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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
Family Meditation Retreat
I want my kids to find their own way in the world, to explore different beliefs and decide what they want to put their faith in.
How to Handle Rejection
If you’re not getting rejected, you’re not putting yourself out there enough. Here’s how to handle rejection like a grown up.
Potential Titles for Novel #2
After a solid week of banging my head against my desk, I have a few contenders for the title of […]
Grammar Be Damned
Storytelling and grammar are different skill sets. Know your strengths, study up, and never let anybody tell you that you can’t be a writer.
Solvitur Ambulando
On Sunday morning I took the dogs for a nice long walk and left my phone at home, testing my new motto, Solvitur Ambulando, and it worked.
Author Interview with Erin La Rosa
Erin and I go way back, so I couldn’t pass up the chance to ask her a few questions that I’ve always been too shy to ask other romance writers.
It’s done!
Recording myself reading my manuscript out loud, I found SO many little things that needed fixing. It was totally worth the effort.
Celebration
Editing is always easier when you have a box of chocolates at your elbow. This is something my husband understands, bless him.
Anticlimactic Milestones
This morning I finished the final draft of my second novel. It’s done. I think. Or mostly done. So why don’t I feel like celebrating?
Books by Alexa
I have to give Alexa credit for her taste/algorithmic accuracy. I actually really liked everything she recommended.