Nicola Lewis Christopher Dicken has written Interplanetary Homesick Blues - Credit: Tim Pritchard A former Highbury local has just published a science fiction adventure book set in a place inspired by the borough of Islington. Interplanetary Homesick Blues, written by Christopher Dicken, is “an escape from the day to day”. Interplanetary Homesick Blues by Christopher Dicken. - Credit: Submitted by Christopher Dicken The book focuses on the adventures of Cal, an alien who was illegally smuggled onto earth and is living in secret among humans. While most other aliens have been put in refugee camps, Cal and his best friend Droov lead a far more exciting underground existence, forced to go on the run from their enemies. The narrative takes them from the hectic streets of London to the mountainous landscape of North Wales.