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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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Vocab from a Political Battle: Vertiginous

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

How a story about the fiscal cliff helped me learn about vertiginous- read on!

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Skipping Christmas: A Humorous Break from Holiday Stress

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 14 Comments

Did you know John Grisham wrote a funny book about Christmas? Learn more, and also get the details about the My Favorite Things Giveaway.

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More Vocab from Jane Eyre: Fulminating Anathemas

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 22 Comments

Do you know what fulminating anathemas might be? Read on and find out! Also, details about My Favorite Things Giveaway. You could win a copy of The Fault in ...

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Four Great Gift Ideas for Readers and Word Nerds

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 22 Comments

Do you need some original gift ideas for the word nerd in your life? This post is for you! Also, I share details about the "My Favorite Things" giveaway- you ...

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A Cautionary Word for the Holidays: Surfeit

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 14 Comments

A quick review of surfeit, something to avoid this holiday season.

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Another Reason Why Reading is Good For Your Brain

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

One researcher has found that close reading of Jane Austen novels stimulates the brain in surprising ways! Find out more, word nerds!

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