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

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!

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

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

Prickle Forrest Chronicles – December 2025 – Year End Scribbles

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