Can't See The Forest

New Book News

I’m delighted to announce that my new short-story collection, SALOONS, JUNGLES, AND CITY STREETS, will be launched in eBook format on October 13th and…

Oct 3 • 

Alan J. Porter

September 2025

The Mystery of the Popular Jigsaw

In which a picture in a 1000 pieces gets an unexpected reaction, plus updates on words written and spoken.

Sep 26 • 

Alan J. Porter

Out and About

In which I pop about the country and return home with an unwanted souvenir

Sep 12 • 

Alan J. Porter

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August 2025

Helicopter Tetris

In which we move a lot of vehicles from point A to point B.

Aug 22 • 

Alan J. Porter

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DragonCon Countdown

In which I look forward to a long weekend among my tribe, add a book to the brag shelf, and talk about the 5th Beatle.

Aug 8 • 

Alan J. Porter

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July 2025

Austen, Beatles, and That Bathroom - UK Trip Part 3

In which we round up a few more places where we looked at stuff, add another volume to the bookcase, and talk about things again.

Jul 25 • 

Alan J. Porter

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Agatha’s Abodes - UK Trip Part 2

In which we follow a mystery writer around the UK, open a box of books, and expand our podcast offering.

Jul 11 • 

Alan J. Porter

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June 2025

Forests and Planes - UK Trip Part 1

In which we arrive to a printed surprise, check out a local hostelry, and launch a book.

Jun 27 • 

Alan J. Porter

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May 2025

I should have told Peter David

In which I wish I’d said something, get a box of books, and news of another.

May 30 • 

Alan J. Porter

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A Man, A Cape, and Hope.

In which a movie trailer provokes memories, and I try and unravel the story of a different movie.

May 16 • 

Alan J. Porter

We Are Go For Launch…

In which our little publishing endeavor officially releases its first title. I dive into some 007 files, and talk about The Fab Four and The Queen of…

May 2 • 

Alan J. Porter

April 2025

Where Are The Airport Bookstores?

In which I go looking for Agatha, finish a story, and read something.

Apr 19 • 

Alan J. Porter

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