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Author has written 37 stories for Sherlock Holmes, StarTrek: The Original Series, Pirates of the Caribbean, Sherlock, Hercule Poirot series, Big Bang Theory, Avengers, and Singin' in the Rain. Hello, Probably time to update this a little. I have written bits and pieces of verse for years; but only plucked up the nerve to get involved on this site a couple of years ago. I write and read for fun, and to unwind. I am generally more comfortable writing poetry, having only ever written and posted one piece of prose. I did have a few ST:TOS poems printed in zines in the 1990s, some of which are posted here, along with new pieces . I am particularly fond of poetry which has a strong unforced rhythm and rhyme, and I get a great deal of satisfaction from finding just the right words or phrases. I also admire some free verse styles of poetry but have never attempted to write any. I am always on the look out for well-written verse, and have found some gems amongst the different fandoms. I am aware that fan fic poetry does not have a wonderful reputation in general, and appears to be avoided by many; but it can be very versatile and an effective medium for storytelling; sometimes highlighting things in ways which prose can't. One of my collections of verse; Moor Verse, includes, in the last few chapters, work by other SH authors who have very generously contributed with a wide variety of excellent poems related to "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Worth having a look at their poetry (and at their other stories) even if the phrase "fan fiction poetry" normally causes you to hesitate:) | |||||
1. Scenes Set in Sixty Words » reviewsA series of short poems; each 60 words long; each inspired by a canon tale. Contains spoilers for each. Originally written for the lj community-Sherlock 60. 13/: a short poem based on "The Naval Treaty".Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Adventure - Chapters: 13 - Words: 1,809 - Reviews: 90 - Updated: 5-16-13 - Published: 4-9-13 - Dr. Watson & Sherlock Holmes2. Baker Street re Verse » reviewsA place for short fics, challenge responses and the like. No need to start at chapter one. 12/ Unfixable: set after the end of the second series...physicians cannot fix everything...Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 12 - Words: 3,260 - Reviews: 104 - Updated: 5-16-13 - Published: 11-4-12 - Sherlock H. & John W.3. Cautionary Tails » reviewsA place for drabbles, short fics and challenge responses; mainly in verse. Chapter 16: Tea: a response to a Black Pearl Forum prompt.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 16 - Words: 4,057 - Reviews: 90 - Updated: 5-5-13 - Published: 3-31-114. Sound and Motion » reviewsA random collection of stories and bits and pieces, includes drabbles, short fics and verse. No slash. No need to start from chapter one. Chapter 48: An Antidote to Sorrow? : One way of attempting to deal with loss. Dr Watson during the Hiatus.Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Poetry - Chapters: 48 - Words: 13,254 - Reviews: 357 - Updated: 5-5-13 - Published: 4-20-10 - Dr. Watson & Sherlock Holmes5. Poetic Licence » reviewsA series using more formal poetic forms than my usual narrative verse variations. Contains spoilers for canon tales. A bit of an experiment. No slash. Chapter 37: The Reveal. 2 curtal sonnets based on "The Adventure of the Six Napoleons."Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 37 - Words: 15,763 - Reviews: 303 - Updated: 5-3-13 - Published: 3-6-116. Regardless of Rain reviewsA tribute to a timeless musical, written in response to a challenge regarding female characters. Regardless of Rain.Singin' in the Rain - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 445 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 4-23-13 - Don L. & Cosmo B. - Complete7. In Verse Observations » reviewsA collection of one shot poems, all related to canon characters and events . No slash. Chapter 19: Battle: Is there more to Sergeant Donovan than first impressions suggest? A drabble for Lucy36.Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Poetry - Chapters: 19 - Words: 4,657 - Reviews: 185 - Updated: 4-7-13 - Published: 12-15-10 - Sherlock H. & John W.8. Two Pieces of Eight » reviewsA response to the Pieces of Eight challenge on the Black Pearl forum.1/ Bottle: A chance purchase at a market changes the destiny of an aimless young man. 2/ Jade: There was more to a simple captain's jade knot than she thought.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Poetry - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,132 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 2-12-13 - Villenueva & Elizabeth S.9. A Study in Genres » reviewsContinuing a series started by Lemon Zinger, running through the listed fanfiction genres. A Study in Family:Three Moor BrothersSherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 45 - Words: 22,429 - Reviews: 416 - Updated: 1-6-13 - Published: 10-17-10 - Dr. Watson & Sherlock Holmes10. Felons and Festive Fripperies » reviewsA series of responses to a December challenge by Hades Lord of the Dead. 31st December-Too much champagneSherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 28 - Words: 11,848 - Reviews: 222 - Updated: 12-31-12 - Published: 12-4-12 - Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson - Complete11. Moor Anticipation » reviews2:Moor Familiar: Were John and Sherlock aware of echoes from the past? Written for jack63kids; from Dartmoor, with best wishes:-)Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 2 - Words: 592 - Reviews: 24 - Updated: 12-10-12 - Published: 6-11-11 - Sherlock H. & John W.12. Crime Scenes from the Nursery » reviewsTraditional nursery rhymes and songs with a Sherlockian twist. Inspired by a challenge from Mrs Hudson's Kitchen. Posted with the encouragement of Ennui Enigma and jack63kids. Also, a nod to CatsWhiskers fine series. Most were written in the wee small hours...you can probably tell...Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 18 - Words: 2,494 - Reviews: 99 - Updated: 11-2-12 - Published: 10-30-1213. A Modern Criminologist reviewsA Gilbert and Sullivan inspired version of life at 221BSherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 439 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 10-13-12 - Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson - Complete14. Unexpected » reviewsRefers to events in the Avengers film. Why did Doctor Banner return to New York? No slash.Avengers - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 502 - Reviews: 12 - Updated: 10-11-12 - Published: 10-7-12 - Hulk/Bruce B. & Iron Man/Tony S.15. An Elemental Hypothesis » reviewsThere are many elements which make up The Big Bang Theory. Here are a few words on some of them. Chapter 1:Sheldon Cooper. Chapter 2:Leonard Hofstadter.Big Bang Theory - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 2 - Words: 697 - Reviews: 21 - Updated: 8-31-12 - Published: 8-28-1216. The Adventures of Flannelette the Pirate Maiden » reviewsThe saga of Flannelette Sparrow, fickle flower of fortune, as she uses her considerable skill and charm to help and hinder those she loves.Reference to the plots of PotC-CotBP,DMC and AWE. Chapter 51: I predict a riot.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Parody/Poetry - Chapters: 51 - Words: 13,885 - Reviews: 292 - Updated: 8-25-12 - Published: 9-28-1017. Clean Sweep reviewsMrs Hudson takes on two over enthusiastic door-to-door salesmen. Gosh, I wonder who will win?Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 347 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 7-22-12 - Mrs. Hudson - Complete18. Moor Verse » reviewsA slightly different approach to "The Hound of the Baskervilles". Chapter 14:Two Moor Poems by Lemon Zinger and mrspencil.Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Poetry - Chapters: 14 - Words: 9,602 - Reviews: 97 - Updated: 7-5-12 - Published: 8-21-10 - Dr. Watson & Sherlock Holmes19. Mistletoe and Mayhem » reviewsA collection of responses to Hades' and Spockologist's December Calendar Challenge. December 31:Holmes and Watson's New Year's resolutions.Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 31 - Words: 13,363 - Reviews: 218 - Updated: 1-1-12 - Published: 11-30-11 - Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson - Complete20. A Singular Case » reviewsA slightly different approach to "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" Chapter 3...as he faced the worst of perils, I'd be standing at his side...Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 1,960 - Reviews: 17 - Updated: 6-30-11 - Published: 6-27-11 - Dr. Watson & Sherlock Holmes - Complete21. The Mysterious Charms of a Belgian Detective reviewsA lighthearted tribute to one of Agatha Christie's most distinctive characters.Hercule Poirot series - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 262 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 4-12-11 - Hercule Poirot - Complete22. Pirates Could Happen to Anyone » reviewsA simple yet rewarding life, a ship to call his own, content to roam where circumstance and tide and fate decided. No complicated loyalties, until one fateful day, when blacksmith, ancient pirate curse and governor's girl collided. Final part posted.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Poetry - Chapters: 3 - Words: 1,379 - Reviews: 18 - Updated: 9-22-10 - Published: 9-11-10 - Complete23. Trek Verse » reviewsA short collection of ancient Trek verse, mainly concerning subjects which have irritated Captain Kirk. Chapter 4. Set after the 5 year mission. This is what really mattered to Captain James T. Kirk.StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 4 - Words: 2,033 - Reviews: 17 - Updated: 9-9-10 - Published: 8-12-10 - J. Kirk24. Rescue Plan reviewsOne possible result of the other captains in the fleet demanding a fairer share of interesting assignments. Narrative verse.StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,813 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 8-1-10 - Complete25. A Matter of Conscience reviewsA slightly different approach to "The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton."Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 603 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 7-9-10 - Dr. Watson & Sherlock Holmes - Complete26. What Plans? reviewsIf you want to lure a certain starship and her crew into your clutches, you really have to do your research properly.StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 928 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 7-5-10 - Complete27. Action and Reaction reviewsAnother case is successfully concluded. Watson is aware of the usual consequences.Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 403 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 6-22-10 - Dr. Watson & Sherlock Holmes - Complete28. It was worth many wounds? reviewsI was intrigued at the idea of Holmes and Watson having the opportunity to see what was written about them by other authors. This is the result.Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 938 - Reviews: 66 - Published: 5-28-10 - Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson - Complete29. Unprepared? reviewsA slightly different approach to "The Dying Detective"Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 434 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 5-16-10 - Dr. Watson & Sherlock Holmes - Complete30. Not according to plan reviewsA tale of the Enterprise and crew at the end of a tour of duty. T rating as precaution re mild alcohol/drug referenceStarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,411 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 5-7-10 - Complete31. My Turn Now reviewsA scene set during "the Empath" episode.StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 151 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 5-4-10 - L. McCoy & Spock - Complete32. A Little Help reviewsA scene set a couple of weeks after "City on the Edge of Forever." Friends can help in unexpected ways.StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 291 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 5-4-10 - L. McCoy & Spock - Complete33. A Conversation reviewsA slight difference of opinion regarding motivation ,logic and loyalty,between McCoy and Spock.StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 461 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 4-29-10 - L. McCoy & Spock - Complete34. Mirror ,mirror universe reviewsA different approach to the "Mirror, Mirror" episode .StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 312 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 4-29-10 - Complete35. Split second reviewsA slightly different approach to the Three Garridebs story.Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 331 - Reviews: 20 - Published: 4-29-10 - Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson - Complete36. The Call of Duty reviewsThe perfectly reasonable concerns of a nameless crewmember on being asked to join a landing party.StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 412 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 4-22-10 - Complete37. Fighting for his life again reviewsThe never ending role of the Doctor-Soldier-SidekickSherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 261 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 4-21-10 - Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson - Complete
