“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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Favorite Friday Fiction: Danger in the Shadows by Dee Henderson
Here's a review by my good friend, Janie Winsell. You can check out her books here... Although it is hard to narrow my favorite book down to one title, a book series that I continue to go back and read would be Dee Henderson’s O’Malley books. I remember in college, a...
“Turn the Bed Around”-A Wonderful Act of Kindness
By Fay Lamb Lately, I have been reminded of the good old days. Those were the times when my husband and I didn’t have a lot of money. We had an abundance of bills and two growing boys in daycare. At the same time, we were so busy shuttling the kids to ballgames and...
Favorite Friday Fiction: Christmas Double Cross by Jodie Bailey
Hello, friends and Merry Christmas! As the holidays near, I thought I'd share some fun Christmas reads. Christmas Double Cross by Jodie Bailey is a romantic, holiday-encased wild ride. Full of Christmas and heart-touching suspense, I read it quickly, needing to know...
Shopping For Neighbors in a Snowstorm
Brrr it’s chilly out here! It’s early December and we’re in for a big storm for the next 3 days or so. There’s a cold rain out now making it rather dreary. We’re forecast to have snow tonight, turning to freezing rain, which will make for slick and hazardous roads. I...
Favorite Friday Fiction: Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie
Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie is another intriguing classic mystery by a prolific author. Her books are so well-written and planned out. I love trying to figure out whodunnit. And this one has a bit of romance to it which never hurts… Click to tweet: Agatha...
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