by Jennifer Hallmark | Jan 30, 2026 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Hello, Friday Fiction Fans! I’ve just read the best fantasy book, my first of 2026, and I wanted to share all the cool details with you. Jeff Wheeler is a new-to-me author, but with over thirty books to his name, he’s obviously been around for a while....
by Jennifer Hallmark | Jan 28, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
Sometimes, I think the hardest part of life is making decisions. They can be as simple as deciding where to stop and buy a cup of coffee, or as difficult as: Should I sell my home? Go to college? Which book should I work on? Market more? Pitch to publishers? How do I...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Jan 20, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
Hmm. My word for 2026 is engage. To engage in life: relationships, work, ministry, and self-care. The thought occurred to me this past week that if I need to engage, I must have somehow become disengaged. How did that happen? It might prove to be very important as I...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Jan 6, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
Every year, I ask God to help me choose a word or phrase to concentrate on throughout the year. To center my attention on when times get tough. Sometimes I figure out my focus for the New Year several months before the end of said year. Sometimes it’s a few...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Jan 2, 2026 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Happy New Year, Friday Fiction Fans! I’m so glad you stopped by at the beginning of the New Year. I think 2026 could be our best year ever, with book reviews by the Crew and two new contributors, and so many books to read. For our new friends, we share reviews...