Want to read this along with me? This essay is part of The Return of Sherlock Holmes, published in 1905. I used the epub version found on Feedbooks.com. Before I dig into this story, let’s take a moment to look at the concept of monomania. Watson mentions this as a possible explanation of the destruction [...]
I am such a nerd that when I’m not writing about vampires for my job, I’m writing about vampires for my own entertainment. Specifically, I’m currently playing a Bishop in our local Sabbat LARP.1 At our game this past weekend, my character, Dottore Balanzone, decided to give a Sermon of Caine. Instead of doing the [...]
The past week of discussion on Vampire 20th Anniversary Edition reminded me of this topic, but I’ve been meaning to talk about it for a while now. I’m certainly no stranger to debate and discussion. I don’t have any formal training in debate – I can’t tell you what the Latin for “I called you [...]
Want to read this along with me? This essay is part of The Return of Sherlock Holmes, published in 1905. I used the epub version found on Feedbooks.com. Right up front, Watson is clear about the fact that he’s concealing the date and the facts to help place this “absolutely unique experience”. This just encourages [...]
Want to read this along with me? This essay is part of The Return of Sherlock Holmes, published in 1905. I used the epub version found on Feedbooks.com. In the first week of July, 1895, Watson claims that Holmes was at the top of his game mentally and physically. It’s a good piece of data [...]
Before I dive into this, let me preface: editing and criticism are essential to being a professional writer. I don’t care if you think your words are the best thing since 8-bit graphics, there is nothing that can’t be improved by a critical review. Let me give you a moment if you think that doesn’t [...]
Want to read this along with me? This essay is part of The Return of Sherlock Holmes, published in 1905. I used the epub version found on Feedbooks.com. Amusingly, although the last story was about a cyclist, this story has the most enduring controversy about bicycles – specifically, bicycle tire (or, more accurately, “tyre”) tracks. [...]