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Johnny and the Distractions: What Happened to "Let It Rock"
Forty Years Later, the Untold Story Behind the Band's Major Label Debut
Sep 17
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Timothy Patterson
The Music of Language
Discover the hidden rhythm in great writing — how words sing, pause, and flow like music, and how authors find their unique cadence on the page.
Sep 10
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Timothy Patterson
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Photo Assignment: Oregon Coast - Afternoon to Midnight
An Oregon Coast photo journey ends under a moonless sky at Haystack Rock, capturing the Milky Way and unexpected surprises.
Sep 3
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Timothy Patterson
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August 2025
My Twelve Favorite Reggae Singers
Discover my twelve favorite reggae singers, from Bob Marley to Dennis Brown, with stories, songs, and the voices that shaped the genre.
Aug 27
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Timothy Patterson
Writing vs. Promoting: A Writer’s Dilemma
A writer reflects on the joy of writing, the unpredictability of publishing, and the slow, imperfect art of book promotion.
Aug 20
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Timothy Patterson
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Norman Seeff’s Studio Magic
From album covers to live audiences, the unconventional methods behind the images we can’t forget.
Aug 13
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Timothy Patterson
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They Nailed It the First Time
Iconic debut albums that arrived fully formed and ready to blow your speakers
Aug 6
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Timothy Patterson
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July 2025
My Writing Style (and Why it Matters)
A personal look at how I write, what influences me, and why I ultimately write to challenge and entertain myself.
Jul 30
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Timothy Patterson
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Kodachrome and Road Dust
Scanning decades of old photos helped me rediscover forgotten friends, road trips, and the beauty of moments once nearly lost to time.
Jul 23
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Timothy Patterson
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Through the Lens: Rick Springfield and the Eye of Jay Gilbert
A behind-the-scenes look at Burning Film, Jay Gilbert’s photo book capturing two decades of Rick Springfield’s music and persona.
Jul 16
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Timothy Patterson
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From Pencil Sketch to Flame: How Jia Peach Found Her Magic
Discover how Forged in Ancient Fire came to life—Jia Peach’s magical origin and the creative journey behind the novel series.
Jul 9
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Timothy Patterson
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The New York Times and the Photographers They Spotlight
Discover six photographers profiled by The New York Times, whose work ranges from iconic portraits to radical reinventions of photography.
Jul 2
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Timothy Patterson
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