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
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.
Digital Notecards
When it comes to tools for writers, there’s a fine line between increased productivity and total waste of time.
Nerd Word of the Week is Back!
I post a new nerdy word to my Facebook page every Friday – fun words, like popliteal, lilliputian, and coeval.
Two Steps Forward
I’m happy to report that the first ever Rock Lake Writers retreat was a success.
Writing Retreat = Saved
Right after I clicked “publish” on my last post, the winds in Southern California changed and a raging wildfire turned to head directly toward the little cabin in Idyllwild where my writing group had planned to have our mini-writing retreat this weekend.
Wrapping up the Crazy Just in Time to Write
Ahh, summer… with the lazy days around the pool, the deepening of my LA tan, and the- wait, what? Man, I miss summer vacation. I no longer get to lay […]
How To Spend A Saturday
It’s not often that Daniel and I go on vacation just the two of us. In fact, I think this last weekend was the third time in six years. It’s […]
Las Gracias De Dona Diabla
Mi suegro recently published a book se llama “Las Gracias De Dona Diabla.”