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
Getting Your Word Counts to Match in Scrivener
If the total word count listed in your Word Count Tracker doesn’t match the word count at the bottom of the screen, try this.
Cable Cars
In the face of great social skepticism, Mr. Hallidie raised the funds to build a cable line on Clay Street between Leavenworth and Kearny and on August 1, 1873 took the terrifying first ride down the hill.
“142 Ostriches” Cover Reveal
The cover art for “142 Ostriches” has been finalized and I LOVE it.
Writing Tip Tuesday: Abbreviations
Welcome to Writing Tip Tuesday, the Abbreviations edition. This is the first in a series of posts pulled from my free guide “On Not Writing Badly.”
How to Use the Document Word Counter in Scrivener
In Scrivener, there are two ways to keep track of how many words you’ve written on a project: the session word counter and the document word counter.
The Santa Rosa Plum
The Santa Rosa Plum is renowned for its delicate, tart, ruby red skin and its firm, yet juicy flesh that swims with sweetness.
Garlic in California
In 1952, twenty-two year old Don Christopher devoted a 10-acre plot of land to garlic, introducing commercial production of the pant to California.
Because California is Awesome
This Friday, I’m kicking off a series of blog posts about all the odd and wonderful bits of California trivia that I have found over the years.
Keeping Your Writing Skills Strong While You’re on Vacation
To keep my author brain in shape, I devised a little writing exercise I can do while on vacation, without having to engage in a story.
Using Split Screen in Scrivener
Using the Scrivener split screen function is one of my favorite little tricks. It’s so super easy, but a lot of writers don’t know it’s there. Let’s review. Say you’re […]