Sonia Day writes a feisty weekly column, The Real Dirt, for the Toronto Star and is the author of seven non-fiction books. Two are best-sellers. Three have won substantial awards. Deer Eyes, her latest, is her first attempt at fiction. Her previous book, The Untamed Garden, a cheeky expose about our sexy relationship with plants, nabbed Best Book of the Year from the Garden Writers Association. She lives on 48 acres in rural Ontario, Canada. Battles interminable winters. Grows garlic, globe artichokes and lots of tomatoes during the short but sensational summers. Has a funny-looking pooch call...