Traditionally, one of the biggest obstacles Sherlockian authors have had to overcome is the seemingly limited audience size for whom they are writing. Excellent books have been written but in many cases have been priced so high as to severely reduce the number of readers who might purchase them.
There is an excellent option available at Lulu.com. It is a self-service printing site for authors. Described on the site as:
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No set-up fees. No minimum order.
Keep control of the rights.
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So, to all of you amateur authors avidly awaiting an avocation - dust off that Sherlock Holmes-related publication and make it a Lulu!