APRIL DAVILA
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142 OSTRICHES
Set against the unexpected splendor of an ostrich ranch in the California desert, April Dávila’s beautifully written debut conjures an absorbing and compelling heroine in a story of courage, family and forgiveness.
“A vivid, uplifting debut...”
—Publishers Weekly
Recent Blog Posts
A Thanksgiving Poem
This year, the poem I’d like to share with you for the holiday season is “Where’s the Magic,” by Annis Cassells.
5 Things I’ve Learned Doing NaNoWriMo
5 things I’ve learned about trying to write 50,000 words in one month to win the annual NaNoWriMo Challenge.
Social(ly Destructive) Media
What is the ethical course of action when a service we depend on (social media) is so terribly bad for a certain segment of our population?
Make Time For Your Writing
4 things you can do right now to make more time for your writing.
7 Tips for Working with Beta Readers
You’re done with your manuscript! Congrats! Now it’s time to line up your beta readers. Here are a few thoughts on how to manage the process.
Parenting Through The Pandemic: The Guide Every Parent Needs Right Now
Author Interview: Jacquelyn Lazo is the writer of the Comeback Kids, a book about parenting through the pandemic.
News to Share
Just a quick post today, to share some fun news about upcoming events. Jump to readings. Upcoming Conferences In the next few months I will be teaching a few different […]
3 Things to Look For in a Historical Fiction Editor
Guest post by Savannah Cordova. In the 20th century, historical fiction — with its connotations of corsets, society balls, and the sordid streets of Victorian London — was placed firmly […]
Writing Emotions
What makes writing emotions particularly difficult is that we have to able and willing to feel an emotion if we want any hope of actually writing it.
An Epic Research Adventure at Western States
I’m back! For those of you who have been following along, you know that I took some time away from my regular blog and freelance writing last month to finish […]