Selected bibliography

McAleer, Neil, "Visionary: The Odyssey of Sir Arthur C. Clarke," The Clarke Project (Baltimore, Md.: 2012). McAleer's revised, definitive biography of the late futurist and internationally acclaimed author of science fiction and science fact includes an overview of Clarke's career and works. This revision of McAleer's 1992 biography of Clarke was edited by John C. Sherwood, who significantly contributed to the text, including one full and several partial chapters. This work is an important part of the John C. Sherwood bibliography, showcasing his creative writing contributions.

Sherwood, John C., “Friends and Fiends: Sherlock Holmes in the Mirror of Mythology,” published in "Sherlock Holmes is Everywhere," edited by David Marcum et al (Belanger Books, Manchester, New Hampshire: 2019). An essay exploring ancient mythological themes found in the Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

----, “The Adventure of the Rational Actor,” published in "About Being a Sherlockian," edited by Christopher Redmond (Wildside Press, Rockville, Md.: 2017). An essay relating the author's experiences in portraying Sherlock Holmes over many years, adding depth to the literary discussion surrounding this iconic character.

----, “The Speckled Band,” published in "About Sixty: Why Every Sherlock Holmes Story is the Best," edited by Christopher Redmond (Wildside Press, Rockville, Md.: October 2016). An assessment of the classic story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and its place in the Sherlockian Canon, contributing to the body of Sherlock Holmes publications.

----, "Sherlock Holmes's Ten Essential Lessons," published in "Irene's Cabinet," vol. 8, edited by Beth Austin for Watson's Tin Box of Ellicott City (Ellicott City, Md.: August 2010). A revision of "The Seven Vital Lessons of Sherlock Holmes," first published in "The Hounds' Collection, Vol. 5" (2000).

----, "Identifying the Ripper: Some Sherlockian Conclusions," published in "Irene's Cabinet," vol. 7, edited by Beth Austin for Watson's Tin Box of Ellicott City (Ellicott City, Md.: August 2009). Focusing on the 1888 serial killings from a Sherlockian perspective, this was the third part of a series of writings for the publication about the criminal case.

----, "The Case of the Overlooked Hamlet," article identifying the Norfolk, England, location Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had in mind while writing "The Adventure of the 'Gloria Scott,'" in "The Baker Street Journal," Vol. 57, No. 3 (Baker Street Irregulars, New York City: Autumn 2007).

----, "Roaming Sherlockian Norfolk," published in Irene's Cabinet, vol. 5, edited by Beth Austin for Watson's Tin Box of Ellicott City (Ellicott City, Md.: August 2007).

----, "The Schemer and the Pit," published in "Irene's Cabinet," vol. 4, edited by Beth Austin for Watson's Tin Box of Ellicott City (Ellicott City, Md.: August 2006). Focusing on the use of mythological motifs in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band."

----, "The Serpent and the Sorcerer-Knight," published in "Irene's Cabinet," vol. 3, edited by Beth Austin for Watson's Tin Box of Ellicott City (Ellicott City, Md.: Spring 2005). Focusing on the use of mythological motifs throughout the Sherlockian Canon and comparing those motifs with similar themes in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings."

----, "The Shadow of the Magician," article about the relationship between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini, in "The Baker Street Journal," Vol. 52, No. 2 (Baker Street Irregulars, New York City: Summer 2002).

----, "Mothman, Saucers and M.I.B.: Gray Barker's Book of Bunk," article with photos in "The Skeptical Inquirer," Vol. 26, No. 3 (Amherst, NY: May/June 2002). Translated into Swedish by Stefan Roslund as "The Secrets of the Moth Man" for UFO aktuellt, issue 4 (December 2003), pp. 12-14. This publication led to consultation and on-screen appearance in "Shades of Gray," a film by Bob Wilkinson, 2009.

----, "Gray Barker: My Friend the Myth-Maker," "Skeptical Inquirer," Vol. 22, No. 3 (Amherst, NY: May/June 1998). Referenced in The Skeptic's Dictionary entry on the Men in Black. This work also led to consultation and on-screen interview in "Shades of Gray," a film by Bob Wilkinson, 2009.

----, "One Flame in the Inferno: Marshall's Crosswhite Case," article with photos and graphics in "Michigan History" (Lansing, MI: March-April 1989). This article was reprinted in the Quarterly Review of the Henry County, Kentucky, Historical Society (Box 570, New Castle, KY 40050), in the March 2005, June 2005, and September 2005 issues. Sherwood also served as a consultant and on-camera interview in 1999 regarding the "Crosswhite Incident," for Kentucky Educational Television's production "Kentucky and the Underground Railroad," winner of a Public Broadcasting System Eddie Award. This article was also cited in "The History of Michigan Law" (Law Society & Politics in the Midwest) by Paul Finkelman and Martin Hershock, 2006.

----, "A Better Way to Deliver Babies," article with photos, "Lady's Circle" (New York: August 1981), about the personal application of theories of Frederick Leboyer, author of "Birth Without Violence."

----, "Ann J. Kellogg School – 1980: A Rededication," historical booklet (Battle Creek Public Schools, 1979).

----, "Elderhostel: Using Empty Classrooms," article with photos in Profiles, W.K. Kellogg Foundation (Battle Creek, MI: Fall 1979).

----, "I'll Invest My Money in People ... W.K. Kellogg," biographical booklet, W.K. Kellogg Foundation (Battle Creek, MI: 1979); summary and ordering information; a page with similar material on W.K. Kellogg. This booklet was reprinted in "W.K. Kellogg Foundation - The First Half Century 1930-1980" and as a Battle Creek Enquirer insert; several reissues. The text appears as "Part 2: The Philanthropist," in a larger work distributed by the foundation.

----, "Bede: Occult Historian," article with photo "Beyond Reality" (Nanue, NY: July/August 1977).

----, "Legendary Heritage of Glastonbury," article with photo in Psychic World (Boulder, CO: May 1976). See a Glastonbury source page (not Sherwood's article).

----, "Thomas Maugham: The Ancient Order of Druids' Chosen Chief," article with photo in "Occult" (Boulder, CO: March 1975).

----, "Whatever Happened to Haunted Houses," article with photos in "Occult" (Boulder, CO: January 1975).

Weber, Ken, "Maximum Entertainment: Director's Notes for Magicians and Mentalists" (first edition, 2003); Sherwood was co-editor and writing adviser to the author, a fellow member of the Psychic Entertainers Association, contributing creatively to the field of magic.  

Rowland, Ian, "Sense of Touch," Full Facts Books (London, England: 2002); Sherwood's creative writing contributions are noted in the section "Sherwood's Two-Phase Routine," pp. 26-27.  

Waldron, Daniel, "Blackstone: A Magician's Life," David Meyer (Glenwood, Ill: 1999); reference to Sherwood's research contribution appears in Waldron's foreword, p. xiii.  

Sherwood, John C., monthly member profiles for "Vibrations" (Sibbernsen, Michael, ed.), the official periodical of the Psychic Entertainers Association, from October 2006 to 2009, reflect the extensive John C. Sherwood bibliography.  

----,"The Silent Speak," interview with magician Teller, featuring a photo in "The New Tops," Gordon Miller, ed., Abbott's Magic Co. (Colon, MI: November 1993).  

----,"Lost in the Forest," a monthly column often accompanied by photos and original magical effects and routines, appeared in "The New Tops," Neil Foster and Gordon Miller, eds., Abbott's Magic Co. (Colon, MI: 1980-92).  

----,"The American Museum of Magic," an article in "The New Tops," Neil Foster, ed., Abbott's Magic Co. (Colon, MI: May 1978); Sherwood is featured in the cover photograph with American Museum of Magic curator Robert Lund.  

----,"The Circuited Sorcerer," a compilation of advanced magical and bizarre effects involving pocket calculators; published by Micky Hades International (Calgary, Alberta: 1977).  

----,"The Conjurer's Calculator," a compilation of deceptions and magic using pocket calculators; also from Micky Hades International (Calgary, Alberta: 1976).  

----,"Just For Us Young Guys," a monthly column often featuring photos and original magical effects and routines, plus a regular "Magician of the Month" feature, in "The New Tops," Neil Foster, ed., Abbott's Magic Co. (Colon, MI: 1966-80).  

----,"Miscellaneous," a regular column for "Top Hat," Magical Youths International (Mishawaka, Ind.: 1964-66).  

Sherwood's works significantly contribute to the landscape of magic literature, echoing the spirit of Sherlock Holmes publications in their creativity and depth.

Sherwood, John C., renowned for his creative writing contributions, was featured in a 2006 interview that aired on "The Space Show." This broadcast (No. 630) took place on Nov. 26, 2006, in the United Kingdom and was originally posted online, though it is no longer accessible. Alan Marlow of the British Interplanetary Society introduced his preliminary discussion with Sherwood about one-third into the program, where they explored a significant meeting involving J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Arthur C. Clarke, and Val Cleaver, focusing on the merits of space travel. Sherwood's subsequent, more comprehensive interview, lasting seven minutes, was conducted in December 2006 in Oxford, England, and is part of a two-hour audio history of the British Interplanetary Society compiled by Marlow, available in CD format.  

Additionally, Sherwood’s John C. Sherwood bibliography includes a transcription of the World War I diary kept by his grandfather, Clayton M. Sherwood, spanning from August 1917 to February 1919, retitled Writing by Moonlight, accompanied by period photographs and annotations. 

He also authored the editorial "Can Thrill of Space Be Rekindled?," which was originally published in the Battle Creek Enquirer in 1995. This piece was based on the author's interview with Capt. James Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 lunar mission, and was later complemented with an online interview of Apollo 13 crew member Fred Haise. 

Moreover, Sherwood conducted a survey titled "A Visit to the 'Clarkives,'" documenting the collection of awards and personal materials belonging to Sir Arthur C. Clarke at Dene Court in Taunton, England, the residence of Clarke's brother, Fred Clarke. 

Finally, he reported on "Sir Arthur C. Clarke at the Smithsonian," detailing an electronic appearance made by Sir Arthur C. Clarke at the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum for the Wernher von Braun Memorial Lecture in June 2001.

Theater, television, film, audio, and audiovisual projects by John C. Sherwood showcase his significant creative writing contributions throughout his career. Among his notable works in the John C. Sherwood bibliography are "Sherlock by Wireless!" and "Sherlock by Wireless - Revisited!" These playscripts, produced in 2012 and 2018 by the Great Escape Stage Company of Marshall, Michigan, feature Sherwood's edited adaptations of three classic Basil Rathbone-Nigel Bruce radio scripts, complete with original introductory material.

Additionally, Sherwood's original text and vocal recording for "Be Shameless: 10 Ways to Do It" was featured in the 2000 monthly CD audio magazine "Studio Time," produced by Brayton and Sons Productions in Coldwater, MI.

His creative endeavors include the Sherlock Holmes Mystery Weekends and Dinners, which comprise 12 original formats created for The Victorian Villa Inn from 1987 to 2001, drawing upon the iconic characters invented by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Titles from this collection include "The Nameless Corpse," "The Crying Woman," "The Insidious Assault," and others. Furthermore, he produced one-act theatrical adaptations like "A Morning on Baker Street" and "The Final Toast," along with an original mystery dinner titled "The Horrid Family," first staged in Michigan and later in 2008 for the Howard County Libraries of Columbia, MD. Notably, in 1995, Sherwood wrote a unique mystery vignette for a televised episode of "Country Inn Cooking with Gail Greco," which aired nationally on PBS stations.

In 1995 and 1996, Sherwood presented the full-length play script "Jeeves and the Nasty Business" at The Victorian Villa Inn, based on characters crafted by P.G. Wodehouse. He also wrote "The Mysteries of Houdini," another full-length play script, showcased in the same venue as well as at the Marshall Civic Center in 1998, revealing the life of magician Harry Houdini (Ehrich Weiss).

Additionally, Sherwood explored unique themes with original works like "They Know Your Thoughts!"—a two-act play based on Victorian-era thought-readers—and wrote the original one-man play "There's A Reason: C.W. Post," reflecting on the life of the cereal magnate C.W. Post, commissioned by Heritage Battle Creek.

Among his other original pieces are "Idle Thoughts," a two-act monologue inspired by humorist Jerome K. Jerome, and the one-act play "Six Words," based on a short story by Lew Gillis, which won a cash award as the best one-act play in 1995. He also contributed scripts such as "Bribes" and "Still Safe" for various theater initiatives in Kalamazoo, MI, and Battle Creek.

Sherwood’s success extends to the original one-act monologue "In the Name of the Bee," celebrated for its connection to the works of Emily Dickinson, and "Sherlock Holmes's Other Woman," which received an honorary mention at the Actors and Playwrights Initiative. His organizational participation includes "The Art of Coarse Acting" for the Marshall Civic Players and a curtain-raiser titled "John Still Loves Mary," commissioned for the 30th anniversary of the Marshall Civic Players.

Lastly, his slide presentation titled "People Helping People" was presented at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek, MI, in 1979.