ACROSS
1. DIAZ - Writers Natalie or Junot
5. BONGO - Hand drum
6. ALL IN - Bold poker declaration
7. SCALE - Musician's warm up
8. SEWED - Stitched
DOWN
1. DOLCE - “La __ vita,” Italian saying meaning “the good life”
2. IN LAW - Wife’s sister, e.g.
3. AGILE - Nimble
4. ZONED - __ out, dazed
5. BASS - Lowest voice in a choir