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Thoughts on picture book writing, publishing advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and inspiration for writers and readers of all ages.

The New Yorker Shouts and Murmurs

This is how I often feel when blogging or tweeting or pinging or doing anything that isn’t writing or illustrating! Yay, Ellis Weiner! Subject: Our Marketing Plan by Ellis Weiner…
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Don't Miss These Great Authors Today!

Children’s Book DayWASHINGTON IRVING’S SUNNYSIDESunday, September 27, 2009 Washington Irving’s Sunnyside is the storybook setting for one of HHV’s most popular events, a day-long festival for young readers, families, and…
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If yr in Ct. check out WTNH tomorrow at 7:45 am & c the books I recommend! http://feeds.feedburner.com/BrainBurps
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Summer is Over. Admit it, Katie

People always tell me they picture me as a writing, speaking, conferencing, selling and publishing whirlwind of activity. And I think that about other people. I’m a very slow writer.…
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Summer is Over. Admit it, Katie

People always tell me they picture me as a writing, speaking, conferencing, selling and publishing whirlwind of activity. And I think that about other people.   I’m a very slow…
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Summer Haitus Coming to an End

With the exception of my Twitted (Tweetered? This could get ugly) updates, I took the summer off, which you’ve probably already figured out. I’ll be back in September! See you…
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Yay! WTNH Rocks!

Props to Good Morning Ct. on WTNH for continuing to support Connecticut’s kids by informing viewers of fabulous children’s books that might otherwise go unnoticed! Father’s Day was this month’s…
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This Is The Best Reward

Here is why I love writing books for children. Next time someone asks me when I’m going to write a “real” book, I’ll send them to this blog. http://feeds.feedburner.com/BrainBurps
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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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