Category Archives: Literary

Never Forget Nushu

Nushu (also called Dong language) is a fascinating secret language developed by women in a part of Hunan in harsh, old, patriarchal China. It was used to educate and evade repression, since women were largely forbidden from the realm of … Continue reading

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An Improbably True Book Signing

We will be signing our new Sherlock Holmes anthology on November 7th at the 2nd & Charles Bookstore* in Charlotte, NC. Come out and meet us! * 5331 South Blvd. (corner of Tyvola), Charlotte, NC 28217

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On Chasing Sherlock Holmes Through the Streets of London

I’m pleased to see you’ve made it through the fog-shrouded streets of London to cozy little 221-B. Now, take a cup of tea and pack your pipe, gather round the fireplace in a comfortable chair, and let’s talk about our … Continue reading

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Sherlock Meets Cthulhu

Recently had an absolute blast writing a new Sherlock Holmes tale. The project required a horror tinge, so I got to blend Sherlock’s universe with Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythos. Very eerie, yet very fun! The side benefit to researching this project … Continue reading

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The Murty Classical Library of India

The Harvard University Press has done it again. I am a huge fan of the Loeb CLassical Library which compiles and translates Greek and Roman classics in one place. Now they have begun publication of the Murty Classical Library of … Continue reading

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Avengers Attack (Each Other)

I am rereading the entire original Avengers run. Noticed something I missed in childhood: In the first several issues, the Avengers mostly fight themselves. For the record, the founding Avengers are Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, Ant-Man, and the Wasp, though … Continue reading

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The Peabodys Enter History

What a shame that archaeologist and writer Barbara Mertz has passed away. I absolutely love her Amelia Peabody mysteries, which not only have Egyptology galore, but are witty as can be. The humorous and romantic interplay between her protagonists couple … Continue reading

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