Chris Chan's Blog, page 18
October 18, 2022
My Other Blog…
My Other Blog…
If you’re interested, please check out my other blog, Catholic Book Reviews Monthly. I’ve finally started updating it regularly again! The latest blog post is Newman 101. Thanks!
–Chris Chan
Chris Chan’s anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2 was released on June 22nd. His first novel, Sherlock’s Secretary, was released by MX Publishing. His Agatha-nominated book Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter was published by Level Best Books. His first non-fiction book, Sherlock & Irene: The Secret Truth Behind “A Scandal in Bohemia” is available for sale at Amazon.com and the MX Publishing website, as well as at Book Depository (with free worldwide shipping there). It is also available in a Kindle edition.
October 7, 2022
Thanks to all of my Kickstarter Backers!
Thanks to all of my Kickstarter Backers!
I want to extend my sincere thanks to everybody who supported the Of Course He Pushed Him Kickstarter! It was a rousing success, and we should be ready to send out the books in the next few weeks. Thank you all so much!
–Chris Chan
Chris Chan’s anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2 was released on June 22nd. His first novel, Sherlock’s Secretary, was released by MX Publishing. His Agatha-nominated book Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter was published by Level Best Books. His first non-fiction book, Sherlock & Irene: The Secret Truth Behind “A Scandal in Bohemia” is available for sale at Amazon.com and the MX Publishing website, as well as at Book Depository (with free worldwide shipping there). It is also available in a Kindle edition.
September 30, 2022
The Of Course He Pushed Him Campaign is Almost Finished!
The Of Course He Pushed Him Campaign is Almost Finished!
I want to thank everybody who’s supported the Of Course He Pushed Him Kickstarter so far! It’s been more successful than I’ve dared to hope, and there are three days left! If you’re interested, please take a look and sign up before the campaign ends! Thanks so much!
–Chris Chan
Chris Chan’s anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2 was released on June 22nd. His first novel, Sherlock’s Secretary, was released by MX Publishing. His Agatha-nominated book Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter was published by Level Best Books. His first non-fiction book, Sherlock & Irene: The Secret Truth Behind “A Scandal in Bohemia” is available for sale at Amazon.com and the MX Publishing website, as well as at Book Depository (with free worldwide shipping there). It is also available in a Kindle edition.
September 23, 2022
Ten Days to Go on Kickstarter!
Ten Days to Go on Kickstarter!
Ten days left in the Of Course He Pushed Him campaign, and we’ve smashed all expectations! If you want to get involved, please sign up before it’s too late! Thanks!
–Chris Chan
Chris Chan’s anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2 was released on June 22nd. His first novel, Sherlock’s Secretary, was released by MX Publishing. His Agatha-nominated book Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter was published by Level Best Books. His first non-fiction book, Sherlock & Irene: The Secret Truth Behind “A Scandal in Bohemia” is available for sale at Amazon.com and the MX Publishing website, as well as at Book Depository (with free worldwide shipping there). It is also available in a Kindle edition.
September 16, 2022
Making a Time Commitment to a Show
Making a Time Commitment to a Show
I was watching a video commentary by a critic who I generally enjoy and respect, and he mentioned how he was reluctant to start watching a critically acclaimed series that he was actually interested in, because with nearly seventy episodes, he was reluctant to make such a massive time commitment to a series.
I can understand that. A lot of other people I know have made similar comments because they’ve been burned in the past. Numerous shows have started out strong, and then taken a steep drive downhill, leaving lots of potential viewers to decide that they’d rather wait several years until a series finishes, and if the general consensus is that the show ended well, they’ll start watching it.
At the same time, a series shouldn’t be seen as a “time commitment” so much as an entertainment that one doesn’t want to see end. I’ve noticed that after being assigned books to read in school, many people see reading as a chore, and a book as a task to be completed rather than a pleasure to experience.
How about you? Have you been reluctant to start a show because of the “time commitment?” How often do you view books, shows, and movies as duties rather than fun?
–Chris Chan
Chris Chan’s anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2 was released on June 22nd. His first novel, Sherlock’s Secretary, was released by MX Publishing. His Agatha-nominated book Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter was published by Level Best Books. His first non-fiction book, Sherlock & Irene: The Secret Truth Behind “A Scandal in Bohemia” is available for sale at Amazon.com and the MX Publishing website, as well as at Book Depository (with free worldwide shipping there). It is also available in a Kindle edition.
September 9, 2022
A Successful First Week on Kickstarter!
A Successful First Week on Kickstarter!
It’s been just under a week, and already the Kickstarter campaign for Of Course He Pushed Him has already surpassed the initial expectations! Thanks to everybody who’s supported the campaign so far, and if you haven’t signed up yet and are interested, please take a look! Thanks again!
–Chris Chan
Chris Chan’s anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2 was released on June 22nd. His first novel, Sherlock’s Secretary, was released by MX Publishing. His Agatha-nominated book Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter was published by Level Best Books. His first non-fiction book, Sherlock & Irene: The Secret Truth Behind “A Scandal in Bohemia” is available for sale at Amazon.com and the MX Publishing website, as well as at Book Depository (with free worldwide shipping there). It is also available in a Kindle edition.
September 3, 2022
The Of Course He Pushed Him (Vol. 2) Kickstarter is Live!
The Of Course He Pushed Him (Vol. 2) Kickstarter is Live!
Hello! Last summer I launched my first Kickstarter for Sherlock’s Secretary, and now I’m starting a Kickstarter to promote the release of the paperback version of Volume 2 of Of Course He Pushed Him, set to come out this fall. If you’re interested, you can get rewards like the paperback edition if Volume 2, PDF’s of my books, regular and autographed copies of the hardcover edition of Of Course He Pushed Him: The Complete Collection, copies of my earlier books Sherlock & Irene: The Hidden Truth Behind “A Scandal in Bohemia,” Sherlock’s Secretary, and Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter.
And, as a special bonus, have any of you ever wanted to be a character in a Sherlock Holmes story? Three lucky people can choose to lend their name (or someone else’s name) to a character in an upcoming story appearing in The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories. You can be a client, a Scotland Yard detective, a prominent politician, a brilliant scientist, or even a killer if that’s your preference! It’s probably not advisable to ask to have your ex become the victim in a story, but there are a lot of options. Let me know, and I’ll tailor a story to fit your preferences!
This will run for one month– please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you all so much!
–Chris Chan
Chris Chan’s anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2 was released on June 22nd. His first novel, Sherlock’s Secretary, was released by MX Publishing. His Agatha-nominated book Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter was published by Level Best Books. His first non-fiction book, Sherlock & Irene: The Secret Truth Behind “A Scandal in Bohemia” is available for sale at Amazon.com and the MX Publishing website, as well as at Book Depository (with free worldwide shipping there). It is also available in a Kindle edition.
August 26, 2022
Congratulations to the Silver Falchion Award Winners!
Congratulations to the Silver Falchion Award Winners!
My books Sherlock’s Secretary and Murder Most Grotesque were nominated for the Best Comedy and Best Nonfiction Silver Falchion Awards at Killer Nashville this summer, and though neither of them won, I’d like to thank the judges and voters for the nominations, and congratulate the winners. Well done!
–Chris Chan
Chris Chan’s anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2 was released on June 22nd. His first novel, Sherlock’s Secretary, was released by MX Publishing. His Agatha-nominated book Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter was published by Level Best Books. His first non-fiction book, Sherlock & Irene: The Secret Truth Behind “A Scandal in Bohemia” is available for sale at Amazon.com and the MX Publishing website, as well as at Book Depository (with free worldwide shipping there). It is also available in a Kindle edition.
August 19, 2022
My Lecture on Chesterton and Autism
My Lecture on Chesterton and Autism
A couple of weeks ago I delivered a lecture at the Society of G.K. Chesterton Conference in Milwaukee, titled "Chesterton and Autism." It it, I discussed my own experiences with autism and how Chesterton's work helped me to train my brain to respond to challenging situations. If you're interested, please take a look.
–Chris Chan
Chris Chan’s anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2 was released on June 22nd. His first novel, Sherlock’s Secretary, was released by MX Publishing. His Agatha-nominated book Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter was published by Level Best Books. His first non-fiction book, Sherlock & Irene: The Secret Truth Behind “A Scandal in Bohemia” is available for sale at Amazon.com and the MX Publishing website, as well as at Book Depository (with free worldwide shipping there). It is also available in a Kindle edition.
August 12, 2022
Of Course He Pushed Him on the Mystery Magazine Website!
Of Course He Pushed Him on the Mystery Magazine Website!
A sample from the title story of my new anthology, which was originally published in Mystery Weekly (now Mystery Magazine) is published on their website! Check it out!
Also, please check out my book reviews of Cathi Stoler’s Murder on the Rocks and Lori Duffy Foster’s Never Broken on The Strand’s blog!
–Chris Chan
Chris Chan’s anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2 was released on June 22nd. His first novel, Sherlock’s Secretary, was released by MX Publishing. His Agatha-nominated book Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter was published by Level Best Books. His first non-fiction book, Sherlock & Irene: The Secret Truth Behind “A Scandal in Bohemia” is available for sale at Amazon.com and the MX Publishing website, as well as at Book Depository (with free worldwide shipping there). It is also available in a Kindle edition.
