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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.

Party Report

The party was fantastic! There were tons of people there and they all bought stacks and stacks of books. The staff at Bank Street was fabulous, helping me set up…
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Tonight's The Night!!

My launch party is tonight and I’m so excited! We have all kinds of fun things planned – this isn’t your grandmother’s book party! LOL My aspiring filmmaker son is…
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Last Night's Chat Transcript

If you couldn’t make it, but have a desire to weed through this transcript, be my guest. There were some very cool kids on this chat! I am the one…
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Zoey's Room Chat right now!

If you are a middle school girl – and ONLY middle school girls are allowed, come join me in a chat on zoeysroom.com – you’ll have to log in. I’ll…
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My First Chat Is Tonight!

Want to join in the fun? Email thepageflipper@yahoo.com and you’ll get an invitation sent to you! It’s at 8:30 pm EDT! And don’t forget my chat tomorrow at 4pm EDT…
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Tag…You're It!

Lizann Flatt has tagged me for the book meme. Here are the rules: 1. Pick up the nearest book. 2. Open to page 123. 3. Find the fifth sentence. 4.…
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For Our Mother…Earth

I hate going to the supermarket. There are SO many steps – at least where I live. First you gotta drive there, get stuck in traffic, find a parking space.…
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It's My "Birth" Day!

Nope, I’m not older today – well, I am, technically. But I digress. My book is now on sale! Woohoo! I woke up at 6:11, dreaming of coffee, which I…
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A Great New Review!

Yet another thing has kept me from my daily poetic goal. I do have one written down on a piece of paper somewhere, and I will post it. I’ve guilted…
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About the Blog

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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