kindly given me his permission to place his personal message here and I would like to share his opinion of the book with everyone. Thank you Tom!



Brian,



Got STUDY IN RED two days ago . I will admit that I am not a Riperlogist so I approached the book with mild curiosity and…
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Added by Brian L Porter on August 18, 2008 at 3:44am — No Comments

A Study in Red - Another Nomination - Win a Copy of the book!

The cover design of 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' has been nominated for 'Erin Aisliin's Book Cover of the Month', for Juiy 2008. One voter will win a copy of the winning nomination. In order to win a copy of the e-book version of 'A Study in Red' it is of course necessary that the book is the winner as the winning voter receives a copy of the winning book. Please support my nomination by going to… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on August 4, 2008 at 2:30am — No Comments

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

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