Author Talk | Lorraine Hunter and Janice Hunter Winton

Join us in celebrating the release of the book Hunters in Paradise: Tales of a Nassau Childhood – a collection of short stories by sisters Lorraine and Janice plus an additional tale by their father, the late Eric Hunter. With humor and selective memories, it chronicles life on a tropical island in the late 1950s and early 60s including adjusting to living in a hot climate, meeting the neighbours, family history, race relations, tropical plants, and fruit, and some of their favourite recipes. Stories and music to be shared with a book sale and signing to follow. Light refreshments to be served.

Lorraine Hunter is a long-time TBG member and volunteer, past board member, and current editor of its online magazine, Trellis. Lorraine worked as a journalist for many years both reporting and editing for various newspapers and magazines including the Nassau Tribune, Peterborough Examiner, Ottawa Journal, Toronto Star, Hands Magazine, Plant & Garden, Canadian Gardening, and Gardening Life. She and her husband retired sportswriter Rick Matsumoto have two daughters and one granddaughter. They live and garden in Agincourt, Ontario, on the northern fringes of Scarborough.

Janice Hunter Winton is a Chartered Professional Accountant and former registered nurse. She worked for many years in healthcare and higher education, including at York Finch General Hospital and Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University). Janice is a former board member of the Toronto Botanical Garden and several other not-for-profit organizations. She currently lives on the Toronto Harbourfront with her little dog. She has three grown daughters and three grandsons.

Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 2:30-4:00 PM.

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