Little Chicken Fan Art
I think I need to start a gallery! Do you have any idea how much I love this?! Okay, so the first was this from a Facebook friend whom I…
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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.
Pacing Your Stories
One of the things I struggle when writing longer fiction is pacing. In my picture books this isn’t a problem for me. The page turn supports the drama – I…
Oprah and Picture Book Month!
I’ve gotten more comments of “You should try to get on Oprah!” than I have royalty statements – and I’ve been doing this a decade and a half! Since the…
Episode #70 – When Life Gives You Erica Perl
Subscribe for: iPod, iPhone & iTunes / Zune / Android It’s not too late if you want to help the trailer for Little Chicken’s Big Day win a 2011 SLJ…
CT Children's Medical Center Gala keynote
This event was so amaaaazing! The organizers did an incredible job. I want to thank Martha Schall, Doreen Tarascio, Gretchen Lunsford and Donna Hires for inviting me to do the…
What Chicken Hat?
In which Jerry and I try not to crack up while wearing chicken hats. Yes, I meant to write “crack up.”
Episode #69 – Leonard Marcus
Subscribe for: iPod, iPhone & iTunes / Zune / Android It’s not too late if you want to help the trailer for Little Chicken’s Big Day win a 2011 SLJ…
In Which I Interview Ferrets
Today I have an interview with Fudge and Einstein, the two main characters in Karen Rostoker-Gruber’s latest book, Ferret Fun, which in its simplest form, is about bullying. It tackles a…
American Association of University Women
Today I am honored to be speaking at the Clinton Country Club in Clinton, CT, at the AAUW fundraising luncheon. Excited! Can’t wait! Education is the first building block in…
Episode #68 – Picture Book Month
Subscribe for: iPod, iPhone & iTunes / Zune / Android If you want to help the trailer for Little Chicken’s Big Day win a 2011 SLJ Trailee Award click here!…
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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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