MARIPOSA EXPOSED
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Mariposa Exposed, Volume Two, is fast on the way to being published. The editors have selected the stories to be placed into Volume Two and are working with layout and printing suppliers.
Among the stories in the upcoming book:
- True confessions from the CFOR gang – Rusty Draper, Hap Parnaby, Frank Allinson
- Rural life around Orillia in the ‘olden days’;
- Early players at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital;
- The night Bobby Curtola’s father thought he’d been kidnapped;
- A seeing eye dog who doubled as a kleptomaniac;
- David Town’s intriguing stories;
- Stories from Green Haven, the Orillia Literacy Council, OPP museum, ++
- Hijinks by young men now old men willing to admit;
- Isabel Brilinger’s well crafted tales about Orillia;
- Backyard Chickens
The editors are grateful for the contributions from more than 50 residents and former residents of Orillia and area. The response to Volume One caused us to look at doing another and the stories are even better. Though Volume 2 is closed, we are still receiving stories so … who knows?
Now on YouTube: Listen to Gord Timber’s reading of John Gordon’s A Memorable Evening.
Mariposa Exposed presents Orillia and area in the view of ordinary citizens and passers-by. The stories are funny, poignant, historical, and heartfelt. They are not stories of the big names in town, but of the average person, like you.
Mariposa Exposed Volume 1 sold over 1,200 copies and can be ordered along with Volume 2 if desired. Get on board – the story train is steaming up and heading out. A great gift for friends and relatives.
Get on the pre-order list through Manticore Books (Orillia) or submit your order directly to the publishers at [email protected]. The pre-order price is $20 and valid until Sept. 1, 2020. Retail price is $25 after that date. You can also call Manticore: 705-326-7776.
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