“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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Building Relationships and Playing Canasta
When I was about 8 years old, I lived in the high desert in Southern California. We had 5 acres of land, most of it a field. Aunt Margaret and Uncle Jimmy lived on the other side of the field, about a mile away.We were pretty close and liked to spend time together. I...
Favorite Friday Fiction: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
Hi, Favorite Friday Fiction fans! Try saying that three times fast. 🙂 Today's book is the first in the series by Joanne Fluke. Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder is a good mystery with a bit of romance. I mainly brought the book because I loved the Hallmark mystery series...
Small Acts of Kindness: Nursing with Glazed Donuts
By Linda Yezak I have to admit, even though Jennifer gave me plenty of time to write this post, I totally forgot about it until recently. Then I spent days trying to sort through all the wonderful acts of kindness I’ve appreciated in my career as an...
Favorite Friday Fiction: Footsteps in the Dark by Georgette Heyer
Footsteps in the Dark by Georgette Heyer is my classic of the month, and what a great book it is! I have found my next classic series to read. I love mysteries from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction and these books don’t disappoint. A intriguing mystery, a touch of...
Small Acts of Kindness: What About the Little Needs?
By Gail Pallotta In a society where news of kindness rarely makes the papers, “Woman Gets to Dip Her Toes in Gulf Waters ‘one more time’" by David Strege for BNQT caught my eye. An elderly lady, who enjoyed Panama City, Florida, sat at the end of the boardwalk...
Favorite Friday Fiction: Things I Never Told You by Beth K. Vogt
Things I Never Told You by Beth K. Vogt is a healing book and wonderfully written. The story line of someone losing their best friend is close to my heart but her writing and characters brought another layer of wholeness to the pain in my heart. I’d highly recommend...
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