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Donna at the Heliconian Club in Yorkville in Toronto gave a talk for 3/4 of an hour on what inspired and what research she did for her new novel The Age of Privilege. Set in the latter half of the twentieth century, the author defines that time as an age of privilege for baby boomers who were born and raised during a period of peace and prosperity. Dawn Wright is the author’s avatar, D. W. , who succeeds in a world of commerce and who breaks the glass ceiling. She is also a mother, a volunteer, and a wife. Sounds ideal, but there is a lingering menace, a rival, a woman who is from the privileged class and threatens her family.

Donna was interviewed on small town radio, 89.7 fm, about her current book. Visit her on Facebook. She is available for book talks at libraries and book clubs.

The Age of Privilege is available to libraries from Library Bound and White Hots and to bookstores from Ingram Books.

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Partners In Health: Haiti/Zanmi Lasante

Your purchase of every new book sold on Amazon Books helps me raise money for relief.
In my novel, Leaving Paradise, Tijean Williams who is of Haitian descent, wants to become a deep sea diver. Frustrated by the lack of support for his ambitions, he runs away.

Independent Bookstores

BookCity, Toronto
Book Lore, Orangeville
Books & Co., Picton
Furby House, Port Hope
Kent Bookstore, Lindsay
Novel Idea, Kingston
The Avid Reader, Cobourg
Undercover Books, Haliburton

excerpt: page 16 "Why is Haiti so poor?"

page 17 They grew half the coffee back in the eighteenth century. "Can you imagine how rich they were?" Jean-Louis says.

READING GUIDE FOR LEAVING PARADISE

1. Throughout the novel Susan muses on 'paradise'. What and where is it?

2. On the Turks & Caicos people call themselves 'belongers'. What does it mean to belong for them and for others?

3. Characters of varying ages in the novel leave home. Why do they feel compelled to do this and what do they gain by it?

4. How do different characters in the novel gain and keep wealth, money and security?

5. Describe the use of parallel structure as it frames the novel.

6. How would you describe Tijean's learning problems?

7. Give examples of different types of intelligence as exhibited in some characters both in the novel and referred to in the story.

8. How important is family in the novel?

9. Describe the relationships Susan has with the major men in her life.

10. How different are the relationships Susan has with other women?

11. Do you agree that the oceans are a new frontier?

12. How does memory serve Susan?

Writers & Friends

On Nov. 13, 2011, Writers & Friends will host its literary gala. This event is a fund raiser for Horizons of Friendship. Visit: www.horizons.ca