M.J. Porter's Blog, page 2
August 11, 2025
The Earl of Mercia's Father and its (very long) book journey
The Earl of Mercia's Father and its (very long) book journey
August 4, 2025
Not one, but two cover reveals. Meet Shield of Mercia and The Secret Sauce, two very different projects, two fab covers
Not one, but two cover reveals. Meet Shield of Mercia and The Secret Sauce, two very different projects, two fab covers
August 2, 2025
On this day in history, 2nd August 924: the 1101st anniversary of the death of Ælfweard, the short-reigned king of Wessex
On this day in history, 2nd August 924: the 1101st anniversary of the death of Ælfweard, the short-reigned king of Wessex
July 23, 2025
What did I need to research in order to write The Automobile Assassination, the second book in my The Erdington Mysteries series?
What did I need to research in order to write The Automobile Assassination, the second book in my The Erdington Mysteries series?
July 17, 2025
On this day in history, the death of King Edward (the Elder), 17th July 924
On this day in history, the death of King Edward (the Elder), 17th July 924
July 11, 2025
With the upcoming release of Warriors of Iron, here are some of the sources I used while writing the trilogy
With the upcoming release of Warriors of Iron, here are some of the sources I used while writing the trilogy
July 7, 2025
What's with all the stories set in the ancient Saxon kingdom of Mercia?
I write about the Saxon kingdom of Mercia a lot. I thought it had been entirely unintentional until now. But has it? I grew up in an area...
A visit to Malmesbury and the Athelstan 1100 Celebrations
A visit to Malmesbury and the Athelstan 1100 Celebrations
