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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… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on October 23, 2009 at 10:00pm — 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… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on October 23, 2009 at 4:11am — No Comments

'A Study in Red' Selected by Readers Club

I'm so pleased that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journ… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on October 16, 2009 at 6:44pm — 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 (REAL NAME) Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) Jack the R… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 23, 2009 at 5:30pm — 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 sa… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 16, 2009 at 1:38am — 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… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 15, 2009 at 1:18am — No Comments

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

Wow, 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' (Double Dragon Publishing, Ontario) is once again the Best Selling book in it's category at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 12, 2009 at 10:45pm — No Comments

A Fantastic Review for 'Legacy of The Ripper'

I'm very proud to publish the following review of 'Legacy of the Ripper' (Double Dragn Publishing, Ontario) which just appeared on Amazon.com I'm so grateful to reviewer… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 11, 2009 at 6:15pm — No Comments

Book Postponed (Again!) and Other Stuff

Due to the mountain of work and other stuff heaped on top of me in the last several weeks I have decided to postpone the publication of Written In BLOOD to Spring, and all future books put off until Spring and Summer 2010. I have to trim back on the blogging and concentrate on the writing. I have already fallen behind a significant amount. Talk at ya later. Continue

Added by Theresa M. Moore on September 7, 2009 at 6:36am — 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 L… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 5, 2009 at 11:41pm — No Comments

My Books Going Up On Amazon

I had not anticipated doing this but thanks to Lulu my print books are finally being listed on Amazon again. I had started to get some sales of Kindle ebooks, despite the Orwell fiasco, and I could not ignore the ease with which I can get the books up through Lulu's Published by Lulu distribution package. I am offering preordering of the books from my site Antellus. Take a ganer will you? and I have ebooks for sale,… Continue

Added by Theresa M. Moore on August 15, 2009 at 5:48am — 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… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 31, 2009 at 2:36am — 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

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Added by Brian L Porter on July 29, 2009 at 10:10pm — 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.

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Added by Brian L Porter on July 22, 2009 at 1:00am — 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 http://www.amazon.co.u… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 21, 2009 at 6:05pm — 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 t… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 20, 2009 at 10:31pm — 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… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 18, 2009 at 5:53pm — No Comments

Wintry here - all's well but chilly downunder

A chill breeze is blowing today, making me shiver in my shoes. It seems to filter in through all the cracks, even though the windows are closed and the heater on! Brrr! Here's one of my 2009 releases. I have about a dozen books being released this year, some mainstream SF/fantasy/horror, and some romances. Enjoy!

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Added by N. D. Hansen-Hill on July 12, 2009 at 6:22am — 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… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 5, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

A Sense of Mounting Excitement

The prospect of the paperback release of 'Legacy of the Ripper', the sequel to 'A Study in Red' came a step closer yesterday, when my publisher contacted me to inform me that the files had been sent to the printers, and that all we have to do now is wait, and keep an eye on Amazon on a daily basis as the book will appear as soon as the printers can get it out and on to the Amazon database. I just love the cover that Deron Douglas at Double Dragon Publishing has produced for the book and can't wa… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 3, 2009 at 5:58pm — No Comments