Hi, Alex Simmons here. I've taught 100s of aspiring and struggling writers how to overcome their fears and frustrations and create compelling plots, characters, and stories that appeal to a broader audience. Over the years, I've been honored to be a professional author (award-winner), writing coach/teacher, and consultant. I’ve written for many mainstream publishers, Marvel/DC/Archie Comics, and penned plays, interactive games, and video and animation scripts. And I’ve been a global speaker on empowering people through the arts. I have much to share, starting with my Simmons Says Newsletter.
HOLMES IS ON THE CASE! SHERLOCK HOLMES & THE HANDS OF OTHELLO IS HERE!
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🔥 THE CASE IS WIDE OPEN 🔥 🔥 One of Holmes' greatest challenges has arrived. 🔥 The curtain rises. The fog clears. Before Holmes stepped on the scene, Ira Aldridge brought Shakespeare to life. His daughters, Luranah and Amanda, carried his legacy — and faced the world’s shadows. In this powerful new mystery, fact and fiction collide. 🕯️ I wrote Sherlock Holmes and the Hands of Othello to honor forgotten legacies and ask: Sherlock Holmes and the Hands of Othello is officially released through Seamus and Nunzio Productions.
This isn't just another Holmes adventure. Thank you for your support. Let’s bring this mystery to every stage, book club, and classroom that dares to uncover it. Best, Playwright | Storyteller | Truth-Seeker PS: If you haven't picked up your free preview of the first two scenes, feel free to click right here. #SherlockHolmes #NewPlayRelease #HistoricalDrama #MysteryLovers #BIPOCVoices #TheatreBooks |
Simmons Says
Hi, Alex Simmons here. I've taught 100s of aspiring and struggling writers how to overcome their fears and frustrations and create compelling plots, characters, and stories that appeal to a broader audience. Over the years, I've been honored to be a professional author (award-winner), writing coach/teacher, and consultant. I’ve written for many mainstream publishers, Marvel/DC/Archie Comics, and penned plays, interactive games, and video and animation scripts. And I’ve been a global speaker on empowering people through the arts. I have much to share, starting with my Simmons Says Newsletter.
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