LA Times Lists Why an Adult Might Read Juvenile Fiction
Why must we explain this? Why is it that my mother-in-law, (you know who you are!), upon seeing me read an adult book will inevitably tease, “Oh, I thought you…
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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.
Bonus Good Luck!
On a whim, I brought my son into NYC, & went to TKTS, where you can get discount B’way tickets. We got two for Hair, and are sittin here in…
A New Poem from Prison
Just got back from the writing group I teach at the maximum security prison. I was so moved by this powerful poem, for the first time, I asked some of…
Happy Bir—zzzz
Oh no. I’m sooo tired I can’t write a faux Dr. Seuss bday poem! Poz thought is I can go to bed in awhile! HA! http://feeds.feedburner.com/BrainBurps
Encouragement!
I just got this lovely note of support from a Facebook friend after I wrote in response to my efforts on my work-in-progress graphic easy reader: I will be the…
Getting fired up!
Nothing like a change of scenery to goose the old creative juices. I’m at this snowy retreat with friends old and new (more on that fun later!) and working like…
On the plane so…
The positive thinking paid off! Yes, I thought the snow away. Now if we would just take off… http://feeds.feedburner.com/BrainBurps
Traveling to Writing Retreat!
No snowstorm! No snow! No snow! Packing so that is it on the positive thoughts! http://feeds.feedburner.com/BrainBurps
Flight delay is positive … How?
Cuz we get to chill at Chili’s, have a glass of chard and nibble the kids’ fries. And this, btw, from a person that never and I mean na-ever can…
Serendipitious Detours
serendipity |ˌserənˈdipitē|nounthe occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way : a fortunate stroke of serendipity | a series of small serendipities. So we’re driving…
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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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