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Webster University Alumni Association Adds Books to Alumni Authors Program

Wednesday, July 1, 2009
By Matthew Chan

This article was first posted on Matthew S. Chan Blog. === Last week, Mary Krchma of Webster University’s Alumni Programs unexpectedly contacted me via email asking if I was interested in submitting my titles to their Alumni Authors Program.  Being a graduate of Webster University, I was eligible for this benefit. I asked her how she found... »

New “TurnKey Publisher” Books Now Available on Amazon.com and BN.com!

Thursday, June 25, 2009
By Matthew Chan
New “TurnKey Publisher” Books Now Available on Amazon.com and BN.com!

This post was first published on the MatthewChan.com Blog. ==== At long last, I have finally written, published, and released both of my “TurnKey Publisher” books for general sale.  They are now available and in stock at Amazon.com and BN.com. “TurnKey Publishing” was made available in February but I did very little to promote the book at... »

How I am Boycotting the Stock Photo Industry

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
By Matthew Chan

Because of my personal distaste and dismay of the Stock Photo industry which started with the Getty Images Extortion Demand Letter, I have taken steps to personally boycott the Stock Photo Industry and advocate not using stock photos altogether. The stock photo industry seems to be rapidly consolidating into two companies: Getty Images and... »


Ordered Myself a Kindle 2 eBook Reader

Tuesday, February 10, 2009
By Matthew Chan
Ordered Myself a Kindle 2 eBook Reader

In last year’s review of the original Kindle, I speculated that there would be a Kindle 2.0 and how user feedback would be incorporated into a newer model.  I complained about the clumsy side buttons and speculated that there... »

“Audio Publishing”, Volume II of “TurnKey Publisher” Series, Being Revised

Thursday, February 5, 2009
By Matthew Chan

With the release of “TurnKey Publishing”, Volume I of “The TurnKey Publisher” series, I am now making heavy revisions to “Audio Publishing”, Volume II of “The TurnKey Publisher” series. Like the delays of the first book, the manuscript of “Audio... »

New “TurnKey Publishing” Book Released to Printing

Thursday, February 5, 2009
By Matthew Chan
New “TurnKey Publishing” Book Released to Printing

I am happy to announce that my newest book “TurnKey Publishing” has finally been released to printing. It has been a long journey getting this book out. It was delayed several times last year as I took time out to... »