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
Scrivener Name Generator
I’m pretty creative, but there’s no way I would have come up with Matilde Helena Isona Virago on my own. That’s a great name
Bristlecone Pine
In the year 2018, the oldest living thing on Earth, a Bristlecone Pine tree nicknamed Methuselah, had its 4,850th birthday.
A Little Ostrich Humor
I’m sharing with you a little piece of pop culture that you probably don’t need to be aware of, but seeing that it’s all about ostriches (allegedly), I feel compelled to bring it to your attention.
Changing Scrivener Binder Icons
You can change your Scrivener Binder Icons with a few clicks. It’s a fun way to waste some time.
Vineyard Wind Machines
Originally built from old plane propellers, wind machines bring warmer air down to ground level and decrease the chance of crop loss.
Scrivener Drafts
I devised a super simple way to keep my first draft, in the same file as the second, so that I can always come back to it. It’s really pretty simple.
Agricultural Islands
California’s agricultural islands continue to be some of the state’s most fertile lands, contributing billions of dollars to the state’s economy.
NaNoWriMo 2019
This is the third time I’ve done the NaNoWriMo challenge. This year, I’m working on novel number three and I ended up doing a few things differently.
Explore Your Project History in Scrivener
I like data, especially data that shows me I’m making progress on my projects, like Scrivener’s Project History.
Sourdough
San Francisco sourdough bread, with its crisp golden crust and light tangy insides, is America’s most famous sourdough. Move the dough, change the bread.