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 22^nd. 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.

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 22^nd. 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.

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 22^nd. 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.

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 22^nd. 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.

 

 

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 22^nd. 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.