How To Pronounce My Name, Among Others
I was thrilled when teachingbooks.net contacted me to be a part of their extensive Author Name Pronunciation feature. It’s a fantastic way to get kids interested in specific authors, and…
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Brain Burps Blog
Thoughts on picture book writing, publishing advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and inspiration for writers and readers of all ages.
Book Review: Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life
I haven’t done many (any?) reviews here. But summer is my biggest reading time, and I’ve dug into some really great books. This one, by Wendy Mass (full disclosure: we…
"I'm Y.A., and I'm O.K."
The New York Times ran an article about young-adult literature on the July 20, in which article author Margo Rabb talked about the marginalizing of YA novels. Here’s a wonderful…
Editing Your Manuscript
Editing styles vary as much as people are different. But I have to say, the best advice I ever got on editing was from a very smart man named Michael…
Guest Blogging!
I’ve never done this, so it was very exciting. I was asked to be a guest blogger here. I know. I’m easily pleased, what can I say?! http://feeds.feedburner.com/BrainBurps
Radio Appearance Sked Change!
Sorry if you’re listening to these guys, wondering where I am…they are running late: CHANGE OF SCHEDULE: I’ll be on the Jonathan Brandmeier show (The Loop 97.9FM) AROUND 10:30am EDT,…
Me, on Live Radio Tomorrow Morning!
Anyone in the Chicago area, or anyone interested in streaming it live at http://www.wlup.com, I will be on the Jonathan Brandmeier show between 9am – 10 am EDT, answering questions…
In Honor of Times Is Tuf: Free Presentation Offer!
I’m making an offer to all librarians out there: Any public librarian who gets me a paid school visit in his/her town gets a free presentation at his/her library on…
Marketing (books!) at the ?? Market
Just to show that you never know where you’ll get your next bit of press, here is my most obscure connection so far! I’m not even going to tell you…
Wonderful Signing at Books of Wonder
OMG this was SO much fun. I was there with LISA McMANN (Wake), LINDA GERBER (Death by Bikini), MELISSA WALKER (Violet in Private),CLAIRE MYSKO(You’re Amazing!: A No-Pressure Guide to Being…
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Welcome! I'm Katie Davis, a children's book author with a passion for helping writers bring their stories to life. Here you'll find tips, tricks, and tales from my twenty years in publishing.
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