Author: prickleforrestbooks

An award-winning Ohio author and blogger, with designs on Best Seller status in Romance and Short Stories. Chrissy Hartmann is an "Ohio Buckeye" through and through. Medical transcriptionist/editor by day and author/writer all other hours. She loves romances...reading and writing them. Plus she's won a few writing contests with her short stories. Short stories that are nothing like her romances. ...
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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 – 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