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Julie L. Kusma is an award-winning, multi-genre author, educator, and presenter who has written more than eighty books spanning middle grade and young adult fiction, children's literature, nonfiction, poetry, and writing resources.

Although her books explore many genres, they share a common purpose: inviting readers to question first impressions, uncover deeper truths, and see familiar ideas from a new perspective. Whether writing magical realism, historical fantasy, supernatural fiction, psychology, philosophy, or stories for young readers, Julie explores the themes of identity, perception, symbolism, memory, transformation, and the stories we tell ourselves.

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Insecticide is an ambitious blend of speculative fiction, survival, and thoughtful character study. While the post-apocalyptic setting and genetically engineered insects provide an intriguing backdrop, this is ultimately a novel about people—how they ...more
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message 3: by Martha
Jul 04, 2020 07:11AM

Martha Schade Thanks for the friendship Julie! Here's to a healthy one! Kind regards, Martha


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A.R. Thanks for the friendship, Jules.


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Nov 02, 2019 08:51AM

Nell Grey The Strictly Business Proposal

The Strictly Business Proposal (Freshwater Bay Novel Series #1) by Nell Grey

Hi Julie,
I am a new writer and this is my first venture. It's an action romance series of four books, beginning with this one. The stories are set in Wales on the Welsh Celtic coast.

I'd really love you to read and review it, if you enjoy action romance novels.

Best wishes and hope to hear from you,

Nell Grey


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