Sara Alva

I didn't want to post this in the lounge because it might be seen as political. But really, this is all about the cutes. Watch from 15:14 to 18:00. Originally found at: http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/ridiculously-cute-kids-hijack-their-ridiculously-cute-dads-s Also, I realized my last blog entry was all depress-y sounding. Things are much better now. I've been rehired, I like my school, I published Social Skills, I posted two short stories this (school) year, I got to participate in a NOH8 photo shoot, and I have another novel coming out in a few months. As a self-pubber I had (read: was forced by friends, kicking and screaming) to dip a toe into all that social media stuff, so if you're so inclined, here are the places you can find me: Website: www.SaraAlva.com Facebook: Personal-www.facebook.com/SaraAlva.bythesea Author- www.facebook.com/pages/Sara-Alva/408418219242510 Twitter: @SaraAlvaStories I'm still getting the hang of all that, so don't expect too much earth-shattering content.

Well, we didn't actually speak. It's um, a 'creative' interview

I'm not from California I just happen to live here now. Lots of thanks to GA for being such a welcoming place The whole community is in my acknowledgements section

Thanks. Yes, yes, this is cuteness to the extreme Glad you enjoyed it!

Glad you enjoyed it! This is pretty darn sugary for me, written while I was grappling w/ a much darker-themed novel. But we all need some sweet breaks now and then

I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. Wishing him all the strength he needs to beat this. Please let me know if you need any help with the self-publishing. I've spent the past year tripping my way through the process and I'd be happy to share anything I've learned.

thanks. (believe or not, there are kernels of truth in this story )

Aww so sweet. And complete! (I'm making a poem here). Happy to be reading again and I picked such a nice story to start with. Love the premise-- it's close to my heart as hubby and I *may* have met in a similar fashion

The all-important 21! Hope you enjoy your day!

Love it. I can't remember when the descent started...but I'm pretty sure it was better when they still had the letter I in their name.

Glad my experiences could be of some help!

Happy Birthday! Nice that it fell on a Saturday this year

Roaches. Don't even like seeing the word in print. Phobia developed after I moved to LA Jumping/falling from a height -- like Cia. Not afraid of heights themselves.

Yeah I think it's not necessarily supposed to be about 'woman love'...even though it says that in the chorus The artist is actually taking a stand for marriage equality. My theory as to the male dominance in the video-- 'woman love' seems to be somewhat accepted in the inner city area where I work (someone told me it's a hip hop/rap 'cradle' ). I'm guessing the choice was made to direct attention to a love that still needs much more respect.

Aw, thanks Dark. I was concerned the storytelling technique would just annoy people, so I'm very glad to hear you liked it.And yeah, even with my crap year, I gotta remember there are still positive things in life.

thanks Glad it wasn't too weird to be understood!

Thank you! I apologize for taking so long to reply.

Thanks

Thank you! I apologize for taking so long to reply...got sidetracked and kinda forgot about reviews.

Thanks! (Sorry for taking months to reply )

So terrible that I forgot about these reviews, but thank you very much. Read your interview on the GA blog the other day--very cool!

Somehow forgot to reply to reviews for this story...but I wanted to say thanks for reading, and I'm really glad you enjoyed it! And even though I'm nothing like Kristina...I do love her character

I don't know what happened to me that I didn't reply to these reviews earlier...but wanted to say thanks for reading:)

Hi Lisa! Glad you enjoyed this little piece. That scene w/ the motorcycle accident was actually inspired by a real event I am a sucker for ending on happy notes!