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Latest News on 'A Study in Red', The Movie

After a period of relative inactvity I received news today that the US movie company have entered into co-production with a UK based film company and have appointed writer/director Andrew Jones of Masterplan Films in the UK to adapt the book for the screen and to direct the movie. This is exciting news and is another step towards the eventual metamorphosis of the book into the… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on April 7, 2009 at 4:39am — 2 Comments

'Dracula Doesn't Live Here Anymore' Released in Paperback

My novellete 'Dracula Doesn't Live Here Anymore' previously only available in e-book, has now been released in paperback by Eternal Press and is available through Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Dracula-Doesnt-Live-Here-Anymore/dp/192664025X/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1238673335&sr=1-7

Alan Dexter is an investigative reporter sent to far off Romania hoping to discover the truth behind the so called "vampire murders". After meeting his contact,… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on April 2, 2009 at 11:44pm — 1 Comment

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 31, 2009 at 12:07am — 1 Comment

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 29, 2009 at 3:25am — 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 11:29pm — 1 Comment

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 24, 2009 at 1:10am — 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 6:40pm — No Comments

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 11:02pm — 1 Comment

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 10:06pm — 1 Comment

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 6:00pm — 1 Comment

A Study in Red - The Latest Review

I was delighted to see the latest five star review of 'A Study in Red' to appear on the Amazon.com website and would like to share it with everyone. the review can be seen in full at http://www.amazon.com/Study-Red-Secret-Journal-Ripper/review/product/1554045274/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending#R28BGBH6YBW5HJ

A Study in… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on February 26, 2009 at 12:34am — No Comments

'Of Aztecs and Conquistadors' Released Today

Following on from my success in winning The Preditors & Editors 'Best Poet of 2008' Award, I'm delighted that Mythica Publishing have today released the e-book version of my poetry collection 'Of Aztecs and Conquistadors' by Juan Pablo Jalisco of course. The book is currently available at the modest prce of just $5.79 from Mobipocket at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on February 25, 2009 at 6:30am — 1 Comment

Short Video Trailer from Thunderball Films - A Study in Red

For those who haven't seen it yet, Thunderball Films have made a short trailer to advertise the movie project for 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper'. The video is available to view on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&hl=en-GB&v=aOFu11oaRXc

Hope you enjoy it.

www.freewebs.com/astudyinred/…

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Added by Brian L Porter on February 15, 2009 at 10:47pm — 1 Comment

'Legacy of the Ripper' completed. (Sequel to 'A Study in Red')

I'm really pleased to be able to announce that I've finally completed 'Legacy of the Ripper', the sequel to 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper'. The book is now in the proof reading stage and will shortly be on its way to Double Dragon Publishing of Ontario who will (I hope) be releasing the book later this year.…

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Added by Brian L Porter on February 13, 2009 at 6:40pm — 1 Comment

Latest Review - A Study in Red

The latest review of 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper'

"A Study In Success"

By: Kristina Dalton, February 08, 2009

After reading a great deal of this author's work, I have to say he certainly deserves the movie deal in place to bring ASIR to the big screen. While it requires a certain intellectual level to truly appreciate this smart thriller, it… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on February 10, 2009 at 6:11pm — No Comments

A New Interview

Author and Chief Editor at Stonehedge Publishing, Kristina Dalton recently asked me if i'd be interviewed by her for her blog, and the interview is now available to view at http://www.freewebs.com/kristinadalton/ksdrabblesblog.htm

I hope a few readers will pay Kristina a visit and maybe enjoy the interview.…

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Added by Brian L Porter on February 8, 2009 at 10:05pm — No Comments

A Second P & E Award

Now that the votes have been checked and verified I'm delighted to report that I've picked up my second Preditors & Editors Award, having won the Best Poet, 2008 Award, under my pseudonym, Juan Pablo Jalisco. Once again, I must say a big thank you to everyone who voted in suport of my nomination. I'm over the moon at this latest news. Please see Juan Pablo's website at www.freewebs.com/juanpablojalisco/…

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Added by Brian L Porter on February 3, 2009 at 9:59pm — No Comments

A Study in Red Wins Best Thriller of 2008 Award

I'm pleased to be able to confirm that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' has won The Preditors & Editors Best Thriller Novel of 2008 Award. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who voted for the book in the readers poll. I'm truly grateful to everyone.

To purchase A Study in Red, simply click on the cover below.…

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Added by Brian L Porter on February 2, 2009 at 4:17am — No Comments

Please add a late vote for A Study in Red in 'Cover of the Year'.

As January comes to a close, so too does the voting in The Authors Lounge Best Cover of the Year Award. Please can I ask my friends to add their votes to my nomination by sending a blank email to coverartvotes@talauthors.com with 'A Study in Red' in the subject line. That's all there is to it and I really appreciate all the supoort that all of you have given to my work in the last few months. Thanks again to… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on January 31, 2009 at 9:18pm — No Comments

Here Comes the Judge!

The Whitechapel Society 1888, of which I'm proud to be a member is a London Society with a worldwide membership that specialises in the study of not only the Jack the Ripper murders of 1888 but all aspects of the life and culture of the Victorian and Edwardian eras in London, and the East End in particular. The Society produces a quarterly journal 'The Journal of The Whitechapel Society' which is… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on January 28, 2009 at 4:26am — No Comments