April Davila - Author
I'm in Culver City today, working at a co-working facility called Blank Spaces. I love their slogan: Work for yourself, not by yourself. Anyway, popped out for lunch at Chipotle (I love me some lunch burrito) and I was surprised, once again, and just … [Continue reading] about Co-Working In Culver City
My new favorite song: I'll just admit it right here - this is not how I pictured him. It's even more charming when you know that he apparently wrote the song for his baby girl. Here are the lyrics: Baby, I can't wait to knowBelieve me, … [Continue reading] about Think About Things
Okay, this is not a great photo, but I've been dying to share the news that a hummingbird has built a teeny tiny nest in the light fixture outside my office window. I'm calling her Claire. She flits in an out of her little home all day, zipping … [Continue reading] about Claire, My New Office Buddy
Sometimes I hate living in Los Angeles. It's crowded. It's miserably hot a lot of the time. There are too many cars. But sometimes I can't help but get caught up in loving this place. Like this morning. My friend and business partner Paulette … [Continue reading] about Brunch with Paulette Perhach
I don't know about you, but if I'm reading a book and can't tell the characters apart, I am highly likely to put that book down. And if, somehow, the story is good enough to keep me reading, I'm going to be confused half the time and cranky about it. … [Continue reading] about Write Distinct Characters
Let's talk about young love. No seriously, I need your help. I'm trying to write the opening of a book that absolutely depends on two young people falling madly in love before they are separated around page 30. If their love isn't a … [Continue reading] about Writing Young Love
Last week I finished a draft of my second novel (insert victory dance here). I'm feeling pretty good about it, but if you follow along, you know that the next step in my process is to do nothing. Yep. I print it out and stick it in a drawer for about … [Continue reading] about Starting With Characters