I agree with you this is NOT the same as alternative history (which I don't like).
I've seen books that have a kind of disclaimer that states clearly that thus and so is fictional and inserted into real events. As a reader that's just fine with me as long as the Big Picture of the event remains mostly in tact (and as you said it's much harder than it seems). I like the author stating this up front.
I believe you can do this. :-)
And may I just say a maggot stapled to the floor beats the heck out of a strung mealworm --I'm sure Stephen is bowing too. heh.
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I agree with you this is NOT the same as alternative history (which I don't like).
I've seen books that have a kind of disclaimer that states clearly that thus and so is fictional and inserted into real events. As a reader that's just fine with me as long as the Big Picture of the event remains mostly in tact (and as you said it's much harder than it seems). I like the author stating this up front.
I believe you can do this. :-)
And may I just say a maggot stapled to the floor beats the heck out of a strung mealworm --I'm sure Stephen is bowing too. heh.
moo