Tag Archives: Sherlock

George RR Martin and Toxic Fandom

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Geri Schear

The relationship between author and fan is an odd one. I’ve been on both sides of the fence, and I get it. I understand the need of the author to challenge himself, his characters, and his readers. By the same token, no fan wants to be toyed with, to be told, yes, we know you loved that series, but we’ve changed it completely and we believe you’ll love it even more. Continue reading →

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Fans With an F

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Geri Schear

So, last week the final episode of Sherlock’s S4 ended and, oh my, what a hullabaloo! The way some fans reacted, you’d think their teddy bears had been burned, their dogs left to starve, and their father’s beards cut off. … Continue reading →

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Does the Reader Know Best?

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Geri Schear

Who Killed the Author? Roland Barthes, that wag who proclaimed the death of the Author, once said, “Culture is tyrannically centred on the Author.” In case you were wondering, old Rolly didn’t see this as a good thing. Well, the … Continue reading →

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Sherlockian Goodies on the Way

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Geri Schear

Today I wanted to share some information about some Sherlockian goodies you can expect this year. They might keep you going during the wait for series 4 of Sherlock. BEYOND WATSON Beyond Watson is a compilation of tales about the great … Continue reading →

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Sherlock – The Abominable Bride Review

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Geri Schear

  NOTE: the following review contains spoilers. If those fiends at Hartswood who produce Sherlock are good at one thing it’s polarising their fans. Part of the problem, I think, is everyone has their own version of what the show … Continue reading →

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Kakorrhaphiophobia

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Geri Schear

Kakorrhaphiophobia. It’s a great word, isn’t it? No, it’s not the title of a song by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich. It’s a condition that we all suffer to some degree. If you write, you probably live with it every … Continue reading →

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Magic!

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Geri Schear

  What is it that looks like magic, makes people think you’re a proper genius, and elevates your fiction from the humdrum? No, it’s not signing with JK Rowling’s agent — thought that probably wouldn’t hurt — it’s foreshadowing. More … Continue reading →

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“A Biased Judgement” Press Release

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Geri Schear

County Meath Author Brings Sherlock Holmes Diary To Life An Irish up and coming writer Geri Schear has created a brand new Sherlock Holmes book based on a format of the investigators diary entries. (PRWEB UK) 24 October 2014 All … Continue reading →

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Write What You Believe

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Geri Schear

Anyone who has ever picked up a pen or a laptop and tried to write something has heard that hoary old piece of advice: Write what you know. When I was starting out, these words of alleged wisdom haunted me, … Continue reading →

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Pastiche: Fan Fiction or Literature?

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Geri Schear

A while ago I told a friend I was writing a Sherlock Holmes novel. “Oh,” she said. “I’ve read some of those stories. They’re a bit naughty, aren’t they? The things Sherlock and John get up to…” I explained that … Continue reading →

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