Petrosino (left) and the Italian Squad 1890's NYC I understand that in several countries some change has been made in police procedure on account of these stories. A principle is a principle, whether in fiction or in fact. Many of the great lessons of life are to be learned in the pages of the novelist."… Continue reading Joe Petrosino, the People’s Hero, The Italian “Sherlock Holmes”
UPDATE: MX Publishing highlights WOMAN authors with FREE audiobook codes!
Writing about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories from a woman’s point of view, plus adding the history of the women of his day, is such delightful inspiration. Click on the link, MX Sherlock Holmes Books and follow the directions for your free audiobook codes. It is remarkable that audiobooks now represent more than half of… Continue reading UPDATE: MX Publishing highlights WOMAN authors with FREE audiobook codes!
Sherlock Holmes FAR & WIDE eBook NOW available
Sherlock Holmes Far And Wide is now available in Kindle and eBook editions, with hardcover and paperback set for release on May 6, 2025. The collection features new stories and parodies, contributing to initiatives like #sharethemeal. Written by Gretchen Altabef, it explores Holmes's adventures, including unique holiday tales and character perspectives.
Thank You All! FAR AND WIDE Kickstarter was a wonderful success.
A massive thanks to my 60 backers. Sherlock Holmes FAR AND WIDE Kickstarter reached goal three times over! Looks like I will be signing lots of books. Thank you, again for your support. SHERLOCK HOLMES FAR & WIDE is my fifth book and will be released everywhere by MX Sherlock Holmes Books in the spring. A… Continue reading Thank You All! FAR AND WIDE Kickstarter was a wonderful success.
My FAR & WIDE Holly-Days Kickstarter
With the Holidays just around the corner, I've launched a holly-days Kickstarter for my new Sherlockian stories book, FAR & WIDE. Stop by and follow the clues in MY VIDEO. There are PDF's, hardbacks, paperbacks, all five of my books as PDF's or signed paperbacks. Plus the Sherlock Holmes Page A Day Calendar 2025. SHERLOCK… Continue reading My FAR & WIDE Holly-Days Kickstarter
Day 4-FAR & WIDE reached it’s Kickstarter Goal! 26 Days to Go!
Amazing how Kickstarter works! For the author, it is a joy to check the site and receive such positive daily feedback. Thank you! With the Holidays just around the corner, I've launched a holly-days Kickstarter campaign for my new Sherlockian stories book, FAR & WIDE. SHERLOCK HOLMES FAR & WIDE Holiday Kickstarter is the way… Continue reading Day 4-FAR & WIDE reached it’s Kickstarter Goal! 26 Days to Go!
Sherlock Holmes FAR & WIDE Launched on Kickstarter NOW
“A boldly portrayed Holmes. Exciting, ingenious, and a delight to read”. The Sherlock Holmes Journal. Extraordinary News! SHERLOCK HOLMES FAR & WIDE is NOW launched on my holiday Kickstarter! For the next 30 days, it is a way to get the book in your hands before it is even released. Signed copies are also available.… Continue reading Sherlock Holmes FAR & WIDE Launched on Kickstarter NOW
Formidable News! SHERLOCK HOLMES FAR AND WIDE is Pre-launched on Kickstarter!
SHERLOCK HOLMES FAR & WIDE Kickstarter is the way to get the book in your hands before it is even released. Signed copies are available from this Holiday Kickstarter, too. There are other rewards, too, including the chance to purchase MX's fantastic Sherlock Holmes 2025 Page a Day Calendar. To Ms Altabef's American fans, this… Continue reading Formidable News! SHERLOCK HOLMES FAR AND WIDE is Pre-launched on Kickstarter!
FIVE MILES OF COUNTRY #1 Novel in Top 20 Sherlock Holmes Audiobooks
“This elegant publication… cleverly develops an ingenious and original new plot, finally delivering to the reader a stunning conclusion to the novel.” Historical Novel Society. Gretchen Altabef has the highest placed novel audiobook. (The top six audiobooks are short story collections): Mxpublishing's BlogDecember 4, 20241. 1. The Six-Thirteen from Fairfield Junction and Other Cases of Sherlock… Continue reading FIVE MILES OF COUNTRY #1 Novel in Top 20 Sherlock Holmes Audiobooks
Beautiful Japanese version: JEREMY BRETT IS SHERLOCK HOLMES
Just received a copy of the book I edited for Maureen Whittaker, JEREMY BRETT IS SHERLOCK HOLMES. Gorgeously translated into Japanese. Japanese Version. English Version. English Digital Version. This new Japanese version gives me the chance to again tell you about this splendid book. Maureen Whittaker's superbly researched history of Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes.… Continue reading Beautiful Japanese version: JEREMY BRETT IS SHERLOCK HOLMES
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