The quality of light this time of year is just amazing. All those long shadows, vivid colours . I couldn't resist this #photo of the #boats in #Conwy harbour #Wales this morning. It's always a great view, heading over the bridge into town, but early morning is dreamy #photography #photooftheday

Jean Hill has a passion for #ghoststories, so Watson may be forgiven for thinking that the story he relates is straight out of the pages of a #Gothic novel. However, with a woman’s safety at stake, #SherlockHolmes has just an hour to solve the mystery of The Spectre of The Elms shorturl.at/B9xx0

"5 stars! Astonishingly true to Doyle’s style. Powerful stories that might well be from the original canon, with a deep understanding of the geographies, institutions, and customs of the time. A true delight!" @mxpublishing.bsky.social #Midweek #breaktime #HistoricalFiction #read shorturl.at/K5erH

Decided to take a break from the screen for a little #birding and a chance to try out my new phone #camera The ice on the coastal path had melted in patches matching the shadows thrown up by the fence. A perfect #photo opportunity! #photographer #NOIR #winterseason #blackandwhite #moody #photography

"the art of the pastiche at its finest. The Watsonian voice is pitch-perfect, and the mysteries are deliciously puzzling yet fair, each one unfolding with a satisfying logic that put Holmes’ razor-sharp intellect front and center" #cozyreads @mxpublishing.bsky.social mxpublishing.com/products/she...

"Hammond has something extra—her plots feel truly original, and she has a knack for guiding Holmes through the strange twists of each case to always arrive at a satisfying, logical conclusion. With the skill of a master conjuror, she both baffles and delights" #sherlockholmes shorturl.at/ToS1R

One of my own #photographs turned into a #digitalpainting I worked on this for quite a while to pick out the blades of grass, the #lichen on the #grave and to get that soft burr on the background. Pretty happy with the results! #photooftheday #artwork

The Spectre of the Elms is part of the Discoveries Of #SherlockHolmes series of #shortstories designed to give fans the opportunity to sample #Sherlockian writers from all over the world. "5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Holmes listening!" #cozymystery @mxpublishing.bsky.social shorturl.at/B9xx0

From #Medieval #London to the snow-capped mountains of Turkey, from the glitz of the #OrientExpress to the backdrop of #WWI this new collection invites you to celebrate deduction, forensic science, and logic #MondayMorning #bookstoread #historicalfiction #MondayMood mxpublishing.com/products/dig...

6 canonical #historical #stories including The Covent Garden Medium which looks at #Victorian spiritualism. As the lamps are dimmed and the spirits speak, what will the Doctor and the detective discover? #CozyMystery #History #CoventGarden @mxpublishing.bsky.social mxpublishing.com/products/dig...

I love how close-up #photography turns everyday objects into something strange and curious. #photographyisart #photooftheday #photographer #photographer

When Jean Hill arrives at #BakerStreet, the tale he tells is straight out of the pages of a Gothic novel. However, with a woman’s safety at stake, #SherlockHolmes has just an hour to solve the #mystery of The Spectre of The Elms. #audiobook #ebooks #Kindle #reading www.amazon.co.uk/Spectre-Elms...

Two collections, 12 canonical tales, which test #sherlockholmes ability to unravel the conspiracies, the misdirections, the strange, and the curious. "The art of the Sherlockian pastiche at its finest!" #cozymystery #historicalfiction #crimefiction #detectivefiction mxpublishing.com/products/dig...

Grab yourself some #weekend #reading #audiobooks #digitalbooks and traditional print #books from a great indie publisher - and every sale supports good causes. @caidencmyles.bsky.social @margaretwalsh.bsky.social @mxpublishing.bsky.social

I’m in the process of translating the deer sketch I did for #Inktober 2025 to a watercolour painting. The #sketch was popular with viewers so I thought it’d be good to do a proper #painting. I’ve kept to an ink palette which is very different for me #art #artwork #watercolour #originalart

I just love this time of year.... that #goldenhour glow, all those long shadows... and (because this is #Llandudno) #GOAT𓃵 #goats #greatorme #photooftheday #PhotographyIsArt

Absolutely thrilled to have my tale of loss, longing, and horror in the upcoming "Love Lies Dying" issue of "The Stygian Zine" @stygiansociety.bsky.social If you love weird, dark tales please do take a look! #Weird #DarkFantasy #horror

From #Cornish devils to #Welsh witches, from #CoventGarden mediums to #Egyptian curses. 6 canonical tales which test #sherlockholmes ability to unravel the conspiracies, the misdirections, the strange, and the curious. #weekendvibes #ebook #readingisfun #audiobooks mxpublishing.com/products/dig...

Six #shortstories including The Impossible Assassin which takes #sherlockholmes to #Turkey With revolutionaries & the secret police trying to muddy the waters, can he discover the truth before he falls victim to a seemingly invisible assassin? #weekendmood #weekender mxpublishing.com/products/she...

This is absolutely lush! Need!

#art is everywhere! And it's always a joy to find something that someone has made and hidden away to surprise you on your journey. Like this #greenman under a bridge #graffiti #photography #Noir #PhotographyIsArt

"It's quite popular to set #SherlockHolmes up against the supernatural & force him to concede that it exists. That's what I thought I was getting in this great collection Instead Holmes stays true to himself & uncovers the real mystery" #FridayVibes #weekend #reads mxpublishing.com/products/dig...

It's #FridayVibes - the perfect time to grab yourself a slice of #Sherlockian joy #WeekBforBooks #weekend #audiobook #audiobooksforthewin #audiobooks @caidencmyles.bsky.social @margaretwalsh.bsky.social @mxpublishing.bsky.social

The path through Mirkwood 🫣 #mirkwood #lordoftherings #landscapephotography #naturephotography #odenwald #misty #forest

My favourite #artworks often begin with one or two of my own #photos This started with two shots of a misty day on the #greatorme Then, I reworked a vintage image in #photoshop to give me the #vibe I was looking for. Pretty pleased with the result! #PhotographyIsArt #Artists

The Discoveries Of #SherlockHolmes are #stories exclusively released on #Kindle #audio to give #readers the opportunity to sample #sherlockians from all over the world. Mine is No 9 "I kept asking myself if I'd read this before ..well you got me and I loved it!" www.amazon.com/Spectre-Elms...

From #Medieval #London to the #orientexpress from the days of fledgling friendship to #WWI, this new #Sherlockian #anthology celebrates deduction, forensic science, and logic "5 stars! Astonishingly true to Doyle’s style" #snowday #WINTER #readerscommunity #listening mxpublishing.com/products/she...

I've been having some great #sherlockian #sherlockholmes chat recently and wanted to share the new (to me) authors and books that are now very definitely on my radar. Take a look at this fab irregular #detective series from @jeriwesterson.bsky.social‬ And isn't the cover great?

Looking for your next #mystery #detectivefiction #crimefiction read? How about twenty-five fabulous new #audiobooks from a great #indie publisher? @mxpublishing.bsky.social @caidencmyles.bsky.social @margaretwalsh.bsky.social #Listen #listenwithheart

I do love these late nights, and the #photograghy opportunities they offer. Everything becomes a little #NOIR (even bus stops!) #PhotographyIsArt

I wanted to share some links from a great online #sherlockholmes chat I've been having. There are clearly still a lot of great #books I need to add to my to-buy pile This by @amsardar.bsky.social looks especially interesting! www.amazon.com/Christmas-Ca...

"5 stars. Powerful stories that might well be from the original canon, with a deep understanding of the geographies, institutions, and customs of the time. A true delight!" #Kindle #ebook #audiobook #WINTER #reading #cozymystery #HistoricalFiction #bookstoread mxpublishing.com/products/dig...

"The art of the pastiche at its finest. The Watsonian voice is pitch-perfect & the mysteries are deliciously puzzling yet fair, each one unfolding with a satisfying logic that put #sherlockholmes razor-sharp intellect front & center" #BooksMakeGreatGifts #booklovers mxpublishing.com/products/she...

I can't decide if I like this, or hate it! It's a #pastel that I did a while back, then I went back over it to turn it into a #WINTER #snow #wintersolstice scene. It's a bit clumsy but quite I like the mood. #artwork #ArtistOnX #moody

"It's quite popular to set #SherlockHolmes up against the supernatural & force him to concede that it exists. That's what I thought I was getting in this great collection Instead Holmes stays true to himself & uncovers the real mystery" $8 #ebook #winterreads #books mxpublishing.com/products/dig...

6 canonical #sherlockholmes tales inspired by real people, places & #history "The Bleeding Heart Mystery" features @leatherlanelondon #lostriversoflondon & @bleedingheartyd tavern, which you can visit. #winteseason #readingcommunity #historicalfiction #thrillers mxpublishing.com/products/dig...

25 gripping #thrillers #detectivefiction #historicalfiction #crimefiction to start off your #2026 #reading Thrilled to see my collection of canonical #shortstories at Number 15! @mxpublishing.bsky.social @caidencmyles.bsky.social @margaretwalsh.bsky.social

If you love #sciencefiction #scifi #fantasy #weirdtales I heartily recommend Third Flatiron's wonderful Brain Games #anthology I'm just re-reading it and there's so much to love! (Whispers... I have a story in this one too) Do take a look at their web site — so many great #bookstoread !

"writes with the easy confidence of someone who knows she can pull off the dangerous trick of presenting Holmes with seemingly supernatural challenges, while carrying readers towards the moment when she reveals the perfectly logical truth" #snowdays #readingworld mxpublishing.com/products/dig...

Six canonical #shortstories inspired by real people, places & #history For instance, "The Singular Case of Doctor Butler" is set during #WWI in #Enfield #GraysInnRoad #historicalfiction #audiobookrecommendations #medicalysteries #ebook #audiobooks #cozymystery mxpublishing.com/products/dig...

Huge congrats to fellow #sherlockian @caidencmyles.bsky.social whose #anthologies are flying off the shelves! Thrilled to see my new #shortstory collection at No. 15 and @margaretwalsh.bsky.social in at 22. Great to see so much love for #SherlockHolmes #Sherlock #HolmesandWatson #221bBakerStreet

Absolutely brilliant night last night #wassailing with #Conwy Orchard Community. And it was all done on declaimed land, brought back into use by volunteers. And there was mulled #cider made from the orchard's apples too! #history #pagan #celts #Wales

It's not too late to grab yourself an #ebook for #weekendreading Twelve #sherlockholmes #shortstories in one easy click and buy #historicalfiction #Detective #cozymystery #Kindle #ebooks @mxpublishing.bsky.social mxpublishing.com/products/dig...

Looking for a great #listen ? Then please do take a look at this fab list #historicalfiction #CrimeFiction #cozymystery #sherlockholmes #detective #audiobooksforthewin @kencauthor.bsky.social @jmreinbold.bsky.social @paulmetcalfe.bsky.social @margaretwalsh.bsky.social @mxpublishing.bsky.social

Took this photo a while back but with the #stormgorreti #snow and #ice moving in, it seemed a good time to share it! Stay safe and happy #snowday guys! #winterwanderlust #winterseason

6 canonical #shortstories inspired by #history including The Covent Garden Medium, which looks at #Victorian spiritualism. As the lamps are dimmed, and the spirits speak, just what will the Doctor and the detective discover? #weekendvibes #cozy #CoventGarden #London mxpublishing.com/products/dig...

Six #shortstories including The Impossible Assassin which takes #sherlockholmes to #Turkey With revolutionaries & the secret police trying to muddy the waters, can he discover the truth before he falls victim to a seemingly invisible assassin? #cozy #weekendreads mxpublishing.com/products/she...

Today's share is a little of my #spooky #artwork — seemed suitable for such a dark and stormy day! This was inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher" #artists #Gothic #literature

From #Medieval #London to the snow-capped mountains of Turkey, from the glitz of the #OrientExpress to the backdrop of #WWI, this new collection invites you to celebrate deduction, forensic science, and logic #StormHour #reading #bookstoread #history #sherlockholmes mxpublishing.com/products/dig...

If you love #kindle #ebooks then my #shortstory #anthology is now only 5.49 #sale #Discounts Perfect for #snowday "5 stars. A voice that rings true to the originals. Total enjoyment" #detectivefiction #History #CrimeFiction #readingcommunity #booklovers #sherlockholmes www.amazon.com/Infinitely-S...