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My Writing Process Blog Tour

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 15 Comments

Don't you want to know what I do all day, when I'm not feeding/laundering/cleaning four children? My writing keeps me sane!

Book reviews/Favorite Authors/Favorite Characters/Recommended kid lit

What You Should Know about The Fault in Our Stars Before You See the Movie

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 17 Comments

My 12 year old daughter wants to see TFIOS, but she doesn't even know what the book is about. There are a few things she, and you, might want to know...

Favorite Authors/Favorite Characters/How to encourage reading

Why You Must Like The Characters to Like the Book

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Can you like a book if you don't like the characters? Come by and add to the discussion!

Favorite Authors/How to encourage reading/News from book business

What Were the Best Books of 2013?

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Let me help you find your next read. In this post I share three excellent book lists with titles for every reading preference.

Awesome Young Adult Books/Favorite Authors/How to encourage reading

Readers Favorite Books of 2013

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

I’m honored that you’re pausing in your busy holiday preparations to visit the Word Nerd. If you’re looking for something good to read after ...

Favorite Authors/Favorite Characters

Favorite Quotes from Literature: Lord of the Rings

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Wondrous Words Wednesday this week has a twist; I’m sharing some words from one of my favorite books, The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien. ̶...