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'Tilly's Tale' Now at Amazon.com

I'm really happy to report that 'Tilly's Tale', written under my Harry Porter pseudonym has today appeared on sale at Amazon.com Hopefully it won't be too long before it also appears on Amazon's UK site too.

Tilly is so excited her tail hasn't stopped wagging since the book was released.

Here's a short… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 8, 2009 at 12:50pm — No Comments

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 ending with the love and happiness she has found since being rescued and coming to live with me and my family. She's an incredibly talented dog who has become… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 5, 2009 at 5:18am — 3 Comments

Yet Another 5 Star Review - Legacy of the Ripper

Hot on the heels of the wonderful review that 'Legacy of the Ripper' received on Amazon.co.uk yesterday, another terrific review has appeared, this time on the site of Amazon.com from reviewer Barbara Watkins. I'm thrilled that the book has been so well received so… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on October 23, 2009 at 7:14am — 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 all my reviews

(REAL NAME)

Hot on the heels of "A Study in Red- The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper" comes another gripping tale of… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on October 22, 2009 at 2:06pm — 9 Comments

'A Study in Red' Selected by Readers Club

I'm so pleased that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' was recently selected as the book of the month by a readers Book Club some thirty miles from my home. I didn't know anything about it until I was told by one of the members who I happened to meet socially. Consequently each of the Book Club members had to buy a copy, and it was then read and discussed by the membership. I'm pleased to say that they appear to have… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on October 16, 2009 at 4:37am — 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

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Jack the Ripper is an intriguing character who has been written about in many ways by many people. As I read this book, I forgot that it was a fictional account of a true story. Brian… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 23, 2009 at 3:24am — 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 say:

Legacy of the Ripper by Brian L. Porter starts with the story of Jack Reid the nephew of Robert Cavendish who upon Robert’s death has inherited the mysterious ‘Jack the Ripper’… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 15, 2009 at 11:34am — 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 Dragon Publishing

ISBN: 978-1554045273

Review Posted: 9/12/2009

A Study in Red by Brian L. Porter and published By Double Dragon… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 14, 2009 at 10:19am — No Comments

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

Wow, 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' is once again the Best Selling book in it's category at Amazon.co.uk

Not only is it number 1 in the 'Jack the Ripper… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 12, 2009 at 8:37am — 1 Comment

A Fantastic Review for 'Legacy of The Ripper'

I'm very proud to publish the following review of 'Legacy of the Ripper' which just appeared on Amazon.com

I'm so grateful to reviewer Fran Lewis for her in-depth review of the work, and also of course delighted that she enjoyed the book so much.

Here's Fran's review:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, powerful, suspense until the very end,… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 11, 2009 at 4:06am — 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 Legacy of The Ripper

By

Brian L Porter

The story begins with Jack Reid confined to a psychiatric hospital, having been found guilty of… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 4, 2009 at 4:18pm — 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 rescued dogs will be regularly told in her own words. If you didn't know a dog could 'talk' please come and take a look at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on August 22, 2009 at 1:31am — 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 made it the success it has become. I really can't say much more except that I'm both surprised and delighted at the news.

Best regards

Brian…

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Added by Brian L Porter on July 30, 2009 at 11:56am — 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… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 29, 2009 at 8:04am — 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.

Regards to… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 21, 2009 at 10:19am — 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 book being so high in one of mainstream categories at Amazon. I'm so excited today. The listing is at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 21, 2009 at 3:58am — 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 the Ripper, July 19, 2009

By Martha A. Cheves (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

(REAL NAME)

'Does violent death have a name? Can evil truly be born into the world, evil so… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 20, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

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

I'm delighted to be able to announce that '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 wonderful testament to the design skills of our own Graeme S Houston and I thank him for the great work he put into designing the cover for the book Details of the awards can be seen at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 18, 2009 at 3:30am — No Comments

Paperback of Legacy of the Ripper can now be ordered - Whooppee!!

I'm so pleased that Amazon have now made 'Legacy of the Ripper' the sequel to 'A Study in Red' available to order in paperback. The book's page at Amazon is at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1554046904 and I can't wait to hold my own copy in my hands, which should be very soon. I hope that those who enjoyed 'A Study in Red' will find 'Legacy of the Ripper' equally enthralling and entertaining, (My wife… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 5, 2009 at 2:00am — No Comments

Legacy of the Ripper

I now have the Amazon.com page reference for 'Legacy of the Ripper'. although the book is not quite ready yet, you can go to the page and sign up to be notified when it becomes available so anyone who may want to be notified when the book is 'live' can click on the button there and be notified by Amazon automatically. Anyone who'd like to avail themselves of this facility can go to… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 4, 2009 at 9:44am — No Comments