Hello!

Welcome to Tart Words Ink & Whisk! If you’re a writer, reader, or a baker, you’ve come to the right (write?) place.

I’m Linda Gordon Hengerer, author, editor, baker, podcaster. I write the Beach Tea Shop cozy mystery series. Three sisters inherited the tea shop from their grandmother, and they solve mysteries while running the business and living their 20-something lives.

I have also written non-fiction (American Football Basics-Take it to the Game Guide #1, How to Fold a Fitted Sheet: From Tumbled to Tidy).

My mother was a home ec major in college and taught me how to bake when I was growing up. I’ve learned a thing or two about how to stock my pantry and hack my desserts so I can serve treats to family and friends on minimal notice. I create recipes and crafts for my cozy mystery series; if you’re interested in receiving recipes, sign up for The Weekly Whisk and receive recipes and news each week.

The Tart Words Podcast has interviews with authors (Tart Words), fast and easy recipes (Tart Bites), and discussions about what writers can learn from reading good writers (Tart Thoughts) and several 5-Minute Drills to improve your writing.