The Only One in the World: “S.H.E.R.L.O.C.K.” by Atlin Merrick I loved Atlin’s writing in the Sherlock Holmes realm before we ever met, and when she pitched her idea of a ‘global’ Holmes story for The Only One in the World I knew it would be a beautiful fit for the theme. Atlin has a…
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Narrelle M Harris on Jason Franks
The Only One in the World: “Sharaku Homura and the Heart of Iron” by Jason Franks When Jason Franks submitted his story, “Sharaku Homura and the Heart of Iron”, to The Only One in the World, I knew we had a great book on our hands. He was one of the first writers I spoke…
Read moreNarrelle M Harris on Lucy Sussex
The Only One in the World: “Mistress Islet and the General’s Son” by Lucy Sussex I first spoke to Lucy Sussex about writing a New Zealand pakeha (non-Maori) Holmes for the anthology, but she had recently discovered a real woman from history named Anne Kidderminster, nee Holmes, who in the 17th century investigated her husband’s…
Read moreNarrelle M Harris on Jack Fennell
The Only One in the World: “The Path of Truth.” by Jack Fennell I was introduced to Jack Fennell at the Worldcon in Dublin in 2019 by Atlin Merrick, who had adored A Brilliant Void, a book of Irish science fiction by women which he’d compiled and edited. He hosted the Irish Ghost Stories panel…
Read moreNarrelle M Harris on Jayantika Ganguly
The Only One in the World: “The Adventure of the Fated Homecoming” by Jayantika Ganguly Although I haven’t met Jay in person, I’ve known of her work via other Holmesian anthologies and we’ve shared Table of Contents space in Sherlock Holmes: Adventures Beyond the Canon. Jay also edits Proceedings of the Pondicherry Lodge for the…
Read moreCover Reveal: The Only One in the World – a Sherlock Holmes Anthology
I am so thrilled to be able to share with you the cover for the upcoming anthology, The Only One in the World – full of stories of what Sherlock and/or John might have been like if one or both came from a cultural background different to the Victorian-era gentlemen of the Conan Doyle books….
Read moreLockdown Fiction: Flotsam
This story comes from Clan Destine Press’s 1 June writing prompt. Flotsam ‘It’s not really umber, is it?’ Didi, pressed closed to Galatea’s side, ceased peering at the sea to blink her bemusement at her new companion. ‘Sorry?’ ‘The umber ella. It’s not umber. Perhaps like raw umber, but more like bone. And white, of…
Read moreLockdown Fiction: Party Trick
This story was inspired by the 26 May Clandestine Press story prompt. Party Trick “Never have I ever been late for a date!” declared Mira with a grin. Of the four others playing the game, only Alec took a drink with her. “Unholy demon of punctuality,” Daisy said, making a wobbly sign of the cross….
Read moreLockdown Fiction: The Red Shoe Blues
This is another response to a Clan Destine Press writing prompt. The bands referenced in it, Ground Control and 187 Lockdown, are real UK garage bands. The Red Shoe Blues When Dave texted, Skinny Mae responded. She should have been locked in her room, with her ears plugged shut with wax, like her physician instructed….
Read moreLockdown Fiction: Punch line
This story was written for an Improbable Press blog prompt. If you need to give your writing mojo a leg up, give the Improbable Press and Clan Destine Press writing prompt posts a go! This story is very silly but hey, it’s what my brain gave me. Sorry/Not Sorry. Punch Line The legend of the…
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