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
When Good Enough Is
I’ve never been one to settle. When it comes to my writing, good enough never is. Every word is chosen with great intention. But you know where good enough really […]
Six Weeks To Go
One of my new years resolutions was to finish my novel this year. Not just this draft, but the whole enchilada. Following the advice of Sage Cohen, author of The […]
Positive Feedback
One of the hardest things about being a writer is the fact that we work in a vacuum. Yes, we do occasionally get the heroin-like rush of someone saying they […]
I Love Writing
This may seem like a redundant post, but I just love writing so much. I tell ya, if weren’t already married…. What prompts these admissions of adoration? I’ve been swamped […]
One Shot
Look, if you had one shot, one opportunity To seize everything you ever wanted- One moment Would you capture it or just let it slip? These are the opening lyrics […]
Nonsanto Update
Back in September my agent began sending out the proposal I wrote for a non-fiction book about Monsanto. It was titled “Nonsanto” and it was all about my attempts to […]
Dishin’ The Real
Some bloggers are very formal, sticking to a specific topic and keeping it very professional. Some have made a profession out of being very personable, of sharing positively every damn […]
Putting My Mask On First
I tend to try to do too much. It’s not that I’m an overachiever, it’s just that I really truly feel like life is too short for all the things […]
Don’t Be A Diva, Just Write
In January, Janet Fitch wrote a guest post titled Writing Tips For Parents. She said: “Forget unbroken stretches of time. If you have a few minutes to write, grab them.” […]
First Idea, Best Idea?
I met with my writing group last night. We discussed a 20 page section of my story that involves Tallula’s love interest and the question came up – should a […]