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
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.
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 my new book. Would love your input. Here are the […]
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.
Happiness In Not Found In Pleasure
The books I don’t post on GoodReads are the ones whose titles tell the world too much about my personal life.