“I travel the way of truth, even if I’m the only one. I travel the path of light, even if I’m the only one. I travel the path of hope, even if I’m the only one. One giving truth and hope and light to those who think there is no truth and hope and light left to hang onto.”
-James L. Rubart
Southern Fiction Author
Jennifer Hallmark
Jennifer Hallmark writes Southern fiction with a twist. Her website and newsletter focus on her books, love of the South, and favorite fiction. She creates stories with unforgettable characters—her stories are a little eerie and otherworldly but with a positive turn.
Jessie’s Hope, her first novel, was a Selah Award nominee for First Novel. Her latest novel, Smoking Flax, will be released on January 16th, 2024.
When she isn’t babysitting, gardening, or exploring the beautiful state of Alabama, you can find her at her desk penning fiction or studying the craft of writing. She also loves reading and streaming fantasy, supernatural stories, and detective fiction from the Golden Age or her favorite subject—time travel.
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Friday Fiction: Adrift in the Chronostream by B.R.R. Cannon
Adrift in the Chronostream: The Chronostream Trilogy Book 1 by B.R.R. Cannon is a fast-paced read perfect for fans of time travel stories! It’s a clean adult novella with exciting twists, cool tech, and characters you want to root for. The thing I enjoyed the...
Friday Fiction: Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
Hello, Friday Fiction Friends! To Kill a Mockingbird is definitely in my top ten books, so when I finally found a few moments, I was excited to check out Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee. First, I must admit it's very different from Lee's first novel. But published...
Friday Fiction: A Study of Shattered Spells by Josiah DeGraaf
A Study of Shattered Spells by Josiah DeGraaf is not just another magic-school book. Because . . . . . . Chintor Academy is not just another magic school. It has problems. Deep problems. All across the student body and even the faculty. It’s supposed to be the most...
A Smidgen of Hope: Mercy
I need to receive mercy every day. The Christian walk is not an easy path to tread. I tend to falter and stumble. Trip over my own feet, especially when it comes to my relationship with others. More than anything, I need to learn to extend mercy to others. The do unto...
Friday Fiction: The Puppy’s Wish
Are you in the mood for a wintry book as opposed to a summery one? Do you love huskies? Are you looking for a cuteness overload? Read The Puppy’s Wish, a board book written by Lori Evert, complete with the gorgeous photographs of Per Breiehagen. If those names sound...
A Smidgen of Hope: Perfect Peace
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