Valentine’s origins: not just pink hearts and chocolate
The origins of Valentine's Day are muddy, but historians link the day to Roman martyrs and an ancient feast.
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.
The Correspondent: a great read to cheer your soul
Here's why my book club and I adored The Correspondent, an epistolary novel by Virginia Evans. #literaryfiction
What I liked about My Friends, even though it’s sad
My Friends made me laugh and cry. It's a bit sad, but says so many fabulous things about art and friendship.
What you need to know about slop, 2025’s Word of the Year
Slop is everywhere on the internet. Here's an explanation and some warnings about this new digital concern.
Fun words you need to know for the holidays
Here's some background about two interesting words for the holidays: yule and troll. Yes troll. Read on, Word Nerds!
Getting to the heart of Thanksgiving: Companion
What I learned about companion and how I'm applying it to Thanksgiving.