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In late-nineteenth-century England, a defunct zoo is rebuilt by a disparate group of individuals who have to learn to work together to save it, encountering unforseen adventures along the way.
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When Sita first meets the Prince of Tigers, she realizes her life is about to change dramatically.
She could never have known, however, that taking the new path that lies before her, will lead to a life filled with profound love but even greater tragedy. As Sita navigates different worlds, going from her life in the small village where she was born, to the green depths of the jungle, and then to the marble palace of the Maharajah, she must dig deep within to find the strength to make difficult decisions and stay true to herself.
Sita is award-winning!
Sita and the Prince of Tigers has won second place in the Firebird Awards–magical realism and multicultural categories. Click here to listen to the interview.
Hello and welcome to my website.
I’m Winona—a native Californian—and I love reading books and writing stories. My debut novel, Sita and the Prince of Tigers, was published in 2022, and my second novel, The Penniman Menagerie, was recently released. Both are available on Amazon. You’ll learn more about it on this site, along with bits and pieces about my life and my writing journey.
Warmly,
Winona
About the Author
Winona Howe grew up in Oakdale, California where she listened to her grandmother’s stories of pre-1900 ranch life in Nevada, played in the barn and climbed trees. These activities were far preferable to practicing the piano and cleaning her room, duties she tried to avoid.
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Memorial Day
I know that Memorial Day was established to honor those who lost their lives in service to our country, but that wasn’t what Memorial Day meant to our family when I was a child. We didn’t have anyone who fit into that category. Two of my uncles served in the military...
Another Reading for The Penniman Menagerie
The second reading for The Penniman Menagerie was held on March 18 at the home of Carla Lidner. As the narrative takes place towards the end of the 19th century, the setting was perfect (although I doubt the Penniman Manor house was quite as elegantly furnished)....
The Penniman Launch
My husband says I’m superstitious, and maybe he’s right. When I woke up on February 13 it was a cold, dreary day, punctuated by recurring rainstorms. I was convinced that “A Date with an Author”—the launch for The Penniman Menagerie—was going to be a disaster, because...