Fran Martin

Author: Fran Martin

Fran Martin became a member of The Bootmakers of Toronto in 1987 and The Stormy Petrels of B.C. in 1988. She has attended several Sherlockian conferences including: In 1992 "Aspects of Holmes" in Bradford, England (hosted by The Northern Musgraves); In 2006 "ACD at 35" in Toronto (hosted by The Bootmakers of Toronto); 2013 "Sherlock Holmes Through Time & and Place" in Minneapolis (hosted by The Norwegian Explorers); 2014 "Gillette to Brett IV" in Bloomington (hosted by Wessex Press); 2015 SherlockCon in Seattle; 2015 "A Scintillation of Scions VIII" in Baltimore (hosted by Watson's Tin Box); 2016 "The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes" (hosted by The Norwegian Explorers); in 2018 in Dayton, Ohio for the "Holmes, Doyle & Friends" conference (hosted by the Agra Treasurers). Fran has held several positions with The Stormy Petrels of B.C. including secretary, vice-president, special events coordinator and is currently president and editor of the "Petrel Flyer". She was honoured with being awarded the title of "Master Bootmaker" in 2014. She was very pleased to present a paper to a meeting of Sir Hugo's Companions in Chicago in 2017. Fran has contributed articles to Canadian Holmes magazine, the Watsonian and Chris Redmond's "About Sixty" and "Sherlock Holmes is Like...". In May, 2018 she attended the 78th annual Speckled Band of Boston dinner. She was very honoured to have been one of the first women invited.

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 Fran Martin Monthly Meeting

FEBRUARY 2023 MEETING

"Killed Holmes!" Arthur Conan Doyle wrote in his diary. From Daniel Stashower's "Teller of Tales - The Life of Arthur Conan Doyle": Readers of the Strand Magazine were not happy. 20,000 unsubscribed to the magazine. ACD's mother (the Ma'am) was not happy! Doyle wrote: "I have been much blamed for doing that gentleman to death, … Continue reading FEBRUARY 2023 MEETING

December 16, 2022December 21, 2022 Fran Martin Events

2023 Birthday Brunch

The Stormy Petrels had a very festive, fun evening to close out 2022. (photo by Gary Spence) The new year will start with the Petrels celebrating Sherlock Holmes's birthday. When: Saturday, January 7, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. Where: Milltown Bar & Grill, 101 - 9191 Bentley St, Richmond (access only through Marpole, at the south … Continue reading 2023 Birthday Brunch

November 16, 2022November 17, 2022 Fran Martin Events

December Holiday Festivities

The Stormy Petrels will set their books aside for December's jollification. The Petrel tree with its canonical decorations will be set up. Mrs. Hudson will brew the coffee and boil the kettle for tea. There will be Sherlockian-themed games and songs. There are prizes to be won! Come and enjoy food, fun and fellowship. When? … Continue reading December Holiday Festivities

October 25, 2022November 4, 2022 Fran Martin Monthly Meeting

NOVEMBER 2022 MEETING

"You are the stormy petrel of crime, Watson." The Stormy Petrels are excited to be able to meet in person again! We will be discussing the longest of the 56 short stories, published in the Strand Magazine in two instalments. October and November 1893 issues. Also in Harper's Weekly (US) in the October 14th and … Continue reading NOVEMBER 2022 MEETING