My Year of Positive Thinking, The Sequel
I started this year with my 50th birthday. I had just broken my nose, and my back had gone out for our annual ski trip to Vt. xmas week, there…
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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.
The Secret Formula to Writing Picture Books
I recently received an email from someone, and here it is: My writer’s group is focusing on picture books for a challenge. I’d like to stay in touch with you…
July in Christmas!
In this month’s newsletter I’ll have a FABulous interview with Suzy Lee, author/illustrator of Wave (featured here). Sign up to get it at right! And here is November’s appearance…featuring books…
Eggs! Car seats! Huh?
I know, I’m baaaad to the bone. I haven’t been blogging on any kind of regular basis, but I am back. Thanks to the energy infusion of my writer friends…
The New Yorker Shouts and Murmurs
This is how I often feel when blogging or tweeting or pinging or doing anything that isn’t writing or illustrating! Yay, Ellis Weiner! Subject: Our Marketing Plan by Ellis Weiner…
Summer is Over. Admit it, Katie
People always tell me they picture me as a writing, speaking, conferencing, selling and publishing whirlwind of activity. And I think that about other people. I’m a very slow writer.…
Summer is Over. Admit it, Katie
People always tell me they picture me as a writing, speaking, conferencing, selling and publishing whirlwind of activity. And I think that about other people. I’m a very slow…
Summer Haitus Coming to an End
With the exception of my Twitted (Tweetered? This could get ugly) updates, I took the summer off, which you’ve probably already figured out. I’ll be back in September! See you…
This Is The Best Reward
Here is why I love writing books for children. Next time someone asks me when I’m going to write a “real” book, I’ll send them to this blog. http://feeds.feedburner.com/BrainBurps
My Day in Prison
Have you ever wrapped your hands around your ankle, and stuck your foot deep into your mouth? Well, I did that in a big way today. But I got something…
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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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