This blog is dedicated to BBC Sherlock and all other forms of Sherlocky goodness, with a side order of whatever else catches my attention. Apparently I am dealing with my midlife crisis by becoming a Tumblr fangirl.
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Chapters: 5/5
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes & John Watson
Characters: John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Greg Lestrade, Sally Donovan, Original Characters
Additional Tags: Case Fic, original casefic, Veterans, War Veteran John Watson, Moral injury, POV Sherlock Holmes, POV John Watson, POV Alternating, Shippy Gen, Season 1 vibes, Suspense
Series: Part 9 of author’s favorites
Summary:
Somebody is systematically killing veterans in London. Sherlock is on the case, but he’s definitely not worried. John will be fine. Even if he doesn’t seem fine.
Set in 2010, sometime between TGG and aSiB but firmly in the vibe of Season 1.
So I imagine many of you may know me from my Sherlock fic writing days. I'm currently working on an original project and getting to the point where I'd like to find the right person (or people) to help me wrangle it into shape. I'm not yet done, but I thought I'd start looking because it might take me a while to find the right person.
What I'd love: a professional editor who values warmth, humor, diversity, and character-driven stories and will not balk at an overly long (130k+) messy first draft. I'd love someone with knowledge and experience of the whole "writing a book" process because thus far it isn't me. Genre: romantasy, very light on the fantasy, slow burn, found family, outlaws, forests.
Do you know this person? Are you this person? Please message me.
The Case of the Deadly Celebrant by 221b_hound (T)
"You’d better not have proposed to me and brought me to Ireland to get us married by a serial killer for a case and not because you actually want to marry me.”
Unerringly, Always, Forever by nondeducible (G)
It's the day of their wedding and things get overwhelming for Sherlock.
For This by A_Candle_For_Sherlock (G)
For John, for this, he needs to get it right.
Last Name by gaylock (G)
Sherlock and John argue about who is going to change their last name in the wedding.
not gay by simplyclockwork (M)
John's not gay. Sherlock knows. It doesn't matter.
'Tis a Gift by ChrisCalledMeSweetie (T)
Can you deduce which gift was given by each guest at the Johnlock wedding?
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Chapters: 5/5
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes & John Watson
Characters: John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Greg Lestrade, Sally Donovan, Original Characters
Additional Tags: Case Fic, original casefic, Veterans, War Veteran John Watson, Moral injury, POV Sherlock Holmes, POV John Watson, POV Alternating, Shippy Gen, Season 1 vibes, Suspense
Series: Part 9 of author’s favorites
Summary:
Somebody is systematically killing veterans in London. Sherlock is on the case, but he’s definitely not worried. John will be fine. Even if he doesn’t seem fine.
Set in 2010, sometime between TGG and aSiB but firmly in the vibe of Season 1.
Ok guys I need your help… I remember years ago reading on ao3 a bbc Johnlock fanfic in which Sherlock and John have met before study in pink and the story is about lestrade bursting into their flat to find out sleeping Sherlock on top of injured naked man on the couch with a gun in his hand guarding both of them (John obviously) … and I feel that the story then continued a little further but I don’t remember how so… NOW i think it was a one shot tagged with Bamf John Watson and military/army/soldier John Watson and probs the AU: different first meeting or canon divergence but that’s just my guess really… however I can’t find it :((( and im afraid it has been deleted so this is my last hope to ask first help and find ut otherwise ill have to grieve this one :(((
Chapters: 13/?
Fandom: James Bond (Craig Movies)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: James Bond/Q
Characters: James Bond, Q (James Bond)
Additional Tags: Nature, Yosemite - Freeform, backpacking
Series: Part 25 of Ato’s 007 Fest Fan Creations, Part 2 of Yosemite Chronicles
Summary:
Bond has big plans to share his love of backpacking with Q.
Johnlock, BBC Sherlock, Sherlock Holmes fandom meetup!
For those interested, I'm thinking of hosting a zoom meetup this next Wednesday Aug 5th, 2:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time (check time conversion here) & maybe another on Sunday or Monday Aug 9 or 10am PDT?
Reach out and let me know if either of those times works for you? Trying to coordinate some worldwide peeps to say hi! ✍️📝💜
Johnlock fandom, BBC Sherlock fandom, Sherlock Holmes fandom peeps welcome! We don't get to hang out often, miss you guys!
Will post the link in BBC Johnlock community when were set, and DM those interested that are not in the community group, no worries!
Zoom use is free, no account required, and you can choose the name you show to the group. You can even join in the chat and not visual if you get nervous with screens. Would ofc to love to see your faces, even if you just pop in to say hi! I'm also flexible on the times, so let me know if a little earlier or later works, and I'll try to stay online or hop on early! Much love, ~ Liri
tagging peeps to share, invite is not restricted to this list, tumblr just limits to 50 tags!! if you're a moot and/or i've seen you around the fandom, i hope this catches you!
I completed (I'm almost positive) all of this month's Octopuzzlies and kitten-kin's crossword. (Scavenger Hunt #7 and #17)
I didn't count comments.
Thank you the folks at @mi6-cafe for a terrific event and and a massive shout out to all the nice (and clever and talented) people who came out to play.
I struggled with posting this here, because it's so very personal. But I've been kinda MIA for a long while, and I felt like my friends deserved an explanation.
This is a long post. Also, TW: I'm going to be sharing health/medical issues, including post surgery complications. Nothing too detailed or gory, but just please be aware.
(TLDR: long post with personal medical details, and financial hardship following the cut)
Back in December, right before Christmas, I was in the hospital with cellulitis on my lower abdomen. It was a recurring issue over the past three years, and I had developed a few wounds that weren't healing well. I'd been seeing an infection specialist, and she expressed concern that because I had developed lymphedema in the area, surgery might be the only option.
So, after discussions with my primary care provider, and pulmonary specialist who agreed the constant wounds and infections were compounding my upper respiratory issues, I saw a surgeon. He immediately said the area of lymphedema was exceptionally bad, and the scope of the surgery was going to be a rather large area of my lower abdomen. He was amazed I walked into the appointment under my own strength, let alone was continuing to work.
By that point, I was in almost constant pain from the wounds, and the risk of further infection was too great. Plus, with my body constantly fighting, I was catching every virus that was going around, and my lungs were taking the hit. So I agreed to the surgery.
I had surgery on April 10th, and it went well, as far as removing the large area of lymphedema and wounds. I lost more blood than expected, and I was in ICU for three days, just to maintain constant care, then was in the surgical unit for five days. The surgeon was pleased, but we had to be vigilant for infection.
Things were going well, but then an area of the incision opened up, and less than a week after going home from the hospital, I was back in the hospital for observation. The area that had opened up was deep, and complex, and I ended up needing a wound vac. I was in the hospital for an additional five days, and the care that second stay was abysmal, and I actually feel like it set my recovery back by a week.
Now, almost six weeks later, the wound vac is doing its job, and the large area is healing well, though slow. But, another area on the incision has since opened. Not large enough to need the wound vac, but there have been some complications, needing addressed by the surgeon, and continued heavy antibiotics, which have their own unpleasantries, including digestive issues and the fact I cannot be on my anxiety meds as they will cause a negative reaction.
Most of the incision looks very good, and healing is happening, though it's taking longer than I'd hoped. The plan was to be off work for six weeks, but this past Wednesday the surgeon added another two weeks (eight total now), but said I need to prepare for longer, at least another month (almost three months), so the wound vac can continue to work and the second open area can heal.
I'm sorry it took so long to fill you in. You all mean the world to me, with your friendship, constant encouragement, and just the pure joy and loveliness you bring to my life with your art and writing and life observations. If you believe in prayer, please say a prayer, or send all the positive energy, for me and for my sister (my number one support system, who recently fought her own health battle against breast cancer - she's now cancer free, but there are still more preventative surgeries in her future, BUT she's learned all there is to know about my wound care from the home health nurse).
Now for the part I really hate. It honestly hurts me to ask this. It's a matter of pride, and humiliates me to do so, but since I'm off work, we're needing some help. I DO have insurance, though I have to pay for it off the Marketplace (which is akin to extortion), so that does help some with medical expenses (but it's not great - since I was working before now, even though I was part time, I don't qualify for medicaid or any government or medical assistance). The doctor office I work for is private practice, and we're too small to qualify for FMLA, so I'm waiting on a short term disability claim through Aflac to go through, but they've already denied it twice, and have been dragging their feet for weeks. I used up all my paid time off that first week. I've had no income since the end of April, and I don't know what we're going to do. It's the end of the month, and I'm facing a mountain of bills I don't have any way to pay, and we have basic household needs that we cannot afford because the government has also been fighting my sister on her disability income.
I know things are really, really hard for everyone right now, and I am humiliated needing to ask for help. Again. Please know, any contributions will go directly to maintaining housing, as well as covering utilities, basic needs, and medical needs, and transportation to medical appointments.
A friend suggested I create an Amazon Wishlist, items that will help with my care, and include things we use daily, as well as a Go Fund Me. I do have a Ko-Fi, PayPal (@AngelaGlassner), CashApp ($angmglass), and Venmo (@AngieGlassner).
I have no expectations of you, friends, and I mean that in the sincerest way possible. I know everyone is struggling right now, and if you cannot help, I understand. You must first take care of you and your family unit. I care for you all deeply, no matter what. And want you to know, that when I am able, I intend, as always, to pay it forward.
Thank you, lovelies, for taking the time to read through this. I wish all the very best things for you, and I appreciate you more than I can ever fully express.
Thank you so much to all my lovelies who have reached out with love and encouragement... you've been boosting my mental health, which is in turn a good thing for my physical health and healing. You are making an impact for good in my life, and I am forever thankful for you.
And thank you to those who have given to help financially. I know things are so difficult for everyone right now, but just know both my sister and I appreciate you more than you can possibly know.
Nothing graphic, just asking for prayers if you pray, or positive energy... There's been a complication on the incision site where the wound vac is. Not sure if it's a pocket of just fluid, or infection, or... what. But I will be having a CT scan on Thursday, and the surgeon will be evaluating it on Friday for next steps.
I'm really, really weary of this. Every positive step forward, there's another step back. I'm frustrated, and honestly my mental health/anxiety is not great this morning. I just want to be well. And every additional day of complications means additional days I can't return to work. Ugh.
I'm sorry, friends. I try as hard as I can to keep things at least a little positive here in my Tumblr space, but I'm really, really struggling to find the positive today.
Hello, friends. I am so sorry it has been so long since my last update. I do need to let you know that my surgery wounds are healing well. The smallest of the three is completely closed up, the second one is nearly closed up, and the third is getting smaller and more shallow by the week. It has been a few days since I had to last wear the wound vac, and I am beyond glad for that.
Unfortunately, the shingles virus I had in my eye has come back with a vengeance, and the vision in my right eye has been blurry for a few weeks now, making doing art, or anything really, difficult. My eye doctor had me see a specialist, and he agrees my doctor is doing everything that can be done.
Now to the urgent part. My sister's car just got impounded because her tags are expired. We knew they were, but we couldn't do anything about it. I am nearly four months out of work due to my surgery, and money has been... well, there is none. This is happening in real time, she is currently waiting on a friend to pick her up so they can tow the car. I have no way to pay the fine or get the car out of the impound lot, and the amount increases each day it's there. Right now my car is in need of repair, so we are without a vehicle. We both have so many medical appointments we cannot be without a car.
I wouldn't ask if I wasn't desperate, and it breaks my heart to do so. You have all been so kind, and it destroys me to come to you asking so much. But if you are able to help, I have a few ways you can do so: GoFundMe, Ko-Fi, PayPal, CashApp, Venmo.
If you can't help, which I completely understand, as I know times are hard for everyone, and there are no hard feelings or even expectations, would you please consider sharing this post? Thank you, friends. 💙
I cannot thank you all enough for the care and compassion of my friends. Thank you for sharing my post, and for the encouraging words. I have been overwhelmed through everything, and your kindness has meant so much.
I wanted to let you all know that a friend was able to do the repairs I needed for only the price of the parts needed, which I could do with your generosity. We were also able to cover part of the fine for my sister's car, though we still do not have access to it. At least we have a working vehicle now, thanks to you. 😭💙
All told, with those expenses, our housing payment, and my health insurance premium, we needed $650. Because of the kindness of my friends we have received $230. I am just overcome with relief. Thank you, my lovely friends. 💙💙💙
If you see this and are able to help, please know any amount will go only to the items listed above. And if you see this and cannot help, as I have no expectations because I know these are very hard times for everyone right now, if you are comfortable sharing this post, I greatly appreciate it.
Thank you, again, my friends. You have encouraged me so much these past few months (who am I kidding, these past few years). I am truly in debt to your kindness. 💙💙💙
Hello friends! Looking for articles, art, stories, content reviews, essays, criticism and whatever else you might be interested in creating that is John-Watson-related for the new Watsonian journal. We are an inclusive online society celebrating all forms of Dr John H Watson, MD (and that other guy). Ping me for info. I am trying to get a sense of who would like to submit things for consideration, so it doesn’t have to be ready just yet.
Mostly because of these two and the show, I have made friends from all over the world. Some I can't put faces to, others I have met in person. I had never thought that within the span of a few years, I would be part of a tribe of people with the same obsession as me. It has been life altering; simply one of the best things that's ever happened in my life. Thank you all for being who you are. It means more than you know 🩵✨
