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Another 5 Star Review for 'A Study in Red'

My award winning novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' has received yet another wonderful review on Amazon, this time from US reviewer and author Ann B Keller. I'm delighted with Ann's thoughts on the book which read as follows:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Chilling Compulsion, June 6, 2009

By Ann B. Keller (Cleveland, OH USA)

A Study in Red begins with a mysterious warning, compelling the reader to read on. What… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on June 7, 2009 at 11:02pm — No Comments

'A Study in Red' Wins Trailer Award

I'm over the moon that the video trailer for 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' has won The New Covey 'Most Intriguing' Trailer Award for April 2009. I must thank Graeme Houston for his excellent work in producing the video on behalf of Thunderball Films, and can't really say much more other than that I really am delighted with this latest accolade for the book.

'A Study in Red' is of course available… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on June 6, 2009 at 1:33am — 1 Comment

News on Latest Releases

I'm delighted to announce the arrival of my two latest releases, both from Mythica Publishing. First of all is a superb paperback edition of 'The Voice of Anton Bouchard' a collection of my best short stories of the last five years, originally released as an e-book by Stonehedge Publishing, and now available from… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on June 2, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

An Unfortunate Day

Yesterday was one of those horrible unfortunate days that perhaps hit us all from time to time. First of all, I suffered a computer crash, and though I got most everything back again, my e-mail program has been inoperable since then and I have to wait until someone comes out to the house to see if I can get it back. If not, I'll lose a whole load of important emails, attachments, and contacts.

Then, my father-in-law, who was on a visit to our home, suffered a small stroke while he… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 29, 2009 at 4:46am — 1 Comment

Latest Five Star Review of 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper'

My award winning novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' today received its 22nd Five Star review at Amazon (10 in the UK, 12 in the USA). I'm delighted that the book continues to entertain and enthrall its readers and here's what the latest reviewer at Amazon.co.uk had to say:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for everyone!!!, 25 May 2009

By G. Brandom "Gina" (Scottish Borders) - See all my reviews

(REAL… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 26, 2009 at 9:53pm — 1 Comment

Two Great New Reviews - Dracula Doesn't Live Here Anymore and Kiss of Life (Advance Review)

Kristina Dalton, author and chief editor for Stonehedge Publishing, has carried out reviews of both Dracula Doesn't Live Here Anymore and an advance review of Kiss of Life, due for release in a few weeks. I'm delighted with what she had to say about the books.

Dracula Doesn't Live Here Anymore

This novella surprised me in that it packed a great deal of character and plot elements into a tight, fast read. I… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 21, 2009 at 7:55pm — No Comments

Featured on Diana Rubino's Blog Plus New Video Trailer

Author and book editor Diana Rubino has featured my latest paperback release 'The Voice of Anton Bouchard on her blog at http://www.dianarubinoauthor.blogspot.com/and I'd love it if anyone would care to drop by and read the article and… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 20, 2009 at 6:18pm — No Comments

An Interview at Writers and Authors

I was recently approached by Jo Lindsell of Writers and authors and asked if I'd do an interview about my award-winning novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' for their blog site. I was happy to do so and the interview is now online at http://writersandauthors.blogspot.com/

I'd love anyone to go along and take a look and perhaps leave a comment there.

Best regards

Brian…

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Added by Brian L Porter on May 20, 2009 at 4:16am — 1 Comment

'The Voice of Anton Bouchard' Released in Paperback

I'm pleased, proud, delighted and excited to announce that the paperback version of my short story collection 'The Voice of Anton Bouchard' has been released by Mythica Publishing and is now available from Amazon at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 16, 2009 at 6:43pm — 1 Comment

Five Star Review for 'Murder, Mayhem and Mexico'

Thought I'd share the latest review of the paperback version of my short story trilogy, 'Murder, Mayhem and Mexico' which appeared today at Amazon, courtesy of Fran Lewis I'm delighted that the book has picked up it's 2nd five star reader review. It's available at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 15, 2009 at 7:23pm — 1 Comment

Coming very soon in paperback! 'The Voice of Anton Bouchard'

Originally published as an e-book by Stonehedge Publishing, Mythica Publishing will be releasing my short story collection 'The Voice Of Anton Bouchard' in paperback within the next 2 weeks. the title piece of the book is a novelette length story that explores the mind and the motivation of a serial killer, and the book contains a sample from one of my current 'works in progress'. The cover has been revamped for the paperback release and is… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 10, 2009 at 9:20pm — No Comments

Last plea for votes, please!

With just over a day left for voting in the latest New Covey Trailer awards, please could I ask any of my friends who haven't yet voted and who may wish to support my nomination, to cast a vote for the trailer for 'A Study in Red' at http://thenewcoveytrailerawards.blogspot.com/ (Entry #18 in the voting box). I appreciate everyone's votes and the wonderful support from all of my friends.

Regards

Brian

Added by Brian L Porter on May 7, 2009 at 9:04pm — No Comments

Contract Signed for New Release - 'Kiss of Life'

I'm thrilled to announce that Mythica Publishing will soon be releasing 'Kiss of Life' in both paperback and e-book editions. The novella is the sequel to my vampire tale 'Dracula Doesn't Live Here Anymore' recently released in paperback by Eternal Press, and which is picking up some great reviews from readers at Amazon. Graeme S Houston has once again surpassed himself with the stunning cover design for the book and the story itself takes up the tale a year after the events… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 5, 2009 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

Last few days to vote, please!

Voting for the latest New Covey Trailer Award ends on 8th May and I'd like to ask any of my friends who haven't yet voted and who may wish to do so, to please support my nomination by going to http://thenewcoveytrailerawards.blogspot.com/ where my trailer is entry #18.

Thanks to everyone for your support of my work, and I'm also put the trailer here so you can view it in advance. Hope it intrigues you.

Best… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 4, 2009 at 8:49pm — No Comments

Another 5 -Star Review for 'A Study in Red'

'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' has just received another excellent 5-star readers review on the site of Amazon.co.uk The review is reproduced below, and the full list of reviews on the Amazon UK site can be seen at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 1, 2009 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment

New Covey Trailer Awards - Please Cast a Vote for A Study in Red

The trailer for 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' is one of this month's nominations for The New Covey Trailer Awards. I'd be really grateful if anyone would be kind enough to place a vote for the trailer by going to http://thenewcoveytrailerawards.blogspot.com where my trailer is entry number 18

Thanks to everyone.

Brian

Added by Brian L Porter on April 28, 2009 at 1:59am — 2 Comments

Highest ever sales rank for 'A Study in Red'

'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' today achieved its highest sales ranking so far on the site of Amazon.co.uk… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on April 21, 2009 at 5:00am — 3 Comments

Two more 5-star reviews for 'Dracula Doesn't Live Here Anymore'

The paperback edition of my short novelette, Dracula Doesn't Live Hre Anymore' (Eternal Press) has picked up two more excellent reviews at the Amazon.com website and I'd like to share them here if I may:

Dracula Doesn't Live Here Anymore, April 8, 2009

By J F - See all my reviews

This is an extremely engaging tale. While it is a short piece, you still get to know the principal characters remarkably well. First, you… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on April 13, 2009 at 7:12pm — No Comments

'Murder, Mayhem and Mexico' Released in Paperback

Following hot on the heels of 'Dracula Doesn't Live Here Anymore' (which has now received three 5 star reviews in 24 hours), Eternal Press have now released my award nominated short story trilogy 'Murder, Mayhem and Mexico' in paperback. The original e-book edition of the trilogy finshed 9th in the 2007 Preditors & Editors awards (Anthology category) and I'm delighted that it is now available in paperback, priced at a very affordable $3.95… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on April 9, 2009 at 6:50pm — 1 Comment

A 5-Star Review for 'Dracula Doesn't Live Here Anymore'

My latest paperback release, the short novelette 'Dracula Doesn't Live Here Anymore' from Eternal Press, has received its first review on the Amazon.com website and I'm delighted to say it received a whopping five stars, from reviewer Barbara Watkins. I'd like to share her thoughts on the book here, so here goes:

5.0 out of 5 stars A short tale packed full of thrills and twists!!, April 7, 2009

By Barbara Watkins "Barbara Watkins"… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on April 8, 2009 at 11:01pm — 2 Comments