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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.
How to encourage reading

Check out this new YA Romance by Jackie Khalilieh

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

If you enjoy books from Jenny Han and Nicola Yoon, you'll like You Started It. #YAromance

Improving vocabulary

Discover the perfect word for talkative people: prattle basket

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

The scoop on an old fashioned phrase used to describe chatty people.

How to encourage reading

What you need to know about brain rot, demure, and other words from 2024

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Learn what leading online dictionaries chose for their words of the year for 2024. One of them is "brain rot," a rather sad commentary...

Who I Am

Why I love the days after Christmas

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

From time to rest to time to reflect and plan, I LOVE the days between Christmas and New Year's. Let me share my enthusiasm.

Who I Am

Let yourself off the hook this holiday season

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

The post where I give you permission to cut your to do list in half!

How to encourage reading

Gift ideas for the holidays: My favorite books from 2024

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

I've got books you can use to tackle your holiday shopping list - based on my favorite reads from the year.

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Meet the Word Nerd

I believe in the power of words, and I like helping people find interesting and inspiring words to read. Follow me for tips on grammar, word etymology, what books to read, and more. Member SCBWI.

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