Thank Holmes It's Friday - Mar 7th - Female Authors
It’s that time again - Thank Holmes it’s Friday! Tomorrow, March 8th, we join the world in celebrating International Women's Day! Throughout March, we’ll be shining a well-deserved spotlight on the incredible female authors who have kept the spirit of Holmes alive and thriving.
Below we showcase a small selection of female authors. From A S Croyle's Before Watson series to Geri Shear's Lady Beatrice tales, these talented writers bring fresh perspectives and storytelling brilliance to the detective genre.
Over the coming weeks we'll be revealing a wealth of female creativity, introducing you to many more authors who are enriching the world of Sherlock Holmes. Plus, don’t miss our exciting 3 for 2 offer on over 140 Sherlock Holmes books by female authors. Just enter promo code Female Writers at checkout.
ALLISON OSBORNE
Allison Osborne has crafted the Holmes & Co. Story Collection, now nine volumes strong! Just like the legendary Sherlock Holmes tales, each book is a delightful quick read bursting with clever twists and turns, with Sherlock's brilliant daughter, Irene, leading the adventure!
A.S. CROYLE
The Before Watson Series by Croyle chronicles Sherlock Holmes's exploits before he meets Watson, exploring the early cases that shape him into the legendary detective he becomes. Set between 1874 and 1881, these captivating tales are narrated by Poppy, a clever and progressive woman who will ultimately introduce Holmes to Watson. Poppy adds an exciting new perspective to the Sherlock Holmes universe, while Croyle's four books masterfully blend mystery, suspense, and rich historical detail.
GERI SCHEAR
The four volumes in Geri's Lady Beatrice Series each combine fresh, cohesive stories with historical events. They are written in the form of diary entries by Holmes himself. This places the detective in the real world and reveals a character that is both recognisable and yet more human than we have seen before.
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OWN THE FINAL FOUR VOLUMES OF THE MX BOOK OF NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES STORIES!
One female writer you will doubtless know - Bonnie McBird. With her previous contributions to the MX Collection, including a story, two sonnets, and a poem, she has penned the foreword for the grand finale of the largest Sherlock Holmes anthology ever created—volumes 49-52!. Secure your copies on Kickstarter now.
FREE AUDIO BOOKS FOR REVIEW
If you are truly passionate about REVIEWING AND SHARING your love of Sherlock Holmes books, then we warmly invite you to claim free audiobooks.
Starting this week, we’re expanding the selection of books for you to review, with fresh titles being continually added. Now, you can choose the book that most captivates you —giving you the freedom to pick stories to review whenever the inspiration strikes.
Just click the link below to explore the titles on offer and then you'll be directed to our claim form. You can return to the claim form and select as many titles as you like - just make sure you redeem your code for each read before picking another, as they’re only valid for one week!
You'll receive an email with your unique code, download link and instructions.
SHERLOCKIAN PUZZLE OF THE WEEK
From this week forward, you'll have the chance to win a $10 gift card just for joining in on our exciting weekly quiz! Simply shoot an email to quiz@mxpublishing.com by Tuesday 12pm EST with your answers. One lucky winner will be chosen at random every week. Get ready to put your knowledge to the test!
One Question. There’s only one question, but what’s the answer? Who is Hudson? Eliminate the wrong answers first, leaving the correct answer to last.
Stablehand in The Adventure of Silver Blaze
Shopkeeper in The Adventure of the Six Napoleons
Inspector in A Scandal in Bohemia
Telegram boy in The Sign of Four
Carriage driver in The Hound of the Baskervilles
Private Secretary in The Adventure of the Illustrious Client
Medical student in A Study in Scarlet
A member of the Worthingdon Bank Gang in The Adventure of the Resident Patient
Clerk in The Adventure of the Bruce Partington Plans
A Baker Street Irregular
We'll publish the answers to these questions on Wednesday on our dedicated Shurdle Puzzle page, once the winner of the quiz has been notified.
If puzzles ignite your passion, then Paul Elgood's 'Shurdle', awaits you. Plus, a thrilling second edition is in the works—back it now on Kickstarter to snag an exclusive deal!
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