Episode #26 Delete the N-word from Huck Finn?
Should the N-word be taken out of Huck Finn? Dr. Alan Gribben talks about why he changed the words of the greatest American writer. How to listen: Subscribe for your…
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Episode #25 Dr. Cuthbert Soup, Advisor to the Ill-advised
Listen to Dr. Cuthbert Soup, Director of the Nat’l Center for Unsolicited Advice! How to listen: Subscribe for your iPod/iPhone at iTunes Subscribe for your Zune NOW AVAILABLE FOR ANDROID! Download this…
2011 Pura Belpré Medal Winner for Narrative
Listen to Betsy Bird’s review of The Dreamer from my very first podcast! Sorry about the audio quality! How to listen: Subscribe for your iPod/iPhone at iTunes Subscribe for your Zune NOW…
The 'N' Word, Follow-up
In an effort to be fair and to learn more about the motives of the man behind the removal of the ‘N’ word in Huck Finn (as well as the…
Episode #24 Interview with Lena Roy, Novelist and Granddaughter of Madeleine L'Engle
Interview with Edges author Lena Roy, granddaughter of Madeleine L’Engle! How to listen: Subscribe for your iPod/iPhone at iTunes Subscribe for your Zune NOW AVAILABLE FOR ANDROID! Download this episode by clicking here.…
The 'N' Word is Good
I’ve never considered myself a white person. I know, weird, right? The world looks at me and thinks, “White girl.” It’s not that I think I’m not white, or am…
Make it Happen Time – Happy Birthday!
What I found when I awoke. Do you make things happen that you need to happen? Or do you blame the world or outside forces or the economy? Today isn’t…
Cybils, Here I Come!
I am so excited about this year! I’m still working on my resolutions, but I’m thinking I may just have a list of goals instead. They’re all important so they’re…
Episode #23 Tips to Make Your Videos Viral
Tips to make your videos viral & what makes a book trailers good, bad, or unwatchable! How to listen: Subscribe for your iPod/iPhone at iTunesSubscribe for your Zune NOW AVAILABLE FOR ANDROID! …
Episode #22 Part 2: PodcastAnswerMan Cliff Ravenscraft & Passive Income for Writers
Fave tip: Authenticity and how it relates to success and making money with Cliff Ravenscraft, aka The Podcast Answerman! How to listen: Subscribe for your iPod/iPhone at iTunes Subscribe for your Zune…
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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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