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.

 

 

 

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 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.

 

 

 

 

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 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.

 

 

 

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 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.

 

 

 

 

 

More of My Reviews on The Strand Blog!

More of My Reviews on The Strand Blog!

 

Over the last couple of weeks, The Strand has published a lot of my reviews.

 

Here is my review of the first season of the new HBO series Perry Mason.

 

Here’s is my review of Shooting Script, a collection of short stories by the creators of  Columbo.  

 

And here’s my review of the 14^th season of Murdoch Mysteries.

 

More will come soon!

 

 

–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.