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Whispers of the VineyardChrystal (Nelson) Hurst ’98, Whispers of the Vineyard: Restoring the Family Legacy

Chrystal (Nelson) Hurst earned a BS Fisheries and Wildlife Management in 1998 from LSSU and is now a published author writing novels for young readers.  Her first book was debuted in March 2024 and is sold on Amazon. “Whispers of the Vineyard: Restoring the Family Legacy” unfolds the captivating journey of the Johnson family as they inherit a dilapidated winery, igniting a quest to breathe new life into a forgotten heritage.

Chrystal is currently residing in Florida with her husband and their two children.