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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 #6 Censorship Bites: Ellen Hopkins in her own words

Katie Davis August 23, 2010

NEWS UPDATE: FESTIVAL OFFICIALLY CANCELED. BUT HOPKINS SAYS SHE’D PAY HER OWN WAY AND APPEAR GRATIS IF THEY’D RE-INVITE HER! Download this episode by clicking here. Episode #6 – even…

WTNH August Appearance

Katie Davis August 19, 2010

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Episode #4 Children's Book Promotion Part 2

Katie Davis August 18, 2010

Click here to download this showClick here to see the show in iTunes (online)Or just click the “i” on the media player to the left to see the episode listing. Show…

Episode #3 Promotion Part 1

Katie Davis August 15, 2010

To download click here Show Notes for Episode 3 – Promotion Part 1 There is way more in the podcast, even though this is my first “shortie” episode…I’m emulating the…

Episode #2 Podcast: Get Ready for Kindergarten!

Katie Davis August 11, 2010

Download episode here Podcast episode number 2. Today’s show is about kindergarten readiness, since it’s August and that means it’s Get Ready For Kindergarten Month! I’ve got some books that…

Is this a scam?

Katie Davis August 10, 2010

I got this email and wonder if you guys think someone wants my “autograph” aka, my signature to use to charge stuff? The only reason I have doubt is that…

Kidlit Drink Night with Betsy Bird and Cheryl Klein

Katie Davis August 7, 2010

Sadly, I did not get a pic with Cheryl, but here are a couple of shots of, from left to right, Kate Milford (The Boneshaker), me, Betsy, and new friend and author…

Episode #1 How To Make a Smart Dummy

Katie Davis August 4, 2010

I finally got my first podcast done with my new fab audio equipment! You can also hear it if you go to iTunes/Brain Burps About Books. I decided to re-record…

New web site on the way!

Katie Davis August 4, 2010

I am SO excited, but also having guilt. No, make that Guilt. I haven’t blogged, and have barely tweeted lately because I’m working so concentratedly on designing my new site.…

Newbery Medalist Podcast Alert!

Katie Davis July 26, 2010

Apologies for the recent silence. I’m hard at work redesigning my web site. It’s going to be great for me, because even though my present site if very cool and…

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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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