Liebster Awards
Besides being a word nerd, I’m also an extrovert, so I love meeting new people. Thanks to the power of modern technology, I don’t have to live in a...
Author: Julia Tomiak
I believe in the power of words to improve our lives, and I help people find interesting words to read. Member of SCBWI.
Improving Vocabulary with The Night Circus, Part 2
I know I should have moved on to my next book club book, but I found another vocabulary word from The Night Circus that I really want to share: amalgamation. Ma...
Enter the Fantastic World of The Night Circus
Chocolate mice. Cinnamon pastries. A cloud maze to explore. These are only some of the exciting treats waiting for you in The Night Circus, by Erin Morgenste...
Honoring National Poetry Month
In last week’s post, I tried to get you in touch with your inner poet by sharing some great works of poetry to read. This week, I’m going to encourage you to w...
Exposing My Family to National Poetry Month!
Poetry. Does this word make you smile, or cringe? Word nerds should love poetry. It’s concentrated language, without all of the articles and prepositions to i...
Improving Vocabulary with The Night Circus
I’m currently reading Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus, a magical read with dark, mysterious undertones. It’s giving me plenty of words to add to my v...