See the Light Bonus Materials

The title for book one, See the Light, was inspired by a song that came out around that time, See the Lights by Simple Minds:

One of the best ways I discovered to remember details is to listen to the music of the time.  I made this playlist of songs I often listened to between 1981-1984.  Some of them are referenced or quoted in the novel.  Here is a playlist from iTunes with the songs:

Character Photo Albums:

The Kids

Bus Stop Crew

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Has to be 1977-78 school year as that was the only year we all caught the same bus. From left to right: Tabitha, Lisa (both in first grade), Me (third grade) and Kris (6th grade). You can see the roof of my parents' house in the background.

The Adults

Mom and Dad

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1940s

Places and Things

My Parents' House

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As it appears now.