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MJ Porter
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Author of historical fiction set in Saxon England & 20th century historical mysteries. A bit obsessed with the Saxon kingdom of Mercia. Pub by Boldwood Books, Pen & Sword and Indie. Infuriatingly prolific.
Formula 1, 2, 3, E, Academy & Extreme E/H fan.
Looking for some historical fiction? Check out books.bookfunnel.com/historicalfi... #bookpromo #histfic
September 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
BUT, do you know what the HP stands for in HP sauce, and by some lateral thinking, can you then tell me what BB stands for?

Answers on a postcard - or below in the comments:)

#historicalmystery #HPSauce #BBSauce #TheSecretSauce
August 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
In the grand scheme of things, deciding to set my 1940s mystery series in Erdington seems a little odd. But it was for a very good reason. My memories might be from the 1980s, but combined with those of family members from the 1940s, it all made perfect sense, (1/2)
August 15, 2025 at 6:28 AM
It's the 'official' cover reveal day for #warriorsofiron Coming 13th July. Check out the fabulous cover now. I can't wait for readers to continue the story of (scary) seeress Meddi, and young warrior, Wærmund. #ᴄᴏᴍɪɴɢsᴏᴏɴ #histfic @theboldbookclub.bsky.social
May 31, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I do love a #bookbirthday and #TheLastKing turns 5 on 23rd April 2025. I had so much fun writing this book, and I'm so excited my readers loved it, too. If you've not yet started my very sweary historical action and adventure series featuring Coelwulf II, Mercia's last king, you can get it now.
April 7, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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April 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
March 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
March 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
#TheEarlOfMerciasFather is a #KindleMonthlyDeal on Amazon UK throughout March at 99p.

Every story has a beginning.

Find out where my 'obsession' with Mercia began, which admittedly, is at one of the later dates I've written about.

books2read.com/u/38PJGr

#Kindle #BookSky #EarlOfMercia #BookDeal
March 1, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Happy publication day to Max Adams. I've been so excited about this book. I guess my weekend reading is sorted:) #nonfiction #Mercia #BookSky

www.amazon.co.uk/Mercian-Chro...
February 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Happy Release day to @thewordhog.bsky.social
I'm reading this right now, and already, I can sense the heat:)
mybook.to/CrusadeRicha... @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
February 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
I'm busy working on structural edits for book 2 in this trilogy but book 1 is coming soon.

After the legends of Arthur, yet before the Saxon kingdom of Mercia, a tribal age of iron and rust ruled.
Britain AD540.
15/04/25
books2read.com/Men-of-Iron
#MenOfIron #DarkAges #NewRelease
February 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Happy Release Day to the lovely @adamplofthouse.bsky.social I've been reading #Raven over the weekend. Alaric is a fabulous character:)
(And yes, I'm dead jealous about the shiny gold font for the title - I will be having 'words').
www.amazon.co.uk/Raven-Discov...
@boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM
I know there's always a debate about whether authors should read reviews, & I know it can be really tough. If you don't read them you miss these delightful details from readers. 'I would just like to tell the author - I hate gooseberries as well!! Horrid things.' #booksky @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
January 19, 2025 at 9:32 AM
I think I might have a #Discworld problem. 🤔 share.mi-content.com/p/rp/de2fe07...
January 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
It's always such a relief when the reviewers enjoy my books. A huge thank you to the bloggers on the #BetrayalOfMercia blog tour, organised by the fabulous @rararesources.bsky.social for @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social I'm currently busy writing Icel's latest adventure, available later in 2025.
January 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Who doesn't love a Christmas #bookrelease? I promised my readers three new Coelwulf books this year, and I'm 'just' going to make it. Thank you, wonderful readers, for embracing my sweary, foul-mouthed king of Mercia. #newrelease #histfic
December 22, 2024 at 11:42 AM
December 11, 2024 at 7:01 PM
A fun morning and afternoon at #NewcastleNoir There's a fellow #Boldie in this photo @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
December 7, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Yesterday's #VikingLunch. It's like herding cats getting them all to look in the same direction at the same time. Thankfully, no fishy cat farts (as far as I know) @jcduncanauthor.bsky.social @matthewharffy.bsky.social
December 6, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Lovely to see #KingOfKings rocking a bestseller tag on Amazon AU today. 👍 Thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy.
December 1, 2024 at 12:29 PM
For 1st December only, #KingofKings is reduced over on Amazon AU on Kindle. (My content creator has decided all December posts must be Christmas-themed:)) #booksky
www.amazon.com.au/King-Kings-a...
December 1, 2024 at 9:23 AM
The 1675 map I shared the other day is getting some love so here are some more images from it. It's an Osprey reprint from 1971.👍
November 21, 2024 at 11:07 AM
It was a Christmas present last year but I've taken some photos so you might be able to find one.
November 21, 2024 at 9:17 AM