Hello Pricklers, Big-big thanks to those who showed up at the Orrville Public Library book signing event, March 19th. Over 200 reading fans showed up to meet their favorite Ohio authors. Great time and a well done job by the Orrville Public Library, especially Corrie Yoder and her team. Looking forward to the next one. Events like these are wonderful to meet new and old fans, readers, and other authors. Plus a special meet and greet came from Kimberly Crislip Payne who is the new Executive Director of the Buckeye Book Fair. If you enjoyed this event, then please mark … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles April 2022

PRICKLE FORREST CHRONICLES By Chrissy Hartmann March 2022 Hello Pricklers! Excitement is stirring here in this neck of the woods. Doing a book signing on Saturday, March 19th. Orrville Public Library will host a book signing for local authors. And yes, this Prickler will be one of the local authors. Woohoo! Woohoo! Not only will there be autographed copies of Rescuing Whiskey’s Salvation, but going to have aluminum bookmarks and autograph book cover post cards. If we can get a few Rescuing Whiskey’s Salvation magnets and shot glasses made in time to be available then more the merrier. Melissa from … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles March 2022

Hello Pricklers, It’s official, my website is up thanks to Lori Soard at PromoWarriors. Now you can subscribe to the Prickle Forrest Chronicles there where you won’t mess a post as it will come directly to your email inbox you’ll get lots more info on what’s going on in Chrissy Hartmann’s writing life. So check her out at Prickle Forrest is also now using Square, so if you would like an autographed copy of Rescuing Whiskey Salvation or an autographed book cover postcard for the digital version, please contact Chrissy through her website to purchase one. Aluminum bookmarks, coasters, shot … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles March 2022

Hello Pricklers, It’s February… and love is in the air. Woohoo! Woohoo! Are you reading any good romances? If not, there’s a fabulous one below you could pick up. Hint! Hint! This month working hard on getting the Whiskey Salvation novella done. Almost done with the manuscript. Hope to have it finished by March then edited… then published sometime in April. Might start up an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) team. So if you’d be interested for the Whiskey Series don’t hesitate to drop me a line. ChrissyHartmann@sssnet.com Only qualification is I’d prefer those who have already read the first book, … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles February 2022

PRICKLE FORREST CHRONICLES By Chrissy Hartmann October 2021 Its fall! But don’t let the cooler weather of October keep you from enjoying life. Throw on a jacket and grab a hot drink. The autumn colors are truly a gift from God. No one else can paint like he. Enjoy the bursting colors of red, gold, orange, and brown. Count the pumpkins on front porches. Wave at the scarecrows standing guard. Pause for that black cat who might travel across your path. And revel in the costumes the kids wear. For only a month away, the temperatures will dip to a … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles October 2021

PRICKLE FORREST CHRONICLES By Chrissy Hartmann September 2021 “We went to the animal fair. The birds and the bees were there. The big baboon by the light of the moon was combing his auburn hair. You should have seen the monk. He sat on the elephants trunk. The elephant sneezed and fell on his knees, so what became of the monk? The monk?” Didn’t you love that? Used to sing it all the time growing up when fair time neared and yes, it’s almost time for the fair. Can’t wait to enjoy the fair fries, pumpkin funnel cakes, Lerch’s doughnuts, … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles September 2021