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

Shutta Crum, Host of the Day

Please join me at Shutta’s for a whole new stop on the tour! Blog Tour Schedule Feb 1 – E is for Book Feb 2 – Banana Peel Thursday Feb…
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Dear Editor Blog Tour Stop

Today I visit Deborah Halverson, the editor of my new book, How to Promote Your Children’s Book: Tips, Tricks, and Secrets to Create a Bestseller. Deborah is a former Harcourt…
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Creative Spaces

Join me today on my blog tour when I visit Christopher Cheng’s blog where he highlights different authors and illustrators talking about the places they create. You’ll get a video…
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Networking

How is your net working?   Monthly tweetchat transcript (minus first ten minutes) [View the story “#KidlitPRChat: \”How Is Your Net Working?\”” on Storify]
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I Fail!

I visit Elizabeth Stevens’ blog where I talk about mistakes I’ve made, or as she calls it, Banana Peel Moments! Please come visit me there today!   Feb 1 –…
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About the Blog

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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