Prickle Forrest Books By Christina Benchoff May 5, 2026 Week 6 YouTube YouTube for Authors: Is It Worth the Time and Camera Nerves? Let’s address the hesitation right away: “YouTube sounds like… a lot.” And you’re not wrong. It’s not the fastest platform.It’s not the easiest to start.And yes—it does take more effort than postingContinue reading “YouTube for Authors: Is It Worth the Time and Camera Nerves?”
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Is X Worth It for Authors Anymore? A No-Fluff Guide
Prickle Forrest Books By Christina Benchoff May 12, 2026 Week 5 X — Formerly Twitter Is X Worth It for Authors Anymore? A No-Fluff Guide Let’s just go ahead and ask the question: Is it even worth being on X anymore? Short answer: It depends.Long answer: It depends on what you want out of it.Continue reading “Is X Worth It for Authors Anymore? A No-Fluff Guide”
Should Authors Be on TikTok? A Real Talk Guide to BookTok
Prickle Forrest Books By Christina Benchoff April 14, 2026 Week 3 – TikTok Should Authors Be on TikTok? A Real Talk Guide to BookTok Let’s just say what everyone’s thinking: “Do I really have to get on TikTok now?” Short answer: No.Better answer: Maybe—but not in the way you think. TikTok (aka BookTok in theContinue reading “Should Authors Be on TikTok? A Real Talk Guide to BookTok”
Instagram for Authors: Building a Brand Readers Actually Remember
Prickle Forrest Books By Christina Benchoff April 14, 2026 Week 3 – Instagram Instagram for Authors: Building a Brand Readers Actually Remember Let’s clear something up right away: Instagram is not just pretty pictures and latte foam art. It’s a branding powerhouse—and if you use it right, it can turn casual scrollers into loyal, investedContinue reading “Instagram for Authors: Building a Brand Readers Actually Remember”
A Beginner’s Guide to Social Media Platforms
March 2026 By Christina Benchoff Let’s start with a truth bomb:You do not need to be everywhere on social media. In fact, trying to show up on every platform at once is the fastest way to burn out, get frustrated, and quietly fade off into the sunset. At Prickle Forrest Books, we believe social mediaContinue reading “A Beginner’s Guide to Social Media Platforms”
Prickle Forrest Books – Real Cookbooks by Genre Authors
[delay: 2025-06-24 09:15:00 EST] [category: cooking, recipes, Books, authors, update, Newsletter] [tags: authors, cookbooks, mystery, fantasy/paranormal, western romance, contemporary romance, comfort food, small-town, western cooking] [custom_line_break] Prickle Forrest Books June 2025 🌲Dear Readers, We’ve been searching high and low for some other genre author cookbooks and finally came up with a list… a short list,Continue reading “Prickle Forrest Books – Real Cookbooks by Genre Authors”
Prickle Forrest Books Review: Author Jon Newton Cohesion Lost An Avar-Tek Short Story
Prickle Forrest Books BOOK REVIEW October 11, 2024 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲 Dear Readers, John Newton is back! Here is a brain twister from his Avar-Tek short story series. Pay attention and hopefully this engaging short story won’t make you hate machines afterwards. You’ll definitely think twice… Enjoy, I did! 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲 Title: Cohesion Lost Series: Avar-Tek Author: JohnContinue reading “Prickle Forrest Books Review: Author Jon Newton Cohesion Lost An Avar-Tek Short Story”
Prickle Forrest Books: Author Cary Harter – The Earl’s Angel: Caroline’s Story Book Review
Prickle Forrest Books BOOK REVIEW October 2024 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲 Dear Readers, Finally! It’s out. Cary Harter has released her debut novel, book 1 of the Sisters for a Season, “The Earl’s Angel: Caroline’s Story. This novel is one I’ve been waiting for a long time. And I do mean a long time. I got a whiffContinue reading “Prickle Forrest Books: Author Cary Harter – The Earl’s Angel: Caroline’s Story Book Review”
Prickle Forrest Books – Book Review – The Christmas Inn – Pamela M. Kelley
Prickle Forrest Books BOOK REVIEW August 2024 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲 Dear Readers, As the dust of my “Christmas in July” celebration finally settled, complete with a festive encounter with Santa downtown on the square, I found myself still in a holiday mood. So, what better way to keep the spirit alive than diving into a Christmas romanceContinue reading “Prickle Forrest Books – Book Review – The Christmas Inn – Pamela M. Kelley”
Prickle Forrest Books – Book Review – Val McDermid – Queen Macbeth
Prickle Forrest Books BOOK REVIEW August 2024 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲 Dear Readers, While browsing through NetGalley’s stacks, I discovered an intriguing novella. This story will leave you questioning who portrayed Queen Macbeth better: Shakespeare or McDermid? Read on for my thoughts, but I recommend getting your copy this September. You won’t be disappointed. 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲 Title: Queen McBethContinue reading “Prickle Forrest Books – Book Review – Val McDermid – Queen Macbeth”
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