#womeninspiringwomen

Sherlock Holmes and The Molly Boy Murders - Special Edition Hardcover Special Edition Hardcover London, 1889. In a city still reeling from the depredations of Jack the Ripper another killer arises.  Stalking the West End and Marylebone and striking at a seemingly unconn...

The Special Edition of Sherlock Holmes and the Molly-Boy Murders is available directly from @mxpublishing.bsky.social #sherlockholmes #specialedition #crimefiction

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Great book finds!

We’ve been trying to attract some crows to a bird feeder in our yard. So far unsuccessful. We’ll try adding a water feature. Crows are fascinating birds! #crows

Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Black Pharaoh I received a copy of “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Black Pharaoh” by J. M. Reinbold from MX Publishing to review. I am always going to enjoy any book that unites two of my g…

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April 17, 2026

Celebrating International Haiku Poetry Day!

first snowfall —
the hearth fire hisses
at the cat

JMR 03.05.2026
#InternationalHaikuPoetryDay

April 17th is International Haiku Poetry Day!

Celebrate by:

Creating haiku focusing on nature, seasons, or daily moments.

Go for a nature walk to gather inspiration for images to include in a poem.

Reading classical haiku from masters or engage with modern poets.

#InternationalHaikuPoetryDay

A little bit of humor for people who love cats … #cats

The Cicada's Cry Spring 2026 Edition ice knots inside each a spring bud Laurinda Lind (New York, USA) river at twilight the creak of ice shifting Ruth Holzer (Virginia, USA) f...

The Cicada's Cry: A Micro Zine of Haiku Poetry -- Spring 2026 Edition Is Available Now!

READ IT ON OUR BLOG!
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#haiku

Reading now and really enjoying … Black and Deep Desires, a Sherlock Holmes Mystery by Paul Metcalfe.
#sherlockholmes #mxpublishing

The Top 25 Sherlock Holmes Audiobooks in March - three novels make the top 5! mxpublishing.com/blogs/news/t... @kencauthor.bsky.social @paulmetcalfe.bsky.social @writerpaula.bsky.social @sueknight.bsky.social @caidencmyles.bsky.social

drenching the children
showers of cherry blossoms —
piñata party

JMR 04.06.2026 #haiku

The Victorian World of Sherlock Holmes.

April is Poetry Month so it’s the perfect time to share Vincent Starrett’s famous poem, 221B, about the enduring longevity of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. #sherlockholmes

What Three-Star Reviews Really Mean for Authors | Jane Friedman Readers who give three stars are often responding to the intersection between their expectations and the book—not the book’s inherent worth.

"I’d be lying if I said my first 3-star review didn’t give me pause. ... What could I have done differently? But the longer I sat with it, the more I understood what it really was: not rejection, but neutrality."

@lindaksienkiewicz.com discusses—w/admirable & rare rationality—the three-star review.

A little bit of humor for people who love cats … #cats

Thank you so much! And for the repost.

I’m pleased to announce that my novel “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Black Pharaoh” was awarded an Honorable Mention in the Fiction/Novel category of the 2026 Delaware Press Association awards.
#SherlockHolmes

Why ADHD Writers’ Brains Are Like Lions (and How to Harness Their Power) | Jane Friedman By learning to embrace the nonlinear nature of the ADHD brain, you can learn to write with more ease and less frustration.

Over the past 18 years as a developmental editor and writing coach, @sarahchauncey.com has noticed certain patterns among her clients with ADHD, and why neurotypical writing advice doesn’t always land for ADHDers.

banned books announcement —
adrift in the gutter stream
a broken pencil

JMR 03.31.2026 #haiku

What Bookstores Want From Traditional Publishers—and How the Bookstore Market Has Changed | Jane Friedman Booksellers discuss how BookTok has changed the customer demographic, and how publishers can better pitch their titles for placement.

Earlier this month, I attended a panel featuring bookstores discussing how they decide what to stock. One explained what a good comp title is.

Turns out that publishers & their sales reps don't always talk about comps in a way that's useful. Requirements for authors are far more onerous and strict!

A little bit of humor for people who love cats … #cats

#women

spring showers —
the rain chains chuckle
in the tea garden

JMR 2.7.2023 #haiku

Celebrating Victorian Women Crime Writers

Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835–1915): A dominant figure in sensation fiction, her novel Lady Audley's Secret is a quintessential Victorian mystery featuring a murderous woman, challenging the angel in the house stereotype. #victorianbooks

A little bit of humor for people who love cats … #cats

Thought for Today … #feminism

Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Black Pharaoh Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson are searching for the fifth Earl of Convarran who disappeared after returning to England following a disastrous excavation...

Listen to Sherlock Holmes eliminate the impossible and reveal the truth in The Adventure of the Black Pharaoh.

“Very well written, exciting, and full of action. The narration is outstanding.” — Chris S. (Audible)

#sherlockholmes #mystery #london

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Happy First Day of Spring! #spring

written in the stars
a message for the ages —
connect the dots

JMR 03.18.2026 #haiku

A little bit of humor for people who love #cats …