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Episode #52 – Art Slade: Becoming a Millionaire eBook Creator

Katie Davis July 13, 2011

Arthur Slade talks about writing at his treadmill desk and creating his e-books and becoming a millionaire. Subscribe for: iPod, iPhone & iTunes / Zune / Android Click here to…

Episode #51 – Kid Chef Eliana Cooks and Writes!

Katie Davis July 6, 2011

This is a brief recap of ALA, and an interview with Kid Chef Eliana, whose summer plan is to what – go to camp? No. Write her next (yep, not…

Episode #50 – Teaching Formerly Enslaved Kids to Read in Africa

Katie Davis June 29, 2011

This is a heartbreaking yet fascinating episode with masters library student and master musician Sarah Parker talk about her inspiring time in Africa working in the Village of Hope teaching…

Episode #49 – Be a Space Cadet with Graphic Novels!

Katie Davis June 21, 2011

In this episode you will get to listen to NY Times bestseller Dave Roman, graphic novel author and illustrator of the new book, Astronaut Academy: Zero Gravity Subscribe for: iPod,…

Episode #48 – Dear Tabby, a Wise Cat Gives Advice

Katie Davis June 15, 2011

In this episode you will get to listen to Carolyn Crimi talk about Dear Tabby, her new fab book with illustrator David Roberts Subscribe for: iPod, iPhone & iTunes /…

Episode #47 – Pat Flynn Makes $ While He Sleeps

Katie Davis June 8, 2011

In this episode you will get to listen to Pat Flynn of SmartPassiveIncome.com Subscribe for: iPod, iPhone & iTunes / Zune / Android Click here to download. In this episode…

Episode #46 – Techy Expert Librarian Shannon Miller

Katie Davis June 1, 2011

In this episode you will get to listen to Teacher Librarian & Technology Specialist Shannon Miller! Subscribe for: iPod, iPhone & iTunes / Zune / Android Click to download. …

Episode #45 – Radio Cayman & Indie Marketing

Katie Davis May 25, 2011

In this episode you will get to listen to my and Jerry’s interview while we were in Grand Cayman, plus indie writer’s marketing questions answered! Subscribe for: iPod, iPhone &…

Episode #44 – Barney Saltzberg Goes to China

Katie Davis May 18, 2011

This is a fascinating interview with author/illustrator Barney Saltzberg about his school visit tour of China. Subscribe for: iPod, iPhone & iTunes / Zune / Android Or click to download.…

New England SCBWI Conference 2011 Mini Episode #3

Katie Davis May 15, 2011

The third in my series from the New England Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Conference! Subscribe for: iPod, iPhone & iTunes / Zune / Android Click here to…

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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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