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Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann – APRIL 2025 EDIT ION – Dust, Dogs, & Darn Good News… sort of

Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann

[custom_line_break] Prickle Forrest Chronicles Chrissy Hartmann April 2025 Dear Pricklers, 🗓️April galloped in with all the grace of a rodeo bull — crazy good, crazy bad, and downright unpredictable. So grab a cuppa and settle in for the latest scoop from my little writing corral. — 📚 AUTHOR EVENTS – On Pause until Fall Author appearances are on hold until September, which gives me a smidge more time to write, revise, and breathe. But don’t worry—I’ll be back in the saddle soon enough! — 📍 UPCOMING FESTIVALS 🎉 Canal Town Book Festival 📅 October 4, 2025 📍 Canal Fulton, Ohio … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann – APRIL 2025 EDIT ION – Dust, Dogs, & Darn Good News… sort of

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles – March 2025 – Spring Is Here, and So Is the Prickle Forrest Chronicles — Finally!

Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann

[Tags Prickle Forrest Chronicles, Romance, publishing, Love on the Lakefront, Great Lakes, western romances, cookbook, The Grub Wrangler, grapeseed oil, recipes] [custom_line_break] Prickle Forrest Chronicles Chrissy Hartmann March 2025 🌲🌲 🌲 🤠Howdy Partner, I reckon I ought to start with an apology—it has been a spell since the last Prickle Forrest Chronicles went out, and I sure did not mean to keep you all waiting. Life has been a whirlwind of book fairs, writing deadlines, and, well… the kind of head cold that could knock a bull off its feet. But I am back in the saddle, and there is … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles – March 2025 – Spring Is Here, and So Is the Prickle Forrest Chronicles — Finally!

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann February 2025 – Mooove over snowflakes, it’s time for hearts, love and cowboys!Hearts

Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann

[custom_line_break] Prickle Forrest Chronicles Chrissy Hartmann February 2025 Howdy Partner, Hope this winter is treating you kindly. Ohio’s winters can be rough especially if the temps drop lower than a tin cup left out on a frosty fence post. Oops So move on over snowflakes, it’s time for hearts, love, and cowboys! Woohoo! Woohoo!! Finally finished another short story that will be published, hopefully, in the Great Lakes Fiction Writers anthology for 2025. Woohoo! This here story is about Luke Tyler. He’s cousin to Kaleb Tyler and he’s checking out a vineyard up on Kellyes Island out there on Lake … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann February 2025 – Mooove over snowflakes, it’s time for hearts, love and cowboys!Hearts

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann January 2025 Well butter my biscuit and call me speechless…

Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann

[custom-line-break] Prickle Forrest Chronicles Chrissy Hartmann January 2025 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲 🤠 Dear Prickles, Well butter my biscuit and call me speechless – I’ve got more news than a cattle rustler’s got excuses! Grab your coffee and settle in for this here roundup. First off, my cookbook, : Heartfelt Grapeseed Oil Recipes with Benefits is now available and is out there on the trail as of today, January 31st, which just happens to be this cowpoke’s birthday. And you all can wrangle yourself a copy faster than a tumbleweed in a tornado. If you’ve already got yours reserved, bless your heart – … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann January 2025 Well butter my biscuit and call me speechless…

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann – December 2024 – here’s to the highs, the lows, and everything in between…end of the year wrap up.

Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann

Prickle Forrest Chronicles Chrissy Hartmann December 2024 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲 Dear Pricklers, Howdy, all! 🤠 I’m wrangling the Year’s End Like a Wild Steer! Well, buckle up, cowpokes, because this year was a real rodeo! Some days were a straight-up bronc ride, others felt like herding kittens in a thunderstorm, but we made it to the end of 2024! So, pour yourself a stiff drink (or a strong cup of coffee) and settle in, because I’m dishing out the highlights, the lowlights, and a whole heap of thanks. Let’s Start With a Big Old Thank You! You all stuck with me through … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann – December 2024 – here’s to the highs, the lows, and everything in between…end of the year wrap up.

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles December 2024 Newsletter: Saddle Up f or a Rootin’-Tootin’ Holiday Extravaganza! 🎅🤠

Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann

Prickle Forrest Chronicles Chrissy Hartmann December 2024 Dear Pricklers, Grab your cowboy hat and sleigh bells because we’ve got more holiday cheer than a herd of reindeer at a rodeo! Here’s the lowdown on everything happening in my neck of the woods. 🎁Author Giveaway: Join the Dangerously Dark Darlings on Facebook! You all don’t want to miss this! Over 300 authors are saddling up for the 8th Annual Secret Santa Giveaway. I’ll be handing out goodies faster than an outlaw flees a posse… along with the other authors. Books, swag, and who knows what else could find their way into … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles December 2024 Newsletter: Saddle Up f or a Rootin’-Tootin’ Holiday Extravaganza! 🎅🤠

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles – November 2024 – Still whirling in November… and no not the rope!

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[Tags Prickle Forrest Chronicles, Romance, publishing, Buckeye Book Fair, Love on the Lakefront, Great Lakes, western romances, Thanksgiving, Jin Stearns, Lost Seoul] Prickle Forrest Chronicles Chrissy Hartmann November 2024 Dear Pricklers, November’s shaping up to be another whirlwind of a month, and I’m thrilled to share some updates before it kicks into high gear. Hootin’ It Up at the Buckeye Book Fair: First off, I’ll be at the Buckeye Book Fair on Saturday, November 2nd, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you’re coming, swing by and catch me on a panel with some mighty fine authors, including Julie Hatcher, … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles – November 2024 – Still whirling in November… and no not the rope!

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann – October 2024 – “Boooo”t Hill is still kicking! Double dog dare you to check it out!

Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann

[Tags Prickle Forrest Chronicles, Romance, publishing, Buckeye Book Fair, Love on the Lakefront, Great Lakes, western romances, Halloween, Boot Hill, cowboys ] Prickle Forrest Chronicles Chrissy Hartmann October 2024 Dear Pricklers, October has roped me in with a whirlwind of activities! Between book signings, editing sessions, and preparing for a spooktacular Halloween card night, I’m downright scared-busy! But fear not, there’s plenty of excitement to go around, especially with the Canal Town Book Fest just around the bend! I hope you all enjoy this update. Remember, “kick off your boots, grab a Whiskey, and settle in for some romance!” Canal … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann – October 2024 – “Boooo”t Hill is still kicking! Double dog dare you to check it out!

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann – September 2024 – Fall into a…

Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann

Prickle Forrest Chronicles Chrissy Hartmann · September 2024 · Dear Pricklers, · Hope you’re all kicking up your boots and enjoying the last bit of summer as we roll into fall. I’ve got some exciting things coming up in September, October, and November, so grab a pumpkin spice latte (or maybe a pumpkin funnel cake, more on that later!), and let’s dive into the latest news. · Book Event Round-Up! Fall is packed with fantastic book events, and I can’t wait to meet more of you all in person! Here’s what’s on the horizon: Kicking it off with… – September … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann – September 2024 – Fall into a…

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Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann – August 2024 A fist full of…

Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann

Prickle Forrest Chronicles Chrissy Hartmann August 2024 🌲🌲🌲 Howdy Pricklers, Things are heating up! We’ve got a fist full of…prizes to send via the Prickle Forrest Express. Yeehaw! So, welcome to the August edition of my newsletter! I’m thrilled to have you here as I journey through the latest updates, exciting events, and exclusive opportunities in the world of contemporary western romance. So, grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let’s read on! 🌲🌲🌲 🏠 Housekeeping I understand some of you might have trouble unsubscribing from my newsletter. If you find yourself unable to unsubscribe using the link below, … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles by Chrissy Hartmann – August 2024 A fist full of…