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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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Three teen terms you must know

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

There are many benefits to coaching high school cross country. I get to be active and encourage young people to work hard, set goals, and challenge themselves. ...

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Please vote!

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

I know, I know, I don’t like politics either.  There’s too much name calling, finger pointing, and fact spinning, on all sides.  But these people who sit in the...

Improving vocabulary

What is a fartlek?

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Fartlek is a training technique for runners - that has nothing to do with flatulence! The Word Nerd explains...

Book reviews

7 Must Read Books for Autumn

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Recommended reading for fall - suspenseful but not scary!

quid pro quo = something for something
Improving vocabulary

What does “quid pro quo” mean?

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Did Trump engage in "quid pro quo"? I don't know, but now at least I know what quid pro quo means!

Book reviews

Why You Must Read Where the Crawdads Sing

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

A great read!

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I believe in the power of words, and I like helping people find interesting and inspiring words to read. Follow me for tips on grammar, word etymology, what books to read, and more. Member SCBWI.

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