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
Best Neighbors Ever
My neighbors moved out last weekend. They were the best neighbors ever and I miss them terribly already.
My Upcoming Not-A-Performance-Review
I will admit, this is the first time I’ve had a performance review (aside from a very awkward hour spent in the back room at a Starbucks in San Francisco with a male supervisor who had a crush on Daniel).
Beacon
Most writers complain about not getting paid enough, but Jean Guerrero (that’s her name) and her fellow investigative journalists win this one hands down.
Updates on Ambitious Goals
I’ve opted for yoga, talk therapy, and wine. It’s nice to know I have the prescription if I need it, but I really think it’s jumping the gun a bit. […]
Of Wine and Zoloft
Since when do I need medication just to get through the day? Isn’t that what alcohol is for? Just kidding.
Time I Could Have Spent Writing
If I get in, every second is totally worth it. If I don’t, I’ve wasted hours that I could have spent writing.
Separation of Truth and Fact
Personally, I chose truth. But then again, I write fiction.
Notes on the Northwest
Like everything else in this life, I’m starting to realize that taking notes is a matter of practice
A Little Older, A Little Wider
This is how it happens folks. A few pounds a year. A new pair of jeans, just one size bigger, every so often.
Concerned Parent or Low-Life Hacker?
Without telling her, her dad adjusted the settings so that he would be bcc’d on every email she sends.