The Gospel According To Larry by Janet Tashjian
It’s always interesting to me when I like a book, but dislike the main character(s). The Gospel According To Larry is the perfect example of this. I had a hard…
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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.
How To Tell If Your Writing Stinks
First I must brag. I MUST I tell you, because some threatening bad guy is standing behind me forcing me to post this message I just received: Who Hoots?” was…
Older Kid Readers
You know, I’m used to my readers – dare I say, fans – being babies through little kids. So hearing from teens is a very new and wonderful thrill. I…
ADDY McMAHON GETS HER FIRST LIBRARIAN'S REVIEW!
I just got this email! How will I ever sleep again?! Dear Katie, URgr8 and Addy is 2!I just loved the book. Funny, fun, clever with depth and wisdom and…
Actual Similes and Metaphors Found in High School Essays
I got a post this morning from one of my son’s teachers and it made me LOL, which doesn’t happen often when people send me things they think are funny.…
Reading Baby
No, this post isn’t about “Reading, baby!” but a reading baby. This morning on the Today show they had a segment about a baby (17 months old!) named Elizabeth Barrett…
New Review For "Old" Book
I just found this lovely review of my Mabel the Tooth Fairy and How She Got Her Job from Education Oasis (see the link above or check it out below).…
In The Immortal Words of Fred Flintstone…
…wowie wowie wow wow wow! My first review, on B&N.com:(full disclosure: I met this lovely girl and her mom, and they were able to snag one of the hard-to-find ARCs…
Mango the Dog and MY LAUNCH PARTY!
I’m trying to write, but our seven-month-old puppy, Mango, is in my studio doing his new favorite thing to do. He has a big, hollow, heavy bone which we stuff…
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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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