Interview: Author Hilary Wagner on the Value of Persistence and NIGHTSHADE CITY

If you’ve hung around Tartitude for any length of time, you’ve probably encountered today’s guest, middle grade and young adult author, Hilary Wagner. If not, you’re in for a treat. Hilary’s debut, Nightshade City — published by Holiday House — was blurbed by none other than Rick Riordan of Percy Jackson fame. She writes, works full-time as a [...]

New Digs, Gratuitous Daniel Craig, and Hopeful Writing Links

I am master procrastinator, mistress of the citrus.   I am seriously disturbed.   As you may have noticed, I have a new blog template, and I’m torn between nostalgia for my stripes and pleasure with my blog’s sleeker new lines. (Perhaps a mentality echoed by my readership, because while a few people have visited, not one said, “Nice [...]

Mwahahaha: Building the Tart Orchard One Author Interview at a Time

A looong time ago I interviewed a very smart, funny writer who I will refer to as The Bai, because…well, her name is Amy Bai. She let me test the waters as an interviewer and build my confidence. She helped the Tart hone her keen blade of a mind into a laser-like instrument. (I’d say “scary” [...]

Four Favorite Things – May 5, 2010 Edition

I will not frighten the “Sound of Music” haters away by singing, but yes, this post is akin to the bed-bouncing scene in that movie.

The Monkey Made a Rat Out of Me

Hope received a “One Good Rat” blogging award on Friday and thanks its originator, Hilary Wagner. (Subliminal health messages included.)

The Kreativ Blogger Award Goes To…

While I foolishly spent the better part of the week tweaking this website – and then abandoning the design when it didn’t work out – I forgot to tell you my news: I have been privileged, honored and shocked to receive a blogging award from a fellow writer, Laura Eno! Apparently this plaque comes with [...]

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