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Prickle Forrest Chronicles – June 2026 – Woohoo! Books, Books, And A new Partner!

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles June 2026 Howdy, Prickles! Well, summer finally moseyed into these parts. Hope the sunshine’s been treating you all kindly. Me? I was doing just fine until I broke a tooth on a handful of peanuts. Yep. Peanuts. A tiny little snack has managed to bring this cowgirl to her knees. Since then, my menu has consisted mostly of coffee (because giving that up ain’t happening), applesauce, oatmeal cookies soft enough to survive a tornado, and the occasional PB&J if somebody cuts the crusts off first. Needless to say, I haven’t exactly been the life of the party. … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles – June 2026 – Woohoo! Books, Books, And A new Partner!

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles May 2026 New Books, Boot Barn Temptation, and Possible Puppy News

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles May 2026 Howdy Prickles! Well now, May sure came in like a runaway colt and never slowed down once. I’m mighty thankful for all the blessings this month brought, but I’ll admit… I’m looking forward to June easing up the pace just a smidge. Unless, of course, a dog guide pup becomes available. Then all bets are off around here. Hmm? Book Event Roundup This past month had me hitting the trail for both the 3rd annual Newark Book Fest and the 1st Artasia & Bookie Nights festival. I had mighty high hopes for both events, but … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles May 2026 New Books, Boot Barn Temptation, and Possible Puppy News

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann April 2026 – Books, Boots, Piggies, and a Whole Lot of Hope!

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles Chrissy Hartmann April 2026 Howdy Prickles! Pull up a chair and let’s chat a spell. Lately, I’ve been noticing something out on the reader trail — folks are craving stories with a little more hope stitched into the seams. The kind that sticks with you after you close the book. The kind that reminds you life might buck a little… but it ain’t done being beautiful. Truth is, most of my stories have always carried a thread of hope. I just can’t help myself—it sneaks in between the banter and the messy hearts every time. But this … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann April 2026 – Books, Boots, Piggies, and a Whole Lot of Hope!

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann – March 2026 – Butter my biscuits, found a long lost cowboy novella. Yeehaw!

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann March 2026 Howdy, Prickles! Well, lucky old me … I stumbled across a partially finished manuscript tucked away in my files. Turns out it’s a little novella called Whiskey Kisses. If all goes according to plan, it oughta ride into town around August 2026… maybe sooner if the writing winds blow my way. This one’s got a cowboy, a kitten, and a veterinarian who’s mighty determined to keep her independence. All I’ve gotta do now is dream up a book cover, write the back blurb, edit the whole thing, and polish it up. So … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann – March 2026 – Butter my biscuits, found a long lost cowboy novella. Yeehaw!

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles – Chrissy Hartmann- February 2026 – Heartfelt Apologies!

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles Chrissy Hartmann February 2026 Howdy Prickles, So I wanted to start this newsletter with a heartfelt apology for skipping January’s update. Between some serious computer problems (which ended with me having to get a brand-new machine) and my own head spinning, I’m pretty sure I even sent out two different newsletters in December thinking I’d already done January — turns out I hadn’t sent it out! It’s out now and I apologize for this here duplicate newsletter. No excuses, just a whole lot of digital chaos and a whole lot of gratitude for your patience. I’ve got … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles – Chrissy Hartmann- February 2026 – Heartfelt Apologies!

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann – January 2026 – A Brand New Chapter

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PRICKLE FORREST CHRONICLES by Chrissy Hartmann January 2026 Howdy Prickles, Welcome to January 2026 and a brand-new chapter of the Prickle Forrest Chronicles. If 2025 taught me anything, it’s that indie publishing — much like a good western romance—requires grit, heart, and the willingness to keep riding even when the trail gets bumpy. I wanted to kick off the year by sharing what’s ahead, because 2026 is shaping up to be a busy, hopeful, and story-filled year around here. Looking Back (Just for a Moment) Last year reminded me why I chose this indie path in the first place. Audiobooks … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann – January 2026 – A Brand New Chapter

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles – December 2025 – Year End Scribbles

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles Chrissy Hartmann December 2025 Dear Prickles, Well hey there, friends and fellow story lovers! Before I go any further, let’s just get this out in the open like a pair of muddy boots on a clean porch: this year wasn’t exactly a gentle ride across the prairie. We had our share of bumps, bruises, and curveballs — from losing loved ones to my husband riding the wild unemployment trail, to me nearly becoming a professional bedrest tester after busting up my foot and losing that big, important toe (that’s the hallux, for those keeping score). Four months … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles – December 2025 – Year End Scribbles

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles – December 2025 – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Partner!

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles December 2025 Howdy Prickles, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Well shucks, we made it through another year. Some stretches of trail were smooth, others tried to buck me off, but here we are, aiming to finish 2025 with a grin and a good cup of coffee. I kicked the year off with my cookbook, The Grub Wrangler: Heartfelt Grapeseed Oil Recipes with Benefits, and looks like I’m closing it out with—well—another Grub Wrangler, sort of. The Grub Wrangler and Gruff trotted out alongside Merry Christmas Whiskey, my Whiskey Salvation holiday novella. Didn’t think I could pull … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles – December 2025 – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Partner!

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles Newsletter – Update – November 2025- Winner, Winner, chicken dinner!

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PRICKLE FORREST CHRONICLES Chrissy Hartmann November 2025 Howdy, Partner! So last month, you got the message from the Prickle Forrest Chronicles Express, a shark attacked me while at the local watering hole and nipped off the big hallux on my right foot, right? Okay, maybe not a shark, but I did break the 4th and 5th metatarsals and needed surgery where I ended up losing that big toe. As a result of them stitches I still have in the foot and BTW this is the third set, cause I tend to pop them two-stepping across the homestead. But my very … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles Newsletter – Update – November 2025- Winner, Winner, chicken dinner!

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann – News, some bruises, and a whole lot of biscuit love to share

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles Chrissy Hartmann October 2025 Howdy Friend, Pull up a chair — I’ve got news, some bruises, and a whole lot of biscuit love to share. — 🖥️ New Website, Same Homestead I’ve launched a fresh version of my site — same URL, new look. Mosey on over and take a gander. Holler back with what you like (and what you don’t). https://chrissyhartmann.com — 🍪 Dog Biscuit Cookbook Almost Ridin’ Out That cookbook you’ve been wondering about? It’s nearly ready to hit the trail. The Grub Wrangler (that’d be me) decided to finally saddle it up for publication. … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann – News, some bruises, and a whole lot of biscuit love to share