Entries by AlanPaul

Bob Edwards and more radio tales

I am off to be interviewed by Bob Edwards, which is exciting. I only wish Red Barber could join us on air. My first big interview for the book was last Thursday on Wisconsin Public Radio for an hour-long live radio program; I was the only guest and the hour actually flew by for me. […]

What a A Week

Big in China is a week old. I am writing this on a plane to LA, embarking on the West Coast leg of the Big in China tour. Almost a week after the book’s release, I finally have a moment to breathe. The experience has been profoundly moving, tremendously exciting, fraught with nerve-racking moments and […]

Book launch Reading/signing/Party

Book launch reading/signing and party went really well. Thank you to everyone who came and everyone who sent me their best wishes. I felt supported by a big community and emboldened to try to knock it out of the park. Your support is very much appreciated. I had a great turnout from such a wide […]

Big in China Excerpt 2 – Them Changes

From Chapter 19 My day-to-day existence was being transformed, with the band moving from a fun little side project into a far more central place in my life. This all felt normal in Beijing, where growth and change were the only constants and anything felt possible. I had even taken up hockey, despite not having […]