Prickle Forrest Chronicles
November 2022
Chrissy Hartmann
Dear Pricklers,
Holidays are approaching. Ready?
Honestly, not ready in any means, except to pull out a plate and start eating some good food. A number of dessert recipes have been located that were thought to be long gone. Even found a few new ones that will be tried this year. But enough of the turkey talk, now on to writing…
Cherishing Whiskey’s Salvation came back from the editor. Still out with a few beta readers. But the suggestion edits were reasonable ones and easily fixable. Not done with it yet, so this might delay its launch. But there is still a few more days left in November that it might still happen. At least the book cover is done and it won’t take long to apply the ISBN number and publish it. Phew!
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The Prickle Forrest Chronicles did start a new romance author interview series. Not sure why it didn’t go out on the email list, but the link is below. Please check it out. Love this author, Dallas Ryan who is featuring her third book in her Gladewater Series. She did a fantastic job and her book has been added to the list as a stocking stuffer.
More exciting news is that this blogging author has a number of book signings lined up for 2023. Yikes! Oh good gravy! 2023?
Just as soon as Cherishing Whiskey’s Salvation gets published an update will be sent out. So , do apologize for a number of emails you will get over the next several weeks,Not only will the regular newsletter be sent out, but brief updates will arrive in your inbox. as we have five romance author interviews coming up over the next five weeks. Woohoo! And to give you a hint, the next Indie Romance Author is a local writer. Well, local to this area. Really looking forward to hearing about the authors writing life.
Until then, eat lots of turkey, have fun with black Friday shopping, and most of all stay prickley!
Welcome to the Prickle Forrest Chronicles, Dallas Ryan!
Author Dallas Ryan
It’s wonderful you could take the time to share with the Pricklers a bit about you and your writing.
Thanks so much for having me!
First, where are you from? How long have you been writing? What book is this for you? First? Second? Or too many it’s hard to remember?
Originally, I’m from Texas but now live on a lake in southern Virginia. I’ve written in some form or another all of my life but just started writing novels this year. This year, I’ve completed 3 full length novels – Collide, Unbroken, and Redeemed, and a Christmas novella – A Gladewater Christmas, for The Gladewater Series.
What type of romance do you write? What romances do you love to read? Do you have a favorite romance author that inspires you?
My series is contemporary, small town romance though I love a little of everything. I especially love paranormal romances though I’ve just started dipping my toe in writing in that genre. I also love historical romance. My fav author of all time is Diana Gabaldon – she does a little of everything – time travel, history and an amazing love story. I’m a total fan girl of hers!
In brief, tell us about your book, Redeemed.
JT Wade hasn’t forgiven himself for unwittingly putting his sister Maggie in danger. With his crazy detector clearly broken, he’s sworn off dating.
Sofia has worked with JT for years, but no one would guess that she secretly carries a torch for the hunky, normally happy-go-lucky chef.
Acutely aware of his family’s worry, and with Sophia’s family pestering her to find a man, JT comes up with the perfect solution: fake dating. But his win-win scenario takes a hit when they realize their feelings are anything but fake—and way more complicated than they anticipated…
When you’re stuck with a scene, how do you resolve the trouble? Take a shower? Call your writing pals? Reenact the scene with your significant other?
A bubble bath and a glass of wine have magical powers! Somehow that loosens all the blockages in my brain!
Besides your computer, what can be found on your writing desk? Pictures of a hunky guy? Gorgeous woman? Coffee? Popcorn? Craft books? Empty wine glass? Chocolate? The latest issue of Vogue? The Writer’s Magazine? Or maybe a fluffy fur ball? In other words, what helps you write?
Actually, I write on a lapdesk in my bed, usually surrounded by 1 or more of my canine herd. I can see out of my French doors to the lake as well so that’s nice.
What type of character populates the majority of your pages?What’s your favorite trope to read and write? After you’ve written your novel, ever get stunned by the fact that you wrote it?
The majority of my characters are people that remind me of people I know and grew up with or sometimes, as in the case of my main male characters, those I wish I knew! LOL
I don’t really have a favorite trope to read but I’ve decided my fav one to write is grumpy/sunshine. My Christmas novella features a grumpy Canadian cowboy and I’ve just fallen in love with writing him.
I’m always shocked that I’ve written 4 books in less than a year! I also have plenty of scenes I read when I’m going back and editing and have no recollection of writing it. I think, hmmm, that’s pretty damn good but don’t remember what I was thinking when I wrote it. LOL
If you write the hotter romances, when’s the best time for you to write those scenes? Does the writing come natural or do you make yourself blush? Have your parents stopped answering your calls? Buy you a gold-plated keyboard? Or have they signed you up for sex counseling classes?
The first sex scene I ever wrote was in Collide. It took FOREVER! Every word was painfully crafted and agonized over. By Unbroken, I was looking for places to add extra spicy scenes and by Redeemed, it’s in the first chapter! LOL Now, it’s really no different than writing any other scene other than I want to make sure it includes all the feels and not just part A inserts in part B, if you know what I mean.
So, say you want to do a box set with two other romance authors, who would you choose? What romance trope would you write?
I’d love to collaborate with my friend, Kimberly Ann, and Stacey Reynolds whose series I love. I imagine it would have to be some kind of small town romance but not sure what tropes we may come up with. I know grumpy/sunshine and second chances are popular as well as family orientedcharacters. All our books have inter-related characters in the series.
If you had the opportunity to promote one of your books from your backlist, which would you choose? Why?
Probably Collide as that’s where it all started. You really get the entire background of the world of Gladewater in that book.
If someone were to make a movie based on your book, which actors would play the leading roles?
That’s such a great question! I’m thinking Matthew McConaughey as JT and Bianca Santos for Sofia.
Do you have any blog tours, signings, or other upcoming events that you would like to promote?
I do have a sale coming up for my Christmas book on 12.4.22. It will be on sale for .99!
Finally, we know you’re a romantic, right? So, what is the most romantic thing you’ve ever had your MCs do to win the love of their life?
Zane bought Maggie her own pink motorcycle helmet then took her to a surprise picnic in a romantic glade in Book Two – Unbroken.
Where can we find your book…
Author Dallas Ryan’s third novel REDEEMED from her Gladewater Series
All my books are available on Amazon in paperback, ebook and Kindle Unlimited
Big –big thanks to Dallas Ryan for taking the time to travel into the Prickle Forrest and share a bit about your writing and Redeemed: Book 3 of The Gladewater Series. And muchthanks to our readers who make it all possible.
Starting Tuesday November 22, 2022 the Prickle Forrest Chronicles will be interviewing Romance Authors for the next six months.
For the holiday season and beyond, we will be interviewing five to six authors starting November 22nd.
Woohoo! Woohoo!
Our first author will be Dallas Ryan on, Tuesday November 22nd. Posts will be between 8 and 10 a.m. EST. But if you would like to receive them in your inbox please subscribe to the Prickle Forrest Chronicles newsletter with the below link.
And don’t worry, our regular Prickle Forrest Chronicle will still be posted on a monthly basis.
If you have a favorite romance author you’d like interviewed, don’t hesitate to drop a line to the Prickle Forrest Chronicles and request it.
If you’re an author and would like to be interviewed E-mail us regarding an interview slot. We’d love to help publicize your novels.
PrickleForrestLLC
Enjoy Pricklers!
Chrissy Hartmann
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Prickle Forrest Chronicles
By Chrissy Hartmann
October 2022
Dear Pricklers,
Happy Halloween! 🎃🎃🎃
Here in this neck of the woods it’s a beautiful time of the year. Red, orange, gold, brown leaves galore. Football is in full swing, trick-or-treaters were out, menus are being planned for Thanksgiving, and politics are heating up.
Best of all it’s a great time to read and write.
Minnie no, the Coshocton Write–On Writers Guild had their second annual book fair on October 15. The day couldn’t have been any more fantastic. Lots of readers and writers. Whiskey Salvation Series Increased its readership. Met a number of wonderful Indie Authors.
The event stirred up old and new ideas for the coming months of writing. Even might put together an indie author book fest here locally by next fall. Lots of the authors are interested.
if you ever have a chance to go to an Indie Author book signing /fair, definitely go. It’s worth it!
Did announce the new book title for the Whiskey Salvation Series novella.
actually revealed it and the book cover that day. Lots of people signing up to pre-order.
The novella is at the final book editor and already have beta readers who really love it. ❤️ Still taking pre-orders until December 1. Going to run a special of both books up from December 1 – 24. Watch the newsletter and the website for more information on this.
The winners for the title contest in the email sign-up contests are:Tuely Duffle Lori Battilochi
Tencha Schafrath
You’re winning copy of Cherishing Whiskey’s Salvation Will b mailed as soon as they come off the press, which is expected at the end of November. Please email your address to
PrickleForrestLLC@sssnet.com
NaNoWriMo starts tomorrow. Looking forward to it. Going to work on some short stories for an anthology that should be out spring of 2023. if that gets finished, here in November will work on 2.0 of the Whiskey Salvation Series. One-third is written and the novel is scheduled for release November 2023.
Also whiskey salvation merchandise is available on the website. Just check out the extras page. Http://www.ChrissyHartmann.com/extras
All kinds of goodies available for great stocking stuffer ideas.
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September 2022 Newsletter Things are happening. Hang on to your…
Hello Pricklers:
Things are happening. Hang on to your …
Finished up the edits on this end for the Whiskey Series novella 1.5. So far staying on target. Definitely looks possible to get it published by November, unless of course the editor throws a monkey wrench into the works. Hmm? Ever hear that saying before? It’s an idiom. They can be fun to say, and definitely give any character who uses them some character. Actually, Hazel and Harriet might have to step up their game in book 2 of the Whiskey Salvation series. They could definitely be ones to pull them off. Hmm? Need to make a note on that.
Less than 20 days until the Coschocton Write-On-Writers Guild Book Fair. Really looking forward to it. Great place to meet new readers and old fans. Plus get to network with a lot of authors. Hopefully, a few of the romance authors can be persuaded to do an interview. Interview?
That’s correct, the Prickle Forrest Chronicles will be featuring on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month an interview with a romance author. We already have 7 lined up and possibly managed to snag a romantic poet too. Can’t wait for the interviews!
Interviews start in November 2022. Will post a reminder to look for them in October.
Don’t forget about the book title contest for the novella.
Title is already picked out, but thought it would be fun to have our readers guess the first word of the title, as the second and third match Rescuing Whiskey’s Salvation title.
If you want to take a guess at it, just emial chrissyhartmann your info. Use the form below.
Winner will be picked On November 1st. Winner recieves an autographed copy of the novella.
2022 November Whiskey Salvation Novella Title Contest
Name: _______________
E-mail: ______________
Title: ______________ Whiskey’s Salvation
First correct answer wins.
Only those residing in the United States are eligible to participate.
Good Luck!!!
NaNoWriMo is coming soon. Starts November 1st. If you have always wanted to write a story, why not take the time in November to see if you can get a 50,000 word book written? Its great fun meeting at the library with other authors to do a NANOWriMo write-in. Again, another wonderful place to meet people. The plans here are for a big chunk of novel 2 to get written. Keep your fingers cross, but better yet, dust off that keyboard and start typing.
Don’t miss out on Chrissy’s debut novel now available on digital and paperback…
RESCUING WHISKEY’S SALVATION
What could possibly bring a cosmetic heiress and a land developing cowboy together, yet at the same time… destroy them? A “dead” uncle? A closed shelter? Maybe an unruly Troupe of clowns? Or all three?
PRICKLE FORREST CHRONICLES – August 2022 – Hot! Hot! Hot!
Hello Pricklers:
Three little words for August … Hot! Hot! Hot!
Hot with romance. Hot with the weather. And hot with politics.
But we won’t discuss politics …because we’re talking romance now. Yes, weather got a mention above and it does affect romance, especially when one goes on a date. Ever have a day out planned and its ruined by the weather? Like how about hiking and a thunderstorm blows in unexpectedly and the trails are closed ? Probably not a good idea unless you’re hoping to fall for the park ranger. Right?
Speaking of romance…
The novella (book 1.5) to the Whiskey Salvation series is written. Now just needs edited. Hoping to get with the romance editor by the 15th of September. It will be launched November 11, 2022, hopefully if all goes well with editing. Watch for the Prickle Forrest Chronicles later this month for more details on the book. Lots of elbow grease put into this one, and lots of fun came with writing it. It’s possible after this, one might say I might be able to fly a helicopter now or at least land one. But, not to give anything away, you Pricklers will just have to stay tuned.
Mark your calendar…
Only 38 days until the Coshocton Write-On-Writers Guild Author book fair.
Rescuing Whiskey’s Salvation and author will be in attendance.
Come out to get an autographed copy.
Plus Rescuing Whiskey’s Salvation merch will be available.
Hours are from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday, October 15th. See below for more details.
Something new…
Hoping to have a few new authors contribute to the newsletter. Would like to sign up a few for interviews. Already have the questions just need 12 authors possibly 13 to start in December 2022. The goal is to secure a little something from each to give away to one lucky Prickler.
If you are a new Indi Author E-mail Prickle Forrest LLC for interview questions. We’ll do one a month as a special post. We currently have 13 spots open. Interviews will be posted in order that they are received. So, request yours soon! Please E-mail: prickleforrestllc
All romance fiction genres welcome!
Just for you…
Something only for a Prickler.. If you would like to participate in the Book Title Contest for the Whiskey Salvation novella just copy , paste, and fill out the below and E-mail it to:
chrissyhartmann
NAME: _____________
ADDRESS: ____________
E-mail: ___________
NOVELLA TITLE: ___________ Whiskey’s Salvation
IF you are the first reader to guess the missing word for the title, you’ll win a free copy of the novella. Drawing will be in November. Preorders start in October. Good Luck! One winner Will be announced in November 2022. Only US residents may submit. Mark in the subject field: Book 1.5 title contest so your entry doesn’t go into spam.
Contest valid until October, 31, 2022.
Thanks for venturing into the Prickle Forrest! Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Don’t miss out on Chrissy’s debut novel now available on digital and paperback…
RESCUING WHISKEY’S SALVATION
What could possibly bring a cosmetic heiress and a land developing cowboy together, yet at the same time… destroy them? A “dead” uncle? A closed shelter? Maybe an unruly Troupe of clowns? Or all three?
PRICKLE FORREST CHRONICLES – July 2022 – Boom! Boom! Let Freedom Ring!
PRICKLE FORREST CHRONICLES NEWSLETTER
Chrissy Hartmann
July 2022
Hello Pricklers:
Boom! Boom!
Let freedom ring! Happy 246th Birthday America!
Hang on everyone. It’s going to get crazy! But remember, we’ve not made it this far to be defeated. WWG1WGA!
Title Change…
Decided to romance Prickle Forrest LLC into a new title name for the novella. It’s a secret for now, but will be released prior to the book’s launch in the fall of 2022.
E-mail to win…
Giving away a free autographed copy to one person who can guess the title name. Insert your guess into the form below and E-mail it to the following address:
Chrissyhartmann
Only USA residents participation allowed.
Name: _________________
Address: _________________
E-mail: _________________
Title: _________________ Whiskey’s Salvation
Good news…
Received an invite to attend the Coshocton Write-On Writers Guild Book Fair. The event takes place on Saturday October 15, 2022 from 9 am to 3 pm. More details to come… stay tuned!
Curious to know …
Would you ever consider tattooing a book title or favorite quote on to your body? If yes, what?
Feel free to answer directly at chrissyhartmann
Enjoy the rest of the summer. And remember… WWG1WGA!
Don’t miss out on Chrissy’s debut novel now available on digital and paperback…
RESCUING WHISKEY’S SALVATION
What could possibly bring a cosmetic heiress and a land developing cowboy together, yet at the same time… destroy them? A “dead” uncle? A closed shelter? Maybe an unruly Troupe of clowns? Or all three?
Hmm? Here in this neck of the woods the weather has been whacky. But then again, that’s not too strange for Ohio weather. We did manage to get a very nasty storm front to blow through about three weeks ago. The community is still cleaning up from it. In all reality, the county has now been designated as a national disaster. Trees down everywhere. Electricity out all over the place. As of last week, the last few outages have been corrected. Thank goodness too because now the heat waves are rolling in. Time to crank the air conditioner and sit back and read.
The Canal Town Book Fest back on May 28th turned out to be quite a fun event. Got to meet lots of readers and new fans. Even did some networking. And because of this, got invited to the 2nd annual Coshocton book fair hosted by the Write-On Writers Guild on Saturday, October 15th from 9 am to 3 pm. Looking forward to it. Will definitely have to get a new table cloth made for it. Found that the original table cloth for the book fair is a little off center with the graphics on it so need to make a new one. But that won’t be any problem with my designer… as long as she has an 8 foot table to pattern it after. LOL! Did also get to squeeze in the Wayne County Saddle Club for one evening. That was fun and the horses and riders were fabulous. There was one rascal that even got away from its rider. Oops! Will try to get pics next time.
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Almost done with the second novel. With the down time from work, have plenty of time to finish it. Shouldn’t take much longer. Keep your fingers crossed though. Am thinking about a name change for it though. So don’t be surprised if you see the second book come out with another name other than Whiskey Coffee.
Okay, Pricklers, just curious to know, do you prefer paperback or digital books? Or how about audio books? If you’d like to drop me a line and let me know what you think, send it to chrissyhartmann
I love both, but find myself listening more to books than reading them right now. Probably because multi-tasking effort on my part. Read a really great novel the other day by Eloisa James who happens to be a favorite of mine. Is called The Wallflower
Loved it!
One last thing…if you’ve finished reading Rescuing Whiskey’s Salvation, would you go on to Good Reads or Amazon and leave a review? If you do, I’d be happy to send you a book mark. Just let me know you wrote the review by E-mail and include your address to me at chrissyhartmann.
Don’t miss out on Chrissys debut novel now available on digital and paperback…
RESCUING WHISKEY’S SALVATION
What could possibly bring a cosmetic heiress and a land developing cowboy together, yet at the same time… destroy them? A “dead” uncle? A closed shelter? Maybe an unruly Troupe of clowns? Or all three?
Joined about 35+ authors to participate in the Canal Town Book Fest sponsored by the Dover Public Library that they held on May 28th. The event went well, but in the opinion here at the Prickle Forrest Chronicles, it would have probably been more successful, if they had it at the library and not mixed in with the rest of the Canal Town Festival. But live and learn.
Did manage to talk briefly to author Julie Anne Lindsey there who was the special speaker on Friday night to open the Dover Public Library’s event.
Lots of great authors from all different genres. Check out Dover Public Library’s Facebook page for pictures, bios, and more details of the event.
And for you Pricklers, an update on the next book coming out in the Whiskey Salvation series is going to be a novella, CHERISHING WHISKEY’S SALVATION. This short comes from Charlie Stockton’s point of view. Gives the reader a dad and husband’s perspective on just what one will do to save the cherished relationships he has with his wife and daughter when he’s pushed into taking a behind the scenes role in rescuing Whiskey’s Salvation. Cherishing Whiskey’s Salvation is scheduled to release in the fall of 2022. In the meantime, if you haven’t picked up a copy of the first book in the series, a limited edition of autographed copies of RESCUING WHISKEY’S SALVATION were on sale Saturday May 28th at the book fest for $10. We are extending the sale for a few more days, so if you missed us there, send an E-mail to Chrissyhartmann requesting one and once we get your payment info we’ll have one in the mail for you soon, real soon. Standard shipping rates will apply, but we don’t ship out of the USA unless you purchase from Amazon and unfortunately those copies are not autographed.
Remember only a limited amount available. But if you miss this now, you can get one closer to the release of Cherishing Whiskey’s Salvation.
if you are on Pintrist, then you’ll be happy to know Chrissy Hartmann is on there now too. Look for her @USAWriter355 (Chrissy Hartmann. Also found a very helpful marketing website there.
. If you want some excellent tips on writing, publishing, and marketing check out Mixtus Media (mixtusmedia.com(. and they have an awesome podcast called Mixtus Media that’s definitely worth listening too.
Finally, until we can figure out how to convert our picture files back to JPG, we are unable to post any due to the incompatible format they have been switched to for some unknown reason.
Goosie and Gander plus we here at the Prickle Forrest Chronicles hope you had a blessed Memorial Day weekend. Remember…Where We Go 1, We Go All.
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.
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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 on your calendar to attend the 35th anniversary of the Buckeye Book Fair on November 5th at Greystone Event Center here in Wooster from 9:30 am to 4 pm. Lots of wonderful authors to talk to and get their latest book. And best of all, your purchase will help the Ohio literacy programs they sponsor. For more info check out their website at
As for the current WIP, it looks like the publish date for the novella for the Whiskey Salvation Series, Whiskey Coffee is planned for late summer of 2022. Only two more chapters to write, edit, and design the book cover. So no free time here for the next few months.
Also, we here at the Prickle Forrest Chronicles appreciate your participation in signing up for the newsletter at Orrville Public Library and would like to announce the winner of our signup. The winner(s) is….
Lori B and Tencha S.
We will notify you with a personal E-mail from the author of your winning. So please look for it. Should be coming soon.
Your copy of the novella, Whiskey Coffee will be one of the first we mail out once published. Hope you enjoy it. Had lots of fun writing it. Please leave a review on Good Reads for
For those of you who didn’t win, Whiskey Coffee will be available for presale at $8.99 and then on release date it will return to its regular price of $10.99 . Presale date will be announced in June’s Prickle Forrest Chronicle. But if you’d like an autographed copy you can order one by contacting us at
Prickleforrestllc
As we all know, Easter arrives in the spring. This year in April. Yay! Goosie and Gander loved it. Here are two photos they thought you’d enjoy.
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Enjoy the spring!
Chrissy Hartmann
Don’t miss out on Chrissy’s debut novel…
RESCUING WHISKEY’S SALVATION
What could possibly bring a cosmetic heiress and a land developing cowboy together, yet at the same time… destroy them? A “dead” uncle? A closed shelter? Maybe an unruly Troupe of clowns? Or all three?
