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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.
How to spell gray vs. grey
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Gray or Grey: Which is Correct?

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

How do you spell gray, with an "a" or an "e"? The Word Nerd explains...

Do small things with great love
Who I Am

Do Small Things With Great Love

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

How a sad occasion, my aunt's funeral, inspired joy.

Book reviews

Why You Should Read A Man Called Ove

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

If you like a good character novel, you'll enjoy A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman

Improving grammar

How to Use Those Tricky Apostrophes

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

What's the correct way to say Lars's soccer ball? The Word Nerd reviews apostrophes and possessives.

Improving vocabulary

What Does Intransigent Mean?

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

A Man Called Ove taught me the meaning of intransigent. Let me pass the vocab along...

Who I Am

Who I Am: Dreams for the Future

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

January means a fresh start and a chance to refocus. What are your plans for the New Year? Mine include a serious letter writing campaign and lots of running....

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