For the last 20 years, Jo Owens has worked as a care aide. It's the kind of stability that comes after an adventurous life. Jo has spent time in Haida Gwaii, Tuktoyaktuk and Malaysia all before getting her English degree. Now, after spending the last decade-plus writing and tinkering, she is able to release her debut novel A Funny Kind of Paradise to the world. Set in an extended care home and living facility, it is peppered with kindness, humour and maybe a few life lessons. It was released on March 9th.