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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.
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Looking for some historical fiction? Check out books.bookfunnel.com/historicalfi... #bookpromo #histfic
September 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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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
Image shows the cover for The Secret Sauce historical mystery by MJ Porter. I explain in the image that BB Sauce (in my story) is based on HP Sauce which was made in Aston, Birmingham, and I ask if people know what HP stands for. I also explain the colour scheme was inspired by that of Aston Villa Football Club - so the sauce label is claret and blue.
August 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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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)
The image shows a photo of a house that inspires me to set my mystery in Erdington, Birmingham, England, as well as a 1939 image of a map of the local area. Next to them both is a mock-up of the book cover for The Custard Corpses.
August 15, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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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
Image shows the cover for Warriors of Iron by MJ Porter on a blue and orange fiery image. The cover itself shows three mounted warriors at the top of the image, with the words MJ Porter, Warriors of Iron underneath and then a sword hilt in the blue and orange flames below it.
May 31, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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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.
Image shows a tablet and phone version of the book cover for The Last King which is currently reduced to 99p and equivalent on Amazon kindle.
April 7, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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#CurrentlyReading #histfic
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April 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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#CurrentlyReading
April 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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#CurrentlyReading
March 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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#CurrentlyReading #NewRelease #ComfortReadinh
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March 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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#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
Image shows the cover for The Earl of Mercia's Father by author MJ Porter (which is a Viking shield on the side of a boat) on a blue background with text saying the book is a kindle mondthly deal.
March 1, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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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...
Image shows the cover for The Mercian Chronicles by Max Adams, the author of The King in the North. It is a bright reddy/purple colour with The Mercian Chronicles written in white with a yellow detailing around them, as if picked out in embroidery
February 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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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
Image shows the cover for Richard Cullen's new historical fiction title, Crusade. This shows a knight holding on a sword on a desert background. Beside the cover is a sword.
February 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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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
A flaming image with the cover for Men of Iron by MJ Porter at its centre. The cover for Men of Iron shows two axes crossed at the bottom, and above there are warriors standing with weapons, and behind it all is a flaming background.
February 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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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
The cover image for Adam Lofthouse's new title, Raven, Defier of Rome, showing a warrior holding sword and a red and black Raven banner in the background.
February 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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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
Cover image for Betrayal of Mercia by author MJ Porter. The image shows a horse and warrior looking at a settlement over a river.
January 19, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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I think I might have a #Discworld problem. 🤔 share.mi-content.com/p/rp/de2fe07...
January 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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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.
Three reviewer quotes from the Betrayal of Mercia blog tour. Another 3 reviewer quotes from the Betrayal of Mercia blog tour.
January 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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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
An image showing three book covers on a mountainous background, with the words, New Release and The Last Deceit.
December 22, 2024 at 11:42 AM
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This week's special offer #TheLastEnemy

books2read.com/The-Last-Enemy-England-The-First-Viking-Age
Cover image for The Last Enemy on a red background with mountains.
December 11, 2024 at 7:01 PM
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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
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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
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Lovely to see #KingOfKings rocking a bestseller tag on Amazon AU today. 👍 Thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy.
Screenshot from Amazon Australia showing a best seller flag beside the cover for King of Kings.
December 1, 2024 at 12:29 PM
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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...
A snowy Christmas scene with a copy of the book cover for King of Kings in the middle of it. The book cover shows a golden crown above the title of the book.
December 1, 2024 at 9:23 AM
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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.👍
Map of England from Ogilby's 1675 road map Front page from Ogilby's 1675 road map A map from London to Wales from Ogilby's 1675 road map A map from Ogilby's 1675 road map. London to Lands End
November 21, 2024 at 11:07 AM
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It was a Christmas present last year but I've taken some photos so you might be able to find one.
Publish information for Ogilby's 1675 road map Description of Ogilby's 1675 road map Image of a man I assume is Ogilby from his 1675 road map Image from Ogilby's 1675 road map of Britain
November 21, 2024 at 9:17 AM