Tim Patterson

This week on Roots Rock Reggae: rude boys, roots classics, ska legends, deep cuts, Bob Marley, Culture, Buju, Ziggy, The Clash, The Specials and more. Two hours of reggae from across the decades. Listen now: mixcloud.com/timothyepatter… #reggae #ska #rootsreggae #bobmarley #KMUZ

Working through cover revisions for my upcoming novel, Forged in Ancient Fire. Curious which version people gravitate toward.

Forty-five years after the passing of Bob Marley, this episode of Roots Rock Reggae paid tribute to his music, message, and lasting influence. Rare cuts, dubplates, classics, artists inspired by his legacy filled two hours on KMUZ. Listen now: mixcloud.com/timothyepatter… #Reggae

Backstory isn’t just what happened to a character years ago. It’s how the past quietly shapes every decision they make in the present. My latest Substack looks at character motivation, restraint, and how backstory really works in fiction writing. open.substack.com/pub/timothypat…

Got an update on the just-finished, serialized urban fiction novel, Forged in Ancient Fire...and what comes next: open.substack.com/pub/forgedinan…

Before Casino Royale, Daniel Craig wasn’t Bond—at least not to the press. Then one photo hit the front page… and everything changed. The moment the narrative flipped 👇 open.substack.com/pub/timothypat…

The final chapter is here. Forged in Ancient Fire Chapter 92: “A Name of Her Own” (Read Free) Jia’s journey comes full circle—with a choice that defines everything. 👉 open.substack.com/pub/forgedinan… #amwriting #fantasy #urbanfantasy #indieauthor

Rick Nelson walked offstage in 1971—and turned it into one of the most honest songs ever written. “Garden Party” hits different when you know the story. My latest: 👉 open.substack.com/pub/timothypat…

Framing the Floor: A Continued Partnership with Condit Exhibits at Expo West - TradeshowGuy Blog tradeshowguyblog.com/2026/04/framin… via @Tradeshowguy

She stopped the war. And it nearly killed her. Now Jia wakes—to loss, truth… and the people she fought to protect. Forged in Ancient Fire Chapter 91: Breath and Light (read free) open.substack.com/pub/forgedinan…

She could have ended them. Instead… she chose restraint. Power isn’t what defines Jia—it’s the choice she makes with it. Forged in Ancient Fire Chapter 90: Echoes Awaken (read free) open.substack.com/pub/forgedinan… #urbanfantasy

One of the greatest commentaies ever. 🤣

In my #urbanfantasy novel Forged in Ancient Fire – Chapter 89: The Council of Shadows, Jia stands before the voices of her bloodline—and learns the truth about power. It’s not about winning. It’s about balance. Read here for free: open.substack.com/pub/forgedinan…

Last night's Roots Rock Reggae on KMUZ was a journey — Maxi Priest to Dread Zeppelin to Grace Jones to Sinead O'Connor doing War back-to-back with Bob Marley doing War. Two hours of reggae in all its forms. Replay on Mixcloud: mixcloud.com/timothyepatter…

𝗬𝗘𝗦 recently announced their new album 𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗥𝗔. - Are you excited for what’s coming next?

Sweet Details and Strong Crowds: Wedderspoon’s Expo West Presence - TradeshowGuy Blog tradeshowguyblog.com/2026/04/sweet-… via @Tradeshowguy

One night—1984, I’m pretty sure—I took a camera into Portland's Key Largo and caught Robert Cray and Curtis Salgado on stage together. Memory’s a little hazy. The photos aren’t. Read: open.substack.com/pub/timothypat…

"Ramble On" is 56 years old and Robert Plant just walked onto The Late Show and made it sound like he wrote it this morning.

Forged in Ancient Fire – Chapter 87: When the Sky Answered Jia stops reacting—and starts conducting. Rhythm becomes power. Eagles. Hammer. Blizzard. The sky doesn’t just respond… it answers. Read for free now: open.substack.com/pub/forgedinan… #urbanfantasy

Jia’s not losing. She’s learning. And Cho knows it. Chapter 86 of Forged in Ancient Fire — “Learning the Pattern” — is live. The fight shifts from power… to precision. Read it here for free: open.substack.com/pub/forgedinan… #urbanfantasy