Episode #35: A Tuscany Writing Workshop with Donna Jo Napoli
Donna Jo Napoli talks about her writing workshop in Tuscany – sign up now! You don’t want to miss out! Plus a Betsy Bird review of Floating Islands Subscribe for…
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Episode #34: Scrubba Dub Dub, More Books in the Tub!
Terry Doherty, creator of the Reading Tub is my guest! How a former spy became a literacy advocate Subscribe for iPod/iPhone at iTunes Subscribe for Zune NEW! Subscribe for Android!…
Episode #33: Star-Studded Post Oscar Interview with Betsy Franco (yep, James' mom)
A behind the scenes look at the Oscars with “mominee” and author Betsy Franco! Subscribe for iPod/iPhone at iTunes Subscribe for your Zune NEW! Subscribe for Android! Direct download of…
Episode #32: Bruce Coville's Harrowing Escape from Egypt
Find out what happened to Bruce Coville when he was stuck in the turmoil in Egypt while on a school visit! Subscribe for iPod/iPhone at iTunes Subscribe for Zune NEW!…
Episode #31: School Visit Questions with Expert Alexis O'Neill
Are you a teacher? An author? A parent organizer? Tune in for for a Q&A with a school visit expert! How to listen: Subscribe for your iPod/iPhone at iTunes Subscribe for…
Episode #30 Is "Kidlit" a Dirty Word?
Is “kidlit” a bad word? Should you pay to get pubbed? What is the Vulcan Mind Meld of writing exercises? How to listen: Subscribe for your iPod/iPhone at iTunes Subscribe for…
Episode #29 Eeeek! Ebooks!
Are you confused about ebooks, apps and games? Tune in learn more from Loreen Leedy! How to listen: Subscribe for your iPod/iPhone at iTunes Subscribe for your Zune NOW AVAILABLE FOR ANDROID! …
Episode #28 Except If Jim Averbeck Comes on the Show
Jim Averbeck is the talent behind the new picture book, Except If, and the fabulous ALA “red carpet” interviews. Have a listen! How to listen: Subscribe for your iPod/iPhone at iTunes…
Episode #27 Odd-Fish and Other Oddities: An Interview with Author James Kennedy
What is the Order of Odd Fish and do you have enough insubstantial and useless interests to qualify for knighthood? How to listen: Subscribe for your iPod/iPhone at iTunes Subscribe for…
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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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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