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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/Words and Technology

Why I Need To Limit MY Screen Time

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

I have been blessed with four voracious readers.  Their reading habits have earned them near notoriety in our small town.  And when people ask how my children r...

Wondrous Words Wednesday
Improving vocabulary

Do You Footle Too Much?

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Welcome to Wondrous Words Wednesday, the perfect meme for the verbally nerdy.  Check out Kathy’s blog at Bermudaonion.net to learn more words. Do you foot...

Book reviews/How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

What I Love About Wonder, by R. J. Palacio

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 13 Comments

I’m always looking for good middle grade fiction that is safe for the whole family to listen to in the car.  When my writing buddy Muddy Kinzer gave Wonde...

Improving vocabulary

What Does Nocuous Mean?

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Time to learn more vocab with Wondrous Words Wednesday, a fun meme hosted by Kathy at bermudaonion.net.  It’s a great way to learn something new. When I s...

How to encourage reading

What If My Goodreads Scanner Doesn’t Work?

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Awhile ago, I posted about adding books to Goodreads using the mobile phone scanner.  It’s a super easy and quick way to save books to your GR shelves.  I...

Improving vocabulary

How Dromedaries Made Me Feel Foolish

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Welcome to Wondrous Words Wednesday, a great meme for people who want to be brainy, hosted by Kathy at Bermudaonion.net.  Join the fun and share some new words ...

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