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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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Favorite Author Spotlight: John Green

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Have you heard of John Green? Nerdfighters? The VlogBrothers? Find out more about this fantastic author striving to increase awesome.

Wondrous Words Wednesday
Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary for Ash Wednesday: Venial

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Join in the Wondrous Words Wednesday meme and learn a new word today: venial.

How to encourage reading/News from book business/Words and Technology

How Do E Readers Influence Reading Habits?

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 15 Comments

Do e readers promote reading? A 2012 study says yes. Learn about the results, and my own "case study" in the post.

Wondrous Words Wednesday
How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary from A Thousand Acres: Collude

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Do you know what it means to collude? Read on and find out, then try my word nerd workout.

How to encourage reading/News from book business

What’s in the Future for Bookstores?

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

Barnes and Noble is closing some stores, which worries me. Where do you buy books and where do you see bookstores in the future?

How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary from A Thousand Acres: Laconic

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

Could a man be both laconic and garrulous? Read my post with vocab from the novel A Thousand Acres to find out. Then try my word nerd workout!

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