Four Books for Your Teenage Son: A Preview
I need to get my hands on some books my 14-year-old son will like, and fast, before I lose him completely to Clash of Clans. I did my research and have a few i...
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.
Vocab from Artemis Fowl: Bivouac
Have you ever had to bivouac? Come learn about the origins of this unusual word.
Why You Should Read Gone Girl Before Seeing the Movie
Gone Girl, the movie, comes out in a few weeks. Have you read the book yet? You must!
What is Prescriptivism?
Grammar Girl says that "prescriptivism sells", but what is prescriptivism? Let me share what I learned...
Why We Shouldn’t Use Grammar to Condemn
Do you pride yourself on being a "Grammar Nazi"? Grammar Girl Mignon Fogarty helped me realize the pitfalls of feeling grammatically superior.
What Does Mythopoeia Mean?
J.R.R. Tolkien was a master of mythopoeia. Don't know what that means? Come learn with me.