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Sunday Six(ish)!

“What the Hell?  How did you get past–?”

“Irrelevant,” Sherlock replied, waving a dismissive hand.

“Not irrelevant!  We’re talking about a potentially serious breach of department security!”

“Oh, please, Sherlock sneered.  “If you were that concerned about security, somebody would have locked the door labeled ‘employees only.’  As it was, all I had to do was look like I knew where I was going.”

Donovan reached up and pinched the bridge of her nose between a thumb and forefinger and muttered something under breath that sounded like “Grandmother give me strength,” before raising her eyes to nail Sherlock.  “Right.  So why shouldn’t I just lock up you for trespassing?”

–Excerpt from the upcoming chapter 29 of ‘The Devil’s Blaze’ 

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Right time to share this drawing, one of the three winners in the competition portrait that took place last week-end at the official Sherlock convention in the US 😀

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I had a realization the other day that I drew a pic of Benedict many years ago -- I was not really a fan back then, but I wanted some pretty people to draw.

I remembered it being crap, but I dug it out and was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it. He looks soft and young and I just want to hug him.

Also my last drawing I posted on here was a bust so maybe soft Ben will do better 😍

#Beautiful boy #hes lovely

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Well deserved!

Definitely on the side of the Angels ...

And the Award goes to ...

@totallysilvergirl

nominated by @keirgreeneyes @ninasnakie @7-percent (and backed up wholeheartedly by the writing fandom!) we decided not to overwhelm her with titles when so encompassed by one!

Follow the blog critics are hailing as: "A Bollocking Brilliant Mind!", "An exquisitely talented writer", "Chief Fandom Cheerleader", "An absolute delight!", "A Guardian Angel to Fic Writers in the fandom", "Silver takes the GOLD in friendship", "She reblogs, reccies, cheerleads, betas, inspires and enthuses!", (and for her involvement and contributions to @fluffbruary ...) "I might have died from lack of fluff, if not for her timely interventions!"

Check out all of Silvergirl's own award-worthy fics on AO3, including: 'Ride On', 'Drawn to Stars', 'Solace & Joy' and 'Sunday Evening, 6 P.M.' ... !!! (a personal fave!) and as the 'Guardian Angel of Fic Writers' one should not be surprised to find her collection of: 'Getting to Know Johnlock Authors' introducing new readers to new authors in the fandom every day!

We'd physically give you the award (if we knew how to make one irl!) but I'm pretty sure you're already wearing the wings!

Join me in celebrating and sharing your stories! @johnlocky @chinike @sarahthecoat @rhasima @fluffbyday-smutbynight @anyawen @chriscalledmesweetie @inevitably-johnlocked @meetinginsamarra @waitedforgarridebs @safedistancefrombeingsmart @wizama @whatnext2020 @solarmama @anyway-kindness @shiplocks-of-love @holmesianlove @thegildedbee @weesi @discordantwords @arwamachine @calaisreno @bluebellofbakerstreet @thetimemoves @peanitbear @john-smiths-jawline @theofficialinternetloner @gregorovitch-adler @dragonnan @aquilea-of-the-lonely-mountain @lisbeth-kk @kettykika78 @khorazir @thegirlfromthesouth @stellacartography @jobooksncoffee @amyreadsandstresses @a-victorian-girl @impalaparkedat221b @iwlyanmw @elwinglyre @topsyturvy-turtely @iamjustreading @ceruleanmindpalace @missdeliadili

#What fun #totally silver #patron saint and godmother #and guardian angel #as it says on the placard!

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The Secret of Sherlock Holmes

GRANADA FANS. If you have not heard of this play, NOW IS THE TIME TO HEAR ABOUT IT. I'd been saving it for a rainy night and it was SOO good 😭😭Please allow me to elaborate.

[heads-up, there are no video recordings of it. I listened to the audio and followed along with the script. Not ideal, but still gave me a vivid image of what was happening on-stage.]

The nuance between screen and stage allows the actors to achieve different effects that are not possible with an on-screen adaptation. Characters do not turn to the camera and just tell you their innermost thoughts, but they can in a stageplay- and it's here that we really get to hear Brett and Hardwicke's ideas about Holmes and Watson- not much of it was unfamiliar as I'd read most of Brett's views in interviews, but it was really cool to get that confirmed in an official production that he worked on. Honestly, Brett had that feeling of "I can fix him" that I think exists in all of us Holmes fans, and totally went for it. The canon (and the Granada series) is rife with subtleties and 'show, don't tell', but it is honestly refreshing for once, to have such powerful emotion depicted dramatically and audaciously on a stage. It is all too often throughout the stories that Holmes and Watson are awfully reticent about their feelings. This play is an explosion of their private thoughts that leads to finally, thankfully, a wonderful reconciliation. I love it so much as it clearly advocates for open communication being a vital factor for a good friendship. There's a good reason for why that never happened in the canon; I think it has a lot to do with the shyness and reticence of the English, and I would not be surprised most particularly with Victorian men. But Holmes and Watson do still have their moments in the canon (e.g. 3GAR & FINA), and it's what makes them stand out so shockingly much in their time.

I appreciate that this play gives us viginettes of Holmes and Watson's life together all the way up to The Final Problem. It not only sets us up for the climax later, but also shows us specifically Brett's Holmes and Hardwicke's Watson. There were changes made from the original stories, and yet felt so wonderfully in-character and flowed really well through the actors. The play exclusively stars Brett and Hardwicke, and the purpose of redoing scenes from the canon, such as STUD, NAVA, or CHAS was to highlight the status in their relationship, for example Holmes's displeasure at Watson's marriage and subsequent loneliness- important scenes that communicate Holmes's dependence on Watson. These small glimpses also give us the much-needed humour for any balanced Holmes production! It not only communicates the warm and light moments that they shared, but also helps us get more invested in this particular pair on the stage, which is still vital, even if we're already attached to the characters.

The implications that arise from Brett's portrayal of Holmes is fascinating. He admits that he'd have been dead within two years without Watson, without the indispensible role he played in controlling his addiction and mental state. He admits of the lonely and awful childhood he shared with his brother. The fact that Holmes comes forward and tells us this himself suggests he is very psychologically aware of himself and how his mind works. He understands why he has addictions, the reasons for his barriers and difficulty with emotional vulnerability. Assuming Holmes is very interested in the criminal psyche, but also his own due to his eccentricities, it makes so much sense that he would psychoanalyse himself to this degree, but also be frustrated with how little he is able to move from his rigid mindset. This interpretation works so wonderfully for Brett's Holmes, and I am so glad for this portrayal he has given us. When it comes to canon Holmes, however, I feel that this is more likely to be unconscious. I can never shake how much of Brett is actually within his Holmes. While his comes close to the original, I still see them as separate people. Granada's adaptation tends to play up Holmes's melancholy/depression a little too far for me, like a far-away, mythical creature that can never be understood, because we never get much of an opportunity to see what he really feels (perhaps Eligible Bachelor or Master Blackmailer might come close). But I feel that almost defeats the character. To me, Holmes is flawed and troubled, but he is simply human. The Secret of Sherlock Holmes portrays this fact wonderfully, because all of those feelings are rising to the surface.

We move further into speculation, but I think Brett's Holmes has also a fairly healthy understanding of the difference between social constructs and necessities, which take more importance in a queer/neurodivergent reading of him. He understands that his upbringing was due to an "accepted convention", and we see time and again how Holmes disregards social conventions or constructs and does his own thing. It's why he gets frustrated at others for not understanding him, but also accepts that it will never come easily to people. That's why he's very lucky for Watson (and Mrs. Hudson and Lestrade!) :)

Holmes's darker emotions, and Watson's fierce devotion are displayed most prominently throughout. When Watson comments on Holmes's childhood, Holmes lies about it, woeing internally over how much he conceals, to even someone as close to him as Watson. He privately shares his desire to be "found out", because sharing his feelings to Watson is too difficult. His friend takes his word for it, appreciative of the times Holmes is able to speak frankly about himself. Holmes wants to be open, and Watson wants to listen, but it's Holmes's barriers preventing it. This feeling and experience is so raw and human, and something I would imagine would resonate with many people.

The latter half of the play focuses primarily on Holmes's cocaine addiction. Pastiche writers really like that sore spot, huh. Watson's perceptiveness and powers of observation are on full force in this play. Watson can tell when Holmes is high (as a medical man, most likely), and even deduced that Holmes may still be living by Mycroft's body language. But when it came to Holmes's return from the Great Hiatus...

Something that canon Watson seems to completely forget is his anger towards Holmes. In the story, he is so star-struck and relieved that he barely considers any other feeling. Hardwicke does briefly touch on this in the Granada episode with "I thought I would be as trustworthy as your brother," but it really doesn't go further than that. In The Secret of Sherlock Holmes, Hardwicke goes FULL FORCE. This is what we needed!!! It was a powerful, hair-raising performance. When Holmes has clearly not understood the harm he has done, Watson leaves. Actually slams the door. And when he returns, he makes it very clear to Holmes why he is hurt. And yet, his devotion remains, for when Holmes starts explaining his creation of Moriarty, it takes a while before Watson is fully convinced. Watson is extremely compassionate and empathetic, yes, but he's also very grounded and level-headed, and he must draw the line somewhere. It doesn't take him long to forgive Holmes, but he knows his anger has a place in that room, and allows it to be. I appreciate that it's taken just as seriously as Holmes's troubles.

The only reason either Holmes or Watson are able to communicate so finely with each other- even through shouting and crying- is because of their emotional awareness. It's what makes their relationship work, because they are both aware of how much they mean to each other. When they move past the difficulty of sharing such feelings, their bond grows stronger.

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Nearly 10k words into my first draft of the amnesia fic now. The story is really starting to take shape.

#love me some angst #and some nice shirts

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by jinwuashes

#gorgeous #fanart #reposted #sherlock fanart #london is part of the man

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The Murder of Sir Emory J. Amat by ChrisCalledMeSweetie

A Sherlock Holmes mystery, as recounted by Dr. John H. Watson.

Can you follow the clues to deduce whodunnit?

Chapter 11: Holmes Pays a Call

Harry pushed her spectacles up and looked at me. 

“You seem very grumpy, John. It must be your old war wound. A blue pill, I think, tonight.” 

To see me in my own home, you would never imagine that I was a doctor of medicine. Harry does the home prescribing both for herself and me. 

“Damn my leg,” I said irritably. 

I noted with some surprise that it actually hadn’t been bothering me since I began investigating this case with Holmes, but forbore from mentioning this to Harry.

I’m tagging some folks who might be interested. Please let me know if you’d like me to tag or untag you.

@mydogwatson  @totallysilvergirl  @bluebellofbakerstreet @sarahthecoat  @helloliriels  @daisyfairy1 @imnova  @kittenmadnessandtea  @marta-bee  @whodwantmeasaflatmate @iwantthatbelstaffanditsoccupant  @jobooksncoffee  @peanitbear @bakingsherlycakes  @missdeliadilisblog @kettykika78 @stellacartography @shelleysprometheus @iamjustreading @chinike @sgam76 @loves-to-read-fanfic  @inevitably-johnlocked @johnlockismyreligion @riversong912 @calaisreno @7-percent

#another vote apparently #adding to the list #chriscalledmesweetie

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I spy a new story from a fav author, and it made me realise I should have subscribed long ago or I would have seen it from the start. That said...

With ten chapters now posted of the expected 27, there is enough story for me to dive in and binge. Up to the top of my list for weekend reading is:

A mash-up of Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes? What's not to like?

#chriscalledmesweetie #saving for later! #7-percent fic rec

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Sorry, correction: link to place bid here!

FTH2024 Browsing Period Begins!

Hello hello! It's time :)

Super excited to be joining in on the fun for @fandomtrumpshate for my second time this year!!

Please do look at the selection of creators offering pieces for the Sherlock Fandom (and more!) here:

Bidding begins on March 5, but in short I’m offering one procreate drawing for BBC Sherlock/Granada Sherlock starting at a $25 donation to the non-profit of your choice.

Check out my previous artwork here

and my piece for @chriscalledmesweetie for FTH2023 here.

In the meantime, happy browsing!!

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With the unveiling of the final chapter of “Exit”, the story of Victor and Sherlock in @7-percent​‘s fic universe comes to a conclusion. There may be more glimpses into Victor’s life later, but it’s safe to say the pivotal moments between him and Sherlock — and the points-of-no-return — have been narrated.

There are no easy, happy endings in this story. Which makes it all the more real and touching and memorable. Victor is no cardboard cutout, no villain and no unequivocally flawless man, just as Sherlock is hardly the poster boy for healthy relationships.

Go read this series; you won’t be disappointed. And I’m not just saying it because I betaed the whole thing :)

#all that has been said #i echo #7percent #sherlock fanfic #one of the epics of the fandom #victor trevor

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A Thousand Words: Unwind

A picture’s proverbially worth a thousand words and frequently inspires them, though sometimes the words are many more or many fewer, as per the Muse’s whim. Thank you to all the artists who do fanworks: they are a constant inspiration.

@kettykika78 shared this with the 2022 writers retreat in Italy and not only gave me permission to use it, but also made me a gift of the original. “I love it” doesn’t begin to do justice to how it tickles me.

Unwind

Damn.

Damn, damn, damn.

I’m just home, shattered and ready to unwind with a bath and a glass of something, when the Guv texts and orders me (I swear it was an order) to get my ARSE (in shouty capitals) over to his local.

I don’t even like his local. And after working all hours on the case we finally broke—with the help of the sodding Freak (I hate to admit it)—I just don’t have it in me to go back out and lift a glass and be all hail-fellow-well-met with the team. So I text back “Why?” which is as close as I can come to saying “no” to my boss.

“You’ll see. Just get here.”

Cursing, shrugging back into my coat, putting on shoes (a different pair, at least they hurt in different places), I head to the Guv’s local which, as it is the opposite of local to my flat, takes me 47 minutes.

I walk in and at once I see the Met group: the Guv, most of the murder squad, that sneering bastard Anderson (why why why?), the Freak and his minder. Exactly as expected.

Only—not as expected. Something’s different. Lestrade and all the others are having pints, of course, but the Freak and his terrier are leaning back in front of balloon glasses of red wine, relaxed and laughing. When have I ever seen the Freak laugh? Laugh with people, not at them?

Keep reading below the cut, or here

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#Gorgeous #kettykitta #sherlock fanart #I love to see the happy boys

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No rest for the wicked

My sherlock phase is coming back full swing

send help

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*emerges from the other room covered in blood* you should see the word document

#Chuckling

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Bidding now open!! Here's my creator bidding link, but please do browse through all the wonderful options out there!!

(because I definitely placed my bids first too!)

FTH2024 Browsing Period Begins!

Hello hello! It's time :)

Super excited to be joining in on the fun for @fandomtrumpshate for my second time this year!!

Please do look at the selection of creators offering pieces for the Sherlock Fandom (and more!) here:

Bidding begins on March 5, but in short I’m offering one procreate drawing for BBC Sherlock/Granada Sherlock starting at a $25 donation to the non-profit of your choice.

Check out my previous artwork here

and my piece for @chriscalledmesweetie for FTH2023 here.

In the meantime, happy browsing!!

#fandom trumps hate #fth 2024 #bidding open! #fandomtrumpshate #off to the races