If by some vague chance you like my books and are a member of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London - you may be interested to know that I intend to attend the SHSL event on March 12th in commemoration of the Battle of Maiwand.
See the SHSL events page to keep abreast of details.
http://www.sherlock-holmes.org.uk/events.php
I may see some of you there.
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Eliminate the Impossible - 2nd Edition
Not for the first time, the suggestion has been made that there ought to be a second edition of my first work - Eliminate the Impossible. This latest suggestion is to be found within a review recently posted at Amazon.com.
I have to say that, for the time being at least, this is not likely to happen. There are several reasons for this. First and foremost is my feeling that there has not been enough activity on the film and television front to justify adding anything to the screen section of the book. Yes we've had the Guy Ritchie film and we do have the modernised version from the BBC breathing down our necks but these are not enough to justify a second edition.
I also do not feel that I can add much to my analysis of the stories which makes up the first two-thirds of the book. Comment has been made about how I mostly bring together the opinions of others rather than voicing my own but this what I intended to do. I have voiced my own opinion where I felt I could add another perspective but it was not always the case that I felt able to do so.
Even if I were to add some additional comments of my own and bring in the opinions of even more scholars I doubt it would all be enough to justify asking people to put their hands in their pockets for another edition.
The final nail in this particular coffin is that I intend to devote myself to my own attempts at Victorian detective fiction. More details on this as the project advances.
I have to say that, for the time being at least, this is not likely to happen. There are several reasons for this. First and foremost is my feeling that there has not been enough activity on the film and television front to justify adding anything to the screen section of the book. Yes we've had the Guy Ritchie film and we do have the modernised version from the BBC breathing down our necks but these are not enough to justify a second edition.
I also do not feel that I can add much to my analysis of the stories which makes up the first two-thirds of the book. Comment has been made about how I mostly bring together the opinions of others rather than voicing my own but this what I intended to do. I have voiced my own opinion where I felt I could add another perspective but it was not always the case that I felt able to do so.
Even if I were to add some additional comments of my own and bring in the opinions of even more scholars I doubt it would all be enough to justify asking people to put their hands in their pockets for another edition.
The final nail in this particular coffin is that I intend to devote myself to my own attempts at Victorian detective fiction. More details on this as the project advances.
Books, books, books
I received 20 copies of my latest on Friday which I had ordered for family and friends. I have signed and dedicated the majority of them now but I am hesitating over posting them out.
Why?
Simple, we're now in the new year but our beloved Royal Mail (or, more to the point, the CWU) have not let us know when their campaign of annoying their dwindling customer base is to continue.
Give us all an update please.
Why?
Simple, we're now in the new year but our beloved Royal Mail (or, more to the point, the CWU) have not let us know when their campaign of annoying their dwindling customer base is to continue.
Give us all an update please.
One winner remains
I'm still waiting for contact from one of my promotion winners. Please see my previous posting for details.
Book promotion winners
Some time ago I announced a promotion for my latest book The Norwood Author. This has now closed but I need to track down two winners in order to discuss prices and delivery etc.
If the users Jonathan and johnhwatson would email the address below (with details of the question they were asked and the answer they gave) we can discuss payment and delivery.
acdnorwood@googlemail.com
Many thanks.
A.
If the users Jonathan and johnhwatson would email the address below (with details of the question they were asked and the answer they gave) we can discuss payment and delivery.
acdnorwood@googlemail.com
Many thanks.
A.
SHSL Annual Dinner
The Annual Dinner of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London takes places this Saturday (9th) at the House of Commons. Naturally I am hoping that the current snowy conditions do not cause any problems as the event is not exactly a cheap one.
This will be my first Annual Dinner since becoming a member in 2007 so that makes it extra special for me. The guest speaker this year is Ruth Rendell (of Inspector Wexford fame). I very much hope to get to talk to her at some point during the evening but I doubt that will happen.
If I get any photos on the day I will be sure to post them.
This will be my first Annual Dinner since becoming a member in 2007 so that makes it extra special for me. The guest speaker this year is Ruth Rendell (of Inspector Wexford fame). I very much hope to get to talk to her at some point during the evening but I doubt that will happen.
If I get any photos on the day I will be sure to post them.
Happy Birthday Mr Holmes
January 6th 1854 is generally held to be the birthday of Sherlock Holmes.
So many happy returns Mr Holmes.
So many happy returns Mr Holmes.
Special Book Offer
My publisher has decided to make a bundle offer of all three of my books.
http://www.mxpublishing.co.uk/engine/shop/product/ADCollection/Alistair+Duncan+Sherlock+Holmes+Collection
If you buy direct from MX's website and enter the promo code 'duncan' (minus the quotes I imagine) at checkout you will get £10 off the RRP of £29.97.
Thanks.
A.
http://www.mxpublishing.co.uk/engine/shop/product/ADCollection/Alistair+Duncan+Sherlock+Holmes+Collection
If you buy direct from MX's website and enter the promo code 'duncan' (minus the quotes I imagine) at checkout you will get £10 off the RRP of £29.97.
Thanks.
A.
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