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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Good thing I read: H. P. Lovecraft: Advice to Aspiring Writers (1920) “...a story of Poe’s will impress upon the mind a more vivid notion of powerful and correct description and narration than will ten dry chapters of a bulky textbook.” Believe it. What #EdgarAllanPoe can do in 3 pages is magic.

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Oh! It is coming.... 👀👀👀 A little #SherlockHolmes and #ArthurConanDoyle scholarship from some fun people. What's not to love?

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Twirl your mustache and gather your pocket lantern— time to go back after the monster in #TheBlueJohnGap, with @scottmonty.com along for the #terror. #writing #ArthurConanDoyle but not #SherlockHolmes

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Saw this on other social media, from #ILouvreArtMemes and it made my morning--

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Kick Starter campaign from #BelangerBooks for 'The Secrets of Private Families' is over & successful, earning 4x the goal thanks to interested readers looking for something a little different in their #SherlockHolmes collections. Retail sales in print and eBook will be available soon. Thank You!

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Still a day to go for the new #sherlockholmes story collection. “A dive into the depths of human deception...in a series of canonical but pleasingly unstuffy exploits. Satisfying and highly readable.” John Linwood Grant, author of ‘The Assassin’s Coin’ www.kickstarter.com/projects/bel...

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The Secrets of Private Families, stories of SHERLOCK HOLMES

A collection of all new Sherlock Holmes adventures from award winning author Margie Deck

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Only 3 days left for the Belanger Books Kick Starter for my new book. We are at more than 3x the goal at the moment, and so grateful for the support. #sherlockholmes friends and fans are the best, as always. www.kickstarter.com/projects/bel...

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The Secrets of Private Families, stories of SHERLOCK HOLMES

A collection of all new Sherlock Holmes adventures from award winning author Margie Deck

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

It is odd how #writing #sherlockhomes fiction works. In my new book, 'The Secrets of Private Families', this complex and sad story was originally inspired by the possibly silly feud between Tom Jones and Englebert Humperdinck: www.thesun.co.uk/.../tom-jone...

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Oh! Hanging out with my bud, prolific writer #MikeAdamson at the #BelangerBooks website today. Excellent. #SherlockHolmes is in good company.

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Rachel Deering @racheldeering.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Book Cover of the Day:

Red cover, raven on skull, gold feather, Edgar Allan Poe, Poems.

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

THE SECRETS OF PRIVATE FAMILIES - Per Dr. Watson: “...there are some which involve the secrets of private families to an extent which would mean consternation in many exalted quarters if it were thought possible that they might find their way into print.” ☠️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/bel...

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The Secrets of Private Families, stories of SHERLOCK HOLMES

A collection of all new Sherlock Holmes adventures from award winning author Margie Deck

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I submitted my story at 2AM this morning, technically August 16th, not the 15th due date. I consoled myself with the idea it was still the 15th in Hawaii. "Find Me a Grave Man" was a pain in the arse to write, but it just might be OK to read. #writing #SherlockHolmes #What'sADeadlineMeanAnyway

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Some 17 days to go, and we are fortunate that readers are curious enough to sign on... #sherlockholmes #writing #reading www.kickstarter.com/projects/bel...

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

It is almost 9 pm, and I've just finished my third cup of coffee. It's going to be a late night. Time to write the guts of this thing... #writing #sherlockholmes #wishfulthinking #deadline

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Sherlock Holmes: Winning Strategy & Sacrifice

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Cute #sherlockholmes #bakerstreet light box the husband made from a kit he received. I wish I could photograph it better. The detail is nice, like the blue plaque.

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The Secrets of Private Families is a collection of eight Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson adventures, seven of which Holmes deemed "Too raw to put before the public, and hardly our best behaviour." 👀👀 www.kickstarter.com/projects/bel...

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

#sherlockholmes A dive into the depths of human deception, as Holmes and Watson expose wicked patriarchs, dysfunctional families, and tragic betrayals in a series of canonical but pleasingly unstuffy exploits. Satisfying and highly readable. –– John Linwood Grant www.kickstarter.com/projects/bel...

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I know I've looked it up a zillion times. Why is it that I can never remember the exact dates of the 'great hiatus.' Oh, #sherlockholmes, sometimes you're a real pain. Or, perhaps it is my memory that is the pain. #writing #ArthurConanDoyle #mystery

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Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes: Firm Grasp of the Obvious

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Hey, #SherlockHolmes peeps: Please tell me you're having some fun this weekend. I want to imagine you having a grand time doing something or a lot of planned nothing. I have happy #writing results coming soon (!!!), but my brain is so fried, and my small injury still so annoying, I keep forgetting.

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Sherlock Holmes Granada Sherlock Holmes

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Odd-ball question to the #SherlockHolmes world: Is there anyone else who wonders why Sidney Paget put a face on the rock in this art? [That face is the inspiration for a #Gothic story I'm #writing and looking at it so often is making me feel a little weird.]

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Many thanks again to @baronvonbork.bsky.social for this book. It has helped me before and was invaluable again tonight. If you don’t have it, you might want to get a copy. #writing #Gothic #SherlockHolmes #reading #ArthurConanDoyle

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

This story idea is going to require some serious research. Here’s the first round of research materials. On we go… #writing #reading #Gothic #SherlockHolmes #ArthurConanDoyle

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I need to shake some mold off my brain and do some writing tomorrow. Think I’ll spend this evening with some old friends for inspiration. #reading #writing #Gothic

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Some things never change. I find it impossible to paint JUST ONE damn wall. *sigh* It is going to be at least two. Might as well get on with it...

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Crazy Eyes Painting Woman

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

My #SherlockHolmes Santa gifted again today. There’s my reading sorted for awhile. 👏👏

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

On Sunday, I finished my darkest tale yet. Word today from my long-term ideal test reader: "This is your best story ever...A real page-turner, full of suspense. It’s like a Hitchcock movie. ... like reading something by Robert Bloch."😮 I'm so grateful. On we go... #writing #Gothic #InTheDimLight

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Sometimes the internet just doesn’t understand working out the options on foot 125 years ago…so, old school it is. With a little help from another #Sherlockian who did all the sorting and map building. Feeling lucky. #writing #sherlockholmes adjacent #gothic

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Doing some serious reading this afternoon. I'm not goofing off. I really do need a reminder of these events. I'm not complaining because it is always a fun read. #writing #sherlockholmes adjacent #gothic #reading #ArthurConanDoyle

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

After weeks away & 1 week getting caught up , it feels great to start writing a #Gothic collection. Not #SherlockHolmes but will be inspired by him. Every lead character will be someone Holmes has affected. For example, the first was Neville St. Clair from TWIS. Book #6 is underway....

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Sherlock Holmes: Jeremy Brett Rubbing Hands

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

It is so loud in this airport terminal my earbuds couldn’t over come it. I turned off the music and now have industrial ear plugs in use. Still too loud. In addition to all the competing announcements, the slot machines are very loud, and the next guy over is an hour into his phone call on speaker.

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Penguin Holding 'Help Me!' Sign

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

#Sherlockian Geoff Jeffrey hired a Brit bookbinder. Look at the leather bound copy of classic soft bound work from Julie McKuras Ray Riethmeier Tim Johnson @philbergem.bsky.social. Also, he had custom cases made for his ARC copies of all 3 of Leslie S Klinger's annotated volumes in paperback.

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

It was 10,000 in the end. I think the readers will like it. On to the next & last story in this collection. I've promised myself I'll finish this manuscript by next Wednesday morning. I've got about 10,000 more words to go. #writing #sherlockholmes #gothic #ArthurConanDoyle

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Well, this is an 8,000 word story. #writing #SherlockHolmes pastiche is complicated by my love of #gothic. The story must be atmospheric but still fair to the mystery reader. Sometimes that takes a few words. My readers (thankfully) seem to be patient with such story telling.

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

I was fortunate to read an ARC awhile ago--the lead character is very interesting, and the noir is just fun. Check it out...

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

I got mine....did you?? *very delighted*

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

This is a great episode, as always, but I have to tell you the best part is the bloopers at the end. I was laughing so much.🤭

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

OK, @crumpledlinenpress.com -- you have us drooling. Get on with it..... *taps foot impatiently*

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I can hardly wait to have this in my hands…

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Many thanks to @bradkeefauver.bsky.social for the fun, surprise gift in the mail— The new #Sherlockian Chronologist Guild handbook. What a treat! 💜

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Margie Deck @margiedeck.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

I’m apparently very inspired and intrigued by this book. This one ended up with the most ‘thinking flags’ I’ve put in a new-to-me book in quite some time. #reading 💪💪

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