Every novel has its own origin story, and Sherlock Holmes and Operation Hecate is no exception. For me, the spark came from two seemingly unrelated places. The first was the series of Sherlock Holmes films starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. While many of these films transplanted Holmes into the Second World War to confront…
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Sherlock Holmes and Operation Hecate Progresses
I’m delighted to share that Sherlock Holmes and Operation Hecate has officially been green lit for publication through the Orange Pips imprint of MX Publishing. I’ve recently reviewed and signed off on the cover designs for both the paperback and hardback editions, and it’s exciting to see the project taking another major step towards publication….
A Second Sherlock Holmes Novel
I’m pleased to share that I’ve signed a contract with MX Publishing for my second Sherlock Holmes novel, Sherlock Holmes and Operation Hecate. Following Footsteps on the Moor, this new story takes Holmes into a very different setting — the late 1930s. It’s a period that brings with it a distinct atmosphere and a different…
Sherlock Holmes and Operation Hecate Update
I wanted to share a positive update on Operation Hecate. I’ve now received detailed feedback from the publisher’s editor, which is an encouraging step in the process. The manuscript has been carefully reviewed, and I’ve been invited to revise the work and re-submit it to MX Publishing for consideration under their Orange Pips imprint. This…
Writer’s Update: Progress, Setbacks, and Sherlock Holmes
Writing life isn’t always a straight line, and lately, I’ve felt it more keenly than usual. My recent novella didn’t quite find the audience I’d hoped for, and the manuscript I submitted to MX Publishing is still pending a reminder that in publishing, nothing is guaranteed. But the work continues. I’ve just completed a revised…
Plans for 2026
2025 was a great year for me as a new author. My book Footsteps on the Moor was published by MX Publishing and is still healthy on the Kindle and Audible rankings. Thank you to everyone who purchased a copy and a gentle reminder it would be great if you’ve read/listened to it please can…
Beginning a new project
With the beginning or Winter and the colder nights I’ve decided to start a new project whilst waiting for feedback on my latest submission to MX Publishing. I had the idea that there are a lot of Sherlock Holmes’ canon where Sherlock makes brief references to having been involved with the main protagonist before or…
Sherlock Holmes and Operation Hecate nears the finish line
It’s been a busy few months at my writing desk, but I’m pleased to share that the manuscript for my latest project, ‘Sherlock Holmes and Operation Hecate’ is almost ready for submission to MX Publishing, one of the leading homes for contemporary Holmesian fiction. As any writer knows, almost ready can feel like both the…
Sherlock Holmes and the Hecate File
First draft of my next book Sherlock Holmes and the Hecate File finished. Now comes the editing and reader feedback. But it was nice to complete the final chapter. This novel is a homage to the black and white Basil Rathbone/Nigel Bruce Sherlock Holmes films. It’s set in 1938 and involves; plots against the British…
Halloween Gothic Time of Year
As the evenings draw in and the mist creeps closer to the windows, I’ve been working on something special for October… If The Hound of the Baskervilles ever made you glance twice at a foggy path or listen a little harder to the wind across the moor, you might enjoy what’s coming. Next week, I’ll…