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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 #31: School Visit Questions with Expert Alexis O'Neill

Katie Davis February 16, 2011

Are you a teacher? An author? A parent organizer? Tune in for for a Q&A with a school visit expert! How to listen: Subscribe for your iPod/iPhone at iTunes Subscribe for…

Baloney, chickens and chalk?

Katie Davis February 15, 2011

New books for kids to enjoy: wtnh.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/BrainBurps

Episode #30 Is "Kidlit" a Dirty Word?

Katie Davis February 9, 2011

Is “kidlit” a bad word? Should you pay to get pubbed? What is the Vulcan Mind Meld of writing exercises? How to listen: Subscribe for your iPod/iPhone at iTunes Subscribe for…

Repurposing Your Content

Katie Davis February 5, 2011

When Grace Lin contacted me and asked me to fill in for her while she was traveling for school visits, I was thrilled. I highly recommend you check out the…

Episode #29 Eeeek! Ebooks!

Katie Davis February 2, 2011

Are you confused about ebooks, apps and games? Tune in learn more from Loreen Leedy! How to listen: Subscribe for your iPod/iPhone at iTunes Subscribe for your Zune NOW AVAILABLE FOR ANDROID! …

Questions About School Visits?

Katie Davis January 31, 2011

School visit expert and author Alexis O’Neill will be my guest on an upcoming podcast. If you want to ask her questions, here are ways to do that… Leave a…

Episode #28 Except If Jim Averbeck Comes on the Show

Katie Davis January 26, 2011

Jim Averbeck is the talent behind the new picture book, Except If, and the fabulous ALA “red carpet” interviews. Have a listen! How to listen: Subscribe for your iPod/iPhone at iTunes…

Teaching Independence Through Books

Katie Davis January 22, 2011

Katie Davis Children’s Books: wtnh.com This month on Good Morning, CT, I talked about how when people read books they get to live vicariously though the characters and live lives…

Episode #27 Odd-Fish and Other Oddities: An Interview with Author James Kennedy

Katie Davis January 19, 2011

What is the Order of Odd Fish and do you have enough insubstantial and useless interests to qualify for knighthood? How to listen: Subscribe for your iPod/iPhone at iTunes Subscribe for…

The ABCs of an RFP, an NDA, and Other Stuff I Had to Learn

Katie Davis January 18, 2011

I am now part of “a coalition of respected children’s trade book authors developing their books for electronic media.” We started a group blog, and I’ve written the latest entry,…

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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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