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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.

Whitewashing Book Covers

Thank you, Vicki Erwin, from Main Street Books (a fabulous bookstore – especially if Vicki runs it!) for this link (yes, that’s her in the video. You think they could’ve stuck her…
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Thanks, Betsy!

Betsy Bird did an amazing job for my new radio show. I am thrilled that she’s agreed to continue doing it! She even blogged about it – how cool is that?!…
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My First Radio Show!

Today I am doing my first internet radio show via blogtalkradio.com under the umbrella of Robin Falls (a woman who runs a bunch of different radio shows). I will be doing it through…
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February's Newsletter

Interested in my monthly-at-most, really positive newsletter recommending great books for kids? Take a look at this month’s issue before you decide. What could be better than free, informational and…
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What is a Positive Thought?

I told my husband my thought for today would be that I didn’t mess up on my monthly WTNH appearance. Then I corrected myself and said, “No, I’ll say I…
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If yr in Ct. check out WTNH tomorrow at 7:45 am & c the books I recommend! http://feeds.feedburner.com/BrainBurps
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Yay! WTNH Rocks!

Props to Good Morning Ct. on WTNH for continuing to support Connecticut’s kids by informing viewers of fabulous children’s books that might otherwise go unnoticed! Father’s Day was this month’s…
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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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