A Chance to Meet Sherlock Holmes Authors Derrick Belanger and David Stuart Davies at a Virtual Historical Festival

One of the incredible parts of living in the digital age is how easy it is to connect with others. If an author lives next door or half a world away, it does not matter. Through the internet, we are able to build connections and friendships with our readers and other authors.

I am excited to announce that Endeavour Press in partnership with The Historical Fictionist is running the Historical Festival. Here is a description from their website:

From April 18-22 2016, Endeavour Press are launching the first ever virtual historical fiction festival. As well as author interviews, live Q&As, and writing tips, we will be running competitions and giving free eBooks to everyone who participates.

I would love the opportunity to connect with my fans and discuss Sherlock Holmes, my writing, and my influences. Renowned Sherlockian David Stuart Davies will also be participating, so this is your chance to "meet" two Sherlock Holmes authors at one event.

For more information and to sign up to attend the festival, please visit the Historical Festical website at: https://historicalfestival.wordpress.....



I'd also like to take the opportunity to announce my latest Sherlock Holmes novella now available from Endeavour Press, Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure Of The Primal Man Here is the book's description plus some excellent reviews from notable Sherlockians:

London 1901.

The city is in the grip of 'Monkey Man Mania'.


Intrepid explorer, Drake Patterson has caused a media storm following his astonishing discovery of a frozen ancient man in the remote Himalayan mountains.

This 'Primal Man' has been triumphantly transported back to England as proof of the 'missing link' in evolutionary theory.

The upcoming auction of the specimen causes a stir amongst academics and the board of the British Museum.

Whilst many are excited about bidding for this 'yeti', or 'mi-go', there are some with a more sceptical viewpoint.

The story of the find just doesn't add up – neither does the fact that no one is prepared to insure the beast.

Enter the great detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr Watson.

Sherlock is in no doubt about the Primal Man's authenticity and takes great pleasure in enlisting the assistance of his cousin, Professor Ellington Dynamo to prove the case.

The fraud investigation takes a dark turn when it becomes one of murder, and Sherlock's powers of deduction and skill are once again put to the test in this exciting adventure.

Full of the skulduggery and surprises you would expect from a Sherlock story, and with the fearsome Professor Dynamo and his delightful inventions to boot, The Adventure of the Primal Man will not fail to please.

‘One thing is certain – nothing is as it seems, and Sherlock Holmes is the man to solve the case.’ David Marcum, author of The Papers of Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes and A Quantity of Debt, and Sherlock Holmes – Tangled Skeins

‘Noted Sherlock Holmes author, Derrick Belanger, has outdone himself again. … a creative tour de force full of mystery, murder, bullet-less guns and electric super-cars shaped like torpedoes.’ GC Rosenquist, author of Sherlock Holmes: The Pearl of Death and Other Early Stories.

‘This excellent read from Derrick Belanger is sure to delight and enthral, not only fans of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, but will also excite and entertain the enthusiasts of general science fiction and Steampunk.’ Chuck Davis, author of Phantoms of the Skies, and the Sherlock Holmes short story “The Adventure of the White Bird” in The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories.

‘Sherlock Holmes, Doctor Watson and Professor Dynamo are together in one thrilling adventure!’ Luke Kuhns, author of Sherlock Holmes and The Scarlet Thread of Murder and The Untold Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

I'll be happy to answer questions on my latest novella as well as my other Holmes writing at the Historical Festival. I hope to meet you there.

Sign up for the Historical Festival at: https://historicalfestival.wordpress....

Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure Of The Primal Man is available as an ebook at: http://www.amazon.com/Sherlock-Holmes...

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Derrick Belanger is the author of the #1 bestselling book Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Peculiar Provenance which was in the top 200 bestselling books on Amazon. He also is the author of the MacDougall Twins with Sherlock Holmes books, the latest of which is Curse of the Deadly Dinosaurand edited the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle horror anthology A Study in Terror: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Revolutionary Stories of Fear and the Supernatural. Mr. Belanger also is a frequent contributor to the blog I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere. Mr. Belanger resides in Colorado and continues compiling unpublished works by Dr. John H. Watson.