Writing fight scenes

Wow these are truly hard work. Trying to convey anything that is fast in words is a challenge. A few days ago I wrote an alley based brawl. It was fun to do and, according to informed friends, read well too.

This surprised me as I have no experience of alley brawls. Perhaps I've just seen enough films.

I am now engaged in writing a conversation that takes place between two characters who are in a  fencing match.

Why do I do this to myself?

Comment on The Norwood Author

Vinnie Brosnan, a notable US based Sherlockian, has made the following comment on my book (before even finishing it).

Your book is excellent and Doyle's early years are really so interesting. Thank you for inscribing - it means a lot to me.

Close to Holmes - Latest Opinion

Here is the latest commment on my second book - Close to Holmes:

...Alistair Duncan manages to transport his audience...


So, if I ever do have the opportunity to walk the streets of London again, it will most definitely be with Alistair Duncan's book in hand, and I cannot think of a stronger recommendation than that. (@goddessinsepia)

New Facebook group

If you take any Sherlockian photos on your holidays - upload them at my new Facebook group.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=454140230530&ref=mf

District Messenger review of The Norwood Author

Here are the closing remarks on my book from the latest District Messenger

"Alistair Duncan is one of a distinguished little group whose work takes us just a little closer towards a complete portrait of the man who created Sherlock Holmes. He writes well, too. I’m delighted to recommend his book."

Close to Holmes photo site

A discussion group on Amazon.com asked if I intended to produce a web site where people who had used my book in London could upload photos.

I intend to make a page on Facebook for this purpose. More details when the page is complete.

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Hard work

I've managed to write 3000 words today (or there abouts). I shall reward myself with an evening off.

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A slight change in direction

I apologise in advance to my readers (assuming there are some of you out there) but this blog is going to be taking a little detour. Alongside my commentary on all-things Sherlockian and Doylean I will be starting to write more about my fledgling detective story.


Thanks to a nasty bout of RSI, I've not done any writing recently so getting back into it is going to be hard. The first thing on my agenda today is to write an interrogation scene.