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How Does Otherborn Compare to Other Dystopian Reads?

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

Author Anna Silver explains why her novel Otherborn isn't your typical YA dystopian book.

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 16 Comments

Do you know this word I found in Anna Silver's YA novel Otherborn?

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.

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

My Christmas words in an image for you. Have a wonderful holiday!

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 ...

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? I haven’t. In fact, right now I’m on vacation, hopefully shooting awesome pictures on a black sand b...