Lea Tonin was born in Vancouver, BC to Dutch immigrants on June 27, 1964. A resident of Burkeville, Sea Island Richmond, BC until the age of 14, Lived in Surrey, BC for the next two years ultimately living in Calgary, Alberta for the next several years. Mother of two sons and grandmother of three girls. Lea Tonin now resides in Christina Lake, BC, and writes poetry, prose, and novels today.
About the book
Hell's Shadow in Heaven is a young girls journey through poetry that gives her a voice to release her inner feelings. Tobika becomes this girl. As she ages she finds her way out of the shadows. The message is we can survive with understanding and acceptance to who we are regardless to the darkness that tries to take control. Life is not an easy street. It can be hard and it can be daunting. Maybe this journey can help others to navigate pass their own shadows.