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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.

Mabel the Tooth Fairy Strikes Again

Tooth Fairy Sinks Teeth Into Dating World BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. (Wireless Flash) — The Tooth Fairy is off the market, but there was a time when she couldn’t snag a…
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On My Way

On my way to Ct. to b on TV tomorrow! WTNH ( ABC affiliate) around 7:15 a.m. if u r up at the crack of dawn! http://feeds.feedburner.com/BrainBurps
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More Positive Stuff!

In my quest for positive thinking, I have made a Positive Visualization Board. I find myself looking at it often throughout the day without even realizing it. It’s helping me…
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Now I'm writing

Trudged thru the snow to my studio & now sitting down to write. As the great Jane Yolen says, BIC! http://feeds.feedburner.com/BrainBurps
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Freebie Friday!

How’d it get to be Freebie Friday again so soon?! I’m sorry, it may be a tad late today, since I have to go to my son’s school for the…
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Inauguration Day and History

This blog isn’t about my personal life, but I can’t focus on work – I thought I might be able to until the events begin, but there is no way!…
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Reading Rockets Rocks!

Imagine a site that is completely dedicated to reading. Okay, okay. I guess that in and of itself isn’t unique. But Reading Rockets is. Yes, they provide free reading guides…
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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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