New Year's Resolutions
Usually I only make Thanksgiving resolutions, however, I feel this year will be fabulous and wanted to honor that with some resolve. I had one of my I’m On A…
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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 Wisdom of Digital Portfolios
Because I’m totally distracted by my Flash class and have been bad to the bone in not writing ANY new blog entries, here is a reprint of an article I…
Celebrate Children's Book Day
(I haven’t figured out how to include captions, so, starting from top: Bernie Most and me; me drawing in a customer’s book – don’t worry, it’s my book 8-); here…
THE Most Gorgeous Library!
I live in a small town in a big county. We have a beautiful, though teeny library. It’s quite charming, as it’s in an old clapboard house. I love walking…
The Invention of Brian Selznick
The Katonah Museum of Art has been hosting a fabulous exhibit of children’s book art in conjunction with a number of Westchester county programs highlighting children’s books. I keep meaning…
Pie Eating Contest
I completely forgot to blog about this! It is so quintessential summer, I have to tell you about this now। Where we live there is an annual community party, and…
Back To Work!
Well, I’m back from the summer and trying to wrap my head around a regular schedule. And you know what? I’m thrilled! I got back to work immediately and it…
Farm Dinners
My husband grew up on the shoreline in Ct., and recently we were lucky to be invited by some friends to a farm dinner. These dinners take place every two…
Sesame Noodles
I PROMISE you’ll love this recipe I made up। I was trying to recreate the fabulous and irresistible cold sesame noodles I loved when I lived in NYC. You make…
Beach Brain
I have a very thick case of Beach Brain, aka Summer Head, aka I Had a Tough Year And Am Just Vegging – take your pick. The sad part is…
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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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