Martial arts
While researching information about Sherlock Holmes’ martial art — baritsu — I found bartitsu.org. I am an aikido practitioner and have wondered …
The evolution of Charlotte and Jane
I confess that when I first started writing My Particular Friend my only thought was: “Ooh! Combine Jane Austen and Sherlock Holmes.” …
Added A Princess of Mars
I’ve just added A Princess of Mars to the free public-domain books available to read here, and it may well have you …
The lack of a classical education No. 1
I need a classical reference meaning looking like hell. I thought I could use “look like the Wreck of the Hesperus,” but …
The Poison Pen Affair: Plot point (RESOLVED)
When programming, I often reach points where I am flummoxed how to continue. And in desperation, I often ask for help in programming forums, but despite the kindly suggestions of other programmers, I rarely get an answer. But I often find that simply posing the question helps me resolve the matter myself …
Writing like Austen: contractions
It has often been observed that if one wishes to talk like a Jane Austen character, one must first eschew contractions. And …
Pride and Prejudice, The Annotated:
What I’m reading My husband just surprised me with a new annotated Pride and Prejudice, edited by Patricia Meyer Spacks. I’m finding …