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In this episode, Linda Hengerer talks with Diane A.S. Stuckart.  Diane A.S. Stuckart began her writing career in the 1990s as the critically acclaimed author of historical romance under the names Alexa Smart and Anna Gerard. She later switched to the mystery genre and is the NYT bestselling author of the Black Cat Bookshop Mysteries (written as Ali Brandon) and the award-winning Leonardo da Vinci historical mysteries. Her Tarot Cats Mystery series launched in 2018 with FOOL’S MOON. Her Georgia B&B Mystery series (also written as Anna Gerard) debuted in 2019 with PEACH CLOBBERED. Kirkus Reviews describes that book as “Filled with Southern charm and enough ditzy characters to keep readers guessing and laughing.” Book 3 in the series, PEACHES AND SCHEMES—her 17th published novel—will be on the shelves May 11, 2021. 

Find Diane (aka Ali, aka Anna) at www.DianeStuckart.com.

Get to know Diane - the Tart Words Baker's Dozen:

1.   Plotter or Pantser? Combo? PANTS!

2.   Tea or Coffee? COFFEE

3.   Beer, Wine, or Cocktails? ALL OF THE ABOVE (IN MODERATION!)

4.   Snacks: Sweet or Savory? SWEET

5.   Indie Published, Traditionally Published, or Hybrid? HYBRID

6.   Strict Writing Schedule: Yes or No  NO

7.    Strictly Computer or Mix It Up? COMPUTER ONLY

8.    Daily Goal: Yes or No  NOPE UNLESS ON DEADLINE

9.    Formal Track Progress: Yes or no  NO

10.  Special Writing Spot? MY MESSY DESK

11.   Writer’s Block?  HAHAHAHA!

12.   File of Ideas: Yes or No  YES

13.   Favorite Author(s)? TOO MANY TO LIST SO I’LL GO WITH THE CLASSICS: MARY STEWART, BARBARA MICHAELS, JANE AUSTEN, SHAKESPEARE