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Prickle Forrest Books: Holidays in the Heartland: Ohio Christmas Tales Author Update 10

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Holidays in the Heartland

Ohio Christmas Tales

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Sleigh Watch

By R.W. Schultz

Christmas Tale Ten

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R.W. Schultz has dedicated over 10 years to working on his adventure/sci-fi novel. Learning the basics of writing in the process of shaping a novel has meant many revisions along the way. Several life events and exploring other distractions (hobbies) have naturally extended the journey. He’s aiming to be ready by the middle of next year. In the meantime, you can visit his website to stay updated.

10 things I love about Christmas

– The smell of pine and cinnamon

– Warn spices, and feast of the seven fishes

– Gatherings and parties

– The anticipation of Christmas Day

– The song Oh Come Emanuel

– Giving and receiving gifts

– The decorations and lights on houses

– Snow on the ground (a long shot anymore)

– Picking out a Christmas tree

– The celebration of the birth of our Savior

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Holidays in the Heartland: Ohio Christmas Tales – Author Update Number 9

Holidays in the Heartland

Ohio Christmas Tales

The Abandoned Cottage

By Judy Cicero

Holiday Tale Nine

What makes Judy … Judy

Judy spent her life curious about what makes people tick. Her career as a clinical social worker and educator enhanced the foundation for her focus in writing about ‘misfits with a message’. This series of books for children and adults is sometimes serious, sometimes whimsical. but always portrays the wonder and resilience of those who search their place in the world. Her first novel, The Extraordinary Magic of Everyday Life, sets the stage for six other stories of hardship and happiness, loss and love, and wisdom and wonder. For more information, please visit https://judycicerobooks.com/

What Judy is working on now…

Judy is almost done with her new children’s book, The Rushing Brook, An Ear of Corn and a Hedgehog

The Fearless Foursome-2nd in a new series of children’s stories

Tea Leaves and Treachery–A ya and adult novel

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Once Upon An Apple–children’s book focusing on difference, diversity and inclusion

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Holidays in the Heartland: Ohio Christmas Tales – Author Update Number 8

Holidays in the Heartland

Ohio Christmas Tales

A Timeless Christmas

By Patricia Miller

Christmas Tale Eight

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There’s no doubt that my life is very busy, especially in the fall season. I write mysteries, have a new children’s picture book recently released with a traditional publisher (Headline Books), opened a castle-themed AirBnB in June and am on the Canal Town Book Festival Committee, not to mention attending multiple book events and giving presentations. But, contributing to anthologies, such as Holidays in the Heartland holds a special place in my heart. Multiple authors writing in different genres coming together to produce a quality holiday anthology is quite a special thing!

I’m also a mental health therapist with over 35 years of experience, thankfully working part time now to give me a little time for all I’ve listed in the previous paragraph.

Right now, I’m working on publishing a mystery novella set in Hower House, a beautiful mansion in Akron, Ohio, finish and publish my 5th mystery collection, Mysterious Tales of the Unexplained, Volume 5, and making several presentations and attending book festivals, featuring book 1 in my children’s mindfulness-building picture book series, It’s Okay to have Feelings: A Peyton’s Palace Adventure.

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Things I love about the Christmas Season are special recipes my family only makes during the holidays, baking cookies, wrapping presents, decorating with lights, lights, and more lights, cuddling up with a soft blanket and a book while sipping hot chocolate with more whipped cream than anyone has ever seen, Christmas music, and most importantly, spending time with loved ones making special memories as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.

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Prickle Forrest Books – Holidays in the Heartland: Ohio Christmas Tales Author Update #7

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Holidays in the Heartland

Ohio Christmas Tales

Christmas Giving

By Max Willi Fischer

Christmas Tale Seven

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Author Update:

As a writer of historical fiction, I’ve put the final touches on my latest manuscript, Life Behind the Eight Ball, a coming-of-age novel set in Akron, Ohio during the late thirties. I look forward to its release through my publisher, Historium Press, shortly after the first of the year.

Things I like about the holiday season:

#1 Baking Christmas cookies with my wife, using my late mother’s German recipe

#2 Family time together

#3. Listening to Christmas carols

#4. Viewing/reading Christmas stories of the past whether in print or movies

#5. Viewing exterior lighting displays in the area

#6. Reminiscing through old family photos of Christmases past

#7. Decorating/enjoying the Christmas

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Prickle Forrest Books – Holidays in the Heartland – Author 6 Update

Holidays in the Heartland

Ohio Christmas Tales

The Light of Cleveland

By John Newton

Christmas Tale Six

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So, what have I been up to since the short story?

I’ve been polishing up my second novel, “The Stone Inside”, getting it ready for publication next year. The story follows a character in “The Healing Stone” as he … but that would be a spoiler. Gotta wait until you finish the first book to find out. This has also been a year of book signing events, which have been great places to meet readers and get to know what they’re looking for in a good story. You can find more at my Website

Here are three pictures from book signings. The first two show readers with me at book signings (images with names ending in b and c). The last one shows Cyndi and me posing with cosplayers at Woosterfest dressed as superheroes (mostly Spidermen) … even their wiener dogs had masks on (image ending in d).

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The top things I like about Christmas are:

1. Celebrating the birth of Christ—God taking on flesh to destroy sin and death.

2. Getting together with family—something that grows in importance with age since most of our children have moved out of our home.

3. Watching the youngest ones open presents.

4. Giving gag gifts.

5. Receiving gag gifts.

6. Games.

7. Food.

8. More food.

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Prickle Forrest Books – Holidays in the Heartland – Author Update #5

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Holidays in the Heartland

Ohio Christmas Tales

Tinsel Touched

By Linda Morgan

Christmas Tale Five

WHAT MAKES ME … ME:

Linda loves romance, happy endings, and stories that bring light into a dark world. She writes faith-based romance, devotionals, and short stories that blend hope, humor, and heart. Her debut novel, Prayers Under Fire—the first in a trilogy—releases soon. Linda’s work has also appeared in two anthologies: HOLIDAYS IN THE HEARTLAND (Tinsel Touched) and DREAMS AND DRIFTWOOD (Love at First Drop). She also runs an active blog, https://www.inkerspen.com/linda-morgan#SpiritualSparks, and has had two devotionals win first-place awards at FaithWriters.com. You see, writing isn’t just what she does—it’s how she lives out the purpose God has placed on her heart. But to be fair, she believes her hubby and her coffee-fueled Snoopy mug help spark brainstorms on demand. 😊

GENRE: Christian Fiction Collections & Anthologies (Books), Christian Short Stories, Christian Romance, Christian RomCom, Christian Romantic Suspense and Adventure

THINGS I LOVE ABOUT THE CHRISTMAS SEASON:

1. Christmas Eve dinner with the family and opening gifts.

2. Christmas through the eyes of my grandkids—all 8 of them.

3. Christmas cantata, Christmas Eve church service, and celebrating Jesus’ birth.

4. Morning coffee in my Snoopy Christmas mug.

5. Love watching the first snowfall and waiting for the first snowstorm.

6. Reading or writing by the fireplace.

7. Watching Grinch movies, whether it’s the cartoon Grinch or the “Jim Carey” Grinch.

8. Last but not least, I am NOT a fan of Christmas shopping. The hustle and bustle **ahem** may or may not make me a little grinchy … just saying.

WHAT AM I WORKING ON:

1. Writing devotions—always.

2. Publishing Marcee and Dex’s story, Prayers Under Fire.

3. Finishing Libby and Jett’s story, Prayers Under ??Construction??

4. Then onto Ella and Colt, Prayers Under ??Pressure??

WHERE TO FIND ME:

https://www.inkerspen.com/linda-morgan#SpiritualSparks

https://www.facebook.com/lindamorganwriter

https://www.facebook.com/linda.morgan.writes/

https://www.instagram.com/spiritualsparks.llm/

lindamorganwrites@gmail.com

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Prickle Forrest Books – 2025 Holidays in the Heartland: Ohio Christmas Tales – Author 4 update

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Ohio Christmas Tales

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Christmas Village

By Ruth Reifsnyder

Christmas Tale Four

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An update from our fourth author of the anthology, Ruth Reifsnyder:

Since she last shared her Christmas short story, Christmas Village, for Holidays in the Heartland, Ruth Reifsnyder has been delighting in family time—especially doting on her grandkids, whose laughter and antics are feeding both her heart and her creative spark. She’s also plunged into research for a memoir-history of her family, digging into archives, letters, perhaps even old photographs, trying to understand her ancestors’ lives and how they fit into the larger story of early America—hoping those threads will enrich her other book, Kalob. And because it will soon be , the holiday season, she’s gearing up to bake lots and lots of Christmas cookies for her writing buddies, scouring items for that perfect Advent wreath, gathering just the right greens, candles, and decorations. Plus not to mention she’s getting excited to take part in her first book fair on October 6th at the Canal Town Book Festival where she’ll have plenty of autographed copies for any reader who would like one. Don’t hesitate to stop in and chat with her. All in all, she’s busy, joyful, and full of anticipation.

Ruth’s Top 10 Favorite Things About Christmas:

1. Decorating the tree.

2. Making the punch for the meal.

3. Christmas movies on TV.

4. Advent wreath.

5. Advent.

6. Epiphany.

7. Having the family over.

8. Stamping cards.

9. Baking cookies.

10. Christmas music on the radio.

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Prickle Forrest Books – Anthology Author #3 Update

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Stranger than Christmas in July

By Cyndi Brec

Christmas Tale Three

Stranger than Christmas in July is a quirky, unexpected tale by Cyndi Brec, written within the world of The Therans Series. She chose the title because it hints at the unusual, carries a spark of intrigue, and deepens the hidden lore that shapes her story world.

Cyndi Brec writes heroines into dangerous webs of deception while sipping her French vanilla iced coffee, because every epic twist deserves a little caffeine.

A faith believer at heart, Cyndi writes with hope, but never without an intriguing edge that stirs the soul.

A three-times Readers’ Favorite 5-star recipient, her YA romantic Fantasy has been featured in Teen Magazine and endorsed by bestselling authors including Jonas Saul (The Sarah Roberts Series), Suzy Vadori (The Fountain Series), and Alan Warren (NBC Host & Author).

Avid reader turned writer, Cyndi’s background as a Recreational Therapy Technician, history-loving traveler, and previous co-owner of a 200-year-old watermill inspires much of The Therans Series. When she’s not plotting her next twist, she’s writing a standalone tale within the Therans universe. If she’s not with her family or writing, you’ll find her co-hosting P English Literature Podcast—chatting books, faith, and a little bit of mischief as the ultimate sidekick.

10 things I love about Christmas:

· The blessings of sharing time with family over a meal that isn’t rushed.

· Acts of kindness

· The stillness of winter

· Christmas songs of hope

· The traditions of old carried on by my family like candle light service at church, making deviled eggs, and opening Christmas gifts.

· A grateful heart. Remembering that best gifts aren’t wrapped: faith, love, and the people God places in our lives.

· The simple glow of Christmas lights as you drive down the street of town.

· Togetherness

· The cozy factor: blankets, cocoa, and the fireplace that turns cold nights into reading nights.

· The smell of baking cookies.

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Prickle Forrest Books – Holidays in the Heartland – Author Update #2