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
Cinematic Story Telling
I’m often confused by the way different people refer to cinematic story telling. When some people use the words they get a wistful look in their eyes, like they’ve been […]
“I Wrote Something”
Today my dad, who is working on his memoir about being a lift-out helicopter pilot in Vietnam, sent me an email with the subject heading “I wrote something.” Here is […]
Listening To My Own Voice
This summer, at the Skidmore Writer’s Institute, one of the pieces of feedback that I got from Rick Moody was that my writing struck him as cute. He cringed as […]
Writing Tips From Janet Fitch
The following is a guest post by Janet Fitch, author of Paint it Black and White Oleander (an Oprah’s Book Club book). Her upcoming book is set in the years […]
Writing Productivity: Create Impeccable Systems
The following is a guest post by author Sage Cohen. Her book, “The Productive Writer,” was released in December of 2011. Enjoy! Happy New Year, writers! If you’d like to […]
The Productive Writer
It’s true what they say – the second baby is easier. Not easy, exactly, but easier. The fact is, I’m just better at it. I’m used to being up at […]
For Writers Who Become Parents
The following is a guest post by Chris Meeks, award-winning writer of short stories, novels and plays. I’m a particular fan of his short story collection Months And Seasons which […]
Guest Post by JJ Keith
The following is a guest post by JJ Keith. Here she shares her thoughts with us on how she balances writing with being a parent: In the haze of being […]
Back On The Air
What is that old saying about God laughing while you make plans…? I was so prepared for the arrival on baby number two, what with collecting guest posts from my […]
Getting To Know Lu
In addition to Talula Jones, there are six other main characters in my story, each loosely based on people I know. Throughout the semester Gina, my thesis advisor, said things […]