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
Abalone in Northern California
The interior of the abalone shell is an iridescent mother of pearl, protecting a store of meat that is a prized delicacy in Northern California.
Planning A Book Tour
A few thoughts on planning a book tour as a debut author: how I planned my stops, where I’ll be, and who I’ll be talking with on stage.
Scrivener Binder Icons
A little while ago, I noticed subtle differences in the appearance of my binder icons. Some of the page icons had folded corners, some looked like note cards.
Murals in California
Today there are murals all over California, with more than 600 in San Francisco alone, with Balmy Alley’s 28 murals acting as the epicenter of the movement.
A Writing Residency at Dorland Mountain Arts Colony
A week at Dorland Arts Colony was a great way to get my writing back on track after the holidays.
Using Scrivener Keywords to Track Ideas at a Glance
Scrivener keywords take a few minutes to set up, but they can be really revealing when used well. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making them work for you.
Surfing in Northern California
Bone-chilling temperatures, fickle surf, dense fog, and great white sharks all distinguish surfing in Northern California from the sunnier sport practiced in the southern half of the state. Surfers here […]
Goals For A New Decade
The greatest tragedy of this life is that I’ll never do a fraction of the things this amazing world has to offer.
Split and Merge Scenes in Scrivener
We’re continuing the #52WeeksOfScrivener series today with an explanation of how (and why) to split and merge scenes in Scrivener.
Sea Stacks
In Northern California, the constant erosion of the coast has left the shoreline densely dotted with beautifully carved sea stacks.