My Play Our Mothers Are Not Refrigerators is Getting an Abridged Staged Reading!

My Play Our Mothers Are Not Refrigerators is Getting an Abridged Staged Reading!

 

I am incredibly grateful to Pink Umbrella Theater Company! They are a Milwaukee drama company that are trying to produce plays about disabilities, and they are putting on a staged reading of an abridged version of my play OUR MOTHERS ARE NOT REFRIGERATORS this weekend! 

 

Follow a support group meeting for people with autism, and learn about the theory of the “refrigerator mother” misdiagnosis cause of autism. Immerse yourself in the stories of the group participants, the injustice of the theory and its consequences, and how the characters will move forward in the world outside the group.

 

https://www.pinkumbrellatheater.org

 

Cast: Marvin Hannah, Garrett Scott, Natalie Johnson, Tayler Erby-Walker

 

Production Staff: Tyler Coffey, Colleen Duvall, Adam Hurvitz, Susie Duecker, Meg Spring, Jon Neustifter, Pip Buffington and Rebekah Farr

 

​Performance Information:

All performances take place at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

- 3722 S 58th St, Milwaukee, WI 53220

​Limited seating available

 

 

–Chris Chan

 

 

 

Chris Chan’s book Sherlock Poems was published on June 30^th!  He is also the author of the CWA Dagger Long Listed The Autistic Sleuth, written with the professional guidance of his mother Dr. Patricia Meyer Chan, and he has also written the Agatha and Anthony-nominated book on the Columbo killers, Some of My Best Friends Are Murderers! He is the author of the Funderburke and Kaiming novels Ghosting My Friend and She Ruined Our Lives and Well-Behaved Children Seldom Make History, released by Level Best Books.  He is also the author of the comedic novels Sherlock’s Secretary and Nessie’s Nemesis, published by MX Publishing, as was his anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2.  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 Kindleedition.

More Good News From Killer Nashville!

More Good News From Killer Nashville!

 

Last week the Silver Falchion Awards, given by Killer Nashville, announced that She Ruined Our Lives was nominated for the Silver Falchion for Best Literary Novel!   Today, there was an additional announcement for the Judges’ Top Picks, which include not only the top five nominees (or fewer) in each category, but also a few other books that though were not nominated for the big award, are considered worthy of attention by the judges.  

 

Killer Nashville explains:

 

Each year, the judges have the tough task of narrowing down hundreds of excellent entries to just a handful of Finalists. It’s never easy. But sometimes, a book stays with the judges; it lingers in their minds, stirs something in them, and leaves them wanting more. Yours was one of those. 

The Judges’ Top Picks list is our way of shining a spotlight on outstanding work that deserves to be read, shared, and celebrated. This recognition is a reflection of the impact your book had on our judges. Last year, the designation of Judges’ Top Picks increased sales and brought a lot of success for our winners. 

And in the Best Nonfiction category for the Judges’ Top Picks, both Some of My Best Friends are Murderers and The Autistic Sleuth made the list!Congratulations to all of the other honored authors!

–Chris Chan

 

 

 

Chris Chan’s book Sherlock Poems was published on June 30^th!  He is also the author of the CWA Dagger Long Listed The Autistic Sleuth, written with the professional guidance of his mother Dr. Patricia Meyer Chan, and he has also written the Agatha and Anthony-nominated book on the Columbo killers, Some of My Best Friends Are Murderers! He is the author of the Funderburke and Kaiming novels Ghosting My Friend and She Ruined Our Lives and Well-Behaved Children Seldom Make History, released by Level Best Books.  He is also the author of the comedic novels Sherlock’s Secretary and Nessie’s Nemesis, published by MX Publishing, as was his anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2.  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 Kindleedition.

 

Two Accolades for She Ruined Our Lives!

Two Accolades for She Ruined Our Lives!

 

First of all, Sherlock Poems is out now– please take a look!

 

Secondly, over the past week, She Ruined Our Lives has received two accolades!  First, Killer Nashville has named She Ruined Our Lives to be one of two finalists for the Best Literary Silver Falchion Award!  The results will be announced at the conference next month!

 

Also, the Catholic Media Association has awarded She Ruined Our Lives Second Place in the Teen and Young Adult Novels category!  Just last year, Ghosting My Friend was also named Second Place in the same category!

 

Congratulations to all of the other winners and nominees!

 

–Chris Chan

 

 

 

Chris Chan’s book Sherlock Poems was published on June 30^th!  He is also the author of the CWA Dagger Long Listed The Autistic Sleuth, written with the professional guidance of his mother Dr. Patricia Meyer Chan, and he has also written the Agatha and Anthony-nominated book on the Columbo killers, Some of My Best Friends Are Murderers! He is the author of the Funderburke and Kaiming novels Ghosting My Friend and She Ruined Our Lives and Well-Behaved Children Seldom Make History, released by Level Best Books.  He is also the author of the comedic novels Sherlock’s Secretary and Nessie’s Nemesis, published by MX Publishing, as was his anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2.  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.

 

Sherlock Poems is Being Released this Week!

Sherlock Poems is Being Released this Week!

Sherlock Poems is two days away from its release day!  This Tuesday, it’ll be available for purchase.  Thanks to anybody who’s interested, and everybody who’s supported the project so far!

 

–Chris Chan

 

 

 

Chris Chan’s book Sherlock Poems is scheduled to be published on June 30^th!  He is also the author of the CWA Dagger Long Listed The Autistic Sleuth, written with the professional guidance of his mother Dr. Patricia Meyer Chan, and he has also written the Agatha and Anthony-nominated book on the Columbo killers, Some of My Best Friends Are Murderers! He is the author of the Funderburke and Kaiming novels Ghosting My Friend and She Ruined Our Lives and Well-Behaved Children Seldom Make History, released by Level Best Books.  He is also the author of the comedic novels Sherlock’s Secretary and Nessie’s Nemesis, published by MX Publishing, as was his anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2.  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.

 

 

Some of My Best Friends are Murderers Has Been Nominated for a Macavity Award!

Some of My Best Friends are Murderers Has Been Nominated for a Macavity Award!

More fantastic news today!  Some of My Best Friends are Murderers has been nominated for Mystery Readers International’s Macavity Award in the Best Mystery-Related Non-Fiction/Critical category!  The Macavity Awards are named for the “mystery cat” in T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.

 

Many thanks to everybody who voted for Some of My Best Friends Are Murderers: Critiquing the Columbo Killers! Congratulations to all of the other nominees in all five categories, including my fellow Level Best authors!

 

–Chris Chan

 

 

 

Chris Chan’s book Sherlock Poems is scheduled to be published on June 30^th!  He is also the author of the CWA Dagger Long Listed The Autistic Sleuth, written with the professional guidance of his mother Dr. Patricia Meyer Chan, and he has also written the Agatha and Anthony-nominated book on the Columbo killers, Some of My Best Friends Are Murderers! He is the author of the Funderburke and Kaiming novels Ghosting My Friend and She Ruined Our Lives and Well-Behaved Children Seldom Make History, released by Level Best Books.  He is also the author of the comedic novels Sherlock’s Secretary and Nessie’s Nemesis, published by MX Publishing, as was his anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2.  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.

 

Sherlock Poems is Available for Pre-Order on Amazon!

Sherlock Poems is Available for Pre-Order on Amazon!

We are just over two weeks away from the release of Sherlock Poems!  It is now available for pre-order from Amazon!  Please take a look, and thanks for your support!

 

 

–Chris Chan

 

 

 

Chris Chan’s book Sherlock Poems is scheduled to be published on June 30^th!  He is also the author of the CWA Dagger Long Listed The Autistic Sleuth, written with the professional guidance of his mother Dr. Patricia Meyer Chan, and he has also written the Agatha and Anthony-nominated book on the Columbo killers, Some of My Best Friends Are Murderers! He is the author of the Funderburke and Kaiming novels Ghosting My Friend and She Ruined Our Lives and Well-Behaved Children Seldom Make History, released by Level Best Books.  He is also the author of the comedic novels Sherlock’s Secretary and Nessie’s Nemesis, published by MX Publishing, as was his anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2.  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.

Saving the Streets of Old Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Public Museum

Saving the Streets of Old Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Public Museum

 

Only my Milwaukee and Wisconsin readers may be following this story, but the announced move of the Milwaukee Public Museum does not mean that all of the exhibits will make the move as well.  On the contrary, many beloved exhibits in the famous “Milwaukee Style” may be destroyed and the survivors stuck into storage.  Please watch this video, “Who Killed the Streets of Old Milwaukee” (which I did not take part in creating) to get an understanding of the situation that hasn’t been covered much in the news.

 

 

Also please check out the Facebook groups Streets of Old Milwaukee Club and Preserve MKE. Thanks!

 

–Chris Chan

 

 

 

Chris Chan’s book Sherlock Poems is scheduled to be published on June 30^th!  He is also the author of the CWA Dagger Long Listed The Autistic Sleuth, written with the professional guidance of his mother Dr. Patricia Meyer Chan, and he has also written the Agatha and Anthony-nominated book on the Columbo killers, Some of My Best Friends Are Murderers! He is the author of the Funderburke and Kaiming novels Ghosting My Friend and She Ruined Our Lives and Well-Behaved Children Seldom Make History, released by Level Best Books.  He is also the author of the comedic novels Sherlock’s Secretary and Nessie’s Nemesis, published by MX Publishing, as was his anthology Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Volumes 1 & 2.  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.