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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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Meditations on Gratitude

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

On Thanksgiving Eve, a word nerdy look at gratitude. Do you think it's the secret to happiness?

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Five Young Adult Books You Should Read

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

If you love YA, I've got some great suggestions for you. Some are serious, some are fun, all are good.

Improving vocabulary

Vocab from The Glass Cage: Welter

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

I came across "welter" while reading The Glass Cage, and all I could think of was "welterweight". This form of welter has nothing to do with boxing... more lik...

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Book Suggestions from the Goodreads Choice Awards

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 16 Comments

My book club is meeting next week, and we're choosing our books for 2016. I need ideas! The Goodreads Choice Awards can help me - and you too.

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Vocab from The Glass Cage: Putative

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Do you know what putative means? It's a synonym for ostensible. Still stumped? Read on!

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My YA Manuscript is ON THE BLOCK

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

My YA manuscript made it into Miss Snark's ON THE BLOCK contest - you can read it and offer critique. Hopefully agents will too!

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