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
Irish Coffee
Since perfecting the recipe, the Buena Vista in San Francisco has served up an average of 2,000 cups of Irish Coffee EVERY DAY.
Thoughts on Author Readings
There is something magical that happens at author readings, when you get to hear a writer talk about the art/craft/magic of writing.
Moving Things in Your Scrivener Binder
This little trick has actually saved me a ton of grief.
Dim Sum
A Northern California tradition dating back to San Francisco’s gold mining days, dim sum is a local experience definitely not to be missed.
The Book Tour Continues
It’s been just over a week since my book launched. I’ve done seven events, including the launch party. I’ve seen old friends and made some new ones…
Label Colors in the Scrivener Binder
The #52WeeksOfScrivener continues with a post about label colors: how to add them and change them so that they work for you.
California Bungalow
The term “California Bungalow” was developed to describe a version Craftsman Style architecture that emerged in Northern California from 1890 to 1920.
Pub Day!
It’s Pub Day! My book is officially published, out in the world, a thing people can buy and read and hold in their hands.
Scrivener Front Matter
short, your Front Matter includes the pages in your book that come before the story actually starts. Scrivener gives you a lot of flexibility with it.
Barbary Coast Trail Markers
These days the Barbary Coast is tourist central, complete with a self-guided walking tour, marked by 180 bronze medallions in the sidewalks of the city.