C.A. Hartnell Blog
Welcome to the C.A. Hartnell blog where writing meets nostalgia and readers get to follow the journey. Expect news on new books, reflections from the past, and tips for fellow authors. Discover the real stories that inspired The 1950s Adventures of Pete and Carol Ann series and what life was like growing up in Southern California during the fabulous fifties. Stay connected for behind-the-scenes peeks, personal memories, and updates on upcoming projects.
My Author Adventure: How a Childhood Memory Became Four Books and Counting
My Author Adventure: How It All Started Welcome, friends, to one of my new blog posts. I’ll try to write something at least each week and maybe more often if there’s any interest in what I have to say. As you can see on
“UFO February” Is Landing Soon: A Fun New Chapter Book Adventure from C.A. Hartnell
🚀 Lights in the Sky. Cookies in the Oven. One Small Town’s Biggest Secret… Coming 2025: UFO February – A New Book from C.A. Hartnell Cue the old-school radio static, the flicker of a black and white screen, and the squeal of
IN THE NEWS: Great Fall Books for Kids of All Ages
Ferocious Fall, one of CA Hartnell's books in the series of The 1950's Adventures of Pete and Carol Ann, was recently reviewed by blogger Montessori-ish Mom! Check out the review below: Ferocious Fall: Our Wild Weather Escapes – Even though my kids are not old enough
Congratulations to The Winners of C.A. Hartnell’s “Adventurous Authors” Short Story Contest!
C.A. Hartnell announced the winners of her “Adventurous Authors” short story contest partnership with the Clark County School District. Thank you to everyone who participated and to the top three schools with the most submissions: James E & A Rae Smalley Elementary – 112 submissions Jim
Childhood Memories from Disneyland
Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955! Bands marched on Main Street past cute shops ready for business while Walt Disney and many important guests made speeches. The rides were ready and excitement filled the air. What a special day it was! This old photo of
IN THE NEWS: C.A. Hartnell Donates Fully Restored 1937 Ford Custom, “Hawk’s Ride,”
LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) JULY 17, 2019 Children’s Author and Philanthropist C.A. Hartnell donated her fully restored 1937 Ford custom, “Hawk’s Ride,” to nonprofit, My Possibilities in Plano, Texas. My Possibilities is a Plano-based for-cause 501c(3) organization that serves as the pioneering leader in vocational education for adults with intellectual and/or
FABULOUS FIFTIES FREE DOWNLOADS!
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A BLAST FROM THE PAST – C.A. HARTNELL
