Season 1

April 28, 2021

Tart Bites: EBB Spread

A savory spread perfect for a snack when sweet won't do.
April 28, 2021

Mary Stewart's Airs Above the Ground

In this episode of Tart Words, Suzanne Fox and Linda Hengerer are discussing Mary Stewart’s book Airs Above the Ground and how she uses unusual settings, creates vivid animal characters, and shows relationship dynamics.
Guest: Suzanne Fox
April 24, 2021

Carrie Stuart Parks

Linda Hengerer talks with Carrie Stuart Parks about her latest book, Relative Silence, forensic and fine art, and writing.
April 24, 2021

Tart Bites: Cream Cheese & Olives

Cream Cheese & Olives is a fast and easy, two-ingredient dish, suitable for snacking or a light lunch.
April 23, 2021

Mary Stewart's The Moon-Spinners

Linda Hengerer and Suzanne Fox discuss Mary Stewart's book The Moon-Spinners, how she uses setting, shows family love and loyalties, and how her characters answer a Call to Adventure.
Guest: Suzanne Fox
April 16, 2021

Suzanne Fox

Linda Hengerer and Suzanne Fox talk about her re-issued book One Hot Summer, Key West, and life before cell phones.
Guest: Suzanne Fox
April 14, 2021

Tart Bites: Chocolate Chip Cookies

The classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, refined.
April 14, 2021

Mary Stewart's My Brother Michael

In this episode of Tart Words, Suzanne Fox and Linda Hengerer are discussing Mary Stewart’s book My Brother Michael and how she uses setting, incorporates both ancient and recent history, and how her characters answer a call…
Guest: Suzanne Fox
April 9, 2021

Joan Lipinsky Cochran

Linda Hengerer is talking with Joan Lipinsky Cochran, whose Becks Ruchinsky Mysteries explore subcultures of American Judaism.
April 4, 2021

Nancy J. Cohen

Linda talks with Nancy J. Cohen, author of the Bad Hair Day cozy mystery series.
April 1, 2021

Tart Bites: Matzo Toffee Crunch

A sweet, toffee and chocolate treat for Passover, Easter, or anytime.
March 30, 2021

Mary Stewart's This Rough Magic

Linda Hengerer and Suzanne Fox talk about This Rough Magic, how she uses a dolphin as both needing rescue and rescuer, and plays characters off each other who are at the beginning and end of their career.
Guest: Suzanne Fox
March 24, 2021

Tart Bites: PB & OMG!

A crunchy, chocolatey, peanut buttery treat!
March 22, 2021

Mary Stewart's Nine Coaches Waiting

In this episode of Tart Words, Suzanne Fox and Linda Hengerer are discussing Mary Stewart’s book Nine Coaches Waiting and how she develops her characters and uses genre. It was first published in 1958 by Hodder & Stought…
Guest: Suzanne Fox
March 21, 2021

Annette Dashofy

Annette Dashofy is the USA Today best-selling author of the multi–Agatha Award-nominated Zoe Chambers mystery series about a paramedic and deputy coroner in rural Pennsylvania’s tight-knit Vance Township. Her latest relea…
March 18, 2021

Tart Bites: Chocolate Dulce de Leche Crispie Treats

When you want sweet, chocolatey crunch for an afternoon - or any time - treat.
March 17, 2021

Mary Stewart's Wildfire at Midnight

In this episode of Tart Words, we’re discussing Mary Stewart’s book Wildfire at Midnight and how she uses setting, genre, and plot in this story about mountain worship taken to the extreme.
Guest: Suzanne Fox
March 11, 2021

Tart Bites: Pimento Cheese

When a sweet treat isn't what you're craving, try this recipe for savory Pimento Cheese.
March 9, 2021

Mary Stewart's Madam, Will You Talk?

In this episode of Tart Words, Linda and Suzanne are discussing Mary Stewart’s book Madam, Will You Talk?, and how she uses POV (Point of View) and Backstory in this twisted tale of murder, betrayal, and love.
Guest: Suzanne Fox
March 8, 2021

Joan Wright Mularz

Joan Wright Mularz is the author of the E.T. Madigan YA mystery series.
March 5, 2021

Victoria L.K. Williams

Victoria L.K. Williams is the cozy mystery author of the Citrus Beach and Sister Station series.
Jan. 29, 2021

Tart Words Podcast - Trailer

Writers read. Readers bake. Bakers write. Welcome to the Tart Words Podcast, for readers who want to hear their favorite authors talk about their writing life; for writers who want to hear about the nuts and bolts of writing…