Blog Posts Across CRIMESCENE 202

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 a layman's knowledge… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on August 18, 2008 at 5:06am — No Comments

A Study in Red - A Chance to win a Copy

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… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on August 4, 2008 at 3:46am — 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 your continue… Continue

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

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

A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper has been named as Book Cover of the Week on the website of Erin Aislinn http://www.erinaislinn.com/index.html The book will now be included in the poll for Erin Aislinn's Book cover of the month for July and the voting will open very soon. Anyone who places a vote for the book will be included in a free draw with one lucky person winning a copy of the e-book edition of the book. I will of course post the link for the voting pa… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on July 27, 2008 at 11:11am — No Comments

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

I'm absolutely delighted to see that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' continues to hold the number 1 slot in the Amazon UK chart which displays all Jack the Ripper books in their catalogue in order of 'best by average customer review.' The listings can be seen at http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/qid=1216816200/ref=sr_st?keywords=jack+the+ripper&rs=266239&page=1&rh=n%3A266239%2Ck%3Ajack+the+ripper&sort=reviewrank This shows me that the readers are certainly… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on July 23, 2008 at 7:51am — No Comments

Read 'The Significance of Cherries' (Murder mystery) FOR FREE

One of my longer, previously unpublished short stories 'The Significance of Cherries' has just been published in the summer issue of The Loch Raven Review. It will eventually appear in a print anthology by the Review but for now the story is avai… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on July 14, 2008 at 9:02am — No Comments

Great news for 'A Study in Red'. Audio Contract Signed.

I'm thrilled to be able to announce that I've signed a new contract with the publisher of my award winning novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' which will see the book released later this year in audio book format. Double Dragon have themselves signed with a leading UK studio who will be producing their audio books to a very high standard, complete with sound effects, music, professional readers etc. I'm delighted that 'A Study in Red' will be given the op… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on July 11, 2008 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

Award Received for 'Purple Death'

I'm delighted to have received the award earned by my forthcoming novel 'Purple Death' for 'The Authors Lounge Best Cover Illustration Design' for June 2008. this follows on from the success of 'A Study in Red' in the previous month's poll, and I would like to s… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on July 11, 2008 at 4:22am — No Comments

By request, An Excerpt from 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper'

In response to a request from Shawn Michel de Montaigne I'm posting a short extract from my current critically acclaimed novel, 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' What follows is the introduction and first chapter of the book. I'll be happy to post a further short extract at a later date, but for now, I hope this may whet a few appetites. INTRODUCTION The London of the 1880s differed greatly from the city of today. Poverty and wealth existed side by side, the defining… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on July 2, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

'Purple Death' Wins Award

I'm delighted to announce that my forthcoming novel 'Purple Death' has won The Authors Lounge Best Cover Illustration Award for June 2008. I'd like to thank Graeme S Houston for his imaginative and brilliantly conceived design of the cover, and of course, everyone who placed their votes for the cover. I will of course put the award on view as soon as I receive it but in the meantime the results can be seen at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/BestCoverArt.htm Purple Death will b… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on July 1, 2008 at 4:40am — No Comments

'A Study in Red' is a Book of the Month!

The members of 'The Jack the Ripper Forums' www.jtrforums.com have made my novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper, their 'Book of the Month', and have opened a thread for discusssion of the book at http://www.jtrforums.com/showthread.php?p=47100#post47100 I'm flattered that, of all the books on the subject available to them for discussion, they have chosen mine for the first of this new feature on the forum. As the JTR Forum is one of the largest and most pr… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on June 30, 2008 at 5:46am — No Comments

Article in 'The Journal of The Whitechapel Society 1888', 'Whodunnit?...I Dunno!"

Soon after the release of my novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper', I was approached by the editor of the Journal of 'The Whitechapel Society 1888' and asked to write an article for their June issue, telling of the genesis of the book. The society, based in London, studies not only the crimes of Jack the Ripper, but the history of Victorian and Edwardian London in general. I felt privileged to be asked to contribute to the journal of this prestigious society, and the art… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on June 27, 2008 at 5:00am — No Comments

An Award Nomination, Please may I have your vote?

I'm really thrilled that my forthcoming novel 'Purple Death' (Still Waves Publishing) has been nominated for The Authors Lounge Best Cover Illustration award for the month of June. With artwork by the brilliant Graeme S Houston this represents my second nomination for on… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on June 22, 2008 at 3:57am — No Comments

New Look Website for 'A Study in Red'

Having secured the Authors Lounge Cover Illustration Award for May, I decided it was time that the book's website got a revamp. The result is now on view at www.freewebs.com/astudyinred, and I'd like to invite anyone who is interested to take a peek at thier leisure. Thanks again to all who voted in support of the book in the recent poll. Please remember that you can still vote for 'Purple Death' in this month's poll for the June award at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/RomanceandMoreA… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on June 15, 2008 at 7:02am — No Comments

Please see my new website

I'd like to extend a warm invitation to everyone to view my new webpage at Books In Sync Theodocia Mc Lean runs a great service whereby she will create a superb page that features an author's work and is a great marketing and promo tool. She has taken information from all of my other websites and incorporated it into one awesome piece of work. To view the site, please go to http://www.booksinsync.com/authorsandbooks/porterbrianl.html Brian

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Posted by Brian L Porter on June 13, 2008 at 2:07am — No Comments

Article Marketing and How It Works

It is an estabilished fact that Article Marketing works by a large number of Internet Marketers in wide variety of niches. This has been repeatedly proven. However, those who have not ever attempted article marketing tend to think that it is harder or more time consuming than it actually is. Starts by writing an article. This can be done by yourself or you can hire a ghost writer. The cost of ghost written articles is usually less than $10.00 for a 300 to 500 word article. It is important that… Continue

Posted by Barbara Howard on June 9, 2008 at 5:03am — No Comments

Hiring a Ghostwriter

Even if you can write, it might make more sense to hire one or more ghostwriters to provide your articles. Needing hundreds of articles in a short amount of time will make it necessary to hire several. There are many reasons to have someone else do your writing. The hard part is, finding a good, affordable ghost writer. You can post a bid request for the work at one of the freelance sites, such as www.elance.com or www.rentacoder.com , but you may not get a writer who can do a decent job. One… Continue

Posted by Barbara Howard on June 9, 2008 at 4:52am — No Comments

Big thank you to everyone - now please can we do it again?

I wanted to say a big thank you to eveyone on the Ning network who placed a vote for my novel 'A Study in Red - the Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' in the recent Authors Lounge Cover Illustration Award Poll. Thanks to the wonderful response I received after showing the cover here, the book was successful in winning the May award. Now I have to ask if we can please do it again, as my cover for 'Purple Death' has been nominated for the June award in the same contest. If anyone is upset by me a… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on June 6, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

A Study in Red - The Award

I'd like to say another big thank you to everyone who voted for the book in the recent awards. Your support was greaty appreciated. If anyone who isn't fed up of hearing from me would care to vote in the current design awards, 'Purple Death' has been nominated for the J… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on June 5, 2008 at 3:13am — No Comments

'A Study in Red' wins Cover Design Award, Now a Nomination for 'Purple Death'

I'm delIighted to report that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' has won the Authors Lounge Cover Art Design Award for May 2008. (General Category) I'd like to say a massive thank you to all of those friends who supported the book by placing their votes for the design. NEW NOMINATION - PURPLE DEATH My cover for my forthcoming novel 'Purple Death' has now received a nomination for the June award from the same company and I'd be so grateful if anyone w… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on June 3, 2008 at 4:53am — No Comments

Updated publishing schedule, 2008 releases

Still Waves Publishing have just posted details of the revised publishing schedule for my 2008 paperback releases. I must say it's great to see them all together on one page, and I love the short descriptions the publisher has put to each book. Please see http://stillwavespublishing.blogspot.com/ Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on June 2, 2008 at 11:20am — No Comments

48 hours left in the Authors Lounge Cover Design Awards

There are now just two days left in which to cast votes in The Authors Lounge Cover Art Design Awards for May 2008. I feel privileged that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' was lucky enough to be nominated. The artwork for the book was created by the highly talented Deron Douglas at Double Dragon Publishing, Markham, Ontario, and, if anyone who hasn't voted yet would care to do so, I'd appreciate any frinedly votes that may come my way. Pllease visit http://www.… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on May 29, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

6 More Days to Vote! WillowRaven Cover Designs in the Running for Best Cover Art at TAL!

We are down to the wire...Hopefully one of my designs w… Continue

Posted by Aidana WillowRaven on May 26, 2008 at 1:23pm — No Comments

Cover Art Design Awards - One Week left to Vote

There is now just one week left for voting in the Authors Lounge Cover Art Design Awards, May 2008. I'm flattered that the cover of my novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of ~Jack the Ripper' received a nomination for the award, and wondered if I might ask my friends if they feel so inclined, to place a vote for my book on the voting page at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/RomanceandMoreAwards.htm Simply check the box next to my title and click on vote at the bottom of the v… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on May 24, 2008 at 9:51am — No Comments

The Friday House

Now in Print

Blurb: Special Agent Jamaica Kurtz first assignment after returning from a six month long medical leave was supposed to be a simple one. She was to run a psychological profile of two dead terrorists. She was assured by her superiors that the two kil… Continue

Posted by D K Gaston on May 19, 2008 at 10:04pm — No Comments

A Number 1 Placing (of sorts) at Amazon UK

Amazon UK have a facility by which it is possible to view the positions of books within any category according to 'Average Customer Review' It doesn't mean a lot I know, but I'm gobsmackingly delighted that A Study in Red is currently number 1 when viewed in that list, which contains over 250 books on the subject. Please see it at http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=sr_st?keywords=jack+the+ripper&rs=266239&page=1&rh=n%3A266239%2Ck%3Ajack+the+ripper&sort=reviewrank… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on May 19, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Highest Amazon position so far for 'A Study in Red'

'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' today reached number 13 in the Amazon UK bestselling Jack the Ripper book listings. I'm delighted that the book continues to do so well and that the readers are enjoying it so much that they continue to add such great customer reviews to the sites of both Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk For the latest listing please see http://www.amazon.co.uk/jack-ripper-Books/s/ref=sr_pg_2?ie=UTF8&rs=266239&sort=salesrank&keywords=jac… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on May 19, 2008 at 9:46am — No Comments

Cover Critique blog post, "By His Sovereign Grace by Melody Calhoun" needs author/reader feedback.

I have just added on… Continue

Posted by Aidana WillowRaven on May 17, 2008 at 9:33pm — No Comments

Yet another 5 Star review for 'A Study in Red'

The readers of A Study in Red continue to give it some very good reviews. This short one just appeared on the Amazon UK site. I'm delighted that people seem to be enjoying the book so much Regards to all Brian Fantastic read, 15 May 2008 By Mrs. Doreen E. Oakley - See all my reviews I could not put this book down, riveting and so well researched.Well done Brian I am on the lookout for more of your work. Thanks Doreen E Oakley See all the reviews and obtainthe book at a great price f… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on May 16, 2008 at 2:34am — No Comments

'A Study in Red' at great prices!

A CK2S Kwips & Kritiques Recommended Read Nominated for The Authors Lounge Cover Art Design Awards for May 2008, where voting is still open at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/RomanceandMoreAwards.htm A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper'… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on May 15, 2008 at 2:04am — No Comments

Latest Review - A Study in Red

Here's the latest review to appear on the Amazon.com (US) site. I particularly appreciate this lady's words as she appears to be something of a Ripper student who normally doesn't read fictional works on the subject. I read her other reviews of a number of ripper books and four stars appears to be her top rating for any of them Regards to all Brian Worth it...., May 14, 2008 By Deborah K. Dobbins "Saucy" (Indianapolis, IN) - See all my reviews I usually don't like Jack the Ripper fiction wo… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on May 14, 2008 at 6:45am — No Comments

A Study in Red - Top 20 Best Seller!

'A Study in Red' has this morning reached the heady heights of #16 in the Amazon.co.uk Jack the Ripper books bestselling listings, it's highest position yet. Yesterday it was at #41, so some serious sales have taken place in the last 24 hours to cause such a meteoric rise up the chart. I never thought my book would ever appear in a Best Seller list of any sort, so I'm more than thrilled with it's performance. I'm delighted and amazed at such a sudden surge in interest in the novel. I kno… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on May 13, 2008 at 4:30am — No Comments

A Glowing Endorsement for A Study in Red

The following message has appeared on the forums at Casebook.com, one of the world's leading sites dealing with research and information on the Jack the Ripper crimes of 1888. The writer of the message is the subscriptions manager of The Whitechapel Scociety 1888, another prestigious organisation which holds regular meetings in London for the purpose of studying the Ripper crimes and Victorian London's history in general. What a wonderful review! Hi Brian I too have registered my vote. Hav… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on May 12, 2008 at 12:41pm — No Comments

Raw Deception Two

She is diabolical, she is deceitful, she is dreadful, she is a killer, and she's a mother that no child wants to have. She is the nightmare no real man wants to have. Kidnapping and murder have devoured her fat soul. My skillfully written crime fiction novel is heart pounding, thought provoking, jaw dropping, and wickedly informative. Its funny buy very serious. In Raw Deception Two, Dee Moore is going to get very pissed. She meets and falls in love with her garbage man and he winds up breaking… Continue

Posted by George Wilder Jr. on May 9, 2008 at 10:05am — No Comments

Cover Art Design Awards - Voting now open

'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' has been nominated for the Authors Lounge Cover Art Design Awards for May 2008. Voting has now opened, and runs tro the end of the month. Could I ask any of my friends who feel kindly disposed towards the book to visit http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/RomanceandMoreAwards.htm and if you feel the book cover has merit, to place a vote which would be greatly appreciated. Cover artwork was by the brilliant Deron Douglas at Double Dragon Publish… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on May 1, 2008 at 5:08am — No Comments

An Awsome Review!

American author Barbara Watkins is the latest reader of the book to provide a customer review, the following being the gist of the review which she has submitted to retailer Barnes & Noble for inclusion on their website. She was kind enough to send me a copy of her review in advance of it being published, and this is it: A Review by US Author, Barbara Watkins I started reading this afternoon and finished in just a few hours. It was AWESOME! I can't tell you how many times I tried to… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on April 27, 2008 at 4:13am — No Comments

A Study in Red Now at W H Smith

UK Readers may be interested to know that 'A Study in Red' has at last been added to the catalogue of W H Smith. It can be ordered for home delivery or I understand that it is also able to be ordered for collection at your local W H Smith store. The book can be found at http://www.whsmith.co.uk/CatalogAndSearch/ProductDetails-A+Study+in+Red+-9781554045273.html&tab=1

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Posted by Brian L Porter on April 25, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Fantastic new chart position on Amazon UK

Wow, 'A Study in Red' just rose to number 21 in the Amazon UK best selling Jack the Ripper book listings. This morning it was at 33, having reached number 27 earlier in the week. This is great although it can just as easily slip down the chart again by tomorrow or even tonight as I believe the listings are updated almost hourly according to sales records. For now, though, I consider that a great position to have reached against so many very fine books by very illustrious authors. I'm very proud… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on April 22, 2008 at 12:46pm — No Comments

Publishing Timetable for five Paperback Releases

With five paperbacks due for release by Still Waves Publishing, I've now been given the proposed timetable of release for the coming months. These dates are of course subject to change but as long as all goes well these are the dates when each of the books should appear in print. Purple Death: July 2008. Glastonbury: July 2008 The Nemesis Cell: August 2008 Avenue of the Dead: October 2008. Pestilence: October/November 2008. I look forward to seeing each… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on April 21, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Now I'm writing articles for Hi-Brow Journals - And a great sales ranking too!

I'm pleased to say that I've been asked to contribute an article to 'The Journal of The Whitechapel Society 1888'. This is the journal of the prestigious 'Whitechapel Society 1888' that I found myself a member of soon after the release of the novel. I was approached by the editor when I contacted the journal about placing a book ad in their next issue. The article is called "Whodunnit?"..."I Dunno.", and I only wish that some of those here could get the chance to read it. Perhaps once it'… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on April 20, 2008 at 2:59am — No Comments

Two Novel Contracts Signed Today

I'm absolutely delighted to announce that I've signed contracts for two of my novels to be produced in paperback today. After the intended publisher of 'Glastonbury' sadly closed its doors, Still Waves Publishing have offered an incredible contract for the right to publish the work. They have also contracted to publish my latest novel, 'Pestilence' and both contracts have been signed today. Still Waves will now be publishing five of my novels over the coming year, and I'm delighted… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on April 17, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

Cover Critique for "My First 24 Hours in Hell by VK Sansone" Designed by WillowRaven

Since I have such a large network of skilled friends in their crafts spread across such a wide range of networks; Yahoo Groups, Ning, MySpace, Goodreads, Shelfari & countless others, I noticed not everyone was able to be interactive with my cover cr… Continue

Posted by Aidana WillowRaven on April 11, 2008 at 6:38pm — No Comments

Yet Another Great Customer Review - A Study in Red

I was delighted to find yet another fantastic review of A Study in Red on the Amazon UK site this morning. I'm just so pleased that everyone who's reading it seems to be enjoying my humble offering. Here's the new one. Brian www.freewebs.com/brianlp Five Stars: A Thrilling Study in Red!!, 11 April 2008 By Mr. Michael Covell "Mike Covell" (Hull) - See all my reviews I was lucky enough to win this excellent book, otherwise I would have bought it anyway!! It grips you from the off slowly bui… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on April 11, 2008 at 3:57am — No Comments

Latest Customer Review - A Study in Red

This is the latest customer review of 'A Study in Red' posted on the Amazon.co.uk site. I'll forgive this reader spelling my name wrong at the end as his enjoyment of the book is self-evident in his words. Regards Brian Five Stars: A BLOODY good read, 7 April 2008 By Michael C. Walker "Jfripper" (OZ) - See all my reviews The book I should have, could have, would have, but did not, write. But I did read it. And what a read!! This is the kind of journal the real Ripper would have wrote, not th… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on April 10, 2008 at 4:27pm — No Comments

An Award Nomination

'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' has received a nomination for 'The Author's Lounge May 2008 Best Cover Art Award'. The cover was designed by Deron Douglas at Double Dragon Publishing, and I'm thrilled that it has been honoured with this nomination. Voting opens on May 1st, at which time I will be listing the voting links in hopes that one or two of my friends might feel kindly disposed enough to cast a vote for the book.

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Posted by Brian L Porter on April 6, 2008 at 4:43am — No Comments

A Short but Telling Review

This short but very telling review has been placed on the Amazon.co.uk website page of 'A Study in Red' by someone who has obviouly really enjoyed ny latest nvoel. How wonderful to see his words there, as after all, the customer is the only real critic that matters where book sales are concerned. This reader gave the book a five star rating! Could not put it down, 22 Feb 2008 By G. Bowers (uk) - See all my reviews A cracking read, keeps you on the edge of your seet from page one, can't wait… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on April 5, 2008 at 5:54am — No Comments

Twelve WillowRaven Cover Designs are in the Running for The Author's Lounge's May 2008 Best Cover Art Award!

The following covers except for Shiloh's Daughter have been entered in May 2008's Best Cover Art competition at The Author's Lounge.

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Posted by Aidana WillowRaven on April 4, 2008 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Update!

Sorry its been so long since I last said anything here. I've been so busy. Stolen Identity has finally been released! It sells for 9.99 for the paperback and is 128 pages long. Its been selling which is really awsome! I've temporarily moved to Vegas to promote my books here so that's been fun. I've met a lot of people here, visited a lot of places (sight seeing). Everyone here is nice which is great! I will be going back home very soon, been here for a couple weeks and tired of the heat already… Continue

Posted by Amber Rigby Grosjean on April 4, 2008 at 5:26pm — No Comments

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa Jackson Gives Away Publicity Secrets at Book Marketing Buzz Today

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson visits Book Marketing Buzz today to sh… Continue

Posted by Dorothy Thompson on April 4, 2008 at 10:47am — No Comments

Mystery Authors Book signing Sat, April 5, 12-3pm, Barnes & Noble, Arlington Hts, IL 60004

Hi folks, If you're in the area, please stop by our Mystery Authors Book Signing this Saturday, April 5, between 12-3pm at 13 W. Rand Rd, Arlington Hts, IL 60004 I'll be signing Two Wrongs, plus I'll have some copies of Girl of My Dreams on hand. Also featured are: KA Konrath, Luisa Buehler, Michael Black, Robert Goldsborough, Silvia Foti. Morgan Mandel www.morganmandel.com http://bookplace.ning.com http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com http://mysteryturtles.blogspot.com www.juniorscave.com/mo… Continue

Posted by Morgan Mandel on April 3, 2008 at 10:44pm — No Comments

Better Said Now Than Never Said At All - Reading!

I have to say somethings that most parents will find offensive, but that is not my objective here. My objective is to get people to read more books and take an adventure that a book can take you on. I also have to say that for years I have heard many students and parents complain about the education thier children get in our schools throughout this country. I find it disturbing when a child in this country can not pass an exit exam in thier school and immediately the teacher is at fault. For tho… Continue

Posted by CJ Barrimond on April 3, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

WillowRaven's preliminary cover for "Midnight Hours" by Vivian Gilbert Zabel is ready for critique...

Since many of the pics lately have been quite hard to see, I am breaking down the latest cover I am doing for 4RV Publishing into parts in hopes you all can give me an honest critique of this cover before it goes to press. If ya'll see any errors… Continue

Posted by Aidana WillowRaven on April 1, 2008 at 7:33pm — No Comments

Latest Review - A Study in Red

I received the latest review of 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' today. This one emanates from all the way across the world in Malaysia. Title: A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper by Brian L Porter Paperback: 244 pages Publisher: Double Dragon Publishing; First Edition (January 11, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 1554045274 ISBN-13: 978-1554045273 The description of this book on Amazon.com reads as follows: A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Ja… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on March 31, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Proposed cover design for new novel

This is the proposed cover design for my latest novel, 'Pestilence'. It still has a bit of work left to be done before it's fully ready, but I thought I'd share it with my frineds here. The artwork is by my brilliant friend and cvoer designer Graeme S Houston, the man who can actually 'see' my books in his mind, and then 'thinks in pictures' in order to design my covers. The man is a veritable genius and I don't know what I'd do without his amazing work on my cover designs. Thanks Graeme!… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on March 30, 2008 at 5:24am — No Comments

Sad News about 'Glastonbury'

In an e-mail I received two days ago the CEO of Rain Publishing, who were due to release 'Glastonbury' in four weeks, informed that due to personal health reasons, the publishing company wil be closing with effect from 15th April. She has what appears to be an aggressive and as yet un-named, (though easily guessed at), illnesswhich is life-threatening and she has to devote all of her time to trying to beat it. This means that 'Glastonbury' is now back to square one, as she will be releasing me a… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on March 27, 2008 at 3:34am — No Comments

A Sequel is Born!

'A Study in Red- The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' is apparently selling rather well. I received an e-mail to this effect from my publisher last weeek, and when I told him I was intending to write a sequel, he immediately replied with an acceptance of the manuscript of the new n… Continue

Posted by Brian L Porter on March 24, 2008 at 6:38am — No Comments

Still Waves Publishing Accepts Sci-fi//Fantasy, Sci-fi/Horror, Romance, Suspense/Thriller/Mystery, Children's Literature, Self-help, Education, Instructional, & Biography Submissions.

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Posted by Aidana WillowRaven on March 22, 2008 at 9:19am — No Comments

This is no musical

Willie Robertson, Jr. is about to become the first African-American President of the United States of America. The votes have been tallied and the results are in-he wins in a landslide victory over his opponent and all the non-stop mud slinging. But suddenly a grisly discovery is made: corpses are found in the Lincoln Bedroom of the White House. The President is handcuffed and arrested in the Oval Office during a National televised speech. Derrick Sweat, must seek the truth, One or another. The… Continue

Posted by George Wilder Jr. on March 18, 2008 at 12:04pm — No Comments

His name is Johnny M.

Derrick Sweat Returns; this time he comfronts the mobster Johnny Macaroni, who also moonlights as mild-mannered Harold Rinehart. The mobster masterminded five in-air helicopter robberies in broad daylight. Suddenly there is a freak snowstorm in the middle of June catching everyone off guard. Soon the mobster's daughter is killed by a hurricane in the Caribbean and now he holds the National Weather Service Hostage. Also, the Nation is under harsh budget cuts across the board. Johnny takes his rag… Continue

Posted by George Wilder Jr. on March 12, 2008 at 3:41pm — No Comments

Sweat

Corruption fighting Special Agent Derrick Sweat returns in his second action packed thriller, Derrick Sweat Midwest Deep Freeze. This time the African-American blue eyed blues musician confronts Chicago mobster, Johnny Macaroni, who is living a double life as mild mannered family man, Harold Rinehart. When Harold Rinehart’s teenage daughter is killed in a freak Caribbean storm. Johnny Macaroni blames the National Weather Center for inaccurate reporting for her death. The gangster seeks revenge.… Continue

Posted by George Wilder Jr. on March 10, 2008 at 3:15pm — No Comments

My books

Hey, always exercise your brain it's good health so, therefore, curl up with a very good book. Book ordering information below. Have a great day. And have much fun steering your way around this colorful website. And thank you very much. Stephen King wrote: Books are perfect entertainment: no commercials, no batteries, just hours of enjoyment for every dollar. I say that: there are no big crowds, no noise, just sheer comfort relaxing with real good book. When books are adapted into movies, most… Continue

Posted by George Wilder Jr. on March 5, 2008 at 9:39am — No Comments

Cold Tears

I’ve been writing novels for several years, but most of that time, I had to fend off the dreaded rejection letters.

This is nothing new to writers and a part of the…

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Posted by John Foxjohn on February 5, 2008 at 12:27pm — No Comments