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Book Launch Draws Enthusiasts

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“Takewing a.m”. Book launch at the Cornwall Public Library

Brenda Wilson launched her debut novel “Takewing a.m.” on November 6, at the Cornwall Public Library. She wanted to launch the book in the Cornwall area near to the rural place where the story is set.

Subtitled, “Mysteries, Murders and Monarchs, Brenda’s book talk gave her audience just enough clues to keep them guessing right until the end. “All the answers are in the book so be patient and all will be revealed” In the audience were teachers, librarians, writers, monarch butterfly enthusiasts to name a few. “It’s always wonderful to return to Glengarry. I can say that I was really reborn here, and “Takewing a.m.” is, among other things, about rebirth”.

Brenda Wilson launches new novel: “Takewing a.m.” – The Review, 10-25-2019

Brenda Wilson with fellow author, Jennifer DeBruin.
Brenda Wilson at her book launch in Cornwall.

Meet the Author

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Brenda Wilson, a long-time past resident of North Glengarry, will be returning to the Cornwall Public Library on November 6th at 6 pm, to launch her new novel entitled, “Takewing a.m.”

Takewing a.m. tells the story of two families, the Desjardins from the fictional town of Glenfield, Eastern Ontario and the Santanas from Ocampo, Mexico. They are brought together by their love of the monarch butterfly, a tiny creature that migrates 5,000 km each year between the rugged Sierra Mountains of Mexico and the rural farmlands of Canada. The monarchs’ spectacular life cycle has now become a beacon of hope to save all that is beautiful in our world.

Takewing a.m.”, tackles hard topics that impact the lives of both humans and butterflies. Threatened by extreme weather, deforestation, and the loss of their food sources, monarchs hover between survival and extinction. Their drive to survive is mirrored in the story’s characters who are inspired by the strength, courage and determination that the monarch butterfly, one of the most seemingly fragile creatures on earth, demonstrates every day of its life.