Sherlock Holmes
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alexkp

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16,484 posts

273 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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Are there any Sherlock Holmes fans or afficionados on here?

The reason I am asking is that I am currently in the process of writing an anthology of new stories, with a view to publication next year.

I have already had feedback from a number of experts and potential publishers, but I want a few more people to take a look.

You don't have to be a Holmes expert, but a little familiarity with the originals would be good. That said, I would also be quite interested in the thoughts or opinions of a few people who have never read the originals.

If you are interested, and can help by reading a couple of shortish stories, let me know here and I'll email some to you.

Oh, and when published I'll give you a thanks in the book.

Cheers in advance.

alexkp

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16,484 posts

273 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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anonymous said:
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I'll send some this evening. Cheers!

Fluffy

520 posts

273 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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Not read any of the originals for some time, but do like the TV adaptations. With school hols coming up, any reading material would be good. Would gladly have a read.

gshughes

1,347 posts

284 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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I've read 'em all several times and love them. I would be pleased to receive your stories for perusal.

BliarOut

72,863 posts

268 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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Ahh, now I see why you asked..... I would quite like a read too.

kerfuffle

5,253 posts

283 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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I'd love to have a read. I was a huge fan as a kid and still enjoy the TV programmes on a sunday afternoon

Flat in Fifth

48,729 posts

280 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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Mrs FiF is a real Sherlock freak. Whenever I arrive home flushed with success after some major coup she simply announces "Ah but I am the true Sherlock!"

And bugger it she is!

Nevin

2,999 posts

290 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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Yeah, I'm quite a fan and have read all of the Canon and a couple of things by other authors on several occasions. Would be more than happy to have a read through what you have done. Sounds pretty interesting.

alexkp

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16,484 posts

273 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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This is excellent! Thanks all, I'll be emailing them over this evening.

Any more for any more?

thebluemonkey

1,296 posts

269 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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I would love to have a wee read.

Iria

854 posts

281 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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moi aussi please! Will send feedback as soon as I can - studying quite hard at the mo!

simpo two

92,708 posts

294 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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anonymous said:
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Yep, I'll read it. I'll do anything for a credit Plus, you'll be dealing with a bloke who got his little anecdote read on Home Truths, so I can be your Media Consultant

Nevin

2,999 posts

290 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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simpo two said:

anonymous said:
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Plus, you'll be dealing with a bloke who got his little anecdote read on Home Truths, so I can be your Media Consultant


Wahey, I was on Home Truths as well. Had a nice chat with John Peel.

AllTorque

2,646 posts

298 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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Very interested Alex - would love a look if you can send me some!

Wildfire

9,948 posts

281 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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Love a good dective story and I read loads, would loe to have a look!!

bouffy

1,540 posts

291 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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Massive fan. Even went to see Jeremy Brett in the stage version in the 80s. Managed to charm my way backstage to see him. He gave me a signed piccie and wrote me a letter about a month later - top chap, and Pipe Smoker of the Year in 19-something or other.

Would be happy to read some stuff for you.

Guy

scared but happy

24,147 posts

258 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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bouffy said:
Massive fan. Even went to see Jeremy Brett in the stage version in the 80s. Managed to charm my way backstage to see him. He gave me a signed piccie and wrote me a letter about a month later - top chap, and Pipe Smoker of the Year in 19-something or other.

Would be happy to read some stuff for you.

Guy

Jeremy Brett IS Sherlock Holmes to me. (www.brettish.com)
I only watched the TV versions and he is exactly how you imagine Mr 'olmes to be.

vixpy1

42,699 posts

293 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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Holmes and Watson are camping.

Holmes turns to watson and says ' You can clearly see the stars tonight Watson, what can we deduce from that?'

Watson shugs.. 'I don't know my dear Holmes'







'Some bugger has knicked our tent!'

nel

4,830 posts

270 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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So AlexKP, are you finally going to bring Sherlock out of the closet and reveal him as a chocolate starfish trooper? Does he get hit by a drugs bust because of his opium habit? You going to resurrect Moriarty or get Sherlock to win "Sleuth of the Year" competition, narrowly pipping Hercules Poirot?

Just a few ideas!

jimbeaux

33,791 posts

260 months

Monday 27th June 2005
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scared but happy said:

bouffy said:
Massive fan. Even went to see Jeremy Brett in the stage version in the 80s. Managed to charm my way backstage to see him. He gave me a signed piccie and wrote me a letter about a month later - top chap, and Pipe Smoker of the Year in 19-something or other.

Would be happy to read some stuff for you.

Guy


Jeremy Brett IS Sherlock Holmes to me. (www.brettish.com)
I only watched the TV versions and he is exactly how you imagine Mr 'olmes to be.


Totally agree; Jeremy Brett IS Holmes, end of discussion....period!! Anyone who disagrees with that gets a cheese grater run across the face!