World Read Aloud Day
What a crazy week, what with getting this new site in working order, and preparing for my upcoming series, 30 Days to a Book Launch, starting Monday and last but…
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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.
Episode #35: A Tuscany Writing Workshop with Donna Jo Napoli
Donna Jo Napoli talks about her writing workshop in Tuscany – sign up now! You don’t want to miss out! Plus a Betsy Bird review of Floating Islands Subscribe for…
Breakfast of Champions
The other day I went to breakfast at a local diner with fellow writers, Elise Broach, Sarah Darer Littman, and Lena Roy. I walked the 2ish miles there and saw…
Episode #34: Scrubba Dub Dub, More Books in the Tub!
Terry Doherty, creator of the Reading Tub is my guest! How a former spy became a literacy advocate Subscribe for iPod/iPhone at iTunes Subscribe for Zune NEW! Subscribe for Android!…
3 Examples of How Montana is Not Like New York and 1 Example of How We're Alike
I went on a school visit in Montana recently. The kids weren’t the only ones who learned something. Here is how I know Montana is not like New York, where…
The Cheater's Guide to Getting Your First App
Here is my most recent post on the other blog I’m involved in, eisforbook. Enjoy! Lots of people ask me how I created the app for my podcast, Brain Burps…
Episode #33: Star-Studded Post Oscar Interview with Betsy Franco (yep, James' mom)
A behind the scenes look at the Oscars with “mominee” and author Betsy Franco! Subscribe for iPod/iPhone at iTunes Subscribe for your Zune NEW! Subscribe for Android! Direct download of…
Episode #32: Bruce Coville's Harrowing Escape from Egypt
Find out what happened to Bruce Coville when he was stuck in the turmoil in Egypt while on a school visit! Subscribe for iPod/iPhone at iTunes Subscribe for Zune NEW!…
Seven Tips to Grow Your Mailing List
Reprinted from my guest post on the Blue Rose Girls blog In my last guest post for the BRG I talked about all the different things I do in my…
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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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