Traveling. It sounds like fun, and for most people, it is. But for many, traveling is usually limited to week-long stays in places with sandy beaches or a vibrant nightlife, unless of course you’re one of the lucky individuals who can afford to rent a luxury villa off the coast of Italy. Having been to... Continue Reading →
Ian Middleton & the Chris Hawkey Band
As a kid, Ian Middleton loved listening to the classic rock and blues albums his parents played when they went on car rides. For him, the lyrics and melodies of the rock and blues genres brought his family together. “I attributed music to family and happiness, and that kind of music started to become attractive,”... Continue Reading →
Editing Process of The Long Road East
I’m in the editing stage of The Long Road East (can’t put italics around it yet), and already I’ve begun to question the response this book will get. Part of me hates what I’ve written, that what’s on the page no longer fits the narrative I was once confident in, but I also know that... Continue Reading →