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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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What You Should Know About Insurgent Before You See the Movie

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Insurgent opens March 20, 2015. An avid Fan Girl and I will tell you what you need to know.

Improving vocabulary

Vocab from a Foodie: Sommelier

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

I love food, but I don't know a lot of "foodie" vocabulary. Stop by and I'll explain what a sommelier is, thanks to Graeme Simsion and his fun book The Rosie P...

Improving grammar

When to Use Affect or Effect

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

There are word pairs in the English language that have troubled my writing for years.  When should I use who or whom?  What’s the difference between lay a...

Improving vocabulary

The Difference Between Homograph, Homophone, and Homonym

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

Do you know the difference between a homograph and a homonym? Thanks to my fifth grade son and his teacher, I do! Let me share with you. There's a quiz for w...

Book reviews

A Book to Make Math Fun

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Does math intimidate you or your children? I share a fantastic resource for promoting confidence in math.

Improving vocabulary/Words and Technology

What Is a Megabyte Anyway?

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Do all of the computer data terms confuse you? Let me help you understand the difference between a gigabyte and a megabyte.

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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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