June Ahern's Blog - Posts Tagged "haight-ashbury"

Writing the words of my characters became more than looking for ways to move the story along or give readers important information. It became a special time to spend with my The Skye in June family. Listening, not disturbing the rumbling of family discord or sisters hashing out problems. I voiced my concerns: How would Mary, express her anger at her father for teasing and labeling her as a boy? Could Annie find the words, smiling through her tears, to keep encouraging her little sisters to be happy and safe? Back and forth I spoke their words, Mary to Annie, Annie to Maggie and all to June, the youngest. Jimmy, the father bellowed at his kids and fearful Cathy, the mother, guilty for not speaking up for her children to her abusive husband. I had to know how Cathy felt so I rummaged through my life experiences and observations - delving into Cathy's psyche to express her, once upon a time hopes and dreams soured with life's disappointments. No matter what, the MacDonalds were a loyal Scottish family. But would my readers believe that through all their anger, secrets, tears and lies? At least they'd get a good laugh, I giggled, tapping away at the keys, sharing the girls' sassy comments and exposing their crazy plan - "We could kill him," one sister says of Jimmy. But which would say that?

WHEN FLOWER POWER ERUPTS IN FIRE POWERIn City of Redemption. 
Someone sent an article to me found while searching the internet about my novels.

It's on my second novel, City of Redemption, which is rather different from my first novel, The Skye in June. 

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After the phone interview and the rush of  book events I'd forgotten to check when the article would be out .

Curiously there's been a surge of interest recently in this story.  People asking how was it in the sixties with all the social and political changes - the same happening today, right?

Like the headline Flower Power Erupts into Fire Power - it did. Like now with the rebellions around the world, standing up to the dominate regimes. The youth of today being heard, taking action,

I'm really glad the article was sent. It links me to more interested in the story - all over the world. Cool, far out, groovy....

City is about sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll, lies, betrayal and murder taking place during The Summer of Love.


You probably thought it was all peace man, get high - there was a lot of that and....well, the article will cover it.

I lived in San Francisco - yes I was a Flower Power Child with an edge, being more of a City chick to the peace and flower youth that came to San Francisco - ah the memories of all the great happenings like free concerts at Golden Gate Park, all night parties -  the whole shabang.


Know what I mean? 

Black Panthers on the scene, LSD awakening and expanding the mind. Sadly, for some, destroying minds.

It was a crazy time for sure! - great music like Janis Joplin who lived in the same neighborhood the story takes place and I lived - The Castro. Would see her tootling around in her sports car.

And the fashion. As wild and colorful as the times. 

I've seen fashion in 2019 resembling that era. Haven't you?

Read more about the book and me.  
Article link  Mercury News, California. 

Would you please spread the word around the world about this crazy time of great upheaval? 

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