This Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 9.30 am the North Leaside Women’s Group will be addressed by Canadian author Alissa York. Ms York (inset) will speak on My Life as an Author. The South Bayview Bulldog reviewed this author’s website and enjoyed reading the synopsis of her latest book, Fauna. Here’s part of it, showing Ms. York’s popular and professional treatment of her material. Synopsis: “After years spent busting smugglers of exotic pets and banned animal parts, federal wildlife officer Edal Jones is on stress leave when she happens upon the unusual community that will change her life. Situated between a half-wild ravine and Toronto’s Chinatown East, Howell Auto Wreckers is a modern-day sanctuary for injured souls. Handsome proprietor Guy Howell offers refuge to animals and humans alike: a half-starved hawk and a brood of orphaned raccoons; a soldier whose heart failed him during his first tour of duty; a teenage runaway and her massive black dog. Guy’s a rare kind of man—well-versed in the delicate workings of damaged beings, he might just stand a chance at capturing Edal’s heart.” The North Leaside Women’s Group meets at Northlea United Church,125 Brentcliffe Rd
