brainstorming notes:
For the only consulting detective in the world:
Holmes is a white man, holding a cigarette between his fingers is wearing a black suit, with a chain that goes across his waistcoat and his hair is slicked back.
Original illustration by @gooolabatooo for When the Rose Speaks Its Name: A Sherlock Holmes Anthology.
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That’s a lovely reminder.
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Honestly, Alexandra
excerpt from 'The Plot Thickens', by Holland Parker
Watson walked into 221b after his shift. It was quiet—Holmes was out or at the microscope. After climbing the steps he saw dark hair on the arm of the sofa. ‘Pondering a case’ thought Watson. Further into the apartment, he realized that Holmes's hands weren't right. Rather, a book was on his chest and he was asleep. He didn't recognize the book. The title surprised Watson. He thought Holmes really wouldn’t want him to see this.
Sherlock
Leave it overnight and look at it with fresh eyes the next day.
Sherlock Holmes
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from Return, microfiction by Lilith Inkwell
soon to be published in the charity collection: When the Rose Speaks Its Name: A Sherlock Holmes Anthology
William Shakespeare, from the play Romeo and Juliet
Essex Hemphill, from the poem American Marriage
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, from the story The Adventure of the Naval Treaty
Calais Reno. Calais_Reno on AO3; calaisreno on tumblr.
My interest goes back to age twelve, when I began reading the stories. When I began writing fanfiction, it was ACD. After I saw the BBC version, I loved it as well and began writing stories in that universe.
excerpt from What Silent Love Hath Writ, by Calais Reno
“May I get you anything, Doctor?” Kahler, the police sergeant, leaned over me, his face filled with concern. “Perhaps you will return to your hotel?” I nodded. Sitting in the station was a kind of limbo, a place where I could still hope I was wrong, that any moment he would come through the door, dripping wet, laughing that he’d given me such a scare. I am a soldier. I will not stay in limbo when hell is where I must go.
Holmes and Watson, of course, though Watson never tells us much about himself. Doyle left a lot of room for speculation about them both. Of the other ACD characters, I would say Mycroft Holmes. He knows everything, but is too lazy to actually run around solving things, so he works for the government, being a sort of index of everything anyone needs to know. And he founded the Diogenes Club, a place for men who just want everyone else to sit down, be quiet, and stop nattering on about things.
More of a philosophy: Write what you would want to read, don't compare yourself to others, and challenge yourself to try new things. Your time spent enjoying the creative process is infinitely more valuable than any final project you create.
John Watson
I'm grateful to the team of wonderful editors, writers, artists, and everyone who put this anthology together. It's been a wonderful experience to be part of that.
- from Fallen, a 221B by Carissa Wing
soon to be published in the charity collection: When the Rose Speaks Its Name: A Sherlock Holmes Anthology
- from Honey, microfiction by Ronit SilverSeeker
soon to be published in the charity collection: When the Rose Speaks Its Name: A Sherlock Holmes Anthology
A sneak peek of fluff for you this @fluffbruary
Anthology cover, original art by @khorazir
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[Plain text: image description - When the Rose Speaks Its Name, in lettering hanging from telegraph wires. The streets of London with signs reading Southampton Street and Geo: Newnes Ltd (limited) Offices with a drawn hand pointing to the left. Watson and Holmes are in the foreground. Watson is wearing a light green check jacket and a brown bowler. Holmes is wearing a deep black jacket with purple cravat showing and a tall black silk top hat. Holmes and Watson have their arms linked and are looking into each others eyes. End plain text.]
Tagging folks who expressed interest below the fold:
This is art for the story "Reigate Redactions" by @momma2boys for the When the Rose Speaks it's Name Sherlock Holmes Anthology!
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Image Description: Watson is happily imagining Mary Morstan with a shiny wedding ring is sitting on a dining chair, leaning his elbow on the dining table. Meanwhile, Holmes in a dressing gown nearly spat out his breakfast, dropped his cookie and is losing his grip on his tea.
Chapters: 8/8 Fandom: Sherlock (TV) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade Characters: Sherlock Holmes, scarlett holmes, John Watson, Johanna Watson, Mrs. Hudson (Sherlock Holmes), Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade, Mary Morstan, Mark Morstan Additional Tags: fem!lock, Angst, Pining, Unrequited Love, Not Actually Unrequited Love, Implied/Referenced Drug Use, Non-Consensual Drug Use, Emotional/Psychological Abuse, Caring Mycroft Holmes, Not sure what other warnings are needed. Tread with care, Happy Ending, First Kiss, Falling In Love Summary:
Scarlett and Johanna were inseparable best friends until Jo met Mark and everything changed. Fast forward 8 years and the girls find each other again in London, but Jo is in trouble and Scarlett tries to help her ex best friend.
Chapters: 3/8 Fandom: Sherlock (TV) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade Characters: Sherlock Holmes, scarlett holmes, John Watson, Johanna Watson, Mrs. Hudson (Sherlock Holmes), Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade, Mary Morstan, Mark Morstan Additional Tags: fem!lock, Angst, Pining, Unrequited Love, Not Actually Unrequited Love, Implied/Referenced Drug Use, Non-Consensual Drug Use, Emotional/Psychological Abuse, Caring Mycroft Holmes, Not sure what other warnings are needed. Tread with care, Happy Ending, First Kiss, Falling In Love Summary:
Scarlett and Johanna were inseparable best friends until Jo met Mark and everything changed. Fast forward 8 years and the girls find each other again in London, but Jo is in trouble and Scarlett tries to help her ex best friend.
Chapters: 2/8 Fandom: Sherlock (TV) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade Characters: Sherlock Holmes, scarlett holmes, John Watson, Johanna Watson, Mrs. Hudson (Sherlock Holmes), Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade, Mary Morstan, Mark Morstan Additional Tags: fem!lock, Angst, Pining, Unrequited Love, Not Actually Unrequited Love, Implied/Referenced Drug Use, Non-Consensual Drug Use, Emotional/Psychological Abuse, Caring Mycroft Holmes, Not sure what other warnings are needed. Tread with care Summary:
Scarlett and Johanna were inseparable best friends until Jo met Mark and everything changed. Fast forward 8 years and the girls find each other again in London, but Jo is in trouble and Scarlett tries to help her ex best friend.
Chapters: 1/8 Fandom: Sherlock (TV) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade Characters: Sherlock Holmes, scarlett holmes, John Watson, Johanna Watson, Mrs. Hudson (Sherlock Holmes), Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade, Mary Morstan, Mark Morstan Additional Tags: fem!lock, Angst, Pining, Unrequited Love, Not Actually Unrequited Love, Implied/Referenced Drug Use, Non-Consensual Drug Use, Emotional/Psychological Abuse, Caring Mycroft Holmes, Not sure what other warnings are needed. Tread with care Summary:
Scarlett and Johanna were inseparable best friends until Jo met Mark and everything changed. Fast forward 8 years and the girls find each other again in London, but Jo is in trouble and Scarlett tries to help her ex best friend.
