The Slow-but-Not-Forgotten and Turnabout’s-Fair-Play Blogger Award Post

So. During the past *mumble six mumble* months, several people bestowed blogging awards on me. I thanked them properly at the time. Except for one #Janfail, in which I improperly saved another award which Hart Johnson gave me, I even snuggled my prizes upon occasion.  Read More …

Befriending the Imposter Syndrome Beasticle – a Strategy for Writers Whose Internal Editor is a Special Brand of Nasty

Of all the voices of the Inner Critic, one of the most virulent is that of the Imposter Syndrome — my personal vulnerability. What is the IS? You might suffer from it if you: *Carry a sense of fraudulence. *Believe you’re one step away Read More …

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 Read More …