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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.
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Vocabulary from Geography: Polder

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

My son taught me a word nerd word from his World G class!

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What Were the Best Books of 2013?

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.

Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary for the New Year: Inchoate

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

For the first Wondrous Words Wednesday of 2014, I've picked a word that captures the spirit of "new".

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Wondrous Words for Christmas

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

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

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Readers Favorite Books of 2013

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 ...

Improving vocabulary

What Does Cogitate Mean?

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

I’m back from Maui for another round of Wondrous Words Wednesday.  (Can I just say that the shift from sunshine to ice has been difficult?)  Visit Kathy a...

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