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Please Vote for Tilly's Tale for Two Book Awards

I hope all my friends won't me asking for your support for my nominations in this year's annual Preditors & Editors Awards. As always, I really appreciate all the support given to me and my work by all of my friends and contacts and hope you will all feel able to do so once again. Voting opens on 1st January and closes at midnight on the 14th.

My latest release 'Tilly's Tale' written as Harry Porter is nominated for Best Children's Book and also for Best… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on January 1, 2010 at 9:37am — No Comments

Sheba, Our Surprise New Addition to our Rescued Brood!

We went to the dog pound today to pass on our seasonal greetings to our friends there and we had a look around while we were there. They'd had so many dogs in over Christmas that they were even using the stables as overflow accommodation! Someone had even left a beautiful Saluki tied to their gates on Christmas Eve. They only found it by chance at 11 p.m. so the poor thing could have been out there all night if the owner of the kennels hadn't gone for a last look round the place… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on December 29, 2009 at 3:34pm — 4 Comments

Tilly's Tale Receives Another 5 Star Review

I'm happy to say that Tilly's Tale has picked up another 5 star review at Amazon.com. this follows hot on the heels of the previous two reviews received this week. The 'wag-o-meter' on Tilly's tail is almost off the scale. It just won't stop wagging! Tilly also 'signed' a couple of books at the dog training academy yesterday. She's getting rather good at it...lol

Here's the latest:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful tale to be shared!, December 18, 2009

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Added by Brian L Porter on December 20, 2009 at 7:42am — No Comments

Tilly's Tale Receives TWO More 5 Star Reviews

I'm delighted to be able to add not one but TWO wonderful 5 star reviews received on Amazon and Barnes & Noble by Tilly's Tale. I'm so pleased that the book seems to be doing exactly what it was intended to in terms of reaching out to educate and inform people about the plight of abused and neglected dogs, and about the great work of those who work so hard to rescue and re-home them. As for Tilly, she's so happy her 'wagometer' has gone off the scale and her tail muscles must be… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on December 18, 2009 at 6:28am — No Comments

Tilly the Rescuedog's Christmas Message

Hello everyone. It's that time of year when lots of you humans celebrate the holiday you call Christmas. I know it's a very special time of year for you, and I must say we at Harry's house love it too. On Christmas morning, Harry and family all exchange presents and then, all of us dogs get called… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on December 17, 2009 at 8:48am — No Comments

Tilly Merchandise Now Available from 4RV Publishing.

I'm delighted that 4RV Publishing have released a wonderful range of merchandise to accompany 'Tilly's Tale'. Fans of Tilly can now order from a superb range that includes tee-shirts, neckties, coffee mugs, sweatshirts and even doggie sweaters. To see the full five page range of gifts, (still available to order in time for Christmas) please go to… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on December 15, 2009 at 9:09am — No Comments

Another Great Reveiw for Tilly's Tale

I've just discovered another great review of Tilly's Tale has shown up, this time on the site of Barnes & Noble.

The review, by Pet Brags very own Jacque says:

Absolutely adorable true tale!!!by Jacque_F

Reader Rating: 5 stars

December 06, 2009: What an absolutely… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on December 7, 2009 at 8:51am — No Comments

Photo of Tilly With Her Book.

At long last I've managed to get Tilly to agree to pose for a photo with a copy of Tilly's Tale.

Here she is, seated in my office chair of course, from where the book was written. Tilly's Tale is available from the following sources:

Tilly’s Tale

Tilly is a small, scruffy terrier. When her master dies she is taken from his home by the old man’s son, who instead of looking after her, throws the little dog out into… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on December 5, 2009 at 11:41am — 9 Comments

Tilly's Tale Receives Another 5 Star Review

I'm more than delighted that Tilly's Tale has just received another wonderful review which appears on both Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk

Here's what the reviewer had to say:

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Added by Brian L Porter on December 3, 2009 at 7:09am — No Comments

Tilly's Tale Featured on 'Samuel's Blog'

I'm pleased and delighted that, through one of the various dog rescue networks I belong to, 'Tilly's Tale' has just been featured with a delightful 'doggie' write up at http://sammystory.net/ I hope everyone will take a look at the wonderful way her story has been presented. Big thanks to Tilly's American friend 'Sammy'.

Tilly's Tale is available from the following sources:…

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Added by Brian L Porter on November 30, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Tilly's Tale, 'Mentioned in Despatches'

I'm so pleased that the management at The Mayflower Sanctuary, where we first found Tilly, have given Tilly's Tale a lovely write up in their regular newsletter that goes out to all of their supporters and interested persons. they not only featured the book and the cover, but included pictures of Tilly, Dylan and Charlie who of course all came to us through The Mayflower. It's a lovely, kind gesture by Jennie and the staff at Mayflower and I'm so very grateful to them for the… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 28, 2009 at 5:39am — No Comments

For UK Readers, Tilly's Tale

A lot of people have told me they would like to receive Tilly's Tale in their Christmas stockings, and currently Amazon UK are saying that orders for Tilly's tale will be available in 4 - 6 weeks and therefore may not reach readers in time. DON'T PANIC! Abebooks.co.uk are currently offering the book, delivered in about a week to 10 days, at a great price of just £3.11 and even with the postage charges added their price works out less than Amazon's, so if anyone wants the book faster… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 21, 2009 at 1:27pm — No Comments

A Great First Review for Tilly's Tale

I'm delighted to be able to publish the following review of Tilly's Tale which has appeared today on Amazon.com. Reviewer Fran Lewis has produced a review that in itself as full of emotion and I'm so pleased that Tilly's story was able to reach into and touch the heart of an experienced reviewer. Here is the review:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tilly: A Role Model for All Dogs and More, November 17, 2009

By Fran Lewis "Fran and Bertha" - See all my reviews

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Added by Brian L Porter on November 19, 2009 at 1:52am — No Comments

Big thanks to Vivian and Mandy

This morning, I received a copy of Tilly's Tale, that I'd ordered as soon as the book became available in the UK. I always like to test out the delivery service when I have a new book released.

Well, I have to say the quality of the book simply amazed me. 4RV Publishing have produced a superbly crafted book, which is wonderfully enhanced by the beautifully artistic illustrations of the brilliant Mandy Hedrick. Every page… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 17, 2009 at 6:31am — No Comments

Tilly's Tale Now Available at Amazon UK

I'm really delighted to find that my latest release 'Tilly's Tale' is now available from Amazon.co.uk

This is the first in my series of 'Harry Porter's Dog Tales' and will, I hope, help to raise awareness of the plight of abused and abandoned dogs everywhere. Tilly has her own blog at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 13, 2009 at 1:35am — 2 Comments

'Tilly's Tale' now Available in Paperback, The Incredible Story of a Very Special Little Rescued Dog

I'm over the moon today, because my book 'Tilly's Tale' written under my Harry Porter name was released this morning by 4RV Publishing. 'Tilly's Tale' is the first book in my 'Harry Porter's Dog tales' series and sets out to tell Tilly's life story in her own words, beginning with the appalling story of her early life and ending with the love and happiness she has found since being rescued and coming to live with me and my family. She's an incredibly talented dog who has become… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 10, 2009 at 2:30am — 2 Comments

Sophie, The Latest Addition to the 'Pack'

Thought I'd post a couple of pictures of Sophie, a whippet/lurcher crossbreed, the latest addition to our home and who will eventually have her story told as one of Harry Porter's Dog tales. Sophie came from a rescue sanctuary after being found as a stray and handed over by the dog warden. She is a lucky girl as a lot of dogs in her predicament end up with a not so happy ending. We love her and think she's beautiful. I hope you agree.…

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Added by Brian L Porter on August 3, 2009 at 6:05am — 1 Comment

Tilly has proved herself to be a real STAR!

My little crossbreed terrier Tilly, whose book Tilly's Tale will soon be released by 4RV Publishing under my 'Harry Porter' pseudonym, proved herself to be a real star last night. we were on the field near our home walking our dogs, when one of them was attacked by a vicious schnauzer who pinned him to the ground. In a flash, Tilly ran thirty yards and pounced on the attacker and pulled it away from Jarvis, who is 14 years old, almost blind and very deaf, and staying with us as a guest while… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 25, 2009 at 9:37am — No Comments

Two More New Additions.(One's a Westie!)

We now have a total of 6 rescue dogs in our home! In the last month, Alfie and Molly have joined our famly. Alfie is a one year old (ish), Parson Russell terrier who had been abandoned and was starving to death when he was eventually taken to a rescue centre, where we found him. He's now a happy and well-fed little boy. Molly, who's only been here 6 days is a 5 year old Westie, who was very loved by her elderly owners, but they have both become too ill to look after her, so she has also come…

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Added by Brian L Porter on June 28, 2008 at 4:54am — No Comments

Penny - New Addition to the Family

This is Penny, who came to us just two days ago. she was a foundling, discovered by some children living rough on the streets as a puppy. They took her to a lady they knew who works at a vet, and she gave the dog a temporary home, but she had to live outside as the woman didn't have room indoors for her as she already had too many dogs. During one of my regular visits to the vet for one of our other dogs, she asked me if I…

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Added by Brian L Porter on February 27, 2008 at 6:33am — 2 Comments