It’s a curious process, picking what events and cultural references to use as a backdrop in an alternative history fantasy story. For me, reference to the happenings and popular culture of the period is a must to help create a setting – and its society – realistically. And the 1960’s seem to me to be a time that is particularly bursting with interesting, world-changing events and culture. There are the fantastic songs of the 60’s (as I’ve talked about in my previous blog), wh

I probably don’t have to tell most people what an interesting time the 1960’s were. Many societal- and world-changing events took place in this decade. But if you think it was difficult picking what events from the 60’s to include in my story, imagine how hard it was to pick my playlist! Many writers (including me!) see their stories unfold in their head as though they’re watching a movie. And nothing enhances a movie like a good soundtrack. Music adds an extra dimension, a l