MJ Porter

MJ Porter is a British author of historical fiction set predominantly in Anglo-Saxon and Viking-age England, with a particular focus on the kingdom of Mercia. She is one of the most prolific writers of early English historical fiction, having published numerous novels set between the seventh and eleventh centuries. Her novel 757 begins the House of Mercia series, set in the year when an Anglo-Saxon king will fall — exploring the politics, warfare, and personal loyalties of a period rarely depicted in fiction. Porter's other series include the Earls of Mercia, the Gods and Kings trilogy, and novels about the Sons of Mercia. Her writing brings the pre-Conquest English world to life with attention to historical detail and a focus on the human stories within the political drama. Her audiobooks and books offer listeners and readers a deep dive into a fascinating but underexplored period of English history — the world before the Norman Conquest, brought to vivid life through stories of kings, warriors, and the people who shaped England before it was England.