SUMMER 2025
Hi and hello Sherlock fandom!! Apologies on the delay in posting this year. I've missed several events already (đâïž), so I will link the collections that already HAPPENED last, to go give them some love!
MUCH IS GOING ON and TO COME! Check it out:
Fic Writers Retreat N.America - Hosted in Ontario, CANADA. This year marks the 8th annual event. They still have some spaces available! Check out the post HERE for more details and sign UP!
When: August 7th-10th, 2025
Where: Five Oaks Retreat Centre, Paris, Ontario, Canada
What is it? Four days spent with other fic writers! What more could you want?! Get in here!!!
Fic Writers Retreat Europe - will be hosted Germany this year at the same time! August 7th-10th. Not sure if there are any slots available still ...?? Reach out to @europeanficwritersretreat2025 if any Q's.
The Watsonian - is now taking submissions for the fall publication! Art, analysis, and fiction of all kinds is welcome! message @iwantthatbelstaffanditsoccupant for more details!
Coat also has a Sherlock Holmes fandom survey up until end of August if you want to participate! Thanks!
Watson Birthday Prompt Fest! According to some sources, John Watson's birthday is August 7th! Check out @kingstoken post for more details to join in the festivities!
MORE SHERLOCK!
Dept-Q on Netflix! @miriam-heddy brought to our attention a new show on the streaming service that features Holmes/Watson-ish detectives, for those who love the genre! Check it out!
Sherlock & Daughter is now out on the CW! Saw a few helpful reviews to share: @holmesxwatson shared here and @sherlockhomolmes shared a clip!
Very Sincerely Yours: A Holmes/Watson zine is in the works, spearheaded by @haedraulics and @inevitablies. I think we've missed the deadline to entry, but check out the details to see when that will come out!
The Beekeepers Picnic game was released on Steam March 26th, have you had a chance to play it yet??? (It looks fantastic!) if you have played, it would be super duper cool if you left a review! @beekeeperspicnic
Hearth & Holmes, @occudo brought to our attention a game currently in development by @abigailmoment on steam as well! Check it out!
If you signed up for the sherlock holmes WIP BIG BANG event, don't forget to keep an eye on the upcoming schedule for due dates!
If you are still working on posting your Fandom Trumps Hate gifts, don't forget to tag your completed works in AO3 (collection 'FandomTrumpsHate2025') and use the FORM to let them know you completed your promise!
May brought with it a @johnlockweek2025 go check out #johnlockweek2025 to see the posts on Tumblr!!!! @inkonice-main hosted that brilliant week of prompts! Lots of great posts to see!
Holmestice Summer 2025 has concluded! All gift postings are up and creators have been revealed! Click here to check it out!
Sherlock & Co flashbang event concluded in April - check out the collection here! Thank you for the reminder, Ghost!
and Sherlock & Co American unofficial meetup event is happening on August 2!! Ooh!!
Sherlock Challenge for the month of JUNE is: Vintage - tag @sherlockchallenge when you post to the prompt!
COMIC SIGHTINGS:
@anotherwellkeptsecret is actively posting a Johnlock comic: Just a Kiss!
@contact-guy has more Watsons Sketchbook posting!
@kitten-kin has been drip-feeding us The Science of Affection!
and @ghostbees has appeared on several occasions recently with fresh comics 'Our Little Adventures'!! haha! We are spoiled!
DID I MISS ANYTHING? Any events or happenings for the Sherlock Holmes, ACD Holmes, BBC Sherlock, Sherlock & Co., Johnlock, Mystrade, or other Holmes adjacent communities! Send me a Message anytime :D Peace out! Have a great summer! - Liri















