Four Book Recommendations from a Literary Festival
One recent summer Saturday, I dragged my children to the Radford Reads Literary Festival. As with any worthwhile adventure, a few things surprised us. When we p...
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.
What Does Fecund Mean?
I came across a familiar but unknown word in my reading this week: fecund. This mother of four should know what it means! Do you? Let me explain...
What’s an IPA?
My kids are starting school, we're cramming in summer fun, and I haven't eaten a sit down meal in two days. No wonder my post today is about beer, specifically...
What Is Swag?
Are you swag ? Do you know what it means? You might be surprised. This little word has tons of meanings.
Why I Love The Ranger’s Apprentice
Literally everyone I tell about The Ranger's Apprentice comes back to me with raving reviews. It's must read kid lit, for summer or any time! The audiobook is...
What is a Susurration?
Do you know what a susurration is? I heard it while listening to The Ranger's Apprentice and had to look it up. I'll tell you what I found out...