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 →

How to Deal with Hysteria

“How are you today?” Suzy asked Billy.  “I’m good,” replied the jovial Billy as his hands were full of Twinkies from the local gas station.  “Good to hear, Billy,” Suzy then said. “Would you want to go on a date with me this weekend?” Billy was surprised by Suzy’s question. They were only friends before... Continue Reading →

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