A Holmesian Solstice

Name: language_escapes
Contact email: languageescapes (at) gmail (dot) com

I will create:
A fanwork of the following type(s): fic
In one or more of the following parts of fandom: A Study in Charlotte (book); The House at Baker Street (book); Watson at War series (book); Mary Russell series (book); Mycroft Holmes (book); Sherlock Ferret (book); New Russian Holmes (TV); Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century (TV); Sherlock Holmes in the 23rd Century (TV); Sherlock Hound (TV); 1954 Sherlock Holmes/Howard Holmes (TV); Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson/Whitehead!Holmes (TV); My Dearly Beloved Detective (film); Watson and Holmes (comic); Honour Among Punks (comic); Bert Coules radio adaptations
For one or more of the following relationships: Holmes/Watson (all); Charlotte/Jamie (Study in Charlotte); Leander Holmes/Jamie's Dad (Study in Charlotte); Ms. Hudson & Mary Watson (House at Baker Street); Ms Hudson & Irene Adler (House at Baker Street); Mary Watson & Irene Adler (House at Baker Street); Russell/Holmes (Mary Russell series)
I like working with one or more of the following categories: Fluff; Angst; Post-Reichenbach; Hurt/Comfort; Established Relationship; Friendship; Case Fic; Friendship; Character Study; Slice of Life; Missing Scene
With any of the following ratings: 1) suitable for general audiences; 2) non-explicit sexual content; 4) mild to moderate violence or depictions of non-sexual mature themes
I am willing to create for the following squicks and/or kinks: None, please.



I want to receive:
A fanwork of the following type(s): art, fic, vids, podfic
In one or more of the following parts of fandom: A Study in Charlotte (book); The House at Baker Street (book); Watson at War series (book); Mary Russell series (book); Mycroft Holmes (book); Enola Holmes (book); Irene Adler series by Carole Nelson Douglas (book); New Russian Holmes (TV); Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century (TV); Sherlock Holmes in the 23rd Century (TV); Sherlock Hound (TV); 1954 Sherlock Holmes/Howard Holmes (TV); Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson/Whitehead!Holmes (TV); My Dearly Beloved Detective (film); Watson and Holmes (comic); Honour Among Punks (comic); Bert Coules radio adaptations
For one or more of the following relationships: Holmes/Watson (all); Charlotte/Jamie (Study in Charlotte); Leander Holmes/Jamie's Dad (Study in Charlotte); Ms. Hudson & Mary Watson (House at Baker Street); Ms Hudson & Irene Adler (House at Baker Street); Mary Watson & Irene Adler (House at Baker Street); Russell/Holmes (Mary Russell series); Irene/Nell/Godfrey (Irene Adler series); Hound/Watson/Hudson (Sherlock Hound); if you have a question about a pairing from another request, you can ask!
I like stuff in the following categories: Fluff; Angst; Post-Reichenbach; Hurt/Comfort; Established Relationship; Friendship; Case Fic; Friendship; Character Study; Slice of Life; Missing Scene
With any of the following ratings: 1) suitable for general audiences; 2) non-explicit sexual content; 4) mild to moderate violence or depictions of non-sexual mature themes
I wouldn’t mind any of the following squicks and/or kinks: None, please.



Please include further details about what you’d like to receive: A lot of great books came out in the past couple of months, which is why they're the highlight of my Holmestice request this round!

A Study in Charlotte: I adored the world the author created. I would love to see more about what it means to be a Holmes or a Watson in a world where everyone knows about your ancestors and has Expectations. A nice contrast between the training and expectations of a Holmes, perhaps, to that of a Watson. I would love to see various Holmes and Watson partnerships over the years. I am especially in love with seeing the friendship/relationship between Leander Holmes and Jamie's dad (whose name I cannot recall)-- how exactly did that list come about? What were the circumstances that set off each one of those numbered items? I would also love to see Jamie meeting the extended Holmes clan, or a look at the relationship between Charlotte and Milo. I have absolutely no interest, however, in an exploration of what exactly happened with Charlotte and Moriarty. Please avoid that.

The House at Baker Street: I am aware that I’m one of the few in this comm who has read this, but I adore this book and it needs more exposure. As for specifics, should someone come out of the woodwork: I want more. I just... I want more. I want to see another case that Ms. Hudson and Mary Watson take on. I want to see how Irene Adler becomes more a part of their detective group. I am especially entranced by the fact that, in this series, we ALREADY KNOW THE END, because it's hinted throughout and of course we know canon-- but we don't know how exactly it comes about. I WANT THAT. What does John think about Mary's work, does he ever find out about what went on towards the end of the first book? Do Holmes and Mary ever discuss it? I would love to see more about Mary and Irene in particular, Mary going to Irene to learn from her. Or more about the relationship between Wiggins and Billy! Tell me about their friendship!

Watson at War series: Would love a fix-it fic for Mrs. Gregson.

Mary Russell series: Nothing in particular. Would love more of Mary interacting with the women she meets, especially Iris.

Mycroft Holmes: I would love to see Douglas meeting Watson, years down the line, and his thoughts on the matter. I would also enjoy Douglas' reaction to Mycroft joining the Diogenes, or Douglas meeting the younger Holmes shortly after this first book. Basically, I want lots of Douglas. All the Douglas. If you're an artist, I'd love to see a rendering of Douglas, but please, no whitewashing.

Enola series: How does Enola deal with Reichenbach? Is she in the know, or kept in the dark? Also would love shipfic for Enola/Cecily.

1954 Sherlock Holmes/Howard Holmes: Okay, give me an AU of Baker Street Nursemaids-- what would have happened if they had to keep the baby? How many terrible lullabies can those loveable losers come up with? If you're a vidder, ANYTHING would be awesome, because they never make it to vid! Something schmoopy and cute would be nice, since this is such a domestic little series. I haven't any ideas for artists or podficcers for this series.

My Dearly Beloved Detective: Up to you! Just love this film. Something about Holmes pining after her Watson? If you're an artist, I'd adore seeing more of these two on a case, dressed in drag. No ideas for vidders or podficcers, sadly.

Watson and Holmes: Would love to see more about Violet Smith and Irene Adler, their relationship and friendship. How did Violet find Irene? Are they friends, or are they just teacher/pupil? How do they support each other's careers/hobbies with singing? I'm a singer, so I find this particular relationship very interesting.

Honour Among Punks: The series was never completed... tell me how it ended?

Bert Coules: Your pick! Episode tags are always a plus, especially for the Further Adventures. How does Watson feel about Holmes pulling another Dying Detective/Reichenbach in Marlbourne Point Mystery? Does Holmes visit Collington's Smith grave, from Cripplegate Square, and does he ever "introduce" Smith and Watson?

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson/Whitehead Holmes: No specific requests, but I love how dry Watson’s humor is and how enthusiastic Holmes is. I’m also very intrigued by the ‘villain’ in Close Knit Family, and I’d love to see them pop up again in a story. For a vidder, maybe some of the antics that they get up to? Art- Holmes love of marmalade!

Sherlock Hound: Can Moriarty’s henchmen please have a good day? I actually feel bad for this Moriarty too, oddly. I’d love to see more of Ms Hudson and her flying skills. If you were to vid this, I’d enjoy something about all the various flying machines, driving machines, boats, etc. that come up in the series, because it always cracks me up. For art, something warm and cozy with Hound, Watson, and Hudson?

I don’t have prompts, really, for the others, but I’m fairly laidback and love lots of different things.

As for my Do Not Wants, I love female characters so please no bashing. I also like my Watsons competent and a clear partner for Holmes. No Jam!Watson, please. I don't want any of the kinks or squicks, but in particular, please note that I DO NOT like power differentials in relationships, such as teacher/student, boss/worker, etc. Noncon and dubcon are also a no go for me.

Special requests: I recognize that my requests and offers are incredibly hard to match. I'm pretty much up for anything except BBClock, so if you need to, I can be matched with someone that has stuff not on my list. There aren't many adaptations or pastiches that I don't at least have some familiarity with. If you're unsure, feel free to contact me. I'm flexible. I did take Elementary off of my offer/request lists this round, just because I’m currently so far behind on Elementary that I don’t think I’d be a good fit, but if it’s needed, I can always be paired there, too.