Anthology cover by Anke Eissmann (Khorazir): Holmes and Watson arm in arm on the Strand, London. Sherlock Holmes Rose illustration by chained-to-the-mirror. 

 

 

 

When the Rose Speaks Its Name

A Sherlock Holmes Anthology

A collection of original writings and illustrations inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s tales of the great detective Sherlock Holmes. 

Each work interprets the iconic character through a queer lens in celebration of the deep bond between Holmes and Watson—a relationship which has captured the hearts and minds of readers for generations.

Short stories, microfiction, poetry and ‘221Bs’ (a special type of short fiction with 221 words, ending with a word that begins with the letter ‘B’) by 30 writers from all over the world. Full color cover, and black and white interior illustrations that bring original stories of Holmes and Watson to life. 

Proceeds from When the Rose Speaks Its Name: A Sherlock Holmes Anthology directly support the UK based charitable organization akt, and their mission to support LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment.

Edited by Alexandra Fox, EC Boss, S.J. Lock, Rita Smith & SM Lawson

Written by EC Boss, Linda M. Crate, Anna Graham Doe, Larc Enciel, Alexandra Fox, S.C. Fraser, Sam Gracie, Narrelle M. Harris, N. Holmes, LF Howard, Lilith Inkwell, Lisbeth King, SM Lawson, S.J. Lock, Bertie M., CS McGuigan, Atlin Merrick, Jaco Mismeander, N.J. Mowry, Eleanor Newell, Holland Parker, Shai Porter, Kyndall Potts, Calais Reno, Em Rowene, Ronit SilverSeeker, Rita Smith, SC Taylor, Booker Wegner & Carissa Wing

Cover by Anke Eissmann (Khorazir)

Illustrations by Anke Eissmann (Khorazir), chained‑to‑the‑mirror & gooolabatooo

Published by Shield & Crescent Press