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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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Why The Wedding People makes a great summer read

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Here's an entertaining book for you to read this summer - The Wedding People by Alison Espach.

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Two important books for better women’s health

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

In celebration of Women's Health Month (May), here are two books I've used to help me tackle the challenges of menopause.

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What you should know about one book the Naval Academy took out of its library

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

A review of a historical fiction book removed from the shelves of the US Naval Academy Library.

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Learn why Easter is late this year

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Learn how the church chooses the date for Easter each year.

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Need inspiration? Here’s a poem to make you smile

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Explore a short, inspiring poem about nature for Poem in Your Pocket Day, #nationalpoetrymonth

Word Nerd Words

Learn new springtime words: Lent and render

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Spring inspired words to add to your vocabulary.

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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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